Keysight 8496B/001 Manual Step Attenuator, DC to 18GHz, 110 dB, Type N Female, 8490B Series

The Keysight 8496B dc to 18 GHz manual 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. 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.

Key Features & Specifications

• Superior RF Performance
• 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
• Power handling – Maximum RF input power: 1 W (average), 100 W (peak)
• Connector type: choice of Type-N female, SMA female, APC-7
• Connect in series with 11716A Attenuator Interconnect Kit, Type-N
• Connect in series with 11716C Attenuator Interconnect Kit, SMA