The transmittance of the attenuator is adjustable in motion through a differential gear system and can be read from a dial with a precision of about ±0. 02% of maximum transmittance. Covers range of frequencies from 50 to 500 GHz. It is practically a coaxial voltage divider made of resistors, which, however, must be specially frequency-compensated for high-frequency applications. Therefore, a frequency range is always specified for these components within. The attenuator is a control component, the main function of which is to reduce the strength of the signal passing through it. This type of component is generally used to balance signal levels in the signal chain, to extend the dynamic range of a system, to provide impedance matching, and to. Another adjustable attenuator is the voltage-controlled attenuator.
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