In article ,
David wrote:

On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:26:25 GMT, David wrote:

I am building a transmitter combiner for non-conforming wideband FM
signals and need an high-level AGC stage that can control over a 40
dB range and can handle up to 5 Watts input. I have a real clean
final amp http://www.empowerrf.com/docs/1043.doc
but it insists on having a 0 dBm input for full power and minimum
products. Thanks.

I'm leaning toward 2 quad pin diode attenuators in series.

You may want to re-consider that since pin diode attenuators have large
intermodulation products.

Then again you did say it is a non-conforming transmitter.

If you care about intermodulation then go with an electromechanical
type attenuator.

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Telamon
Ventura, California