Specifications

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1. Overview
The Highspeed Programmable Attenuator Models 6010/6011/6012/6013, the 6010 series, provide
attenuation of up to 80dB in steps of 0.05 dB and a minimum program step time of 2µs. The four models
cover a wide frequency range of 1.5GHz – 13.5GHz. The 6010 series offers high accuracy, stability and
many features, yet are easy to use. Due to the favorable price/performance ratio, the
6010/6011/6012/6013 attenuators are put to use in a diverse range of applications.
Features
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 2 µs per word maximum switching speed (program readout clock speed) when in program
mode
 Wide attenuation range of 80dB for program and manual mode
 Minimum attenuation step size of 0.05dB
 Program run modes
The program can be executed in free run, burst, or gate mode.
FREE The program comprising of attenuation data and Pause information is
run continuously without the need of external trigger signals.
BURST Each rising edge of the trigger signal applied to TRIG IN triggers
execution of the program memory. Pause Time is ignored.
GATE The program (readout period) followed by the pause time is run while
the TRIG IN signal is TTL high.
 Pause Time can be defined by number of clock cycles or by absolute time value
The Pause Time is the time interval in between program steps. It can be set in one-clock
increments or as a time value in 100 µs steps.
 Software for creation of attenuation profiles
The 6010 series includes software to create and edit attenuation profiles and transfer the
attenuation data points via the RS-232C interface to the instrument’s internal memory (RS-232C
communication cable is included.) The Software is intuitive and Windows98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
compatible. The program’s large capacity and high resolution (memory depth of 128k words, 8 bits per
word) and support of clock frequency of up to 500 kHz makes the 6010 series an ideal tool for a broad
range of applications.