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Attenuator Control

The Attenuator Control card provides direct control over the RF attenuation level.

Attenuator control

Controls

Control Description
Attenuation Setpoint (dB) Numeric input field. Valid range: 0 to 62.5 dB in steps of 0.25 dB.
Set Attenuation Applies the entered value immediately.
Set Startup Setpoint Saves the entered value as the power-on default. The device will apply this attenuation every time it boots.

Display

Field Description
Current Attenuation The attenuation value currently applied to the hardware, updated in real time.
Startup Setpoint The saved power-on default attenuation value.

Diagram

A block diagram below the controls illustrates the signal path through the attenuator, displaying the current attenuation value.