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Attenuator (CE)

The attenuator model for the RF circuit.

blockType: SubSystem

Path in the library:

/RF/Circuit Envelope/Elements/Attenuator (CE)

Description

Block Attenuator (CE) attenuates the signal power by a preset factor, known as _ input loss_ in dB. Usually, the unit adjusts the impedance of the RF circuit at the input and output ports. Attenuators can be used to attenuate the power of the incoming signal in order to protect RF circuits.

Ports

Conserving

# In+ — The input signal
electricity

Details

The electrical port connected to the input signal.

Program usage name

In+

# In- — The input signal
electricity

Details

The electrical port connected to the input signal.

Program usage name

In-

# Out+ — The output signal
electricity

Details

The electrical port connected to the output signal.

Program usage name

Out+

# Out- — The output signal
electricity

Details

The electrical port connected to the output signal.

Program usage name

Out-

Parameters

Parameters

# Attenuation, db — the level of insertion loss or attenuation

Details

The level of insertion loss or attenuation applied to the signal, given as a scalar, in dB.

Default value

3.0

Program usage name

att

Tunable

No

Evaluatable

Yes

# Input impedance, Ohm — input impedance

Details

The input impedance of the attenuator, given as a scalar, in Ohms.

Default value

50.0

Program usage name

input_imp

Tunable

No

Evaluatable

Yes

# Output Impedance, Ohm — Output impedance

Details

The output impedance of the attenuator, given as a scalar, in ohms.

Default value

50.0

Program usage name

output_imp

Tunable

No

Evaluatable

Yes