HP 8496B DC to 18 GHz Manual Step Attenuator


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Product Summary

The HP 8496B dc to 18 GHz manual step attenuator offers exceptional repeatability and reliability. Attenuation is provided in 10 dB steps from 0 to 110 dB. Precision gold-plated leaf springs ensure long life (over 5 million cycles) and very high attenuator repeatability (typically 0.01 dB). To improve measurement accuracy, NIST traceable data (SWR and attenuation) is available as Option 890. Custom step attenuator/switch combinations are possible. The HP 11716A/B/C interconnect kits provide quick connection of HP 8494/5/6/7 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators in series for greater dynamic range with 1 dB steps.


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Product Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Frequency Range: dc to 18 GHz Incremental Attenuation: 0 to 110 dB 10 dB steps SWR Maximum (50 ohm nominal): dc to 8 GHz: 1.5 dc to 12.4 GHz: 1.6 dc to 18 GHz: 1.9 Insertion Loss (0 dB setting): 0.6 dB + 0.09 dB/Ghz Attenuation Accuracy:(% in dB from attenuation setting) ą3%: dc to 12.4 GHz ą4%: dc to 18 GHz Power Rating, Minimum Life: 1W average, 100W peak, 10 ľs max, 5 million cycles per section

Option 890 Calibration Data Specifications

Frequency List (MHz): 100, 300, 500, 700, 900, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1750, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000 and every 500 MHz to 16000 (plus 12400 MHz), every 250 MHz from 16000 to 18000



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Product Ordering Information

Each order must include basic model number, suffix letter, and connector option.

HP 8496B	Manual Step Attenuator
   Opt 890	Calibration Data

Connector options
   Opt 001	N(f)
   Opt 002	SMA (f)
   Opt 003	APC-7



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