The Narda 3202B-20 is a fixed coaxial attenuator delivering precise 20 dB signal reduction across DC to 18 GHz. Engineered for RF and microwave test systems, it maintains attenuation accuracy of ±0.5 dB while handling average input power to 2 Watts and peak pulse power to 500 Watts. The 50 Ohm, Type N connector design ensures low VSWR performance: 1.10:1 maximum from DC to 4 GHz, 1.20:1 to 12.4 GHz, and 1.35:1 to 18 GHz. Built for signal conditioning, receiver protection, and precision measurement applications.
Technical Specifications
• Attenuation: 20 dB (±0.5 dB at 25°C)
• Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
• Maximum Input Power (Average): 2 Watts
• Maximum Input Power (Peak): 500 Watts (5 µs pulse, 0.1% duty cycle)
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Input Connector: Type N Male
• Output Connector: Type N Female
• VSWR (Maximum):
– DC to 4 GHz: 1.10:1
– 4 GHz to 12.4 GHz: 1.20:1
– 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.35:1
– Key Features
• Fixed 20 dB attenuation with ±0.5 dB accuracy
• Low distortion for precise measurement applications
• Attenuation stable across temperature and time
• Rated for both continuous and pulsed RF signals
• Type N connectors for standard 50 Ohm test systems
– Typical Applications
• Spectrum analysis signal conditioning
• Network analyzer testing
• Receiver protection and level adjustment
• Signal generator output attenuation
• RF measurement equipment interface
– Compatibility & Integration
The 3202B-20 integrates directly into 50 Ohm RF test systems using standard Type N connectors. Its DC to 18 GHz bandwidth covers most commercial RF and microwave measurement applications, from low-frequency signal work through high-frequency network analysis.
