CP10120A-10 | 1–20 GHz RF Directional Coupler | 10 dB
The CP10120A-10 is a high-performance RF directional coupler designed for broadband applications from 1 GHz to 20 GHz. Featuring 10 dB nominal coupling, 20 W average power handling, and precision SMA female connectors, it is well suited for RF test and measurement, laboratory development, communications systems, aerospace, defense, and microwave integration.
Designed for operation in 50 Ω systems, the CP10120A-10 offers low insertion loss, excellent VSWR, and consistent coupling performance across its entire frequency range, making it an ideal solution for sampling forward power while minimizing impact on the primary RF signal path.

Key Features
- Broadband operation from 1 GHz to 20 GHz
- 10 dB nominal coupling
- Handles up to 20 W average input power
- Low insertion loss
- Excellent impedance matching
- Precision SMA female connectors
- Standard directional coupler design
- Operates in 50 Ω RF systems
- RoHS compliant
- Ideal for RF laboratories, production testing, communications, aerospace, defense, and microwave systems.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | CP10120A-10 |
| Product Type | RF Directional Coupler |
| Frequency Range | 1 GHz–20 GHz |
| Nominal Coupling | 10 dB |
| Coupling Range | 9–11 dB |
| Coupling Flatness | ±0.6 dB Typical, ±1.0 dB Max |
| Directivity | 20 dB Typical, 15 dB Minimum |
| Average Power | 20 W |
| Insertion Loss | 1.6 dB Typical, 2.1 dB Maximum |
| Main Line VSWR | 1.15:1 Typical (1–8 GHz), 1.25:1 Typical (8–20 GHz) |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 1.15:1 Typical (1–8 GHz), 1.30:1 Typical (8–20 GHz) |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Connectors | SMA Female |
| Compliance | RoHS |