CATTEN-04R0

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Attenuators

An attenuator, sometimes referred to as an attenuator pad, is a device that changes the strength of a signal from one source to another. It is basically a voltage divider composed of discrete resistors and capacitors that can be adjusted to control the voltage level. By controlling the amount of attenuation, the range of signal levels can be adjusted from several millivolts to several kilovolts.

The CATTEN-04R0 is a 6GHz, 50Ω adjustment range digital step attenuator (DSA). It features a 50Ω system impedance, which is perfect for applications in cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other high-frequency wireless communication. The CATTEN-04R0 offers excellent characteristics, such as low insertion loss, wide dynamic range, low distortion and high linearity.

Application Field

The CATTEN-04R0 digital step attenuator is designed to be used in a wide range of applications, such as microwave data transmission, VSAT system, cellular and wireless communication systems, radar systems, instrumentation and electronic test equipment. Since it has a wide dynamic range and high linearity, it is also suitable for high frequency pulse modulation, noise measurements, and calibration systems.

Working Principle

The CATTEN-04R0 works by changing the impedance of a circuit. It does this by inserting discrete resistors and capacitors into the circuit and adjusting the impedance so that it is well matched to the system impedance. The CATTEN-04R0 also includes a TTL control interface to control the direction of the attenuation and the signal strength.

The attenuation value can be adjusted in two different ways. The first is a single-bit control, in which a single bit is used to choose the attenuation level. The other is a dual-bit control, which uses two bits for more accurate control of the attenuation. The CATTEN-04R0 also provides a digital display so that the user can monitor the attenuation level in real time.

This type of attenuator is also commonly used for noise measurements and calibration systems, since it can provide a precise control of the signal level. It is also used in many communication systems, such as cellular and wireless systems, for gain control and signal level matching. With the CATTEN-04R0, users can adjust the amount of attenuation with ease, even while the system is in operation.

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