Entries by JFW Eng Dept

40 GHz 1P2T Coaxial Switch with 2.9mm Female

JFW model 50S-1772+XX is a failsafe electro-mechanical 1P2T coaxial switch for RF testing.  It operates DC-40 GHz and has 2.9mm female RF connectors.  It is rated for up to 10 Watts (cold switch) at 26.5-40 GHz.  It has a single control line which is Voltage controlled with either +12, +15, +24 or +28 Vdc.  With […]

40 GHz Programmable Attenuators with Ethernet Control

JFW model 50PA-1019-XX is our latest programmable attenuator assembly designed for 5G wireless testing.  It is an expandable design that can be configured to have up to 16 individually controlled attenuators.  The test system has the following features: Operates 100 MHz to 40 GHz 0 to 62 dB by 1 dB step attenuators Up to […]

Dual Channel Attenuator (30-3000MHz, 0-127dB x 1dB)

A new dual channel attenuator assembly, JFW model 50BA-034-127 SMA, has been added to our lineup of benchtop attenuator assemblies featuring manual lever controls.  This model contains two solid-state programmable attenuators with attenuation range 0 to 127 dB by 1 dB steps operating 30 MHz to 3 GHz.  Each attenuator can be controlled remotely via […]

4 Channel Attenuator Assembly Covering 100 MHz to 18 GHz

JFW model 50BA-032-31 SMA is a 4 channel attenuator assembly that covers 0.1-18 GHz.  Each channel consists of a solid-state programmable attenuator with attenuation range 0 to 31dB in 1 dB steps.  Each attenuator can be controlled individually or as a group.  This benchtop attenuator assembly is remotely controlled via Ethernet/RS-232 and manually via momentary […]

Introduction to Programmable Attenuator Systems

The application note is an introduction to programmable attenuators and their applications.  If you would like to discuss your application with our engineering staff please call (1-317-887-1340) or email. Applications for Programmable Attenuator Systems Military radios First responder networks Wi-Fi/MU-MIMP Cellular networks Mesh networks IoT and 5G systems Key Programmable Attenuator Specifications Frequency range VSWR […]