Device Overview

General Description

The C13-0150 is an ultra broadband 1-50 GHz, 13 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 C13-0150

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
C13-0150DIRECTIONAL COUPLERStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

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

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
RF Power Handling 15W
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°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 1-1 50-0.751.75dB
Directivity -30 50912-dB
Directivity -1 301316-dB
Direct Line Insertion Loss DC-50
- ---2.2dB
Mean Coupling -1 50-13-dB
VSWR -20 50--1.65
VSWR -1 20-1.251.4

[1] Deviation from average coupling.

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Typical Performance Plots

Direct line insertion loss graph for C13-0150
Typical port return loss graph for C13-0150
Coupled port power graph for C13-0150
Typical directivity graph for C13-0150

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Mechanical Data

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