Product Overview

The Keysight 8494B/002 Manual Step Attenuator is a high-performance attenuator designed for use in a wide range of applications, including signal conditioning, power leveling, and calibration. It offers excellent attenuation accuracy and repeatability, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications.

Features and Specifications

Attenuation range: 0 to -11 dB in 1 dB steps
Frequency range: DC to 18 GHz
Insertion loss: <0.5 dB at 18 GHz
VSWR: <1.3:1 at 18 GHz
Power handling: 200 mW average, 1 kW peak
Connectors: 3.5 mm female

Benefits

High attenuation accuracy and repeatability
Wide frequency range
Low insertion loss
Excellent VSWR
High power handling
Compact and lightweight

Value to the Customer

The Keysight 8494B/002 Manual Step Attenuator offers a number of benefits to the customer, including:

Improved signal quality and accuracy
Increased measurement repeatability
Reduced system complexity
Enhanced system performance
* Lower cost of ownership

Product Overview

The Keysight 8494B/001 is a high-performance manual attenuator designed for precise signal attenuation in RF and microwave applications. It offers exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and stability, making it ideal for a wide range of test and measurement scenarios.

Features and Specifications

Attenuation Range: 11 dB in 1 dB steps
Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
Power Handling: 1 W (average)
Connector Type: Type-N (female)
Insertion Loss: <0.5 dB (typical)
VSWR: <1.25:1 (typical)
Accuracy: ±0.2 dB (typical)
Repeatability: ±0.05 dB (typical)

Benefits

Precise Attenuation: Provides accurate and repeatable attenuation of RF and microwave signals.
Wide Frequency Range: Covers a wide frequency range from DC to 18 GHz, making it suitable for various applications.
High Power Handling: Can handle up to 1 W of average power, ensuring reliable performance in high-power environments.
Low Insertion Loss: Minimizes signal loss, preserving signal integrity.
Excellent VSWR: Maintains low VSWR, reducing signal reflections and ensuring accurate measurements.

Signal attenuation in test and measurement setups
Power level control in RF and microwave systems
Calibration of RF and microwave instruments
* Attenuation of unwanted signals in signal analysis applications