Keysight 8495H Programmable Attenuator: Precision Attenuation for High-Frequency Applications

Keysight 8495H/002/016/024 Programmable Attenuator

Product Overview

The Keysight 8495H Programmable Attenuator is a high-performance attenuator designed for use in a wide range of applications, including signal conditioning, power leveling, and gain control. It offers exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and stability, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications.

Features and Specifications

Frequency range: 18 GHz
Attenuation range: 70 dB
Attenuation steps: 10 dB
Insertion loss: <1.5 dB
Return loss: >20 dB
VSWR: <1.5:1
Power handling: 20 W (CW)
Control interface: GPIB, USB, LAN

Benefits

High accuracy and repeatability: The 8495H attenuator provides precise and repeatable attenuation, ensuring accurate signal measurements and control.
Wide frequency range: The 18 GHz frequency range makes the attenuator suitable for a variety of applications, including microwave and millimeter-wave systems.
Fast switching speed: The attenuator’s fast switching speed allows for rapid attenuation changes, making it ideal for dynamic signal conditioning applications.
Remote control: The GPIB, USB, and LAN control interfaces enable remote control of the attenuator, allowing for easy integration into automated test systems.

Value to the Customer

The Keysight 8495H Programmable Attenuator offers several key benefits to customers:

Improved signal quality: The high accuracy and repeatability of the attenuator ensure accurate signal measurements and control, leading to improved signal quality in applications such as signal conditioning and power leveling.
Increased efficiency: The fast switching speed and remote control capabilities of the attenuator enable efficient and automated testing, reducing test time and increasing productivity.
* Reduced costs: The attenuator’s high reliability and long lifespan minimize maintenance costs and downtime, resulting in reduced overall operating costs.