Device Overview

General Description

The CE10-1R520T is a next generation broadband 1.5GHz to 20GHz, 10dB directional coupler from the Marki Elite Series. Conductive paint is applied to all Elite Series products to reduce EMI/RFI leakage and susceptibility. The CE10-1R520T offers the best directivity, return loss, and coupling accuracy available on the market. Available as a three port directional coupler with included 50Ω termination on the isolated port, the CE10-1R520T is an exceptional choice for broadband return loss measurements, power leveling, and signal monitoring applications. Sophisticated neural network design techniques combined with deep circuit knowledge and triplate stripline construction allow the Marki Elite Series of Couplers to provide superior performance to all other directional couplers available.

Photo of CE10-1R520T

Features

  • Broadband Performance
  • Excellent Coupling Flatness
  • High Directivity
  • Low VSWR
  • Conductive paint minimizes RF leakage

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
CE10-1R520TElite 1.5-20 GHz Directional CouplerStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2022-04-01Datasheet Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A side view of the CE10-1R520T package outline drawing is shown below. The CE10-1R520T has input and output ports given in Port Functions. The CE10-1R520T can be used in the forward direction by configuring the coupler with the input signal into port 1, using port 2 for coupled port, and port 3 for output port.

Diagram of the port configuration for CE10-1R520T

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1Forward Power Input and Reflected Power Output 2.92FThe input port is DC short to the output port and open coupled port.Equivalent circuit for the Forward Power Input and Reflected Power Output
Port 2Coupled 2.92FThe coupled port is DC open to the input and output ports.Equivalent circuit for the Coupled
Port 3Forward Power Output And Reflected Power Input 2.92FThe output port is DC short to the input port and open coupled port.Equivalent circuit for the Forward Power Output And Reflected Power Input

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. If these limits are exceeded, the device may be inoperable or have a reduced lifetime.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
RF Power Handling 20W
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-49.57 × 17.53 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 1-1.5 20-0.250.5dB
Coupling Loss 2-1.5 200.410.460.52dB
Directivity -1.5 202030-dB
Direct Line Insertion Loss DC-20
- --0.751.1dB
Excess Insertion Loss (dB) 3DC-20
- --0.230.75dB
IL Corrected Directivity 4-1.5 202232-dB
Impedance -- --50-Ω
Maximum Coupling Deviation -1.5 20-0.851.7dB
Mean Coupling -1.5 209.51010.5dB
Return Loss DC-20
- -2030-dB
VSWR DC-20
- --1.071.22

[1][3] Amplitude Flatness = Median value of ABS(Measured Coupling Power – Average Coupling Factor).

[2] Coupling loss based on average coupling factor .

[4] IL Corrected Directivity = Directivity + Insertion Loss.

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss, Return Loss, Coupled Port Power, and Directivity

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for CE10-1R520T
Return Loss (dB) graph for CE10-1R520T
Coupling Ratio (dB) graph for CE10-1R520T
Directivity (dB) graph for CE10-1R520T
Low Frequency Coupling Ratio (dB) graph for CE10-1R520T

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Mechanical Data

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