I100N50X4B

Attenuators are devices used to reduce the amplitude of an electrical signal. The I100N50X4B is a directional coupler-based power attenuator designed for use in high-power radio frequency (RF) applications. It has a wide dynamic range, low insertion losses, and excellent temperature stability which makes it suitable for use in both commercial and military applications.

The I100N50X4B power attenuator consists of two main components: a directional coupler and attenuator. The directional coupler uses a 4-port bridge to direct a portion of the RF power from the input port through to the output port, while the remainder of the power is sent to a third port (the coupled port). This coupled port signal is then used to drive the attenuator which is housed in the same module. The dissipative attenuator portion works by absorbing the RF power, reducing the amount of RF power that reaches the output port. The attenuator can be adjusted to provide the desired amount of power reduction.

The I100N50X4B power attenuator offers a wide dynamic range of up to 50 dB of attenuation, with low insertion loss, and excellent temperature stability. This makes the device ideal for applications that require stable RF power control over a wide range of input conditions. The unit has an RF connector protection of +50 dBm and a maximum VSWR of 1.2:1. The operating frequency range of the I100N50X4B is from DC to 18 GHz.

The I100N50X4B power attenuator is used in a variety of applications such as cellular base stations, satellite communication systems, radar systems, and broadcast transmitters. It is also used for dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio, and other parameters in testing and measuring applications. The unit is designed to reduce the amplitude of an RF signal without distorting its waveform or introducing significant noise and insertion losses.

In summary, the I100N50X4B power attenuator is a directional coupler-based attenuator designed for use in high-power RF applications. It offers a wide dynamic range of up to 50 dB of attenuation, with low insertion loss, and excellent temperature stability. The unit is used in a variety of applications such as cellular base stations, satellite communication systems, radar systems, and broadcast transmitters and can adjust the amount of power reduction without distorting the signal or introducing significant noise and insertion losses.