Ruggedized Units Attenuate From 1 To 20 dB

Feb. 26, 2009

A new line of attenuators is designed in a rugged SMA housing for easy in-line connection and operation in test equipment, RF laboratory use, and other embedded applications. Dubbed the CATTEN models, these attenuators range from 1 to 20 dB signal attenuation. The 50-Ohm units span DC to 3 GHz. They provide 1 W of power dissipation (0.5 W for the 15- and 20-dB models). Tolerance matching is used to provide superior temperature tracking to individual components. The attenuator's operating temperature range is -40 to +85 degrees C. P&A: stock; approximately $18 each.

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Nancy Friedrich

RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies

Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.