Device Overview

General Description

The DPX-1721 is a broadband low pass/high pass diplexer capable of multiplexing low frequency (DC-17 GHz) and high frequency (21.5-40 GHz) signals. The novel design offers extremely low insertion loss and high isolation between the low pass and high pass channels. The DPX-1721 is an excellent solution for applications such as high frequency/baseband signal routing (especially following a broadband high frequency mixing stage), low loss power splitting/combination, separation of harmonic tones, and general-purpose lab use.

Photo of DPX-1721

Features

  • Broadband performance
  • Low insertion loss
  • High isolation between low pass and high pass ports
  • Lightweight, compact design

Applications

  • Reflectionless Filter Applications
  • RF Transceivers

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
DPX-1721Broadband Diplexer 21.5 - 40 GHzStandard

Non-RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2014-04-15Datasheet Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for DPX-1721

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1RF High Band 2.92FPort 1 is DC open to Port 2 and Port 3.Equivalent circuit for the RF High Band
Port 2Common/Input 2.92FPort 2 is DC open to Port 1 and short to Port 3.Equivalent circuit for the Common/Input
Port 3RF Low Band SMAFPort 3 is DC open to Port 1 and short to Port 2.Equivalent circuit for the RF Low Band

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Weight-20g
Dimensions-19.56 x 29.21 mm

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50Ω system.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
1 dBc High Passband Temp = 25°C
- -20.61--GHz
3 dBc High Passband Temp = 25°C
- -20.61--GHz
30 dBc High Pass Rejection Point Temp = 25°C
- -20.61--GHz
High Pass Isolation Temp = 25°C
- --45-dB
High Pass Group Delay Temp = 25°C
- --51-ps
1 dBc Low Passband Temp = 25°C
- ---40.21GHz
3 dBc Low Passband Temp = 25°C
- ---30.61GHz
30 dBc Low Pass Rejection Point Temp = 25°C
- ---30.61GHz
Low Passband Return Loss Temp = 25°C
- --16-dB
Low Pass Group Delay Temp = 25°C
- --121-ps
Crossover Frequency Temp = 25°C
- --20.61-GHz
Common Port Return Loss Temp = 25°C
- --16-dB
Impedance Temp = 25°C
- --50-Ω
1 dBc High Passband -- -21.5-40GHz
1 dBc Low Passband -- -0-17GHz
30 dBc Low Pass Rejection Point -0 172540-dB
Common Port Return Loss -21.5 40812-dB
Common Port Return Loss -0 171220-dB
High Pass Filter, Pass Band Insertion Loss -21.5 40-1.5-dB
High Pass Filter, Pass Band Return Loss -21.5 40812-dB
Impedance -- --50-Ω
Isolation -0 172540-dB
Isolation -21.5 404050-dB
Low Pass Filter, Pass Band Insertion Loss -0 17-1.2-dB
Low Pass Filter, Pass Band Return Loss -0 171220-dB
Low Pass Filter, Stop Band Rejection -21.5 404050-dB
RF Power -- ---1W

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for DPX-1721
Return Loss (dB) graph for DPX-1721
Isolation (dB) graph for DPX-1721
Common Port Return Loss (dB) graph for DPX-1721

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for DPX-1721

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Mechanical Data

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