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BDCA-6-16+ (2025)

BDCA-6-16+ (2025)

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document provides the specifications for the Mini-Circuits BDCA-6-16+ bi-directional coupler, covering performance data, electrical specifications, and application guidelines.
Specifications:
  • Frequency Range: 800 to 1600 MHz
  • Coupling: 6 dB nominal with variations across frequency bands
  • Mainline Loss: Ranges from 1.4 to 2.0 dB depending on frequency
  • Directivity: Minimum of 14 dB, typical values higher
  • VSWR: 1.05:1 typical for all ports
  • Power Handling: Up to 65W at 960 MHz
  • Operating Temperature: -55°C to 100°C
  • DC Current: 0.25A max
Features:
  • Four-port coupler with wideband operation
  • Excellent VSWR and power handling
  • Hermetically sealed and low profile
  • Minimal variation with temperature
  • Protected by US Patent 7,049,905
Applications:
  • Cellular, PCS, PCN, UMTS
  • ISM and GPS
Performance Data: The document includes detailed tables and graphs showing mainline loss, coupling, directivity, and return loss across the specified frequency range. Key performance metrics are provided for specific frequencies such as 800 MHz, 960 MHz, and 1600 MHz.
Mechanical and Environmental:
  • Outline dimensions and suggested PCB layout are provided
  • RoHS compliant with available tape and reel packaging options
Warranty and Terms: The parts are covered by Mini-Circuits' standard limited warranty and terms, which can be accessed on their website.
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Catalog excerpts

BDCA-6-16+ (2025)-1

Maximum Ratings Storage Temperature Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. COUPLED (forward) COUPLED (reverse) Outline Drawing Suggested Layout, Tolerance to be within ±.002 Outline Dimensions ( mcm) Features • four-port coupler • excellent VSWR 1.05:1 typ. all ports • excellent power handling capability, 65W (960 MHz) • hermetically sealed • minimal variation with temperature • DC current through input to output 0.25A Max. at 1.1 watt RF input power • gps Bi-Directional Coupler Electrical Specifications CASE STYLE: DZ944 +RoHS Compliant The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications Available Tape and Reel 1. Includes theoretical power loss of 1.0 dB at 7 dB coupling.2. Derate linearly 1/3 at 100°CTypical Performance Data Frequency In-Cpl Fwd Out-Cpl Rev Out-Cpl Fwd In-Cpl Rev Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-115+ Suggested PCB Layout (PL-004) COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY « ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC IS FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL COUPLER WITHOUT INTERNAL TRANSFORMERS AND RESISTORS. A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit's applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, ''Standard Terms11); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits' website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 [email protected]

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