Mini-Circuits NAT-10 10dB Attenuator 50 Ohm DC to 1500 MHz N-Type RF

Mini-Circuits NAT-10 10dB Attenuator 50 Ohm DC to 1500 MHz N-Type RF

The Mini-Circuits NAT-10 is a fixed coaxial RF attenuator providing 10 dB of signal attenuation across a 50-ohm system. It covers DC through 1500 MHz (1.5 GHz), making it useful across a broad range of RF and microwave applications. The unit uses N-type connectors and is housed in a compact, ruggedized blue anodized aluminum barrel body.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Mini-Circuits NAT-10
• Attenuation: 10 dB
• Impedance: 50 Ohm
• Frequency Range: DC to 1500 MHz (1.5 GHz)
• Connector Type: N-Type (N-Female input / N-Male output)
• Body: Blue anodized aluminum, inline/barrel form factor
• Date Code: 9433 15 (printed on body label)
• Includes: One red plastic protective cap

Applications

Fixed coaxial attenuators like the NAT-10 are standard components in RF and microwave test setups, used to reduce signal levels to protect sensitive receivers, match power levels between instruments, or extend the dynamic range of a measurement. The DC-to-1500 MHz range covers HF, VHF, and UHF frequencies, making this attenuator suitable for use with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and general RF bench work. N-type attenuators of this style are commonly found in cable TV/CATV labs, telecom test benches, and university RF research setups. Mini-Circuits is a well-known U.S. manufacturer of passive RF and microwave components, and the NAT series fixed attenuators have been a staple of RF test benches since the 1980s and 1990s.