The 3 dB Quadrature Coupler is a four port device covering the frequency range of 18 to 40 GHz. The coupler design is a single section Hopfer coupler which has been optimized to perform in the millimeter frequency range. See Fig. 1. It offers excellent amplitude and phase balance as well as low loss and high isolation. The 3 dB Quadrature Coupler utilizes removable connectors for easy integration into coaxial millimeter wave systems
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- Frequency Range 18 to 40 GHz
- Low Insertion Loss
- High Isolation
- Removeable Connectors

| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Frequency (GHz) | 18-40 |
| Min. Isolation (dB) | 14 |
| Max. Insertion Loss (dB) | 1.75 |
| Max. VSWR | 1.8 |
| Amplitude Balance (dB) | ±2.0 |
| Phase Balance deg. | ±10 |
| Power Handling, operating and survival, cw or peak | 2W |
| Environmental Ratings | |
| Temperature Range | –55°C to +125°C |
| Humidity | MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B, Cond. B (96 hrs. at 95%) |
| Shock | MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Cond. B (75G, 6 msec) |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D, Cond. B (.06″ double amplitude or 15G, whichever is less) |
| Altitude | MIL-STD-202F, Method 105C, |
| AVAILABLE OPTIONS | |
| Option No. | Description |
| G07 | 2.4 mm Female RF connectors |
| G09 | Guranteed to meet Environmental Ratings |

