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General Description

These DC blocks feature resonance-free operation and provide superior return loss and insertion loss across very broad bandwidths.

Features

  • 4kHz to 50GHz Operation
  • 2.4mm Connectors
  • Non-Resonant
  • Low Insertion Loss
  • Convenient easy-grip jacket for effortless loosening

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Electrical Performance Summary

ParameterTypUnit
Frequency Range0.000004 to 50GHz
Capacitance 1μF
Insertion Loss 0.7dB

Summary only – refer to the Electrical Specifications, Absolute Maximum Ratings, and Recommended Operating Range tables for complete details.

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
DCZM24F24DC-Block-Consult FactoryReleasedEAR99
DCZM24M24DC-BlockStandardConsult FactoryReleasedEAR99
DCZF24F24DC-BlockStandardConsult FactoryReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss vs Frequency graph for DCZM24F24
Return Loss vs Frequency graph for DCZM24F24
Near DC Insertion Loss graph for DCZM24F24
Group Delay vs Frequency graph for DCZM24F24

Oscilloscope measurements of the DC block with a 10 Gb/s PRBS pattern.

Eye diagrams are taken with a 2³¹-1 P PRBS input demonstrating minimal eye distortion/closure.

Oscilloscope Measurements of the DC block with a 10Gb/s PRBS pattern. graph for DCZM24F24

Specifications

Electrical Specifications

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Frequency Range-0.000004 50---GHz
Capacitance -0 50-1-μF
Group Delay -0 50-75-ps
Insertion Loss -0 50-0.71.25dB
Near DC Insertion Loss -0 0-3-dB
Rise Time 1-0 50-6-ps
VSWR -0 50-1.4--

[1] Specified as 90%/10%. Calculated from τ_balun² = (τ_out² – τ_in²) with a 10 Gb/s input pattern.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
DC Voltage 16V
RF Power Handling, Average 1W

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
In/Out 1Input/Output 2.4MRF Input/Output port 1 of the device. Device is passive and reciprocal from port 1 to port 2. Ground is not isolated between ports 1 and 2.-
In/Out 2Input/Output 2.4FRF Input/Output port 2 of the device. Device is passive and reciprocal from port 1 to port 2. Ground is not isolated between ports 1 and 2.-

Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Download : Outline 2D Drawing

Outline Drawing

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2023-06-13Initial Release

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