Description

This compact RF attenuator is designed to reduce signal strength by 1 decibel (dB)—cutting the power by about 20%—across a frequency range of DC to 3 GHz. With a 2 Watt CW rating, it’s ideal for low-to-moderate power RF systems where minimal attenuation is needed without compromising signal integrity. 📐 Key Specifications - Attenuation: 1 dB (approx. 20% power reduction) - Power Handling: 2 Watts continuous wave (CW), up to 100W peak (0.1% duty cycle) - Frequency Range: DC to 3 GHz - Connector Type: SMA male-to-female - Impedance: 50 ohms - VSWR: Typically ≤ 1.20:1 - Return Loss: Better than 20 dB - Construction: - Body: Gold-plated brass or nickel-plated brass - Contacts: Gold-plated beryllium copper (female), gold-plated brass (male) - Resistive Element: Thick-film on high alumina substrate - Operating Temp: -10°C to +65°C - Configuration: Bidirectional 🧰 Applications - RF Testing: Fine-tunes signal levels to prevent overloading sensitive instruments - Signal Conditioning: Maintains optimal signal strength in RF chains - Impedance Matching: Helps reduce mismatch losses in high-frequency systems - Compact Systems: Ideal for space-constrained setups like handheld analyzers or embedded RF modules