New attenuators cover broadband RF, microwave, mmWave frequencies

Fairview Microwave now offers a new line of programmable attenuators developed for test and measurement, R&D, electronic defence and electronic countermeasures applications.

The company's innovative series of programmable attenuators covers broadband RF, microwave and mmWave frequencies ranging from DC to 40GHz. They offer better flexibility and programmability by enabling different values of RF signal attenuation on demand.

These new high-performance attenuators are offered in TTL, USB or relay-controlled options. They also provide switching speeds of 0.35 microseconds and +/-0.7dB attenuation accuracy.

Also, they provide SMA, N-Type and 2.92mm female connector options with attenuation ranges from 31dB to 95dB with 0.5dB and 1dB step sizes.

Created with compact, rugged, defence-grade coaxial and an operational temperature range of -40C to +85C, these programmable attenuators are extremely dependable in hazardous environmental conditions.

“Fairview’s latest lineup of broadband programmable attenuators is ideal for test and measurement applications. Designers can leverage flexibility with TTL, USB or relay-controlled options as well as a variety of attenuation ranges, multiple step sizes, greater coverage and high switching speeds,” said Tim Galla, product line manager.