Device Overview

General Description

The QH-0R71R3 is an octave band multi-purpose 3dB quadrature (90°) hybrid. It is designed to mate with the MLIQ connectorized package, for use as an image reject downconverter or single sideband upconverter. Custom designs are also available; contact the factory for details.

Photo of QH-0R71R3

Features

  • Low insertion loss
  • High isolation
  • Low VSWR

Applications

  • Balanced Amplifiers
  • Microwave Correlators
  • Microwave Butler Matrices
  • Single Sideband Upconverters
  • Image Reject Downconverter

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
QH-0R71R33 dB Quadrature HybridStandard

Non-RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for QH-0R71R3

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround -Package ground is provided through metal housing and outer coax conductor.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Port 190° Output SMAFPort 1 is DC short to Port 3 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 90° Output
Port 20° Output SMAFPort 2 is DC short to Port 4 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 0° 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

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Weight-16g
Dimensions-27.94 x 16.51 mm

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Electrical Specifications

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Balance 1-0.65 1.3-0.30.7dB
Excess Insertion Loss 2-0.65 1.3-0.51.2dB
Isolation -0.65 1.31316-dB
Mean Coupling -0.65 1.3-3-dB
Nominal Phase Shift -0.65 1.3-90-°
Phase Balance -0.65 1.3-310°
VSWR -0.65 1.3-1.3-

[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 Plots

Through and coupled line insertion loss graph for QH-0R71R3
Typical port return loss and isolation graph for QH-0R71R3
Amplitude difference between the 0o and 90o output ports graph for QH-0R71R3
Phase difference between the 0o and 90o output ports graph for QH-0R71R3

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Mechanical Data

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