2–18 GHz 20 dB Bi-Directional Coupler | CP20218A-20-MBT
The CP20218A-20-MBT is a 2–18 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 | 2–18 GHz | 19.3 dB | 20 dB | 20.7 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Forward | 2–18 GHz | — | ±0.4 dB | ±0.6 dB |
| Directivity – Forward | 2–4 GHz | 25 dB | 32 dB | — |
| Directivity – Forward | 4–8 GHz | 20 dB | 23 dB | — |
| Directivity – Forward | 8–18 GHz | 17 dB | 23 dB | — |
| Main Line VSWR | 2–8 GHz | — | 1.10:1 | 1.20:1 |
| Main Line VSWR | 8–18 GHz | — | 1.10:1 | 1.30:1 |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 2–8 GHz | — | 1.15:1 | 1.25:1 |
| Coupled Line VSWR | 8–18 GHz | — | 1.20:1 | 1.35:1 |
| Insertion Loss | 2–18 GHz | — | 0.5 dB | 0.8 dB |
| Nominal Coupling – Reverse | 2–18 GHz | 19.7 dB | 20.3 dB | 20.9 dB |
| Coupling Flatness – Reverse | 2–18 GHz | — | ±0.4 dB | ±0.8 dB |
| Directivity – Reverse | 2–4 GHz | 25 dB | 33 dB | — |
| Directivity – Reverse | 4–8 GHz | 19 dB | 23 dB | — |
| Directivity – Reverse | 8–18 GHz | 14 dB | 21 dB | — |
| Average Power Handling | 2–18 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.
