The Agilent/Keysight 11714A is a fixed-attenuation pad engineered for RF and microwave signal conditioning from DC to 4 GHz. It protects downstream equipment from signal overload and enables precise power level adjustment across broadband RF test systems. The attenuator maintains stable performance across its frequency range with low insertion loss and excellent return loss characteristics.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: DC to 4 GHz
• Attenuation Type: Fixed
• Maximum RF Input Power: 1 W average, 100 W peak
• Insertion Loss: 0.6 dB + 0.09 dB/GHz at 0 dB
• Maximum SWR: 1.5
• Repeatability: 0.03 dB maximum over 5 million cycles per section (typical)
– Key Features
• Connector options include Type-N female, SMA female, or APC-7 for flexible integration into existing RF architectures
• Low insertion loss minimizes signal degradation in measurement chains
• Tight repeatability specification ensures long-term performance stability
• Handles both average and peak power levels typical of RF measurement applications
– Typical Applications
• RF power measurement and level control
• Protection of sensitive receivers and analyzers
• Step attenuation networks when cascaded with additional pads
• Broadband signal conditioning in test and measurement setups
– Compatibility & Integration
Multiple units can be connected in series using the Keysight 11716A (Type-N) or 11716C (SMA) Attenuator Interconnect Kits to achieve greater dynamic range with step attenuation capability.
