Device Overview

General Description

The C20-0240 is a broadband 2-40 GHz, 20 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 C20-0240

Features

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

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part Number Description Connectors Green Status Product Lifecycle Export Classification
C20-0240 DIRECTIONAL COUPLER Standard

REACH

RoHS

Released EAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision Code Revision Date Comment
G 2020-04-01 Updated Direct Line IL specs

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Maximum Rating Unit
RF Power Handling 20 W

Package Information

Parameter Details Rating
Weight - 36g
Dimensions - 48.26 x 13.97 mm

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed when operated in a 50Ω system.

Parameter Test Conditions Minimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
Min Typ Max Unit
Amplitude Flatness 1 - 2 40 - 0.75 1.75 dB
Directivity - 2 30 13 17 - dB
Directivity - 30 40 9 13 - dB
Direct Line Insertion Loss DC-40
- - - - 1.6 dB
Mean Coupling - 2 40 - 20 - dB
VSWR - 30 40 - - 1.6 -
VSWR - 2 30 - 1.3 1.45 -
Weight - - - - 36 - g

[1] Deviation from average coupling

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Typical Performance

Direct line insertion loss graph for C20-0240
Typical port return loss graph for C20-0240
Coupled port power graph for C20-0240
Typical directivity graph for C20-0240

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Mechanical Data

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