Keysight Technologies Inc. · Electronic Components
8494A
Attenuator, Variable
Part Number8494A
ManufacturerKeysight Technologies Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-01-133-9825 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Overall Attenuation Range In Decib+0.0 TO 11.0
Adjustment Device Type And Quantit1 SOLENOID
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Attenuation Per Step In Decibels1.0
Attenuation Variation MethodSTEPPED
Step Position Quantity11
Body StyleRECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE
Cancelled NSN6625-01-127-9509 (cancelled)
Frequency Range0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.50
Insertion Loss At Minimum Attenuat0.6
Power Rating1.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 100.0 WATTS PEAK
Coaxial Connector Series DesignatiSMA
Terminal Type And Quantity1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE
Vendor Part Numbers8494A OPTION 002
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 8494A available?
We can source 8494A even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 8494A by Keysight Technologies Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8494A has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 8494A?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 8494A?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.