HP 8492A Coaxial Fixed Attenuator

Product Summary

The HP 8492A coaxial fixed attenuator provides precision attenuation, flat frequency response, low SWR over broad frequency range at a low price. The attenuator is available in nominal attenuations of 3 dB and 6 dB, also 10 dB increments from 10 dB to 60 dB. This attenuator is swept-frequency tested to ensure it meets specifications at all frequencies. Calibration points are provided on a nameplate chart attached to each unit.

Product Features

• Precision attenuation

• Flat frequency response

• Low SWR over broad frequency ranges at a low price

Product Specifications

Frequency Range:			DC to 18			
Connector (m,f):			APC-7		
SWR Maximum
	dc to 8 GHz:			1.15 
	8 to 12.4 GHz:			1.25 
	12.4 to 18 GHz:			1.35 
Power:					2W average, 100 W peak
Attenuation Accuracy	
	3 dB (Opt 003)
		DC to 12.4:		±0.3
		12.4 to 1:		±0.4	
	6 dB (Opt 006)
		DC to 12.4:		±0.4
		12.4 to 1:		±0.5	
	10 dB (Opt 010)
		DC to 12.4:		±0.6
		12.4 to 1:		±0.6	
	20 dB (Opt 020)
		DC to 12.4:		±0.6
		12.4 to 1:		±1.0	
	30 dB (Opt 030)
		DC to 12.4:		±1.0
		12.4 to 1:		±1.0	
	40 dB (Opt 040)
		DC to 12.4:		±1.5
		12.4 to 1:		±1.5	
	50 dB (Opt 050)
		DC to 12.4:		±1.5
		12.4 to 1:		±1.5	
	60 dB (Opt 060)
		DC to 12.4:		±2.0
		12.4 to 1:		±2.0	

Option 890 Specifications
Calibration Frequency:			0.2 GHz to 18.0 GHz in 200 MHz steps

Product Ordering Information

HP 8492A	Coaxial Fixed Attenuator
   Opt 003	3 dB Attenuation
   Opt 006	6 dB Attenuation
   Opt 010	10 dB Attenuation
   Opt 020	20 dB Attenuation
   Opt 030	30 dB Attenuation
   Opt 040	40 dB Attenuation
   Opt 050	50 dB Attenuation
   Opt 060	60 dB Attenuation
   Opt 890	Calibration Data

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