Key benefits - Protects downstream receivers from high RF levels without compromising measurement integrity - Allows short-term operation at higher input power with attenuation to keep the signal path safe - Delivers predictable linear performance with a defined IIP3 of +15 dBm at 0 dB attenuation - Provides a clear distortion threshold with a 1 dB compression point of +2 dBm at 0 dB attenuation Core specifications - Absolute maximum input level without attenuation: +10 dBm - Absolute maximum input power with 30 dB attenuation for a short time: +20 dBm - Input third-order intercept point (IIP3) with 0 dB attenuation: +15 dBm - 1 dB compression point with 0 dB attenuation: +2 dBm Applications and use scenarios - RF front-end protection in communication receivers during high-power test sequences or live operation, ensuring the input remains within safe limits while preserving measurement capability - Measurement and characterization labs for testing intermodulation distortion and input linearity of amplifiers, mixers, and other RF components - Bench testing and prototype validation of transmitter/receiver chains where defined input limits prevent unexpected clipping and help quantify distortion behavior Performance and compatibility notes - Function: serves as an input protection and linearity reference point in RF signal paths - Compatibility: integrates with standard RF signal chains and measurement setups that operate with defined input attenuation paths (0 dB and 30 dB) - Performance: clearly specified input limits and distortion points provide reliable, repeatable test results and protective operation - The specifications indicate safe operating envelopes for both continuous and short-duration high-power scenarios, aiding in robust system design and testing Note: All values are provided for the device as specified and should be used to design input protection and measurement strategies in RF systems.