Keysight (Agilent) 8497K

Programmable Step Attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, 0 to 90 dB, 10 dB steps
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Description
The Agilent 8497K, dc to 26.5 GHz programmable step attenuator, offers exceptional repeatability and reliability. Attenuation is provided in 10 dB steps from 0 to 90 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 890. 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 26.5 GHz
  • Insertion loss at 0 dB: 0.4 dB + 0.09 dB/GHz
  • Maximum SWR: 1.25 to 6 GHz, 1.45 to 12.4 GHz, 1.6 to 18 GHz, 1.8 to 26.5 GHz

Repeatability and Life Span

  • Repeatability life: 0.03 dB max to 18 GHz, ±0.05 dB max to 26.5 GHz 5 million cycles per section (typical)
  • 5 million cycles per section

Power Handling

  • Maximum RF input power: 1 W (average), 100 W (peak)
  • Connector type: 3.5 mm female
  • Programming connector: 12-pin Viking, optional 14-pin DIP
List of Options
004 APC-3.5 (f) Connector
008 DC Ribbon Cable, 8"
011 5 Vdc supply voltage
016 14 pins dip plug, 16 inch DC ribbon cable
024 24 Vdc supply voltage
060 Viking to bare wire cable
890 NIST traceable data
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

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