RF Directional Coupler

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
TCD-9-1WX+

TCD-9-1WX+

8.9 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER,

0

CP0805B1100CWTR

CP0805B1100CWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.1GHZ 0805

0

DBTC-20-4-75L+

DBTC-20-4-75L+

20.5 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER,

0

TCD-18-122-75X+

TCD-18-122-75X+

17.5 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER,

0

HH-128-PIN

HH-128-PIN

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

RF DIR COUPLER 20MHZ-2GHZ FPCASE

1350

CP0603A0836MLTR

CP0603A0836MLTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 824-849MHZ 0603

0

CP0603A3550ELTR

CP0603A3550ELTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 3.55GHZ 0603

0

CP0805B1880BWTR

CP0805B1880BWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.85-1.91GHZ 0805

0

CP0603A1890BWTR

CP0603A1890BWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.88-1.9GHZ 0603

0

HHM2909C4

HHM2909C4

TDK Corporation

RF DIR COUPLER 777-925MHZ 0402

2368

SEDC-10-63+

SEDC-10-63+

10 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER, 5

0

CP0603A3000MNTR

CP0603A3000MNTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 3GHZ 0603

0

CP0402A1880DNTR

CP0402A1880DNTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.85-1.91GHZ 0402

0

DBTC-17-5+

DBTC-17-5+

17.2 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER,

0

CX3099NL

CX3099NL

PulseLarsen Antenna

RF DIR COUPLER 5MHZ-1GHZ 6SMD

875

CP0805B1890AWTR

CP0805B1890AWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 1.88-1.9GHZ 0805

0

CP0603A2442CLTR

CP0603A2442CLTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 2.4-2.484GHZ 0603

0

ADC-26-52+

ADC-26-52+

26 DB SMT DIRECTIONAL COUPLER, 1

0

CP0805B2442AWTR

CP0805B2442AWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLER 2.4-2.484GHZ 0805

0

CP0603B1747CWTR

CP0603B1747CWTR

Elco (AVX)

RF DIR COUPLR 1.71-1.785GHZ 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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