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New USB/Ethernet Programmable Attenuator Handles up to 2W RF Input Power

2015-10-22 | Return

22 October 2015 -- Mini-Circuits’ new RCDAT-3000-63W2+ pocket-sized USB/Ethernet controlled programmable attenuator gives you precise attenuation control from 0 to 63 dB in 1 dB steps for input signals up to 2W from 50 to 3000 MHz. The device provides excellent attenuation accuracy within ±0.4 dB over its entire attenuation range, high linearity with IP3 of +54 dBm, and very fast switching speed of just 800ns. RUDAT and RCDAT programmable attenuators are ideal for a wide range of applications including fading simulators, handover system evaluation, automated test equipment and more. This latest addition to the product family gives users more capability for applications with higher power requirements.

USB and Ethernet control options (supporting HTTP and Telnet protocols) allow setup flexibility and easy remote test management. The unit comes supplied with Mini-Circuits user-friendly GUI software for Windows® systems, which allows you to sweep and hop attenuation levels and even save and recall your own test profiles with specific attenuation patterns for R&D and production testing, saving time and reducing operator errors. DLLs for 32- and 64-bit Windows systems and complete programming instructions Windows and Linux® allow the same capabilities through your native test software.

The RCDAT-3000-63W2+ is small enough to fit in your pocket (2.5 x 3.0 x 0.85”) and features rugged, metal construction with excellent RF shielding, SMA(F) connectors at the RF input/output ports, a standard RJ45 port for Ethernet connection, and a USB type mini-B power and control port. The attenuator operates on a 5V power supply and draws its power requirements through the USB port. It comes with a 5V AC/DC power adapter, USB cable and Ethernet cable included, ready for immediate use right out of the box – just plug and play!

Mini-Circuits new RCDAT-3000-63W2+ is available off the shelf for $895 each. Place your order online today and have it in hand as soon as tomorrow!

Source：http://www.minicircuits.com/