HP 84906L Programmable Step Attenuator, DC to 40 GHz, 0 to 90 dB, 10 dB Steps

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The HP 84906L programmable step attenuator offers coaxial measurements to 40 GHz in a compact, rugged design. It offers repeatability of better than 0.03 dB, excellent life (greater than 5 million switching cycles per section) and an attenuation range of 0 to 90 dB in 10-dB steps. This latest design evolution sets new standards for size and performance. High attenuation accuracy and low SWR are achieved through the use of miniature thin-film attenuation cards composed of high-stability tantalum nitride film of saphire substrate. Insertion loss is outstanding, with with only 2.4 dB of loss at 40 GHz. The compact size of the unit, 35% smaller than the HP 8495/7 (26.5 GHz) family, allows for easy integration into instruments and ATE systems.


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Frequency Range:              dc to 40 GHz	
        		         				       		   							    
Incremental Attenuation:      0 to 90 dB 10 dB steps

Maximum SWR Std (Opt 006):

                              1.3 (1.5) to 12.4 GHz 
                              1.7 (1.9) to 34 GHz 
                              1.8 (2.0) to 40 GHz 

Insertion Loss 0 dB Setting:  0.8 dB + 0.04 dB/GHz

Repeatability1:               0.03 dB

Sensitivity Power dB/dB/watt (temperature dB/dB/°C):
                              0.001(0.0001)

Power Rating
Average:                      1 W
Peak:                         50 W
Maximum Pulse Width:          10 µs

Life:                         5 million cycles per section minimum

Solenoid
Voltage:                      20 to 30 V
Speed:                        <20 ms
Power:                        2.7 W

Shipping Weight:              291 g (10.3 oz)

Supply Voltage
Supply Voltage Range:         20 to 30 Vdc
Supply Voltage:               24 Vdc (nominal)

RF Coonectors:                2.4 mm, female


1Maximum measured at 25 °C


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HP 84906L     Programmable Step Attenuator, DC to 40 GHz, 0 to 90 dB, 10 dB Steps
   Opt 006    2.92-mm (f) connectors (SMA compatible) instead of 2.4-mm (f)
   Opt 100    2.4-mm (f) connector on dc drive cable end, male 2.4-mm connector
              on opposite end
   Opt 106    2.92-mm (f) connector on dc drive cable end, male 2.92-mm connector
              on opposite end
   Opt 011    5 volt solenoid
   Opt 015    15 volt solenoid

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