Attenuators

An RF Attenuator is a passive network designed to reduce the power of a signal by a specific amount (measured in Decibels, or dB) without significantly distorting its waveform. They act as the “volume control” for high-frequency signals, protecting sensitive equipment from being overwhelmed or damaged by high power levels.

Why Choose an Attenuator?

Equipment Protection: They prevent high-power sources (like amplifiers) from "blowing out" the sensitive input stages of spectrum analysers or oscilloscopes by dropping the signal to a safe level.
Impedance Matching: Attenuators improve the "Source Match" between two devices. By placing an attenuator between a source and a load, you reduce the impact of reflections (VSWR), leading to more accurate measurements.
Range Extension: They allow you to measure signals that would otherwise be "off the scale" of your instrument, effectively extending the dynamic range of your existing test gear.
Signal Leveling: In complex test benches, attenuators are used to balance different signal paths, ensuring that every component in the system receives the precise power level required for stable operation.

Core Applications

Transmitter Testing: Reducing the high-wattage output of a radio transmitter or cellular base station so it can be safely analysed by a low-power desktop instrument.
Receiver Sensitivity Testing: Using a high-value attenuator (e.g., 60dB or 100dB) to "shrink" a standard signal generator's output down to the tiny microvolt levels needed to test a radio receiver's limits.
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) Measurement: Providing isolation between two signal generators to prevent them from "talking" to each other, which would create false interference products during testing.
Production Line Calibration: Ensuring that automated test systems provide repeatable results by using "Step Attenuators" to simulate different signal strengths and distances for wireless devices.


