2–18 GHz 10 dB Bi-Directional Coupler | CP20218A-10-MBT
The CP20218A-10-MBT is a 2–18 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 | 2–18 GHz | 9 dB | 10 dB | 11 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Forward | 2–18 GHz | — | ±0.6 dB | ±0.9 dB |
| Directivity – Forward | 2–18 GHz | 17 dB | 22 dB | — |
| Main Line VSWR | 2–8 GHz | — | 1.15:1 | 1.25:1 |
| Main Line VSWR | 8–18 GHz | — | 1.20:1 | 1.35:1 |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 2–8 GHz | — | 1.20:1 | 1.25:1 |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 8–18 GHz | — | 1.25:1 | 1.35:1 |
| Insertion Loss (Including Coupling Loss) | 2–18 GHz | — | 1.1 dB | 1.5 dB |
| Nominal Coupling – Reverse | 2–18 GHz | 9.4 dB | 10.4 dB | 11.4 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Reverse | 2–18 GHz | — | ±0.8 dB | ±1.1 dB |
| Directivity – Reverse | 2–18 GHz | 15 dB | 20 dB | — |
| Average Power Handling | 2–18 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.
