Device Overview

General Description

The C09-0R418 is a broadband 0.45-18 GHz, 9 dB directional coupler. The multisection tri-plate stripline design exhibits excellent coupling flatness and VSWR at all ports. Custom designs are also available; contact the factory for details.

Photo of C09-0R418

Features

• Ultra Broadband Performance
• Excellent Coupling Flatness
• High Directivity
• Low VSWR

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
C09-0R418DIRECTIONAL COUPLERStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
B2020-04-01Updated Direct Line IL specs

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
-9dB-9dB Coupled Output SMAF-9dB coupled output port.-
INRF Input SMAFCoupler RF input port.-
ISOLIsolated SMAFCoupler isolated port.-
OUTRF Output SMAFCoupler through RF output port.-

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
RF Power Handling 50W
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Weight-90g
Dimensions-142.24 x 13.97 mm

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Flatness 1-0.45 18-0.71.4dB
Directivity -0.45 181522-dB
Direct Line Insertion Loss DC-18GHz
- ---2dB
Mean Coupling -0.45 18-9-dB
VSWR -0.45 18-1.151.45

[1] Deviation from average coupling

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Typical Performance Plots

Direct line insertion loss graph for C09-0R418
Typical port return loss graph for C09-0R418
Coupled port power graph for C09-0R418
Typical directivity graph for C09-0R418

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Mechanical Data

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