# 8496A Keysight Step Attenuator New

#### Features:

-   Connector type: choice of Type-N female, SMA female, APC-7
-   Connect in series with 11716A Attenuator Interconnect Kit, Type-N
-   Connect in series with 11716C Attenuator Interconnect Kit, SMA
-   Superior RF Performance
-   Frequency range: dc to 4 GHz
-   Insertion loss at 0 dB: 0.6 dB + 0.09 dB/GHz
-   Maximum SWR: 1.5

#### Repeatability and Life Span

-   Repeatability life: 0.03 dB max 5 million cycles per section, typical
-   5 million cycles per section

#### Power handling

-   Maximum RF input power: 1 W (average), 100 W (peak)

The Keysight 8496A dc to 4 GHz manual step attenuator offers exceptional repeatability and reliability. Attenuation is provided in 10 dB steps from 0 to 110 dB. Precision gold-plated leaf springs ensure long life (over 5 million cycles) and very high attenuator repeatability (typically 0.01 dB). To improve measurement accuracy, NIST traceable data (SWR and attenuation) is available as Option UK6. Custom step attenuator/switch combinations are possible. The Keysight 11716A/B/C interconnect kits provide quick connection of Keysight 8494/5/6/7 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators in series for greater dynamic range with 1 dB steps.

## Details

- **Price:** 1873.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Keysight
- **Type:** Step Atten
- **Tags:** Attenuator, Keysight, Keysight Technologies, Manufacturers, Other Equipment, product_manual_group_3, Product_new, Step

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1873.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

- 8496A Keysight Technologies Step Attenuator

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> Updated: 2026-05-29