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General Description

The CA-18 is a high power type N-connectorized bidirectional coupler capable of operation to 18 GHz. This coupler features a unique air-line construction that simultaneously enables extremely low loss and high directivity. This coupler can be used for low loss and high power applications. The useable operating frequencies extend below 1 GHz for applications where calibration of the frequency response is available.

Features

  • Low Insertion Loss
  • High Power Handling
  • Broadband Performance
  • High Directivity

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Electrical Performance Summary

ParameterTypUnit
Frequency Range1 to 18GHz
RF Power Handling 200W
Directivity 22dB
Mean Coupling 30dB

Summary only – refer to the Electrical Specifications, Absolute Maximum Ratings, and Recommended Operating Range tables for complete details.

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
CA-18AIR-LINE DIRECTIONAL COUPLERStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Typical Performance

Direct line insertion loss graph for CA-18
Typical port return loss graph for CA-18
Coupled port power graph for CA-18
Typical directivity graph for CA-18

Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed when operated in a 50Ω system.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Frequency Range-1 18---GHz
Directivity -14 181216-dB
Directivity -1 141522-dB
Direct Line Insertion Loss DC - 12 GHz
- --0.20.4dB
Direct Line Insertion Loss -12 18-0.350.7dB
Mean Coupling -1 1-50-dB
Mean Coupling -18 18-30-dB
VSWR -5 18-1.4--
VSWR -1 5-1.21.35-

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -40°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -55°C
RF Power Handling 200W

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Weight-215g
Dimensions-50.8 × 42.67 mm

Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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