Key benefits at a glance - Robust input headroom: supports up to +10 dBm input level without attenuation, enabling direct connection of moderate signals without loss or extra components. - Flexible overload tolerance: with 30 dB attenuation, can handle up to +20 dBm input power for short durations, increasing test flexibility for high- peak signals. - Strong linearity for multi-tone environments: IIP3 (third-order intercept point) of +15 dBm with 0 dB attenuation, helping suppress intermodulation distortions in complex signals. - Predictable compression behavior: 1 dB compression point (P1dB) of +2 dBm with 0 dB attenuation, enabling reliable device characterization and design margins. What this means for you - You can design and test RF front-ends with clear expectations of input handling, linearity, and compression without guessing performance limits. - The module supports quick bench testing of amplifiers and mixers under realistic signal conditions, reducing development time. - It provides reliable reference points for evaluating components in small and medium power signal chains, improving measurement accuracy. 2-3 practical use scenarios - RF front-end development and QA: assess linearity, intermodulation behavior, and compression points of mixers or amplifiers during prototype testing. - Lab measurements for multi-tone signal testing: characterize intermodulation products and response under high-level inputs to validate design margins. - Component characterization in early-stage design: use the defined P1dB and IIP3 values to set expectations and tolerance for receivers and RF blocks in new devices.