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General Description

The QH-0226 is a 2 to 26 GHz, multi-purpose broadband 3 dB quadrature hybrid. The multisection tri-plate stripline design exhibits excellent amplitude balance with broadband quadrature phasing (90°) between the output ports. Custom designs are also available; contact the factory for details.

Features

  • Broadband Performance
  • Excellent amplitude and phase balance
  • Excellent isolation
  • Low VSWR

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Electrical Performance Summary

ParameterTypUnit
Frequency Range2 to 26GHz
Isolation 18dB
Nominal Phase Shift 90°
Phase Balance 2°
Amplitude Balance 0.25dB

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
QH-02263 dB Quadrature HybridStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Typical Performance Plots

Through and coupled line insertion loss graph for QH-0226
Typical port return loss and isolation graph for QH-0226
Amplitude difference between the 0° and 90° output ports graph for QH-0226
Phase difference between the 0° and 90° output ports graph for QH-0226

Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed when operated in a 50Ω system.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Frequency Range-2 26---GHz
Amplitude Balance 1-2 26-0.251dB
Excess Insertion Loss 2-2 26--3dB
Isolation -20 261318-dB
Mean Coupling -2 26--3dB
Nominal Phase Shift -2 26-90-°
Phase Balance -2 26-210°
VSWR -20 26--1.65-

[1] Maximum amplitude differential is twice the magnitude of the amplitude balance (see Fig. 3).

[2] Excess Insertion Loss = (Input to Output Insertion Loss) – 3 dB

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
RF Power Handling 140W

[1] RF Power Handling is measured at 18GHz CW

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Weight-100g
Dimensions-68.58x33.02mm

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for QH-0226

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 10° Output SMAFPort 1 is DC short to port 3 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 0° Output
Port 290° Output SMAFPort 2 is DC short to port 4 and open to the ground.Equivalent circuit for the 90° Output
Port 3Isolated SMAFPort 3 is DC short to port 1 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Isolated
Port 4Input SMAFPort 4 is DC short to port 2 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input

Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2020-01-06Datasheet Initial Release

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