RF Directional Coupler

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LDC431G6003B-200

LDC431G6003B-200

TOKO / Murata

MULTI-LAY HYBRID COUPLER 1812

0

CP0603A1441ENTR

CP0603A1441ENTR

Elco (AVX)

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

0

CP0603A1950CNTR

CP0603A1950CNTR

Elco (AVX)

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

0

FPC06154

FPC06154

Knowles DLI

COUPLER

10

CP0805B1907BSTR

CP0805B1907BSTR

Elco (AVX)

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

0

CP0402P1747ENTR

CP0402P1747ENTR

Elco (AVX)

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

0

CP0402A3500FNTR

CP0402A3500FNTR

Elco (AVX)

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

0

X3C25F1-02S

X3C25F1-02S

Anaren

RF DIR COUPLER 2.3GHZ-2.7GHZ SMD

0

XEC24E3-03GR1

XEC24E3-03GR1

Anaren

RF DIR COUPLER 2.4-2.5GHZ 4SMD

0

FPC06630

FPC06630

Knowles DLI

COUPLER

96

LDC32900M03B-703

LDC32900M03B-703

TOKO / Murata

MULTI-LAY HYBRID COUPLER 1210

0

XC0450E-03S

XC0450E-03S

Anaren

RF DIR COUPLER 460MHZ-470MHZ SMD

0

XEC24P3-30GR

XEC24P3-30GR

Anaren

RF DIR COUPLER 2.4GHZ-2.5GHZ SMD

0

MACP-011074

MACP-011074

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

COUPLER,14DB,5-3250MHZ,FR4,4X6X2

1959

CP0603A2442ELTR

CP0603A2442ELTR

Elco (AVX)

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

0

CP0402P0947ENTR

CP0402P0947ENTR

Elco (AVX)

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

0

CP0402P0836BNTR

CP0402P0836BNTR

Elco (AVX)

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

0

CP0805B1575CWTR

CP0805B1575CWTR

Elco (AVX)

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

0

LDC21836M20B-027

LDC21836M20B-027

TOKO / Murata

MULTI-LAY HYBRID COUPLER 0805

0

CP0805A0902ASTR

CP0805A0902ASTR

Elco (AVX)

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

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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