8496H/002/024/060 Programmable Attenuator

Configurations:

• (002) SMA female connectors
• (024) 24 Vdc supply voltage
• (060) Viking to bare wire cable

Features:

• Frequency range: DC to 18 GHz
• Insertion loss at 0 dB: 0.6 dB + 0.09 dB/GHz
• Maximum SWR: 1.5 to 8 GHz, 1.6 to 12.4 GHz, 1.9 to 18 GHz
• Repeatability life: 0.03 dB max 5 million cycles per section, typical 5 million cycles per section
• Maximum RF input power: 1 W (average), 100 W (peak)
• Connector type: choice of type-N female, SMA female, APC-7
• Programming connector: 12-pin Viking, optional 14-pin DIP
• Achieve high reliability and exceptional repeatability reducing downtime
• Excellent RF specifications optimize test system measurement capability
• Broad portfolio of attenuation and connector options provide configuration flexibility

The 8496H DC to 18 GHz Programmable Step Attenuator offers exceptional repeatability and reliability. Attenuation is provided in 10 dB steps from 0 to 110 dB. Precision gold-plated leaf springs ensure long life (over 5 million cycles) and very high attenuator repeatability (typically 0.01 dB). To improve measurement accuracy, NIST traceable data (SWR and attenuation) is available as Option UK6. A maximum switching time of 20 ms (including contact settling) speeds automatic testing. Custom step attenuator/switch combinations are possible. The Keysight 11716A/B/C interconnect kits provide quick connection of Keysight 8494/5/6/7 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators in series for greater dynamic range with 1 dB steps.