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Part RoHS Manufacturer RF or Microwave Device Type Mounting Feature No. of Terminals Package Body Material Technology Maximum Input Power (CW) Maximum Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Construction Package Equivalence Code Characteristic Impedance Sub-Category Maximum Operating Temperature Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish Minimum Isolation Maximum Insertion Loss Additional Features JESD-609 Code Minimum Operating Frequency Maximum Operating Frequency
RF/Microwave Couplers

RF/microwave couplers are passive components used in communication systems to split or combine signals from a common transmission line. They are used to distribute power in radio frequency (RF) systems or to measure signals without disrupting the circuit. The primary function of an RF/microwave coupler is to provide a signal that is a precise fraction of the input signal's power level.

There are several types of RF/microwave couplers, including directional couplers, quadrature hybrids, and branchline couplers. Directional couplers are used to split power from a transmission line to a separate output port, while quadrature hybrids are used to combine two signals and achieve a precise phase relationship. Branchline couplers are used to split power between two transmission lines.

RF/microwave couplers can be designed to operate over a wide frequency range, from a few megahertz to several gigahertz. They can also be designed with a variety of coupling ratios, including 3 dB, 6 dB, and 10 dB. RF/microwave couplers are widely used in many applications, including telecommunications, military and aerospace, radar systems, and test and measurement equipment.