Entries by JFW Eng Dept

What is a RF attenuator?

The RF attenuator is a device that will decrease a signal level by a specified decibel (dB) level while maintaining proper impedance matching at the input port and output port.  50 Ohm and 75 Ohm are the two most common impedance types for RF attenuators.  BNC, N, SMA and TNC are common types of coaxial […]

Five new USB attenuator models | 4 Channel

JFW has just added five new USB attenuator models to the website.  All five models are 4 channel USB attenuators.  Each attenuator is individually controlled using our GUI test software.  They have a 50 ohm impedance and are available with SMA female connectors. 4 Channel USB Attenuator Models: 50P-2089 SMA (0-95 x 1dB, 200-6000MHz) 50P-2137 […]

How to cable to a directional coupler?

A directional coupler can be used to monitor a signal on a RF path. The through path is bi-directional, but it only couples the RF signal in one direction. The coupled path is also bi-directional.  A signal into the coupled port will be injected onto the RF path.  Coupler models with high coupling values (i.e. […]

50Ω to 75Ω Impedance Matching Transformer | 5-2200 MHz

JFW model 57ZTT-2.2G is a coaxial impedance matching transformer.  It operates 5-2200MHz.  On the 50Ω side it is available with either BNC, N or SMA connectors.  On the 75Ω side it is available with BNC, F or N connectors.  This matching transformer allows you to connect a 50Ω device to a 75Ω device and have […]

2Way, 4Way, 8Way models for satellite communication signal routing | 1-18GHz

JFW has added several new power divider/combiner models to our website.  These 2Way, 4Way and 8Way models cover several common satellite communication bands.  All of these models are 50 Ohm reactive design (i.e. Wilkinson design) with SMA female connectors.  These models are ideal for fan-in/fan-out signal routing due to their low through path loss and […]