Keysight (Agilent) 8496H
Programmable Step Attenuator, DC to 18 GHz, 0 to 110 dB, 10 dB steps
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Description
The Agilent 8496H dc to 18 GHz programmable step attenuator offers exceptional repeatability and reliability. Attenuation is provided in 10 dB steps from 0 to 110 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. A maximum switching time of 20 ms (including contact settling) speeds automatic testing. 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.
Superior RF Performance
- Frequency range: dc to 18 GHz
- Insertion loss at 0 dB: 0.6 dB + 0.09 dB/GHz
- Maximum SWR: 1.5 to 8 GHz, 1.6 to 12.4 GHz, 1.9 to 18 GHz
Repeatability and Life Span
- Repeatability life: 0.03 dB max 5 million cycles per section, typical
- 5 million cycles per section
Power Handling
- Maximum RF input power: 1 W (average), 100 W (peak)
Features
- Connector type: choice of type-N female, SMA female, APC-7
- Programming connector: 12-pin Viking, optional 14-pin DIP
List of Options
| 001 | Type N (f) connectors |
| 002 | SMA female connectors |
| 003 | APC-7 connectors |
| 008 | DC Ribbon Cable, 8" |
| 011 | 5 volt operation instead of std 24 volt |
| 016 | 14 pins dip plug, 16 inch DC ribbon cable |
| 024 | 24 Vdc supply voltage |
| 060 | Viking to bare wire cable |
| 890 | Calibration Data |
| 910 | Additional operating and service manual |
| H04 | Add internal diodes to protect drive input |
| H07 | VSWR OPTION (ADDS VALUE) |
| H18 | Standard lab calibration at 30 MHz, 10 dB-100 dB attenuation, S11 and S22 vector |
| H60 | Less than or equal to 1.02 VSWR and std lab cal at 50MHz |
| R-50C-011-3 | Agilent Calibration - 3 years |
| R-50C-011-5 | Agilent Calibration - 5 years |
| R-50C-021-3 | ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration - 3 years |
| R-50C-021-5 | ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration - 5 years |
| UK6 | Commercial cal. certificate w/ test data |
| UKS | Certificate of Calibration |