RF Directional Coupler

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0910CF15B0100E

0910CF15B0100E

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 860-960MHZ 0805

0

0910CF15A0100E

0910CF15A0100E

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 860-960MHZ 0805

0

1950CH15A100E

1950CH15A100E

Johanson Technology

3 dB HYBRID COUPLER 1950MHZ

0

5300CF15A0950E

5300CF15A0950E

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 4.9-5.85GHZ 0805

2276

2450CF15A0100E

2450CF15A0100E

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 2.4-2.5GHZ 0805

0

2450CP14B100T

2450CP14B100T

Johanson Technology

DIR COUPLER 17.65DB 2450MHZ

0

0880CH15A060E

0880CH15A060E

Johanson Technology

3 dB HYBRID COUPLER 880MHZ

0

1585CH15A0070

1585CH15A0070

Johanson Technology

MINI GPS, GNSS, BEIDOU, GALILEO

0

0898CP14C0035T

0898CP14C0035T

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 89MHZ 0603

0

2450CH15A0100E

2450CH15A0100E

Johanson Technology

RF HYBRID COUPLER SPLIT 2.45GHZ

0

0898CP14A035T

0898CP14A035T

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 880-915MHZ 0603

0

0898CF15A035E

0898CF15A035E

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 880-915MHZ 0805

0

1748CF15A075

1748CF15A075

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLR 1.71-1.785GHZ 0805

0

1810CP14A200T

1810CP14A200T

Johanson Technology

DIR COUPLER 20DB 1810MHZ

0

0898CP14B035T

0898CP14B035T

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 880-915MHZ 0603

0

0898CP14A035

0898CP14A035

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 880-915MHZ 0603

0

1845CH14A270

1845CH14A270

Johanson Technology

PCN 3 DB HYBRID COUPLER LTCC

0

0450CP14A0040T

0450CP14A0040T

Johanson Technology

RF DIR COUPLER 450MHZ 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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