HP 8498A High Power Attenuator


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Product Summary

The HP 8498A is designed to meet the needs of high power attenuation applications in the RF and microwave frequency range. It is specified from dc to 10 GHz at 25W average, 500W peak, a 30 dB model (Opt 030), the unit offers low SWR (<1.30 at 18 GHz) and good accuracy (1 dB at 18 GHz). The unit also features "human engineered" cooling fins that prevent operator burns even under continuous maximum input power conditions.


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Product Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Frequency Range: DC to 18 (high power) Connector (m, f): Type-N SWR Maximum dc to 8 GHz: 1.15 8 to 12.4 GHz: 1.25 12.4 to 18 GHz: 1.30 Power: 25W average 500W peak (dc to 5.8 GHz) 125W peak (5.8 to 18 GHz) 500 Watt-microseconds max per pulse

Option 890 Specifications

Calibration Frequencies: 0.2 GHz to 18.0 GHz in 200 MHz steps



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HP 8498A	High Power Attenuator
   Opt 030	30 dB
   Opt 890	Calibration Data



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