PE7386-6

Overview

The Pasternack PE7386-6 is a fixed attenuator featuring N male to N female connectors. It provides an attenuation value of 6 dB with a maximum frequency range of 0 Hz to 3 GHz. The device operates at a nominal impedance of 50 Ohms and supports a power rating of up to 10 Watts. The housing consists of aluminum with a black anodized finish, incorporating a heatsink design for thermal management.

Feature Summary

• Fixed 6 dB attenuation performance
• N male to N female connector interface
• Aluminum heatsink body with black anodized finish

Applications

• RF signal level reduction in test and measurement setups
• Impedance matching between RF components
• Signal conditioning in communication systems

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific model suffix matches the required attenuation value. Confirm connector gender compatibility with existing cabling infrastructure. Ensure operating power levels remain within the 10 Watt limit to prevent damage. Check frequency specifications against system requirements up to 3 GHz.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a precise 6 dB loss is required in a 50 Ohm system. Consider the N-type interface for standard RF applications. Evaluate the heatsink design for high-power environments. Compare with other attenuation values if different signal reduction is needed.

Part Context

This part belongs to the PE7386 series of fixed attenuators from Pasternack. The series includes various attenuation values such as 3, 10, 20, 30, and 40 dB. All variants share similar physical construction and electrical characteristics, differing primarily in their attenuation specifications.

Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes include other PE7386 series models with different attenuation values if the loss requirement changes. Generic N-type fixed attenuators may serve as alternatives if exact specifications are not critical.