Low VSWR Low PIM Attenuators

Features:

Low VSWR
Low PIM

Applications:

Wireless
Radar
Laboratory Test

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Low PIM Attenuators are RF and microwave signal attenuators specially designed to reduce the passive intermodulation (PIM) effect. The PIM effect refers to the extra frequency components produced due to nonlinear effects in passive components. These components will interfere with the original signal and reduce system performance.

Purpose:

1. Signal Attenuation: Low PIM attenuators are used to precisely attenuate the strength of RF and microwave signals to protect sensitive receiving equipment and control signal levels.
2. Reduce Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Effect: Low PIM attenuators reduce the PIM effect by using high-quality materials and precise manufacturing processes to reduce nonlinear effects in passive components.
3. Matching Impedance: Low PIM attenuator can be used to match the impedance of the system, thereby reducing reflections and standing waves and improving system performance.

Application:

1. Cellular Communication Base Station: In cellular communication base stations, low PIM attenuators are used to reduce the PIM effect, thereby improving signal clarity and communication link reliability. This is especially important for 4G and 5G networks.
2. Antenna system: In the antenna system, low PIM attenuator is used to reduce the PIM effect and improve the performance and signal quality of the antenna. This helps improve the coverage and data transfer rates of communication systems.
3. Distributed Antenna System (DAS): In distributed antenna systems, low PIM attenuators are used to reduce PIM effects, thereby improving system performance and reliability. This is very important for indoor and outdoor wireless coverage solutions.
4. Microwave and RF Test: In microwave and RF test systems, low PIM attenuators are used to accurately control signal strength and reduce PIM effects for high-precision testing and measurement.
5. Radio and TV: In radio and TV systems, low PIM attenuators are used to reduce PIM effects and improve signal quality and coverage. This helps provide clearer audio and video signals.
6. Satellite Communication: In satellite communication systems, low PIM attenuators are used to reduce PIM effects and improve the reliability and signal quality of communication links. This is particularly important for high-frequency satellite communications.
In short, low passive intermodulation attenuators (Low PIM Attenuators) are widely used in many fields such as cellular communications, antenna systems, distributed antenna systems, microwave and RF testing, radio and television, and satellite communications. They improve system performance and reliability by reducing PIM effects and precisely controlling signal strength.

Qualwave supplies various high precision and high power coaxial Low PIM Attenuators cover the frequency range DC~1GHz. The average power handling is up to 150 watts. The attenuators are used in many applications where reduction of power is needed.