Device Overview

General Description

The BTL-0012SMG is a packaged bias tee featuring excellent insertion loss and superior isolations over a broad 500 kHz to 12 GHz bandwidth. Tight fabrication tolerances allow for low unit to unit variation enabling accurate simulations using the provided s3p file taken from measured production units. The bias tee is available in a compact package and is suitable for applications such as amplifier biasing, diode biasing and DC level shifting.

Photo of BTL-0012SMG-2

Features

  • Frequency Range: 500 kHz to 12 GHz
  • Frequency Range with External Coil: 5 kHz to 12 GHz
  • 1 Watt RF Power Handling
  • DC Current 500 mA
  • Miniature Surface Mount Package
  • Lead Free Assembly
  • Reflow Solderable

Applications

  • Test and Measurement Equipment

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
BTL-0012SMG-1Miniature Surface-Mount Bias-TeeSMG

RoHS

REACH

ReleasedEAR99
BTL-0012SMG-2Miniature Surface-Mount Bias-TeeSMG

RoHS

REACH

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-BTL-0012Evaluation Board, Miniature 0.0005 - 12 GHz Bias-TeeEVAL

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2021-01-01Datasheet Initial Release
A2025-06-26ESD rating

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for BTL-0012SMG-2

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
CommonRF+DC This port is DC blocked to the RF port and DC connected to the DC port through an internal RF choke. Equivalent circuit for the RF+DC
DCDC This port is internally connected to an RF choke which is DC connected to the RF+DC port and DC blocked to the RF port. Equivalent circuit for the DC
RFRF This port is internally DC blocked to the RF+DC and DC ports. Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
DC Current 0.5A
DC Voltage 30V
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
RF Power Handling 1W
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-3.81 x 5.59 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed at +25C, measured in a 50-Ohm system

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Capacitance -0.0005 12-1-μF
DC Port Isolation -0.0005 12-35-dB
DC Resistance -0.0005 12-1.5-Ω
Inductance -0.0005 12-17-μH
Insertion Loss -0.0005 0.005-16dB
Insertion Loss -0.005 12-0.51.5dB

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss data was taken with de-embedding of connectors and traces. Return loss and group delay data include fixture effects.

Insertion Loss graph for BTL-0012SMG-2
Return Loss graph for BTL-0012SMG-2
Group Delay graph for BTL-0012SMG-2
Low Frequency graph for BTL-0012SMG-2

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Typical Performance vs Bias Current at Low Frequencies Plots

Insertion Loss vs Bias Current graph for BTL-0012SMG-2
Common Return Loss vs Bias Current graph for BTL-0012SMG-2
RF Return Loss vs Bias Current graph for BTL-0012SMG-2

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Mechanical Data

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