RF Directional Coupler

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADC-20-132+

ADC-20-132+

20 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER, 1

0

CP0603D0947AWTR

CP0603D0947AWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 935-960MHZ 0603

0

DB0805A2017ASTR

DB0805A2017ASTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLR 2.01-2.025GHZ 0805

0

CPL-5536-10-29M-79

CPL-5536-10-29M-79

Vitelec / Cinch Connectivity Solutions

2.92MM COUPLER 10 DB 6-40 GHZ

2

CP0603A1960DWTR

CP0603A1960DWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.93-1.99GHZ 0603

0

DBTC-10-4-75+

DBTC-10-4-75+

10.5 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER,

0

CP0805B1916CWTR

CP0805B1916CWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.916GHZ 0805

0

DBTC-12-4-75+

DBTC-12-4-75+

12 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER, 5

0

4016D-10

4016D-10

MITEQ, Inc.(L3 Narda-MITEQ)

RF DIR COUPLER 12.4GHZ-18GHZ MOD

14

DC1417J5005AHF

DC1417J5005AHF

Anaren

RF DIR COUPLER 1.4-1.7GHZ 0805

0

CP0402A2442FNTR

CP0402A2442FNTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 2.4-2.484GHZ 0402

0

CP0805B1975CWTR

CP0805B1975CWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.975GHZ 0805

0

CP0603A2500FLTR

CP0603A2500FLTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 2.5GHZ 0603

0

CP0603A0897DWTR

CP0603A0897DWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 880-915MHZ 0603

0

HHM2910E1

HHM2910E1

TDK Corporation

RF DIR COUPLER 1.71GHZ-2.03GHZ

0

CP0603B1950BWTR

CP0603B1950BWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.95GHZ 0603

0

DBTC-17-5LX+

DBTC-17-5LX+

17.2 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER,

0

CP0805A0947EWTR

CP0805A0947EWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 935-960MHZ 0805

0

CP0402A0836CNTR

CP0402A0836CNTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 824-849MHZ 0402

4990

CP0805B1907AWTR

CP0805B1907AWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLR 1.895-1.92GHZ 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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