Abstract: An attenuator is provided which includes a first conductive path having a coupling section and configured to receive a signal. The attenuator further provides a coupling section configured to attenuate the signal to produce an attenuated signal and positioned adjacent to the coupled line section of the first conductive path. A second conductive path is also provided having a coupled line section positioned adjacent to the coupling section and configured to transmit the attenuated signal. A first resistor is connected to the first conductive path and configured to dissipate power from the signal and to provide termination at the system's characteristic impedance. A second resistor is connected to the second conductive path and configured to dissipate power from the attenuated signal and to provide termination at the system's characteristic impedance.