signal attenuator

Definitions

A passive electronic device that reduces the power of a signal without appreciably distorting its waveform.

A component used in telecommunications to decrease the amplitude of a signal to a desired level.

Examples

The technician installed a signal attenuator to prevent the receiver from being overloaded by the high-power input.

By adjusting the signal attenuator, we were able to reduce the noise floor and improve the clarity of the transmission.

A precision signal attenuator is essential in laboratory settings to calibrate sensitive electronic testing equipment.

Synonyms

attenuator pad signal reducer gain control level adjuster signal dampener resistive network

Antonyms

amplifier booster signal enhancer preamplifier gain stage repeater signal multiplier