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What is variable attenuator in microwave?
The variable attenuator is used to adjust power, reduce reflection interaction, and provide isolation for certain components where needed. These attenuators contain a section of waveguide with a narrow slot milled in the broad wall.
Is an RF attenuator directional?
Pasternack RF coaxial attenuators include male and female genders and can be bi-directional and directional, depending on the power rating.
How do you use a variable attenuator?
The Variable Attenuator allows you to dial down the signal. Easy installation and easy to use. Turn the knob fully clockwise for minimum attenuation and maximum signal. Adjust counterclockwise to attenuate and to reduce signal power.
Why do we use attenuators?
Fixed attenuators in circuits are used to lower voltage, dissipate power, and to improve impedance matching. In measuring signals, attenuator pads or adapters are used to lower the amplitude of the signal a known amount to enable measurements, or to protect the measuring device from signal levels that might damage it.
Why attenuator is used in microwave?
WAVEGUIDE ATTENUATORS : In order to control power levels in a microwave system by partially absorbing the transmitted microwave signal, attenuators are employed. Resistive films (dielectric glass slab coated with aquadag) are used in the design of both fixed and variable attenuators.
Are RF attenuators directional?
What is the range of the rfrf attenuator?
RF Attenuator, Voltage Variable, 0 – 50 GHz, 15 dB Atten Range, DIE Status: Standard | Data Sheet: | RoHS Compliance: Features: 0.25 um 3MI MMW pHEMT Broadband response DC to > 50 GHz 2 dB typical insertion loss 17 dB variable attenuation range 15 dB typical return loss Bias: -1 V to 0 V Product Specifications Note: Specifications
What are the different types of variable attenuators?
Variable Attenuators. Variable attenuators from Fairview Microwave have 7 dB to 90 dB maximum attenuation and frequency maximums between 2 GHz and 18 GHz depending on the model. Coaxial variable attenuators are available in Type N and SMA connector series with female gender.
What is the maximum attenuation of Fairview microwave variable attenuator?
Variable attenuators from Fairview Microwave have 7 dB to 90 dB maximum attenuation and frequency maximums between 2 GHz and 18 GHz depending on the model. Coaxial variable attenuators are available in Type N and SMA connector series with female gender.
What is the maximum input power of a continuously variable attenuator?
Our continuously variable attenuators have a maximum input power of between 5 Watts and 15 Watts. Fairview Microwave continuously variable attenuators are manufactured with aluminum bodies and are in stock for same day shipping.