SKUImageBrandTypesFrequency RangeAttenuationStepAccuracyPowerConnectorsImpendanceVSWRStockPrice
RA5040KRigol RA5040K 2TRigolFixed AttenuatorDC to 1 GHz40 dBN/AN/A1 WBNC50ΩN/AOn Backorder£40.00
TBAS1TBAS1TekboxAttenuator SetDC to 3 GHz3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dBN/A±0.5 dB, ±0.8 dB2 WNN/A≤1.3On Backorder£95.00
TBAS2TBAS2TekboxAttenuator SetDC to 6 GHz3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB, 15 dB, 20 dB, 30 dB, 50Ω TeminationN/A±0.5 dB, ±0.8 dB1 WSMAN/A≤1.32£143.00
TBAS3TBAS3TekboxAttenuator SetDC to 3 GHz3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dBN/A±0.5 dB, ±0.8 dB10 WNN/A≤1.33£143.00
TBAS4TBAS4goodTekboxAttenuator SetDC to 6 GHz3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dBN/A±0.5 dB2 WNN/A≤1.2On Backorder£141.00
TBATT-N-10-10TBATT N 10 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz10 dB N/A±0.5 dB10 WNN/A≤1.32£34.00
TBATT-N-10-20TBATT N 10 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz20 dB N/A±0.8 dB10 WNN/A≤1.35+£34.00
TBATT-N-10-3TBATT N 10 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz3 dB N/A±0.5 dB10 WNN/A≤1.3On Backorder£34.00
TBATT-N-10-30TBATT N 10 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz30 dB N/A±1 dB10 WNN/A≤1.3On Backorder£34.00
TBATT-N-10-6TBATT N 10 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz6 dB N/A±0.5 dB10 WNN/A≤1.32£34.00
TBATT-N-100-10TBATT N 100 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz10 dB N/A±0.5 dB100 WNN/A≤1.32£195.00
TBATT-N-100-20TBATT N 100 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz20 dB N/A±0.8 dB100 WNN/A≤1.3On Backorder£195.00
TBATT-N-100-3TBATT N 100 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz3 dB N/A±0.5 dB100 WNN/A≤1.32£195.00
TBATT-N-100-30TBATT N 100 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz30 dB N/A±1 dB100 WNN/A≤1.32£195.00
TBATT-N-100-6TBATT N 100 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz6 dB N/A±0.5 dB100 WNN/A≤1.32£195.00
TBATT-N-25-10TBATT N 25W XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz10 dB N/A±0.5 dB25 WNN/A≤1.31£34.00
TBATT-N-25-20TBATT N 25W XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz20 dB N/A±0.8 dB25 WNN/A≤1.31£58.00
TBATT-N-25-3TBATT N 25W XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz3 dB N/A±0.5 dB25 WNN/A≤1.31£34.00
TBATT-N-25-30TBATT N 25W XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz30 dB N/A±1 dB25 WNN/A≤1.31£58.00
TBATT-N-25-6TBATT N 25W XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz6 dB N/A±0.5 dB25 WNN/A≤1.3On Backorder£34.00
TBATT-N-50-10TBATT N 50 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz10 dB N/A±0.5 dB50 WNN/A≤1.32£88.00
TBATT-N-50-20TBATT N 50 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz20 dB N/A±0.8 dB50 WNN/A≤1.32£88.00
TBATT-N-50-3TBATT N 50 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz3 dB N/A±0.5 dB50 WNN/A≤1.32£88.00
TBATT-N-50-30TBATT N 50 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz30 dB N/A±1 dB50 WNN/A≤1.3On Backorder£88.00
TBATT-N-50-6TBATT N 50 XTekboxFixed AttenuatorDC to 3 GHz6 dB N/A±0.5 dB50 WNN/A≤1.3On Backorder£88.00
8051A8051A 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz60 dB10 dB±1.8 dB3WBNC50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8051S8051S 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz60 dB 10 dB±1.8 dB3WSMA50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8052A8051A 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz10 dB 1 dB±0.3 dB3WBNC50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8052S8051S 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz10 dB 1 dB±0.3 dB3WSMA50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8107A8107A 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz100 dB (model dependent)10 dB (model dependent)±3 dB3WBNC50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8107S8107A 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz100 dB (model dependent)10 dB (model dependent)±3 dB3WSMA50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8120A8051A 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz100 dB10 dB±3 dB3WBNC50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8120S8051S 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz100 dB10 dB±3 dB3WSMA50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8121S8051S 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz60 dB10 dB±1.8 dB3WSMA50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8122A8051A 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz10 dB 1 dB±0.3 dB3WBNC50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8122S8051S 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz10 dB 1 dB±0.3 dB3WSMA50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
81288128 2TelonicDual Rotary (Bench)DC to 2 GHz120 dB (combined, model dependent)1 dB - 10 dB (model dependent)±1.4 dB3WSMA, BNC50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
81298128 2TelonicDual Rotary (Bench)DC to 2 GHz120 dB (combined, model dependent)1 dB - 10 dB (model dependent)±1.4 dB3WSMA, BNC50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8140A8107A 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz120 dB (combined, model dependent)1 dB - 10 dB (model dependent)±1 dB (model dependent)3WBNC50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8140S8107A 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz120 dB (combined, model dependent)1 dB - 10 dB (model dependent)±1 dB (model dependent)3WSMA50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8142A8107A 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz120 dB (combined, model dependent)1 dB - 10 dB (model dependent)±1 dB (model dependent)3WBNC50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
8142S8107A 2TelonicRotary StepDC to 2 GHz120 dB (combined, model dependent)1 dB - 10 dB (model dependent)±1 dB (model dependent)3WSMA50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
81438128 2TelonicCombined RotaryDC to 2 GHz60-100 dB (combined, model dependent)1 dB - 10 dB (model dependent)±1.4 dB3WSMA, BNC50Ω≤1.3:1On BackorderCall Us
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    TEKBOX TBAS1 RF Attenuator Set

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    TEKBOX TBAS4 RF Attenuator Set

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  • TBATT N 10 X

    TekBox TBATT-N-10-10 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 10W, 10dB

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    TekBox TBATT-N-10-20 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 10W, 20dB

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    TekBox TBATT-N-10-3 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 10W, 3dB

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    TekBox TBATT-N-10-30 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 10W, 30dB

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  • TBATT N 10 X

    TekBox TBATT-N-10-6 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 10W, 6dB

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  • TBATT N 100 X

    TekBox TBATT-N-100-10 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 100W, 10dB

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  • TBATT N 100 X

    TekBox TBATT-N-100-20 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 100W, 20dB

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  • TBATT N 100 X

    TekBox TBATT-N-100-3 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 100W, 3dB

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  • TBATT N 100 X

    TekBox TBATT-N-100-30 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 100W, 30dB

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  • TBATT N 100 X

    TekBox TBATT-N-100-6 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 100W, 6dB

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  • TBATT N 25W X

    TekBox TBATT-N-25-10 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 25W, 10dB

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  • TBATT N 25W X

    TekBox TBATT-N-25-20 Attenuator, N-male/N-female, 3GHz, 25W, 20dB

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