Agilent / HP - 8494H - Programmable Step Attenuator, DC to 18 GHz, 0 to 11 dB, 1 dB steps
Description:
The Agilent / HP-8494H dc to 18 GHz programmable 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). To improve measurement accuracy, NIST traceable data (SWR and attenuation) is available as Option 890. A maximum switching time of 20 ms (including contact settling) speeds automatic testing. Custom step attenuator/switch combinations are possible. The Agilent/HP 11716A/B/C interconnect kits provide quick connection of Agilent/HP 8494/5/6/7 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators in series for greater dynamic range with 1 dB steps.
Key Specifications:
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)
Features:
• Connector type: choice of Type-N female, SMA
female, APC-7
• Programming connector: 12-pin Viking,
optional 14-pin DIP