Werbel Microwave Develops 0.5-18GHz 10dB Coupler

Werbel Microwave LLC develops a new 10-dB directional coupler to cover the frequency band 500 MHz to 18 GHz.  The device is useable to 20-GHz with degradation of performance.  SMA Female connectors.

PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATION

Frequency Range: 500 MHz to 18 GHz (useable to 20 GHz, spec not guaranteed)
Insertion Loss 2.0 dB max (includes coupling split loss)
VSWR 1.5:1 max (all ports)
Coupling Tolerance/Flatness 10 +/- 1.0 dB
Directivity 12 dB min

Case Size: 5.80 x 0.60 x 0.40 in (excludes connectors)

TEST DATA PLOTS

Coupling and Directionaliy, Return Loss

Main Line Insertion Loss and Return Losses

 

 

 

Werbel Microwave LLC is an independently owned and operated custom designer of RF and Microwave components

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New GPS Splitter Line Coming Soon

Werbel Microwave has successfully prototyped and is developing what will become a line of GPS splitters in both active and passive configurations, from 2 to 16 branches. With DC blocking and load resistors on outputs in any or all configuration, per customer requirement.   VSWR is < -15dB and insertion loss is 0 +/- 1 dB.  Isolation is 18 dB minimum.  +5VDC supply for active splitters can be connected by feed-through or bias tee.

Werbel Microwave Develops 8-12GHz 2-way Splitters

Model WMPD02-8-12-N from Werbel Microwave LLC is a 2-way splitter that covers the 8-12GHz band.  It is available in a housing measuring 1.8 x 1.5 x 0.8 inches and is available with either N or SMA female connectors.  VSWR is specified 1.4:1 or better at all ports.  Insertion loss is typically 0.5 dB max, and isolation is 18 dB minimum.  Phase balance is specified +/- 4 degrees.  The unit is designed for 10W in splitter operation.  Made in USA by Werbel Microwave LLC.

Test Plot - Port COM-1 Parameters

Test Plot - Port COM-2 Parameters

Test Plot - Isolation Port 1-2

Product Feature in Microwaves & RF Magazine

Werbel Microwave LLC would like to thank the magazine Microwaves & RF (www.mwrf.com) for featuring our product on page 84 of their February 2016 issue.

Directional Coupler Spans 700MHz to 6 GHz at 6 dB coupling.

Werbel Microwave continues to develop excellent products for cellular, WiFi, internet of things, and many more wireless applications.  Offered in a standard housing measuring 5.8 x 2.0 x 0.8 inches.  MADE IN U.S.A.

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Figure 1. Coupling Response.  Useable to 500-MHz with 0.5 dB roll-off, still within 6 +/- 1 dB tolerance range.

Figure 2. Directionality measurement.  Obtained from subtracting the Coupling response (in memory) from the isolation (connected in reverse).  As you can see from the plot, excellence is a standard feature of Werbel Microwave products.

Figure 3.  Insertion Loss.   Includes splitting loss due to coupling effect.  Insertion loss by material alone is approximately 0.6 dB at the highest frequency point.

Figure 4.  Return Loss of the input main line.

Figure 5.  Return Loss of the output main line.

Figure 6.  Return Loss of the Coupled Port.

Rugged Single-Directional Couplers from Werbel Microwave Cover 130MHz to 6GHz.

Frequency Range	Coupling Value	Flatness	Direction-ality	Insertion Loss	VSWR	Input Power	Connector	Part No.	SKU No.
130-520 MHz	6 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	20 dB	1.7 dB	1.25:1	60 W	SMA-F	WMDC06-0.13-0.52-S	1CS100-06
130-520 MHz	10 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	20 dB	0.8 dB	1.20:1	100 W	SMA-F	WMDC10-0.13-0.52-S	1CS100-10
130-520 MHz	20 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	20 dB	0.3 dB	1.20:1	100 W	SMA-F	WMDC20-0.13-0.52-S	1CS100-20
130-520 MHz	6 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	20 dB	1.7 dB	1.25:1	60 W	N-F	WMDC06-0.13-0.52-N	1CN100-06
130-520 MHz	10 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	20 dB	0.8 dB	1.20:1	100 W	N-F	WMDC10-0.13-0.52-N	1CN100-10
130-520 MHz	20 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	20 dB	0.3 dB	1.20:1	100 W	N-F	WMDC20-0.13-0.52-N	1CN100-20
500-6,000 MHz	6 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	18 dB	1.9 dB	1.35:1	50 W	SMA-F	WMDC06-0.5-6.0-S	1CS102-06
500-6,000 MHz	10 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	18 dB	1.0 dB	1.30:1	100 W	SMA-F	WMDC10-0.5-6.0-S	1CS102-10
500-6,000 MHz	20 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	18 dB	0.6 dB	1.30:1	100 W	SMA-F	WMDC20-0.5-6.0-S	1CS102-20
500-6,000 MHz	6 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	18 dB	1.9 dB	1.35:1	50 W	N-F	WMDC06-0.5-6.0-N	1CN102-06
500-6,000 MHz	10 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	18 dB	1.0 dB	1.30:1	100 W	N-F	WMDC10-0.5-6.0-N	1CN102-10
500-6,000 MHz	20 ± 1.0 dB	± 1.0 dB	18 dB	0.6 dB	1.30:1	100 W	N-F	WMDC20-0.5-6.0-N	1CN102-20

Werbel Microwave’s single-directional couplers cover two continuous bandwidths of 130-520MHz and 500-6,000MHz.  The current series is available with coupling values of 6, 10 and 20-dB, and is expected to include up to 40-dB in the near future.  Conservatively rated at 100 watts CW on main line.  The product is configurable with any combination of type N or SMA Female connectors.  Werbel’s standardized housing measures 5.8 x 2.0 x 0.8 inches.  Built to order, made in U.S.A.

N-Female Outline

SMA-Female Outline