Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| RF Power Handling | 60 | W |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -65 | °C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 125 | °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -55 | °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 100 | °C |
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Device Overview
General Description
The C17-0R518 is a high power, broadband bidirectional coupler capable of operation to 18 GHz. The multisection stripline design exhibits excellent coupling flatness and VSWR at all ports. This coupler is available with SMA and APC-7 connector option.
Features
- Low Insertion Loss
- High Power Handling
- Broadband Performance
- High Directivity
- Low VSWR
Applications
N/A
Functional Block Diagram
Part Ordering Options
| Part Number | Description | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17-0R518 | DIRECTIONAL COUPLER | Standard | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17-0R518 | DIRECTIONAL COUPLER | Standard | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
C17-0R518
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER
Table Of Contents
Revision History
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2021-02-01 | Specs table update |
C17-0R518
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER
Specifications
Package Information
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | - | 600g |
| Dimensions | - | 182.73 x 46.91mm |
C17-0R518
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER
Electrical Specifications
The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight 1 | - | - | - | - | 600 | - | g |
| Amplitude Flatness 2 | - | 0.5 | 18 | - | 0.6 | 1.2 | dB |
| Directivity | - | 15 | 18 | 9 | - | - | dB |
| Directivity | - | 15 | 18 | 10 | 14 | - | dB |
| Directivity | - | 0.5 | 15 | 13 | 18 | - | dB |
| Directivity | - | 0.5 | 15 | 10 | - | - | dB |
| Direct Line Insertion Loss | - | 0.5 | 18 | - | - | 1.7 | dB |
| Direct Line Insertion Loss 3 | - | 0.5 | 18 | - | - | 1.8 | dB |
| Direct Line Insertion Loss | - | 0.5 | 0.5 | - | 0.17 | - | dB |
| Direct Line Insertion Loss | - | 12 | 12 | - | 0.64 | - | dB |
| Direct Line Insertion Loss | - | 18 | 18 | - | 1 | - | dB |
| Mean Coupling | - | 0.5 | 18 | - | 17 | - | dB |
| VSWR | - | 15 | 18 | - | 1.45 | - | |
| VSWR | - | 0.5 | 15 | - | 1.35 | 1.58 | |
| VSWR | - | 0.5 | 15 | - | - | 2 |
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight 1 | - | - | - | - | 600 | - | g |
| Amplitude Flatness 2 | - | 0.5 | 18 | - | 0.6 | 1.2 | dB |
| Directivity | - | 15 | 18 | 9 | - | - | dB |
| Directivity | - | 15 | 18 | 10 | 14 | - | dB |
| Directivity | - | 0.5 | 15 | 13 | 18 | - | dB |
| Directivity | - | 0.5 | 15 | 10 | - | - | dB |
| Direct Line Insertion Loss | - | 0.5 | 18 | - | - | 1.7 | dB |
| Direct Line Insertion Loss 3 | - | 0.5 | 18 | - | - | 1.8 | dB |
| Direct Line Insertion Loss | - | 0.5 | 0.5 | - | 0.17 | - | dB |
| Direct Line Insertion Loss | - | 12 | 12 | - | 0.64 | - | dB |
| Direct Line Insertion Loss | - | 18 | 18 | - | 1 | - | dB |
| Mean Coupling | - | 0.5 | 18 | - | 17 | - | dB |
| VSWR | - | 15 | 18 | - | 1.45 | - | |
| VSWR | - | 0.5 | 15 | - | 1.35 | 1.58 | |
| VSWR | - | 0.5 | 15 | - | - | 2 |
[1] Weight listed is for SMA connectorized package. Each APC-7 connector is an additional 50 grams.
[2] Deviation from average coupling.
[3] Max and min values given for SMA (APC-7) connectors.
C17-0R518
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER
Typical Performance Plots
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DIRECTIONAL COUPLER
