A logarithmic resistor ladder consists of a resistor string and switches designed to attenuate a signal. The state of the switches can be considered to represent a digital code proportional to the logarithm of the attenuation ratio. Logarithmic attenuation is useful when a large dynamic range is needed. Audio volume control and fading/balancing audio signals […]
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Fixed attenuator series operates DC – 18 GHz
The model series 352-367-XXX* from Broadwave Technologies is a line of 50 Ω fixed attenuators operating at DC – 18 GHz. These attenuators are rated 2-Watts average power with 1.40:1 maximum VSWR. Attenuation values are 1 – 60 dB in 1 dB increments, the operating temperature range is -55°C to +125°C and the RF connectors […]
Synchronizer, attenuators added to RF timing portfolio for 4G/5G radio
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its communication timing portfolio with three new low phase noise, high-frequency RF timing solutions for 4G and 5G radio, and two new Winning Combinations to address the need for full signal chain solutions. The new 8V19N850 radio synchronizer and 8V19N880, 8V19N882 JESD204B/C clock jitter attenuators deliver ITU-T compliant network clock synchronization, […]
Cinch Connectivity Solutions to handle space-qualified QPS coaxial attenuators
The new Midwest Microwave line of space qualified QPS coaxial attenuators are specifically designed for signal processing and communications applications in satellite payload and ground testing equipment used in both the traditional GEO, as well as the rapidly growing LEO space markets. These attenuators are designed and manufactured using the same robust and high-reliability design […]
Digital Step Attenuators support 5G frequency demands
pSemi Corporation, a Murata company focused on semiconductor integration, announces the expansion of its digital step attenuator (DSA) portfolio with two new high-performance DSAs, PE43610 and PE43614. Featuring industry-leading attenuation accuracy, the PE43610 and PE43614 DSAs support the entire 9 kHz–13 GHz and 9 kHz–45 GHz frequency ranges, respectively. Ideal for 5G test-and-measurement applications, these DSAs exemplify pSemi’s […]
RF attenuators operate at up to 18 GHz
Pasternack has launched a new line of 10, 25, 50 and 100 Watt RF attenuators with operating frequencies up to 18 GHz depending on the configuration. Pasternack now offers 31 high power, fixed attenuators which offer attenuation levels of 3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB, 30 dB, and 40 dB. Additionally, in-series connector […]