- Purpose-built BNC male-to-female attenuator for reliable signal level control between RF devices - Why you need it: prevents receiver or test instrument overload, allows repeatable signal level stepping, and protects downstream equipment during setup and measurements - Compatibility: standard BNC male input and BNC female output match common 50 Ω RF gear such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, receivers and antennas - Durable construction: stainless steel housing for mechanical strength and long service life in bench or field use - Performance: 50 Ω impedance, rated power 2 W, operating frequency range DC to 3 GHz for broad RF application coverage - Attenuation control: selectable from 1 dB to 40 dB to suit small adjustments or large reductions in signal level - Accuracy: ±0.5 dB for 1–10 dB settings and ±1 dB for 15–30 dB settings, enabling precise and repeatable attenuation for testing and measurement Practical applications - Test bench level control: adjust signal amplitude from a generator to match analyzer or oscilloscope input levels and avoid saturation - Field RF troubleshooting: insert inline with antennas or receivers to reduce strong signals and isolate faults without altering system impedance - Component and transmitter testing: apply controlled attenuation when characterizing amplifiers, filters, or radios to measure performance under different input levels Key specifications - Connector type: BNC male to BNC female - Impedance: 50 Ω - Rated power: 2 W - Frequency range: DC to 3 GHz - Attenuation range: 1 dB to 40 dB - Accuracy: ±0.5 dB (1–10 dB), ±1 dB (15–30 dB) - Housing: stainless steel Use this attenuator when you need compact, durable, and accurate signal reduction compatible with standard 50 Ω BNC test and RF equipment.