T-TYPE ATTENUATOR

An attenuator is to be designed for desired values of characteristic

resistance, R0 and attenuation.
The values of the arms of the
network can be specified in terms
of characteristic impedance (Z0)
and propagation constant (γ) of
the network. The network in the
figure is a symmetrical resistive
circuit; hence Z0 = R0 and γ = α
Applying Kirchhoff’s law
characteristic impedance
of the attenuator is R0
2

Substituting Eq. 1 in 2, we have

Substituting Eq. 1 in 2, we have From Eq. 1, we have

Substituting the value of R1 from Eq. 3, in Eq.4 we have

Eq. 3 and 5 are the design equations for the symmetrical T-

attenuator
 π-TYPE ATTENUATOR

R1 and R2 are the design equations

for the symmetrical p-attenuator
 LATTICE ATTENUATOR
characteristic impedance
of symmetrical network is
the geometric mean of the
open and short circuit
impedance.

Above circuit is redrawn to calculate the open and short circuit impedances.
BRIDGED-T ATTENUATOR