Pasternack Enterprises, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has announced its expanded line of 75 Ohm F attenuators. This new line of F-type attenuators is designed for broadcast, HDTV and satcom applications in the L and S microwave bands up to 3 GHz.

The new F attenuators are available in 1 to 10 dB values in 1 dB steps, with 16 and 20 dB values also available. These F 75 Ohm fixed attenuators are widely used in the broadcast industry for signal leveling and to attenuate (or reduce) strong input signals to sensitive broadcasting equipment.

The attenuators operate from DC to 3 GHz at a max power of 2 W, making them high-definition TV compatible. Pasternack HD attenuators are constructed with brass bodies that are tri-metal plated for added durability. The center contacts are gold plated which provides low loss and uniform signal strength for the life of the product. These F attenuators meet IEC 60169-24 standards and are compatible all other standard F-type components.

Source: Pasternack