Attenuator Cascaded Connection The 2019 Stack Overflow Developer Survey Results Are In
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Attenuator Cascaded Connection
The 2019 Stack Overflow Developer Survey Results Are In
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PAT1220-C-10DB-T5 is a 10dB attenuator. (This chip is just an example, it could be any other component as well).
Can I simply connect 3 of them in series in a PCB design to make my cheap 30dB attenuator?
I have a few attenuator modules with an SMA connector. One of them is 20dB while others are 6dB and 10dB. Can I again connect them in series to get higher attenuation?
rf-power electronics
edited 11 hours ago
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PAT1220-C-10DB-T5 is a 10dB attenuator. (This chip is just an example, it could be any other component as well).
Can I simply connect 3 of them in series in a PCB design to make my cheap 30dB attenuator?
I have a few attenuator modules with an SMA connector. One of them is 20dB while others are 6dB and 10dB. Can I again connect them in series to get higher attenuation?
rf-power electronics
edited 11 hours ago
Mike Waters♦
3,7752635
asked 11 hours ago
nandflash1nandflash1
252
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Be aware that as you get to >> 40 dB attention, leakage around the components will start to exceed the attenuated signal. You start to need to put each stage in a separate shielded can or cavity.
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– tomnexus
10 hours ago
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Thank you. How can i shield in such case.
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– nandflash1
9 hours ago
1
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@nandflash1 Please ask about the shielding in a new question on electronicsSE, including an image of the PCB. Not only is printed circuit board design off-topic for this site, but you are likely to get a better answer there. :-)
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– Mike Waters♦
7 hours ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
PAT1220-C-10DB-T5 is a 10dB attenuator. (This chip is just an example, it could be any other component as well).
Can I simply connect 3 of them in series in a PCB design to make my cheap 30dB attenuator?
I have a few attenuator modules with an SMA connector. One of them is 20dB while others are 6dB and 10dB. Can I again connect them in series to get higher attenuation?
rf-power electronics
edited 11 hours ago
Mike Waters♦
3,7752635
asked 11 hours ago
nandflash1nandflash1
252
New contributor
nandflash1 is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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$endgroup$
PAT1220-C-10DB-T5 is a 10dB attenuator. (This chip is just an example, it could be any other component as well).
Can I simply connect 3 of them in series in a PCB design to make my cheap 30dB attenuator?
I have a few attenuator modules with an SMA connector. One of them is 20dB while others are 6dB and 10dB. Can I again connect them in series to get higher attenuation?
rf-power electronics
rf-power electronics
edited 11 hours ago
Mike Waters♦
3,7752635
asked 11 hours ago
nandflash1nandflash1
252
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edited 11 hours ago
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edited 11 hours ago
Mike Waters♦
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Be aware that as you get to >> 40 dB attention, leakage around the components will start to exceed the attenuated signal. You start to need to put each stage in a separate shielded can or cavity.
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– tomnexus
10 hours ago
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Thank you. How can i shield in such case.
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– nandflash1
9 hours ago
1
$begingroup$
@nandflash1 Please ask about the shielding in a new question on electronicsSE, including an image of the PCB. Not only is printed circuit board design off-topic for this site, but you are likely to get a better answer there. :-)
$endgroup$
– Mike Waters♦
7 hours ago
add a comment |
1
$begingroup$
Be aware that as you get to >> 40 dB attention, leakage around the components will start to exceed the attenuated signal. You start to need to put each stage in a separate shielded can or cavity.
$endgroup$
– tomnexus
10 hours ago
$begingroup$
Thank you. How can i shield in such case.
$endgroup$
– nandflash1
9 hours ago
1
$begingroup$
@nandflash1 Please ask about the shielding in a new question on electronicsSE, including an image of the PCB. Not only is printed circuit board design off-topic for this site, but you are likely to get a better answer there. :-)
$endgroup$
– Mike Waters♦
7 hours ago
1
1
$begingroup$
Be aware that as you get to >> 40 dB attention, leakage around the components will start to exceed the attenuated signal. You start to need to put each stage in a separate shielded can or cavity.
$endgroup$
– tomnexus
10 hours ago
$begingroup$
Be aware that as you get to >> 40 dB attention, leakage around the components will start to exceed the attenuated signal. You start to need to put each stage in a separate shielded can or cavity.
$endgroup$
– tomnexus
10 hours ago
$begingroup$
Thank you. How can i shield in such case.
$endgroup$
– nandflash1
9 hours ago
$begingroup$
Thank you. How can i shield in such case.
