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BDCA-7-25+

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document provides the specifications for the BDCA-7-25+ bi-directional coupler by Mini-Circuits, covering its electrical specifications, performance data, and application recommendations.

Specifications:

Frequency Range: 1200 to 2500 MHz
Coupling: 7 dB nominal
Mainline Loss: 1.0 to 1.9 dB depending on frequency
Directivity: Minimum 12 dB
VSWR: Typically 1.05:1
Power Handling: Up to 35W at 2100 MHz
Operating Temperature: -55°C to 100°C
DC Current: 0.25A max

Features:

Four-port coupler with wideband capabilities
Excellent VSWR and power handling
Hermetically sealed and low profile
Minimal variation with temperature changes
Protected by US Patent 7,049,905

Applications:

PCS, PCN, UMTS
ISM
GPS
Defense

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 various frequencies, highlighting the device's efficiency and reliability.

Additional Information: The document notes that the parts are subject to Mini-Circuits' standard limited warranty and terms. It also provides details on RoHS compliance and available packaging options.

Catalog excerpts

Maximum Ratings Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. OUTPUT COUPLED (forward) 10 COUPLED (reverse) GROUND Suggested Layout, Tolerance to be within ±.002 Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-115+ Suggested PCB Layout (PL-004) • four-port coupler • excellent VSWR, 1.05:1 typ. all ports • excellent power handling capability, 35W (2100 MHz) • hermetically sealed • minimal variation with temperature variation • DC current through input to output 0.25A Max. at 1.0 watt RF input power • defense Bi-Directional Coupler Electrical Specifications +RoHS Compliant The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications 1. Includes theoretical power loss of 1.0 dB at 7 dB coupling. Typical Performance Data In-Cpl Fwd Out-Cpl Rev Out-Cpl Fwd In-Cpl Rev COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC IS FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL COUPLER WITHOUT INTERNAL TRANSFORMERS AND RESISTORS.

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BDCA-7-25+

BDCA-7-25+

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