30dB 5W RF Fixed Attenuator SMA M/F 6GHz

Description

The 30dB 5W RF Fixed Attenuator is a high-performance passive component designed to reduce the power of an RF signal by exactly 30dB without significantly distorting its waveform. With a 5-Watt power handling capacity, it is robust enough to manage moderate power levels from transmitters and amplifiers, stepping them down to safe levels for sensitive receivers or spectrum analyzers. This specific model is optimized for frequencies from DC to 6GHz, making it an essential tool for sub-6GHz 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and standard telecommunications testing.

The attenuator features an SMA Male to SMA Female inline configuration, allowing it to be easily integrated into existing cable assemblies or connected directly to equipment ports. It is constructed with high-grade resistive elements that ensure excellent flat frequency response and a low Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) across its entire operating range. Housed in a ruggedized stainless steel or nickel-plated brass body with integrated cooling fins, it efficiently dissipates heat to maintain consistent attenuation accuracy even during continuous operation.

Key Technical Advantages

• Precise 30dB Reduction: Provides a reliable 1000:1 power reduction, allowing for the measurement of high-power signals on equipment with low input thresholds.

• Broad 6GHz Bandwidth: Supports a wide frequency spectrum, ensuring versatility across 4G/LTE, 5G NR, GPS, and dual-band Wi-Fi applications.

• Superior Heat Dissipation: The 5W power rating is supported by a robust thermal design, ensuring the attenuator maintains its specified value without thermal drifting.

• Excellent Impedance Matching: Precision-machined internals provide a low VSWR, minimizing signal reflections that could otherwise damage power sources or skew measurement results.

• Durable SMA Interface: Features standard high-reliability SMA connectors with gold-plated center contacts for low insertion loss and hundreds of stable mating cycles.

Key Features

• Interface Type: SMA Male (Plug) to SMA Female (Jack).

• Attenuation Value: 30dB (Fixed).

• Power Rating: 5 Watts (Continuous).

• Frequency Range: DC – 6.0 GHz.

• Impedance: 50 Ohm (Standard).

• Construction: Stainless Steel or Nickel-Plated Brass body with PTFE dielectric.

• Common Application: RF laboratory testing, signal leveling in DAS, protection of sensitive receivers, and amplifier output attenuation.

🔹 Applications:

• RF signal attenuation in test setups
• Signal level control in communication systems
• Protection of RF receivers and instruments
• Calibration of RF equipment
• Wireless communication systems
• Antenna testing