Keysight 8496B Manual Step Attenuator

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 inter connect 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.

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