Description

This RF attenuator is designed to reduce signal strength by 30 decibels (dB)—cutting the power to 1/1,000th of its original level—across a frequency range of DC to 3 GHz. With a 10 Watt power rating, it’s ideal for low-to-moderate power RF systems where high attenuation is needed without compromising impedance matching or thermal stability. 📐 Key Specifications - Attenuation: 30 dB (99.9% power reduction) - Power Handling: 10 Watts continuous wave (CW), derated linearly to 1W at 125°C - Frequency Range: DC to 3 GHz - Connector Type: N-type, male-to-female - Impedance: 50 ohms - VSWR: Typically ≤ 1.2:1 - Return Loss: Better than 20 dB - Passive Intermodulation (PIM): Typically -100 dBc - Construction: - Body: Black anodized aluminum heatsink - Contacts: Gold-plated brass (male), gold-plated BeCu (female) - Size: ~3.27 in (83 mm) length, ~1.5 in (38 mm) diameter - Weight: ~120 g - Operating Temp: -55°C to +125°C - Configuration: Bidirectional 🧰 Applications - RF Testing: Protects analyzers and receivers from high-power signals - Signal Isolation: Reduces interference and crosstalk in dense RF environments - Impedance Matching: Maintains system balance in complex RF chains - Radar, Defense & Broadcast: Ideal for systems requiring precise, high-attenuation signal control