The Agilent 8495B dc to 18 GHz manual step attenuator offers exceptional repeatability and reliability. Attenuation is provided in 10 dB steps from 0 to 70 dB. Precision gold-plated leaf springs ensure long life (over 5 million cycles) and very high attenuator repeatability (typically 0.01 dB). To improve measurement accuracy, NIST traceable data (SWR and attenuation) is available as Option UK6. Custom step attenuator/switch combinations are possible. The Agilent 11716A/B/C interconnect kits provide quick connection of Agilent 8494/5/6/7 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators in series for greater dynamic range with 1 dB steps.

RF Performance

• Frequency Range: dc to 18 GHz
• Insertion Loss at 0 dB: 0.4 dB + 0.07 dB/GHz
• Maximum SWR: 1.35 to 8 GHz, 1.5 to 12.4 GHz, 1.7 to 18 GHz

Repeatability and Life Span

• Repeatability life: 0.03 dB maximum
• 5 million cycles per section

Power handling

• Maximum RF Input Power: 1 W (average), 100 W (peak)

• Connector Type: choice of Type-N female, SMA female, APC-7
• Connect in series with 11716A Attenuator Interconnect Kit, Type-N
• Connect in series with 11716C Attenuator Interconnect Kit, SMA