SMA Attenuator - 30dB

SMA attenuators are used to reduce the input power, and therefore enable RF Explorer to measure stronger signals. It is also used to protect the input SMA port of RF Explorer when unknown strong signals may be in the environment, so you can use this attenuator on demand.You can easily unplug the attenuator when measurement is for weak signals.

You can also combine multiple attenuators to get additional values. For instance a 10 dB + 30dB attenuators connected in series will give you 40dB total attenuation.

RF Explorer firmware v1.09 and newer includes an “Offset DB” feature in the Attenuator Menu, you should specify (-30) dB in this setting when the attenuator is connected in order to get correct readings on screen.

This 30dB attenuator will extend the valid protection range of most RF Explorer models to up +30dBm safely (1W).

See this article for more details on protection of your RF Explorer.

Feature

• Reliable V.S.W.R
• Easy maintenance
• Wide broadband frequency application
• Directional 1 Watt rating

Specification

• Frequency range: DC ~ 3.0 GHz
• Impedance (Nominal): 50Ω
• Power rating: 1 Watt (+30dBm)
• Attenuation: 30 dB
• Tolerance: +/- 1dB/max
• V.S.W.R (Max): 1.20 : 1
• Connector type: SMA male – female
• Connector: Brass / Gold plating
• Body: Brass / Gold plating