Device Overview

General Description

The QH-0440 is a 4 to 40 GHz quadrature (90°) hybrid. The QH-0440 is suitable for applications such as single sideband upconverters, image rejection downconverters, IQ modulators, balanced amplifiers, microwave correlators, and microwave Butler matrices.

Photo of QH-0440

Features

  • Broadband performance
  • Excellent amplitude and phase balance
  • High isolation
  • Low VSWR

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
QH-04403 dB Quadrature HybridStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for QH-0440

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 10° Output 2.92FPort 1 is DC short to port 3 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 0° Output
Port 290° Output 2.92FPort 2 is DC short to port 4 and open to groundEquivalent circuit for the 90° Output
Port 3Isolated 2.92FPort 3 is DC short to port 1 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Isolated
Port 4Input 2.92FPort 4 is DC short to port 2 and open to groundEquivalent circuit for the Input

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Weight-70g
Dimensions-43.20 x 33.02 mm

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Electrical Specifications

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Balance 1-4 40-0.41.2dB
Excess Insertion Loss 2-4 40-2-dB
Isolation -4 301318-dB
Isolation -30 40812-dB
Mean Coupling -4 40-3-dB
Nominal Phase Shift -4 40-90-°
Phase Balance -4 40-512°
VSWR -30 40-1.9-
VSWR -4 30--1.65

[1] Maximum amplitude differential is twice the magnitude of the amplitude balance

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

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Typical Performance

Through and coupled line insertion loss graph for QH-0440
Typical port return loss and isolation graph for QH-0440
Amplitude difference between the 0o and 90o output ports graph for QH-0440
Phase difference between the 0o and 90o output ports graph for QH-0440

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Mechanical Data

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