Rohde & Schwarz RSC External Mechanical Step Attenuator DC-6G, capable of controlling 4 steps with 139.9 dB attenuation.

Rohde & Schwarz RSC External Mechanical Step Attenuator DC-6G can control 4 units up to 139.9 dB at 67 GHz, with 0.1 dB steps

Rohde & Schwarz R&S Signal Generators:

Analog Signal Generators: SMA100A, SMB100A, SMC100A, SMF100A, SMA100B, SMB100B,

Vector Signal Generators: SMU200A, SMJ100A, SMBV100A, SMATE200A, SMM100A, SMBV100B,

SMCV100B, SFI100A, SGS100A, SGU100A, SGT100A, SMW200A,

RSC Option Number: 1313.8004.02 Step Attenuator

RSC Option Number: 1313.8004.03 Step Attenuator DC to 6GHz Front Panel N-Type Female

RSC Option Number: 1313.8004.04 Step Attenuator DC to 6GHz Front Panel N-Type Female

RSC Option Number: 1313.8004.05 Step Attenuator 0 dB to 115 dB Front Panel N-Type Female

RSC Option Number: 1313.8004.13 Step Attenuator DC to 6GHz Rear Panel N-Type Female

RSC Option Number: 1313.8004.14 Step Attenuator DC to 6GHz Rear Panel N-Type Female

RSC Option Number: 1313.8004.15 Step Attenuator DC to 18 GHz Rear Panel N-Type Female

RSC-Z405 Option Number: 1313.9952.02 External Step Attenuator DC to 40 GHz 2.92 mm (Female)

RSC-Z675 Option Number: 1314.0065.02 External Step Attenuator DC to 67 GHz 1.85 mm (Female)

RSC-Z41 Control Cable

RSC-Z42 Control Cable

R&S Rohde & Schwarz RSC Step Attenuator

Switchable step attenuator, up to 139 dB, 67 GHz

Main Features: Base unit frequency up to 6 GHz (139 dB, 1 dB/0.1 dB steps), 18 GHz (115 dB, 5 dB steps). Base unit controls external attenuators: 40 GHz, 67 GHz. One RSC base unit can control up to 4 external 40 GHz/67 GHz attenuators. The base unit offers excellent repeatability and accuracy. Frequency response correction and user calibration.

Flexible and Versatile Attenuator

The RSC is a switchable mechanical step attenuator. It is available in various models with frequencies up to 6 GHz and 18 GHz, and can also control compact external units up to 40 GHz and 67 GHz. The base unit provides a graphical user interface for various settings, calibration, and configuration operations of external modules. All models feature RF connectors on the front or rear panel for rack mounting. The base unit can also automatically detect and control 40 GHz/67 GHz external high-frequency units via USB. The RSC is a universal, flexible, high-performance sweep attenuator suitable for signal source and receiver calibration, as well as high-power test setups.

Features and Advantages

Wide Frequency and Attenuation Range

Up to 67 GHz, 139 dB attenuation

The RSC offers a broad frequency and attenuation range, making it suitable for various applications and a versatile tool for the laboratory.

RF Performance

Excellent repeatability and accuracy

The RSC has a specified repeatability of 0.02 dB (typical) and excellent attenuation accuracy, making it ideal for calibrating signal sources, receivers, and integrated calibration systems. Including test cables in the attenuation value can further improve user calibration accuracy.

Flexible Configuration

Graphical user interface for personalized settings

Operators can use the clear graphical user interface to configure the RSC and apply it in various applications. The attenuator's features include various calibration functions, the ability to control external attenuators, and the capability to combine up to four external RSC units to form a new logical attenuator.

Rohde & Schwarz RSC External Mechanical Step Attenuator DC-6G can control 4 units up to 139.9 dB at 67 GHz, with 0.1 dB steps