Balanced Attenuator Calculator and Formula
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This page provides a balanced attenuator calculator and explains the formula used. The calculator takes impedance and attenuation as inputs and provides the resistance values as outputs, based on the circuit diagram shown below.

Figure 1: Balanced Attenuator Circuit
Balanced Attenuator Calculator
This calculator determines the resistor values needed for a balanced attenuator circuit.
EXAMPLE:
- INPUTS: Impedance = 50 Ohm, Attenuation = 6 dB
- OUTPUT: R1 = 50.238 Ohm
Balanced Attenuator Formula
The following equation is used to calculate the resistor values for the balanced attenuator:

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