Keysight (Agilent) 8496G

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 18 GHz |
| Attenuation Range | 0 to 110 dB |
| Attenuation Step Size | 10 dB per step |
| Number of Steps | 11 steps |
| Maximum Input Power | 1 W (30 dBm) |
| Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Connector Type | APC-3.5 (SMA compatible) |
| VSWR (Maximum) | 1.8:1 |
| Control Type | Programmable Step Attenuator |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 55°C |
Keysight Technologies 8496G Options:
- 8496G - 001 - N (f) RF connector
- 8496G - 002 - SMA (f) RF connector
- 8496G - 003 - APC-7 RF connector
- 8496G - 008 - 8-inch ribbon cable with 14-pin DIP plug (DC connector)
- 8496G - 011 - 5 Vdc supply voltage (4.5 to 7 Vdc range)
- 8496G - 016 - 16-inch ribbon cable with 14-pin DIP plug (DC connector)
- 8496G - UK6 - Commercial calibration test data with certificate
- 8496G - UKS - Commercial calibration certificate
| Model | 8496G |
|---|
The Keysight (Agilent) 8496G is a DC to 4 GHz programmable step attenuator with attenuation ranging from 0 to 110 dB in 10 dB steps. It features gold-plated leaf springs for over 5 million cycles, offering excellent repeatability of typically 0.01 dB. Insertion loss is just 0.6 dB + 0.09 dB/GHz, with a maximum SWR of 1.5. It handles 1 W average and 100 W peak RF power, and has a switching time of 20 ms. Connector options include Type-N, SMA, and APC-7.
This attenuator is ideal for precise RF signal control in automated test systems. It supports quick serial connection using Agilent 11716A/B/C kits, with NIST traceable data as an option to enhance accuracy.
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