Pi Attenuator Calculator

Calculates the resistor values, attenuation, 'impedance', reflection coefficient, VSWR and return loss of a Pi attenuator. This can be built into a FLEXI-BOX and a transmission line PCB is available which easily adapts for this circuit with one simple trimming operation. There is also a selection of suitable RF connectors available.

[pi attenuator formula]

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 resistor:	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	Reflection Coefficient:
		VSWR:
		Return Loss:	dB

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 Pi Attenuator Calculator is available in JavaScript.

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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