Agilent/ HP 8496B Manual Step Attenuator, DC to 18 GHz, 0 to 110 dB, 10 dB steps

The 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).

• Frequency range: dc to 18 GHz
• Attenuation range: 0 to 110 dB, 10 dB steps
• 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 maximum, 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