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August 11th, 2014

Fairview Microwave—Accommodating Most Connector Styles (RF—Attenuators)


[SatNews] Fairview Microwave, Inc. has released their new family of 25, 50 and 100 Watt attenuators with operating frequencies up to 18GHz, depending on the configuration.


25 Watt, 50 Watt and 100 Watt attenuators
from Fairview Microwave.

There are a total of 236 new part numbers in this attenuator release from Fairview Microwave. Attenuation options include 3dB, 6dB, 10dB, 20dB, 30dB, 40dB, 50dB and 60dB models for most connector styles. These attenuators can be ordered with in-series connector configurations including SMA, TNC, Type-N and 7/16 DIN and come in each gender interface including male-male, male-female and female-female.

Fairview's new RF attenuators have average power ratings of 25 Watts, 50 Watts or 100 Watts and a peak power rating of 500 Watts. The 25 Watt versions are bi-directional, while the 50 Watt and 100 Watt models are directional. These attenuators are constructed with black anodized aluminum heatsink bodies and are designed with large cooling fins which aid in heat dissipation at high temperatures. Common applications for these fixed attenuators include power limiting, impedance matching and signal leveling inside RF test systems.

"Our newest lines of 25, 50 and 100 Watt attenuators are an essential addition to our growing portfolio of RF attenuators," explains Greg Arnold, Technical Sales Manager at Fairview Microwave. "With more than 236 new low, medium and high power attenuators to choose from, customers now have the freedom to select their desired products from one of the largest offerings of off-the-shelf fixed attenuators in our industry."

For additional details on the expanded line of RF attenuators or company information, please visit http://www.fairviewmicrowave.com/rf-products/25-watt,-50-watt-and-100-watt-attenuators.html