511 Programmable Rotary Vane Attenuators

Programmable Rotary Vane Attenuators are available in full waveguide bands from 7.0 to 220GHz.

Our latest 511 Version 2 is filled with new features, upgrades and capabilities that simply make it one of the best in the industry.

High Power Handling Capability

Increased power capability up to 100 Watts (typical) in some bands now!

Attenuation from 0-70 dB

in .01 dB steps from 0 to 70 dB. A digital readout is provided on the front panel to display attenuation settings

USB & GPIB Port

Attenuation control can be remote controlled using a standard IEEE-488 or USB interface

SIGNIFICANT FEATURE UPGRADES & MORE

Other improvements include new company proprietary internal absorbing material that will handle high power levels and yield low insertion loss and mode free operation to 70 db attenuation levels and more…

Attenuation

Attenuation level steps of 10 dB, 1 dB, 0.1 dB and 0.01 dB available from 0-70 dB

Fast & Quiet

Attenuation level goes from 0-70 dB in 2 seconds. Older version took 4 seconds.

LED's

Rocker switch replaced by LED buttons for changing settings. Easy and simple to use.

GROUND-BREAKING AMAZING TECHNOLOGY

The attenuators small compact size incorporates both the electronic controller and the microwave components.
The unit operates from a single +24 Volt DC source or with an optional adapter.

More Features

  • Programmable GPIB address now goes up to 30

  • “xx.xx dB Command Complete,” message sent via USB or GPIB after attenuation level is reached

  • Higher Power Handling Capability

  • Integrated shutdown safety feature

  • Attenuation from 0 to 70 dB

  • Less than 2sec. to change attenuation level from 0 to 70dB

  • Rocker switch replaced by LED buttons

Watch the 511 Overview Video

Watch an in-depth operational overview of the 511v2 Programmable Attenuator.

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