Plug-In
PDC-20A-5+
Directional Coupler
50Ω
0.1 to 2000 MHz
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Features
• very wideband, 0.1 to 2000 MHz
• good directivity, 25 dB typ.
-55°C to 100°C
-55°C to 100°C
CASE STYLE: C145
PRICE: $47.20 ea. QTY. (1-9)
• excellent mainline loss, 0.6 dB typ.
• rugged welded construction, hermetically sealed
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
Pin Connections
+RoHS Compliant
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for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
INPUT
14
Applications
• cellular/GPS
OUTPUT
8
5
• instrumentation
• communications receivers & transmitters
• defense & federal communications
COUPLED
GROUND
CASE GROUND
all other pins
all other pins
Directional Coupler Electrical Specifications
FREQ.
(MHz)
COUPLING
(dB)
MAINLINE LOSS1
(dB)
DIRECTIVITY
(dB)
VSWR POWER
(:1) INPUT, W
Outline Drawing
L
M
U
L
M
U
L
MU
Max. Max.
0.5 2.0
fL-fU
Nom.
Flatness
±1.0
M = mid range [10 fL to fU/2]
Typ. Max. Typ. Max. Typ. Max. Typ. Min.
0.6 1.5 0.6 1.5 1.9 2.9 34 20
U= upper range [fU/2 to fU]
Typ. Min.
Typ. Min.
Typ.
0.1-2000 20.0±0.5
25
15
20
10
1.5
L = low range [fL to 10 fL]
1. Mainline loss includes theoretical power loss at coupled port.
Typical Performance Data
Frequency
(MHz)
Mainline Loss
(dB)
Coupling
(dB)
In-Cpl
Directivity
(dB)
Return Loss
(dB)
In-Out
In
Out
Cpl
0.10
0.20
0.50
1.00
2.00
0.80
0.60
0.49
0.41
0.34
19.80
19.71
19.57
19.50
19.42
42.90
41.29
37.18
35.94
34.63
22.32
22.12
23.02
26.29
29.91
18.40
19.73
23.62
27.31
31.22
15.30
17.14
22.88
26.01
29.52
5.00
10.00
20.00
1000.00
2000.00
0.29
0.28
0.29
0.95
2.12
19.36
19.36
19.39
20.15
20.22
33.94
34.20
34.18
28.28
16.58
35.77
38.00
38.45
24.62
17.72
38.05
43.40
46.13
21.67
35.28
33.98
35.28
34.97
27.44
23.10
Outline Dimensions ( inch
)
mm
A
.770
19.56
B
.810
20.57
C
.380
9.65
D
.410
10.41
E
.030
0.76
PDC-20A-5+
MAINLINE LOSS
PDC-20A-5+
COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY
at RF level of -10 dBm
at RF level of -10 dBm
2.4
80
64
48
32
16
0
COUPLING
DIRECTIVITY
F
.200
5.08
G
.20
5.08
H
.14
3.56
wt
grams
11.0
2.0
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
0.0
0
400
800
1200
1600
2000
0
400
800
1200
1600
2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
PDC-20A-5+
RETURN LOSS
Electrical Schematic
at RF level of -10 dBm
60
50
40
30
20
10
IN
OUT
CPL
0
400
800
1200
1600
2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Notes
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 Terms”); 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
REV. B
M119986
PDC-20A-5+
WZ/TD/AM
120914
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