$endgroup$
– nandflash1
9 hours ago
1
1
$begingroup$
@nandflash1 Please ask about the shielding in a new question on electronicsSE, including an image of the PCB. Not only is printed circuit board design off-topic for this site, but you are likely to get a better answer there. :-)
$endgroup$
– Mike Waters♦
7 hours ago
$begingroup$
@nandflash1 Please ask about the shielding in a new question on electronicsSE, including an image of the PCB. Not only is printed circuit board design off-topic for this site, but you are likely to get a better answer there. :-)
$endgroup$
– Mike Waters♦
7 hours ago
add a comment |
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Yes, you can cascade attenuators to realize more attenuation. Attenuation (in dB) will increase algebraically, as long as all individual attenuators are designed to operate at the same impedance and they are operating at that impedance. For example, mixing 75$Omega$ and 50$Omega$ attenuators may produce unexpected results. Same for using terminators in a system that doesn't terminate in the appropriate characteristic impedance.
Depending on what you're doing, be aware of the amount of power that each attenuator can dissipate. Putting 1W into a 30dB attenuator means only 1mW comes out - the attenuator has to dissipate the rest!
answered 10 hours ago
Brian K1LIBrian K1LI
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Thank you. I am aware of the power rating of components.
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– nandflash1
10 hours ago
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Yes, you can cascade attenuators to realize more attenuation. Attenuation (in dB) will increase algebraically, as long as all individual attenuators are designed to operate at the same impedance and they are operating at that impedance. For example, mixing 75$Omega$ and 50$Omega$ attenuators may produce unexpected results. Same for using terminators in a system that doesn't terminate in the appropriate characteristic impedance.
Depending on what you're doing, be aware of the amount of power that each attenuator can dissipate. Putting 1W into a 30dB attenuator means only 1mW comes out - the attenuator has to dissipate the rest!
answered 10 hours ago
Brian K1LIBrian K1LI
1,747114
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Thank you. I am aware of the power rating of components.
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– nandflash1
10 hours ago
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$begingroup$
Yes, you can cascade attenuators to realize more attenuation. Attenuation (in dB) will increase algebraically, as long as all individual attenuators are designed to operate at the same impedance and they are operating at that impedance. For example, mixing 75$Omega$ and 50$Omega$ attenuators may produce unexpected results. Same for using terminators in a system that doesn't terminate in the appropriate characteristic impedance.
Depending on what you're doing, be aware of the amount of power that each attenuator can dissipate. Putting 1W into a 30dB attenuator means only 1mW comes out - the attenuator has to dissipate the rest!
answered 10 hours ago
Brian K1LIBrian K1LI
1,747114
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Thank you. I am aware of the power rating of components.
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– nandflash1
10 hours ago
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$begingroup$
Yes, you can cascade attenuators to realize more attenuation. Attenuation (in dB) will increase algebraically, as long as all individual attenuators are designed to operate at the same impedance and they are operating at that impedance. For example, mixing 75$Omega$ and 50$Omega$ attenuators may produce unexpected results. Same for using terminators in a system that doesn't terminate in the appropriate characteristic impedance.
Depending on what you're doing, be aware of the amount of power that each attenuator can dissipate. Putting 1W into a 30dB attenuator means only 1mW comes out - the attenuator has to dissipate the rest!
answered 10 hours ago
Brian K1LIBrian K1LI
1,747114
$endgroup$
Yes, you can cascade attenuators to realize more attenuation. Attenuation (in dB) will increase algebraically, as long as all individual attenuators are designed to operate at the same impedance and they are operating at that impedance. For example, mixing 75$Omega$ and 50$Omega$ attenuators may produce unexpected results. Same for using terminators in a system that doesn't terminate in the appropriate characteristic impedance.
Depending on what you're doing, be aware of the amount of power that each attenuator can dissipate. Putting 1W into a 30dB attenuator means only 1mW comes out - the attenuator has to dissipate the rest!
answered 10 hours ago
Brian K1LIBrian K1LI
1,747114
answered 10 hours ago
Brian K1LIBrian K1LI
1,747114
answered 10 hours ago
Brian K1LIBrian K1LI
1,747114
answered 10 hours ago
Brian K1LIBrian K1LI
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Thank you. I am aware of the power rating of components.
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– nandflash1
10 hours ago
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Thank you. I am aware of the power rating of components.
$endgroup$
– nandflash1
10 hours ago
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Thank you. I am aware of the power rating of components.
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10 hours ago
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Thank you. I am aware of the power rating of components.
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10 hours ago
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Be aware that as you get to >> 40 dB attention, leakage around the components will start to exceed the attenuated signal. You start to need to put each stage in a separate shielded can or cavity.
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– tomnexus
10 hours ago
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Thank you. How can i shield in such case.
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– nandflash1
9 hours ago
1
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@nandflash1 Please ask about the shielding in a new question on electronicsSE, including an image of the PCB. Not only is printed circuit board design off-topic for this site, but you are likely to get a better answer there. :-)
$endgroup$
– Mike Waters♦
7 hours ago