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BAL-0012SSG
Surface-Mount Broadband Balun
The BAL-0012SSG is a broadband surface mount balun, hand-tuned for optimal phase and amplitude balance over a 10 MHz to 12 GHz bandwidth. It serves as an excellent choice for analog to digital converters, balanced receivers, baseband digital modulations, and signal integrity enhancement.
| Parameter | Typ | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.01 to 12 | GHz |
| Insertion Loss as a Mode Converter | 5 | dB |
| Phase Balance | 5 | ° |
| Amplitude Balance | 0.6 | dB |
| Impedance Ratio | 2:1 | - |
| Common Mode Rejection | 26 | dB |
Summary only – refer to the Electrical Specifications, Absolute Maximum Ratings, and Recommended Operating Range tables for complete details.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL-0012SSG | Surface-Mount Broadband Balun | SSG | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| EVAL-BAL-0012 | Evaluation Board, 0.01 - 12 GHz Broadband Balun | EVAL | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
Three port scattering parameters measured as three single-ended 50Ω ports showing relationship between any two ports.
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The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Min and Max limits are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | - | 0.01 | 12 | - | - | - | GHz |
| Amplitude Balance | - | 0.01 | 12 | - | 0.6 | 1.8 | dB |
| Common Mode Rejection | - | 0.01 | 12 | 18 | 26 | - | dB |
| Insertion Loss as a Mode Converter | - | 0.01 | 12 | - | 5 | 6.5 | dB |
| Isolation | - | 0.01 | 12 | - | 8 | - | dB |
| Nominal Phase Shift | - | 0.01 | 12 | - | 180 | - | ° |
| Phase Balance | - | 0.01 | 12 | - | 5 | 12 | ° |
| VSWR | - | 0.01 | 12 | - | 1.6 | - | - |
| Impedance Ratio | - | - | - | - | 2:1 | - | - |
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 100 | °C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 125 | °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -55 | °C |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -65 | °C |
| RF Power Handling | 30 | dBm |
| RF Power Handling | 1 | W |
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ESD | 250 to < 500 Volts | HBM Class 1A |
| Dimensions | - | 4.83 x 6.10 mm |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | - | MSL 1 |
| Port | Function | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Port / In (Unbalanced) | RF Input | The common port is DC short to ground. |  |
| Out 1 / 0° Port (Balanced) | 0° Port | The 0° port is DC short to ground. | |
| Out 2 / 180° Port (Balanced) | 180° Port | The 180° port is DC short to ground. | |
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| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | - | - | - | - | - | - | GHz |
| Impedance Ratio | - | - | - | - | 2:1 | - | - |
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2020-06-01 | Initial Datasheet Release |
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