1–18 GHz 20 dB Bi-Directional Coupler | CP20118A-20-MBT
The CP20118A-20-MBT is a 1–18 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 | 1–18 GHz | 19 dB | 20 dB | 21 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Forward | 1–18 GHz | — | ±0.6 dB | ±0.9 dB |
| Directivity – Forward | 1–4 GHz | 22 dB | 31 dB | — |
| Directivity – Forward | 4–8 GHz | 20 dB | 28 dB | — |
| Directivity – Forward | 8–18 GHz | 17 dB | 23 dB | — |
| Main Line VSWR | 1–8 GHz | — | 1.15:1 | 1.25:1 |
| Main Line VSWR | 8–18 GHz | — | 1.15:1 | 1.35:1 |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 1–8 GHz | — | 1.10:1 | 1.25:1 |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 8–18 GHz | — | 1.15:1 | 1.35:1 |
| Insertion Loss | 1–18 GHz | — | 0.7 dB | 0.9 dB |
| Nominal Coupling – Reverse | 1–18 GHz | 19.5 dB | 20.5 dB | 21.5 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Reverse | 1–18 GHz | — | ±0.7 dB | ±1.1 dB |
| Directivity – Reverse | 1–4 GHz | 21 dB | 31 dB | — |
| Directivity – Reverse | 4–8 GHz | 19 dB | 22 dB | — |
| Directivity – Reverse | 8–18 GHz | 15 dB | 22 dB | — |
| Average Power Handling | 1–18 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.
