Ceramic
Bandpass Filter
BFCW-542+
50Ω
4700 to 6000 MHz
Features
• Wide passband, 4700-6000 MHz
• Low loss, 1.3 dB typ.
CASE STYLE:JC0603C-1
• Small size 0603(1.6 x 0.8 mm )
• Temperature stable
• LTCC construction
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Applications
• Wireless communication (ISM)
• Harmonic Rejection
• Transmitters / receivers
Reel Size
7”
Devices/Reel
20, 50, 100, 200, 500,1000, 4000
Electrical Specifications1,2 at 25°C
Specification Definition
Parameter
F#
Frequency (MHz)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Center Frequency
Insertion Loss
VSWR
—
F1 - F2
F1 - F2
5350
1.3
1.5
MHz
dB
:1
Pass Band
4700 - 6000
4700 - 6000
—
—
1.8
2.0
Stop Band, Lower
Stop Band, Upper
Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss
DC - F3
F4 - F5
DC - 2500
30
26
34
34
—
—
dB
dB
9800 - 12000
DC
F3 F1
FREQUENCY (MHz)
F2 F4
F5
1. Measured on Mini-Circuits Characterization Test Board TB-720+.
2. This filter is not intended for use as a DC Blocking circuit element. In Application where DC voltage is present at either input or output ports, blocking
capacitors are required at the corresponding RF port.
Maximum Ratings
Functional Schematic
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature*
RF Power Input**
-55°C to +100°C
-55°C to +100°C
1W at 25°C
* 12 months max.
**Passband rating, derate linearly to 0.5W at 100°C ambient
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
BFCW-542+
INSERTION LOSS (Full Band)
BFCW-542+
INSERTION LOSS (Pass Band)
0
20
40
60
80
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
Top View
0
3000
6000
9000
12000
4700
5025
5350
5675
6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
BFCW-542+
VSWR
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
Pad Connections
1
Input
3
Output
Ground
4700
5025
5350
5675
6000
2,4
FREQUENCY (MHz)
REV. A
M151107
ED-16419/31
BFCW-542+
MY/CP/AM
150601
®
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