Product Brochure | Version 02.00 R&S®RSC Step Attenuator Where precise signal levels count

R&S®RSC Step Attenuator At a glance The R&S®RSC is a switchable, mechanical step attenuator. It is available in various models with different upper frequency limits (6 GHz or 18 GHz), maximum attenuation ranges and minimum settable step sizes. The R&S®RSC can also control external step attenuators with frequency ranges from DC to 40 GHz or 67 GHz. The R&S®RSC step attenuator is an ideal choice in all applications that call for precise signal levels. Operation is intuitive, and all settings are visible at a glance. Featuring high attenuation accuracy and high linearity, the R&S®RSC delivers reliable...

R&S®RSC Step Attenuator Benefits and key features Designed to meet individual application requirements ❙❙ R&S®RSC with internal step attenuator ❙❙ R&S®RSC with external step attenuator/s ❙❙ Easy integration into automated test systems ▷▷ page 4 Intuitive operation and straightforward display ❙❙ Key parameters at a glance ❙❙ Automatic detection and individual configuration of external step attenuators ▷▷ page 5 Always the correct signal level ❙❙ High attenuation accuracy ❙❙ Exceptional repeatability of 0.02 dB ❙❙ High maximum input level and good matching ❙❙ Fast switching times and wear-free...

Designed to meet individual application requirements The R&S®RSC is available in various models to meet specific needs. R&S®RSC with internal step attenuator The R&S®RSC's internal step attenuator comes in various models with upper frequency limits of 6 GHz or 18 GHz and maximum attenuation ranges up to 115 dB, 139 dB or 139.9 dB with step sizes of 5 dB, 1 dB and 0.1 dB respectively. The RF connectors can optionally be provided on the front or rear panel. R&S®RSC with external step attenuator/s External step attenuators are available with frequency ranges from DC to 40 GHz or 67 GHz. The R&S®RSC...

Intuitive operation and straightforward display Key parameters at a glance The R&S®RSC displays the current attenuation, the frequency-dependent attenuation deviation and the selected correction mode in an easy-to-read form separately for each step attenuator. Settings can easily be changed via the front-panel keys or a mouse. All settings related to remote control, correction mode and correction data are stored in setup files and can be called up as required. Automatic detection and individual configuration of external step attenuators The R&S®RSC automatically detects external step attenuators...

Always the correct signal level The R&S®RSC's excellent RF data and diverse correction modes ensure correct signal levels at all times. High attenuation accuracy The frequency response is determined during production individually for each internal and external step attenuator, and the resulting data is saved to the R&S®RSC memory. This is a key prerequisite for achieving high attenuation accuracy. Exceptional repeatability of 0.02 dB The R&S®RSC reliably delivers the required attenuation values even after a large number of switching cycles. High maximum input level and good matching The ruggedly...

Diverse correction modes Users can choose among the following correction modes: Frequency response correction Based on the stored calibration data, the R&S®RSC corrects the attenuation frequency response using the minimum available attenuation step size. It also displays the residual attenuation deviation (after frequency response correction) for the respective nominal frequency. Absolute or relative attenuation display Attenuation can be displayed relative to the attenuation at 0 dB or as an absolute value taking into account the 0 dB offset. Moreover, external high-power attenuators can be...

Specifications in brief Internal step attenuators Order No. Frequency range Attenuation range Minimum attenuation step size Matching Attenuation uncertainty (relative to attenuation at 0 dB) Repeatability < 0.07 dB + 0.5 % of attenuation value (corrected) Maximum power-handling capability Maximum voltage Operating life Switching speed External step attenuators Order No./Type Frequency range Attenuation range Minimum attenuation step size Matching Attenuation uncertainty (relative to attenuation at 0 dB) Repeatability Maximum power-handling capability Maximum voltage Operating life Switching speed...

Ordering information Designation Step Attenuator, control of external step attenuators only (without internal step attenuator) Step Attenuator, 0 dB to 139 dB, 1 dB steps, DC to 6 GHz, including control of external step attenuators R&S®RSC type N (f) connectors on front panel R&S®RSC type N (f) connectors on rear panel R&S®RSC type N (f) connectors on front panel R&S®RSC type N (f) connectors on rear panel R&S®RSC type N (f) connectors on front panel R&S®RSC type N (f) connectors on rear panel R&S®RSC-Z405 Extended Warranty, one year Extended Warranty, two years Please contact your ocal l Rohde...

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