PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This is one 3 dB RF Attenuator with SMA-M and SMA-F connectors. It operates up to 6 GHz in frequency and can tolerate a maximum input power of 2 W.

You can buy this with any of our LNAs or Filters.

WHAT IS IT?

An RF attenuator is a passive electronic device that reduces the power of a signal without appreciably distorting its waveform. An attenuator is effectively the opposite of an amplifier, though the two work by different methods. While an amplifier provides gain, an attenuator provides loss, or gain less than 1.

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. Attenuators are also used to 'match' impedance by lowering apparent SWR.