RF Directional Coupler

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
FPC06073

FPC06073

Knowles DLI

RF DIR COUPLER 4GHZ-8GHZ SMD

15

CP0805A0915EWTR

CP0805A0915EWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 915MHZ 0805

0

CP0603A1600CWTR

CP0603A1600CWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.6GHZ 0603

0

CP0603A0881AWTR

CP0603A0881AWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 869-894MHZ 0603

0

CP0603A0942DWTR

CP0603A0942DWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 925-960MHZ 0603

0

CP0402A1880DLTR

CP0402A1880DLTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.85-1.91GHZ 0402

0

MACP-010507-CH0160

MACP-010507-CH0160

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

RF DIR COUPLER 5MHZ-300MHZ 5SMD

1186

X3C07P1-03S

X3C07P1-03S

Anaren

RF DIR COUPLER 600-900MHZ 4SMD

2616

CP0805A0881CWTR

CP0805A0881CWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 869-894MHZ 0805

0

2450CF15A0100E

2450CF15A0100E

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 2.4-2.5GHZ 0805

0

TCD-18-4-75X+

TCD-18-4-75X+

18 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER, 1

0

CP0603A0942DLTR

CP0603A0942DLTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 925-960MHZ 0603

0

CP0603A1767MNTR

CP0603A1767MNTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.767GHZ 0603

0

CP0603A1880MNTR

CP0603A1880MNTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.85-1.91GHZ 0603

0

DCPL-WB-00D3

DCPL-WB-00D3

STMicroelectronics

RF DIR COUPL 824MHZ-2.17GHZ FLIP

0

2450CP14B100T

2450CP14B100T

Johanson Technology

DIR COUPLER 17.65DB 2450MHZ

0

0880CH15A060E

0880CH15A060E

Johanson Technology

3 dB HYBRID COUPLER 880MHZ

0

CP0603A0915HLTR

CP0603A0915HLTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 915MHZ 0603

0

DC1722J5020AHF

DC1722J5020AHF

Anaren

RF DIR COUPLER 1.7-2.2GHZ 0805

12728

CP0603A0942ELTR

CP0603A0942ELTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 925-960MHZ 0603

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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