T Attenuator Calculator

Calculates the resistor values, attenuation, 'impedance', reflection coefficient, VSWR and return loss of a T attenuator. This can be built into a FLEXI-BOX and a transmission line PCB is available which easily adapts for this circuit. There is also a selection of suitable connectors available.

[Tattenuator circuit]

This calculator uses Visual Basic and will work in Internet Explorer and other browsers with Visual Basic plug-ins. For more information see About our calculators. A further simple T Attenuator Calculator is available in JavaScript.

This calculator uses simple Ohms law calculations, and more comprehensive formulas for Voltage Reflection Coefficient and VSWR which are available at:-

http://www.spectrum-soft.com/news/fall2009/vswr.shtm

Mismatch Losses added on 31/12/2012

This calculator is provided free by Chemandy Electronics in order to promote the FLEXI-BOX

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1) Enter the system impedance and required attenuation then then press "Calculate" below to obtain the ideal resistor values.

System impedance:	Ohms	Ideal series resistor:	Ohms
Required attenuation:	dB	Ideal shunt resistorac:	Ohms

2) Change the calculated resistor values in the amber text boxes below to the nearest Preferred Resistor Values or to those available then press " Calculate" below to get the resulting attenuator parameters.

Preferred value of series resistor:	Ohms	Attenuation:	dB
Preferred value of shunt resistor:	Ohms	Input Impedance:	Ohms
Mismatch Losses:	Included	VSWR:
		Reflection Coefficient:
		Return Loss:	dB