Device Overview

General Description

The C10-0226 is a broadband 2-26.5 GHz, 10 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 C10-0226

Features

  • 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
C10-0226DIRECTIONAL COUPLERStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
H2020-04-01Updated Direct Line IL specs

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
-10dB-10dB Coupled Output SMAF-10dB coupled output port.-
INRF Input SMAFRF input port.-
ISOLIsolated SMAFIsolated port.-
OUTRF Output SMAFRF output port.-

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

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

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Weight-45g
Dimensions-66.04 × 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 1-2 26.5-0.61.2dB
Directivity -20 26.51218-dB
Directivity -2 201522-dB
Direct Line Insertion Loss 2DC - 26.5
- ---1.8dB
Mean Coupling -2 26.5-10-dB
VSWR -2 20-1.151.35
VSWR -20 26.5--1.5

[1][2] Deviation from average coupling.

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Typical Performance

Direct line insertion loss graph for C10-0226
Typical port return loss graph for C10-0226
Coupled port power graph for C10-0226
Typical directivity graph for C10-0226

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Mechanical Data

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