Condition: Used — Tested and fully functional. Cosmetic imperfections are present but do not affect performance.

The HP Agilent Keysight 8496B is a DC to 18 GHz manual step attenuator providing attenuation in 10 dB steps from 0 to 110 dB. Precision gold-plated leaf springs ensure a repeatability of typically 0.01 dB and a service life exceeding 5 million cycles per section. Maximum SWR is rated at 1.5 to 8 GHz, 1.6 to 12.4 GHz, and 1.9 to 18 GHz. Compatible with the Keysight 11716A/B/C interconnect kits for series connection with 8494/8495/8496/8497 attenuators to achieve greater dynamic range with 1 dB resolution. NIST traceable data (SWR and attenuation) is available as Option UK6.

What is included in the sale:
• HP Agilent 8496B manual step attenuator

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The Keysight (formerly Agilent / HP) 8496B is a high-performance manual step attenuator designed for demanding RF and microwave test applications. It covers a frequency range from DC to 18 GHz and provides precise attenuation in 10 dB steps from 0 to 110 dB. Precision gold-plated leaf springs deliver outstanding repeatability and long service life, making it a reliable choice for laboratory and production test environments. Compatible with the Keysight 11716A/B/C interconnect kits for quick series connection with 8494/8495/8496/8497 step attenuators to achieve greater dynamic range with 1 dB resolution. NIST traceable data (SWR and attenuation) is available as Option UK6. Custom step attenuator/switch combinations are also possible.

Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
Attenuation Range: 0 to 110 dB in 10 dB steps
Insertion Loss at 0 dB: 0.6 dB + 0.09 dB/GHz
Maximum SWR: 1.5 (DC to 8 GHz), 1.6 (to 12.4 GHz), 1.9 (to 18 GHz)
Repeatability: 0.03 dB max, 0.01 dB typical
Repeatability Life: 5 million cycles per section
Maximum RF Input Power (Average): 1 W
Maximum RF Input Power (Peak): 100 W
Connector Types: Type-N female, SMA female, or APC-7 (model dependent)
Compatible Interconnect Kits: 11716A (Type-N), 11716C (SMA)

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