0.5–18 GHz 20 dB Bi-Directional Coupler | CP20018A-20-MBT
The CP20018A-20-MBT is a 0.5–18 GHz bi-directional coupler with approximately 20 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 | 18.5 dB | 20 dB | 21.5 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Forward | 0.5–18 GHz | — | ±0.6 dB | ±1.0 dB |
| Directivity – Forward | 0.5–8 GHz | 21 dB | 24 dB | — |
| Directivity – Forward | 8–18 GHz | 17 dB | 21 dB | — |
| Insertion Loss | 0.5–18 GHz | — | 1.3 dB | 1.7 dB |
| Main Line VSWR | 0.5–8 GHz | — | 1.10:1 | 1.15:1 |
| Main Line VSWR | 8–18 GHz | — | 1.20:1 | 1.30:1 |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 0.5–8 GHz | — | 1.10:1 | 1.25:1 |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 8–18 GHz | — | 1.20:1 | 1.35:1 |
| Nominal Coupling – Reverse | 0.5–18 GHz | 19.5 dB | 21 dB | 23 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Reverse | 0.5–18 GHz | — | ±1.3 dB | ±1.7 dB |
| Directivity – Reverse | 0.5–8 GHz | 18 dB | 23 dB | — |
| Directivity – Reverse | 8–18 GHz | 15 dB | 19 dB | — |
| Average Power Handling | 0.5–18 GHz | — | — | 20 W |
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.
