HP 8493B Coaxial Fixed Attenuator

Product Summary

The HP 8493B 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 30 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

Electrical Specifications
Frequency Range:			DC to 18			
Connector (m, f):			SMA		
SWR maximum
	dc to 8 GHz:			1.2 
	8 to 12.4 GHz:			1.3 
	12.4 to 18 GHz:			1.5 
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		


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

Product Ordering Information

HP 8493B	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 890	Calibration Data

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