8496B Manual Attenuator, 18 GHz, 110 dB, 10 dB Steps

Provides attenuation in 10-dB steps from 0 to 110 dB for exceptional repeatability and reliability

HIGHLIGHTS

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 and Life Span

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)

Features

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

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.