Attenuator Matrices
An Attenuator Matrix is a device that can be used to transmit one or more input signals to one or more output ports while individually changing the attenuation level of each signal. All input ports can simultaneously connect to all output ports and all the paths are bi-directional, which means that the input and output ports can be interchanged.
By changing the attenuation level in each path, the desired power level from each path can be delivered to the components in a system. This provides flexibility to the users in determining correct power levels for components, which in turn depends on the application.
Attenuator matrices are widely used as RF sub-systems in wireless applications such as GSM, DCS, UMTS, Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G. They are also used in test equipments to measure the performance of Devices Under Test (DUTs).
Selecting Attenuator Matrices
When selecting an attenuator matrix, it is important to know the parameters that you need to specify. Below are a list of the key parameters to look out for when selecting an attenuator matrix.
Attenuation Range: This is the level of attenuation specified as a range of values.
Attenuation Accuracy: This is the range over which the attenuation level can vary while controlling the level.
No. of input/output channels: This is the number of input and output channels in the attenuator matrix.
Frequency: This is the frequency range over which the attenuator matrix can operate while maintaining its electrical characteristics i.e. attenuation, insertion loss, VSWR etc.
Types of Attenuator Matrix: They have various types including fixed, variable, digital, programmable, switched etc.
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