Octave and Broadband
Directional Couplers
RLC Electronics' Broadband Directional Coupler provide the
ultimate in flat coupling and high directivity over the 2 to 18 GHz
band. These miniaturized units are ideal where stringent wide
band specifications must be maintained.
Specifications
C
-1-2-3
Model
Number
C-0205-
C-0510-
C-0912-
C-1020-
C-1530-
C-2040-
C-3060-
C-4080-
C-8012-
C-12180-
C-218-6**
C-218-10**
C-218-16**
Frequency
Range (GHz)
0.25-0.50
0.50-1.00
0.96-1.235
1.00-2.00
1.50-3.00
2.00-4.00
3.00-6.00
4.00-8.00
8.00-12.40
12.40-18.00
Directivity
Min (dB)
25
25
25
20
20
20
20
18
16
15
VSWR
(Max)
1.15
1.15
1.10
1.15
1.20
1.25
1.25
1.35
1.45
1.50
Frequency
Deviation (dB)
±0.75
±0.75
±0.25
±0.75
±0.75
±0.75
±0.75
±0.75
±0.75
±1.00
Loss
Max. (dB)*
0.20
0.20
0.15
0.25
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.40
0.60
0.90
0.90
0.65
2.00-18.00
15 < 12.4
12 > 12.4
1.50
±1.00
Coupling(Nominal):
6±0.5dB
10±0.5dB, 20±1.0dB, 30±1.0dB
Power:
50 watts ave: C-218; 20 watts average.
5KW peak: C-218; 3 KW peak
Impedance:
50 Ohms
Connector Type:
SMA female
Temperature:
-55 C to +85 C
Environment:
MIL-E-5400, Class 1A
note:
* Does not include coupling loss
**Coupling referenced to output port.
To designate coupler desired use:
(1) 0205, 0510, etc for model number
(2) Coupling value in dB
(3) "T" for built in 2 watt termination, U for
no termination.
Example: C-2040-6-T a 6 dB coupler, 2 to 4 GHz frequency band, with internal termination
RLC ELECTRONICS, INC.
83 Radio Circle, Mount Kisco, New York 10549 • Telephone: 914-241-1334 • Fax: 914-241-1753
e-mail: sales@rlcelectronics.com • www.rlcelectronics.com
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Typical Operating Curves
Outline Drawing
RLC ELECTRONICS, INC.
83 Radio Circle, Mount Kisco, New York 10549 • Telephone: 914-241-1334 • Fax: 914-241-1753
e-mail: sales@rlcelectronics.com • www.rlcelectronics.com
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