RF Directional Coupler

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
CP0603A1960HNTR

CP0603A1960HNTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.93-1.99GHZ 0603

0

CP0603A0836ALTR

CP0603A0836ALTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 824-849MHZ 0603

0

FPC06075

FPC06075

Knowles DLI

RF DIR COUPLER 12GHZ-18GHZ SMD

65

X3C19E2-20S

X3C19E2-20S

Anaren

RF DIR COUPLER 1.4GHZ-2.7GHZ SMD

2262

CP0603B1960BWTR

CP0603B1960BWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.93-1.99GHZ 0603

0

MACP-007727-CI07B0

MACP-007727-CI07B0

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

RF DIR COUPLER 5MHZ-1.2GHZ SM123

0

CP0402A0836ENTR

CP0402A0836ENTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 824-849MHZ 0402

0

4016C-20

4016C-20

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

RF DIR COUPLER 12.4GHZ-18GHZ MOD

15

CP0603A0460AWTR

CP0603A0460AWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 460MHZ 0603

0

FI168K169706-T

FI168K169706-T

TAIYO YUDEN

RF DIR CPLR 699MHZ-2.69GHZ 0603

329

CP0603B1441CWTR

CP0603B1441CWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPL 1.429-1.453GHZ 0603

0

CP0603D3000AWTR

CP0603D3000AWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 3GHZ 0603

0

DC4759J5020AHF

DC4759J5020AHF

Anaren

RF DIR COUPLER 4.7-5.9GHZ 0805

8305

CP0805B2140CWTR

CP0805B2140CWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 2.14GHZ 0805

0

MACP-011062

MACP-011062

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

12DB COUPLER 5 - 1225 MHZ

18002700

DC3338J5005AHF

DC3338J5005AHF

Anaren

RF DIR COUPLER 3.3-3.8GHZ 0805

0

FPC07234

FPC07234

Knowles DLI

COUPLER

0

CP0603A0942ALTR

CP0603A0942ALTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 925-960MHZ 0603

0

CP0402A0836CLTR

CP0402A0836CLTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 824-849MHZ 0402

0

CP0805A1890BWTR

CP0805A1890BWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.88-1.9GHZ 0805

0

RF Directional Coupler

1. Overview

Directional couplers are passive devices that sample a portion of RF/IF signal power for monitoring or feedback purposes. They enable signal splitting, reflection measurement, and signal-to-noise ratio optimization. These components are critical in wireless communication systems, RFID infrastructure, and industrial control applications.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Microwave Ridge WaveguideHigh power handling (100W+), broadband operation5G Base stations, Satellite communication
Coaxial LineCompact design, 50/75 impedance optionsRFID readers, Test equipment
Microstrip PlanarLow profile, Surface-mount compatibleWLAN routers, IoT modules
Hybrid Coupler3dB power split with phase matchingMIMO systems, Beamforming networks

3. Structure and Components

Typical construction includes: - Precision-machined metal housing (aluminum/copper alloys) - Dielectric substrates (PTFE or ceramic materials) - Coupling slots/apertures (0.1-2.0mm dimensions) - Input/Output ports with SMA/N-Type connectors - Isolation termination resistor (50 matched load) - EMI shielding gaskets

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterTypical RangeImportance
Coupling Factor3-40 dBDetermines sampled power level
Directivity15-40 dBMeasures forward/reverse signal separation
Insertion Loss0.1-2.0 dBImpacts system power efficiency
VSWR1.1:1 - 1.5:1Affects impedance matching quality
Frequency Range30 MHz - 110 GHzDefines operational bandwidth

5. Application Fields

Key industries include: - Telecommunications (5G/4G BTS signal monitoring) - RFID systems (UHF/NFC reader sensitivity control) - Industrial IoT (Wireless sensor network optimization) - Medical equipment (MRI RF power management) - Automotive (V2X communication diagnostics)

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
Analog DevicesADL552340GHz broadband, 20dB coupling accuracy
Mini-CircuitsZFDC-20-63-S+DC-20GHz, 3.5mm connectorized
TE ConnectivityRF-0424-01Automotive-grade RFID coupler
KRYTAR1010480010-48GHz, 50dB dynamic range

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations: - Frequency bandwidth match (1.5x operating range) - Power handling (1.2x maximum system power) - Directivity requirements (>30dB for precise measurements) - Environmental factors (operating temperature -40 C to +85 C) - Connector type compatibility (SMA vs N-Type) - Cost vs performance tradeoff (planar vs waveguide)

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments: - Sub-6GHz massive MIMO integration - Advanced packaging for mmWave applications - AI-optimized coupling algorithms - Gallium Nitride (GaN) material adoption - Miniaturization for mobile device integration - Higher directivity (>50dB) research

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