Port Diagram
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Device Overview
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
Applications
- Single Sideband Upconverters
- Image Rejection Downconverters
- IQ Modulators
- Balanced Amplifiers
- Microwave Correlators
- Microwave Butler Matrices
Functional Block Diagram
Part Ordering Options
| Part Number | Description | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QH-0226 | 3 dB Quadrature Hybrid | Standard | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QH-0226 | 3 dB Quadrature Hybrid | Standard | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
QH-0226
3 dB Quadrature Hybrid
Table Of Contents
Revision History
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2020-01-06 | Datasheet Initial Release |
QH-0226
3 dB Quadrature Hybrid
Port Configuration and Functions
Port Functions
| Port | Function | Connector Type | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port 1 | 0° Output | SMAF | Port 1 is DC short to port 3 and open to ground. |  |
| Port 2 | 90° Output | SMAF | Port 2 is DC short to port 4 and open to the ground. | |
| Port 3 | Isolated | SMAF | Port 3 is DC short to port 1 and open to ground. | |
| Port 4 | Input | SMAF | Port 4 is DC short to port 2 and open to ground. | |
QH-0226
3 dB Quadrature Hybrid
Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| RF Power Handling 1 | 40 | W |
[1] RF Power Handling is measured at 18GHz CW
Package Information
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | - | 100g |
| Dimensions | - | 68.58x33.02mm |
QH-0226
3 dB Quadrature Hybrid
Electrical Specifications
Specifications guaranteed when operated in a 50Ω system.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplitude Balance 1 | - | 2 | 26 | - | 0.25 | 1 | dB |
| Excess Insertion Loss 2 | - | 2 | 26 | - | - | 3 | dB |
| Isolation | - | 20 | 26 | 13 | 18 | - | dB |
| Mean Coupling | - | 2 | 26 | - | - | 3 | dB |
| Nominal Phase Shift | - | 2 | 26 | - | 90 | - | ° |
| Phase Balance | - | 2 | 26 | - | 2 | 10 | ° |
| VSWR | - | 20 | 26 | - | - | 1.65 |
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplitude Balance 1 | - | 2 | 26 | - | 0.25 | 1 | dB |
| Excess Insertion Loss 2 | - | 2 | 26 | - | - | 3 | dB |
| Isolation | - | 20 | 26 | 13 | 18 | - | dB |
| Mean Coupling | - | 2 | 26 | - | - | 3 | dB |
| Nominal Phase Shift | - | 2 | 26 | - | 90 | - | ° |
| Phase Balance | - | 2 | 26 | - | 2 | 10 | ° |
| 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
QH-0226
3 dB Quadrature Hybrid
Typical Performance Plots
QH-0226
3 dB Quadrature Hybrid
