0.5–18 GHz 10 dB Bi-Directional Coupler | CP20018A-10-MBT
The CP20018A-10-MBT is a 0.5–18 GHz bi-directional coupler with approximately 10 dB coupling for forward and reverse RF signal monitoring and measurement.
Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Frequency | Min. | Typ. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Coupling – Forward | 0.5–18 GHz | 8.8 dB | 10 dB | 11.2 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Forward | 0.5–8 GHz | — | ±0.7 dB | ±1.1 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Forward | 8–18 GHz | — | ±0.9 dB | ±1.2 dB |
| Directivity – Forward | 0.5–8 GHz | 18 dB | 20 dB | — |
| Directivity – Forward | 8–18 GHz | 12 dB | 16 dB | — |
| Main Line VSWR | 0.5–8 GHz | — | 1.25:1 | 1.30:1 |
| Main Line VSWR | 8–18 GHz | — | 1.30:1 | 1.35:1 |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 0.5–8 GHz | — | 1.25:1 | 1.30:1 |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 8–18 GHz | — | 1.30:1 | 1.40:1 |
| Nominal Coupling – Reverse | 0.5–8 GHz | 9.5 dB | 10.5 dB | 11.5 dB |
| Nominal Coupling – Reverse | 8–18 GHz | 10.4 dB | 11.5 dB | 12.6 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Reverse | 0.5–8 GHz | — | ±1.4 dB | ±1.6 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Reverse | 8–18 GHz | — | ±1.5 dB | ±1.7 dB |
| Directivity – Reverse | 0.5–8 GHz | 16 dB | 18 dB | — |
| Directivity – Reverse | 8–18 GHz | 10 dB | 14 dB | — |
| Insertion Loss (Including Coupling Loss) | 0.5–8 GHz | — | 1.5 dB | 1.7 dB |
| Insertion Loss (Including Coupling Loss) | 8–18 GHz | — | 2.0 dB | 2.7 dB |
| Average Power Handling | 0.5–18 GHz | — | — | 20 W |
Connector: SMA Female
Operating Conditions: 50 Ω system, 25°C environment.
Applications
RF power monitoring, forward and reverse signal measurement, amplifier testing, antenna systems, communications equipment, and RF test applications.