by minicircuitsadmin | Mar 21, 2018 | Directional Couplers, Engineering Resources
I. Background This article discusses the use of ultra-low loss, broadband distributed couplers in 75Ω systems such as broadband services over cable television networks (CATV). CATV systems require continuous monitoring of output power in the forward (downstream) path...
by minicircuitsadmin | Oct 28, 2015 | Directional Couplers, Engineering Resources
I. Introduction The main-line loss of a coupler is defined as the loss between the input and output ports. Theoretical loss is defined as that of a perfect (lossless) coupler, for which the input power is the sum of the (main-line) output power and the power at the...
by minicircuitsadmin | Oct 10, 2015 | Directional Couplers, Engineering Resources
The directional couplers offered by Mini-Circuits are designed for both commercial and military applications. All models are available in plug-in, flat-pack, surface mount, and connectorized SMA, BNC, Type N, TNC (option) packages. All units are designed and built to...
by minicircuitsadmin | Oct 5, 2015 | Directional Couplers, Engineering Resources
As system requirements increase, the demands placed on passive components also continue to rise in an effort to meet ever-increasing consumer demands. Industry is demanding higher performance in smaller footprints at a lower cost. Current quadrature coupler offerings...
by minicircuitsadmin | Oct 1, 2015 | Directional Couplers, Engineering Resources
I. Introduction: Ever expanding applications of RF and microwaves for wireless and cable applications have revived the development efforts of components at these frequencies. There is a continuing demand to reduce the cost and increase the performance and quality at...
by minicircuitsadmin | Jun 5, 2015 | Directional Couplers, Engineering Resources, Terms
Coupling Coefficient The ratio in dB of the incident power fed into the main port to the coupled port power when all ports are terminated by reflection less terminations. Coupling Tolerance The allowable unit-to-unit variation in nominal coupling. Coupling Flatness...
