Agilent 8494B, Keysight 8494B, HP 8494B
Step Attenuator, Manual, DC-18 GHz 1-11 dB, 1 dB Steps

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• 001 - Type N female connectors
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• 002 - SMA female connectors
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Product Overview

The HP Agilent 8494B Attenuator, dc to 18 GHz manual step attenuator offers exceptional repeatability and reliability. Attenuation is provided in 1 dB steps from 0 to 11 dB. Precision gold-plated leaf springs ensure long life (over 5 million cycles) and very high attenuator repeatability (typically 0.01 dB).

Custom step attenuator / switch combinations are possible. The Agilent 11716A/B/C interconnect kits provide quick connection of Agilent 8494/5/6/7 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators in series for greater dynamic range with 1 dB steps.

Features and Specifications of the HP Agilent 8494B Attenuator include:

Superior RF Performance

• Frequency Range: dc to 18 GHz
• Insertion Loss at 0 dB: 0.6 dB + 0.09 dB/GHz
• Maximum SWR: 1.5 to 8 GHz, 1.6 to 12.4 GHz, 1.9 to 18 GHz

Repeatability and Life Span

• Repeatability life: 0.03 dB maximum
• 5 million cycles per section

Power Handling

• Maximum RF Input Power: 1 W (average), 100 W (peak)

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