Single Programmable Attenuator Systems

Model

Frequency Range

Attenuation Range/ Steps

Attenuation Accuracy

VSWR

Insertion Loss

(maximum)

(nominal)

+/- 0.3 dB or 0.5% DC-500 MHz

0-85 dB x 1 dB

+/- 0.4 dB or 1.0% 500-1000 MHz

2.75 dB DC-1000 MHz

50PA-179

DC-3000 MHz

1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 20 and 40 dB

+/- 0.5 dB or 1.0% 1000-2000 MHz

1.6:1

3.75 dB 1000-2000 MHz

+/- 0.6 dB or 1.5% 2000-3000 MHz

4.75 dB 2000-3000 MHz

Individual Attenuation Values

1, 2, 4, 8 dB  +/- 0.2 dB

50PA-263

DC-1000 MHz

0-127 dB x 1 dB

16, 32, 64 dB  +/- 0.4 dB

1.5:1

3.5 dB

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64 dB

Combination Values

0-31 dB  +/- 0.5 dB

32-127 dB  +/- 1 dB

Model

Impedance

RF Input Power

Switching Speed

RF Connectors

(average)

(typical)

6 milliseconds (after command is processed)

50PA-179

50 Ohms

1 Watt

(5 milliseconds typical processing time)

BNC, TNC, N or SMA female

6 milliseconds (after command is processed)

50PA-263

50 Ohms

1 Watt

(5 milliseconds typical processing time)

BNC, TNC, N or SMA female

Common Specifications

AC Supply

Control

AC Supply

Operating Temperature

100-240 VAC @ 47-63 Hz

GPIB/Manual

100-240 VAC @ 47-63 Hz

0° C to +50° C