RF microwave attenuators (also known as RF pads) lower the amplitude of a signal (attenuate) a known amount and can be used in a wide variety of applications. These attenuator pads are used when a signal needs to be reduced to protect measurement equipment or other circuitry, to extend the range of power meters and amplifiers, and to impedance match circuits by reducing the VSWR seen by adjacent components. RF attenuators can prevent signal overload in amplifiers, receivers and detectors, adjusting the signal level to a range that is optimal.

This 6 dB Fixed Attenuator (EDMO# PE7051-6) is rated to 2 Watts and operates from DC to 12.4 GHz. The versatile coaxial package uses TNC male to TNC female connectors and is also REACH and RoHS compliant.