Bi-Directional Coupler
50Ω
10dB Coupling 824 to 2525 MHz
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
-55°C to 100°C
-55°C to 100°C
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
High Power
BDCN-10-25+
CASE STYLE: FV1206-1
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Features
Pin Connections
INPUT
OUTPUT
COUPLED (forward)
COUPLED (reverse)
GROUND
1
4
6
3
2, 5
• four-port coupler
• wideband, 824-2525 MHz
• excellent VSWR, 1.2:1 typ., all ports
• minimal variation with temperature
• ultra small size, hermetically sealed
Applications
• UMTS
• PCS
• GPS
• TDMA
FREQ.
(MHz)
f
L
- f
U
824 - 2525
824 - 894
880 - 960
1710 - 1880
1850 - 1990
2110 - 2170
2375 - 2525
• CDMA
• ISM
• DCS
Reel Size
7”
Outline Drawing
(ON TOP)
Electrical Specifications
COUPLING
(dB)
Nom.
10.2 ± 1.8
11.7 ± 0.5
11.3 ± 0.5
8.5 ± 0.5
8.5 ± 0.5
8.6 ± 0.5
9.4 ± 0.5
Max.
Flatness
±2.2
±0.4
±0.4
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.4
MAINLINE LOSS
1
(dB)
Typ.
1.0
0.6
0.6
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.0
Max.
1.5
0.9
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.4
DIRECTIVITY
(dB)
Typ.
17
14
14
17
17
19
19
Min.
9
9
9
10
10
12
12
VSWR
(:1)
Typ.
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
POWER
INPUT
2
,W
Max.
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
(ON TOP)
1. Mainline loss includes theoretical power loss of 0.43 dB at the 10.2 dB coupling.
2. Derate linearly 8W at 100
O
C
PCB Land Pattern
Typical Performance Data
Frequency
(MHz)
824
880
894
960
1500
1710
Mainline Loss
(dB)
In-Out
0.53
0.57
0.58
0.64
1.00
1.07
1.11
1.10
1.10
1.11
1.09
1.05
0.99
Coupling
(dB)
In-Cpl Fwd
11.95
11.51
11.41
10.96
8.77
8.44
8.36
8.35
8.37
8.48
8.56
9.01
9.52
11.95
11.50
11.41
10.96
8.76
8.44
8.37
8.35
8.38
8.49
8.58
9.04
9.58
Directivity
(dB)
In-Cpl Rev
13.44
13.52
13.55
13.65
14.87
15.59
16.19
16.35
16.92
17.58
17.91
18.79
18.73
In
24.22
23.71
23.60
23.16
20.60
20.13
19.98
19.92
19.87
19.92
19.96
20.22
20.37
13.82
13.97
14.00
14.19
16.29
17.68
18.98
19.32
20.75
22.88
24.23
30.15
27.88
Return Loss
(dB)
Out
23.96
23.52
23.39
22.83
20.02
19.50
19.36
19.36
19.25
19.36
19.32
19.38
19.53
Cpl Fwd
34.36
33.63
33.42
32.66
30.09
30.19
30.38
30.45
30.62
30.96
31.17
31.90
32.58
Cpl Rev
38.44
38.42
38.24
38.26
36.65
36.07
36.27
36.15
36.53
37.28
37.43
37.28
35.78
Out-Cpl Rev Out-Cpl Fwd
Suggested Layout,
Tolerance to be within
±.002
Outline Dimensions (
inch
)
mm
A
.126
3.20
G
.039
0.99
B
.063
1.60
H
.024
0.61
C
.035
0.89
J
.042
1.07
D
.024
0.61
K
.123
3.12
E
.022
0.56
F
.011
0.28
wt
grams
.020
1850
1880
1990
2110
2170
2375
2525
COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY (dB)
1.4
MAINLINE LOSS (dB)
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
800
BDCN-10-25+
MAINLINE LOSS
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
800
BDCN-10-25+
COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY
COUPLING IN-CPL FWD
COUPLING OUT-CPL REV
DIRECTIVITY IN-CPL REV
DIRECTIVITY OUT-CPL FWD
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-255+
Suggested PCB Layout (PL-131)
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1000
1200
1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
2200
2400
2600
50
RETURN LOSS (dB)
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
800
IN
BDCN-10-25+
RETURN LOSS
OUT
CPL FWD
CPL REV
Electrical Schematic
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Notes
A.
Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B.
Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C.
The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
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