High Power
Bi-Directional Coupler
50Ω
10dB Coupling
Maximum Ratings
DC Pass
BDCA1-10-40+
1600 to 4000 MHz
Features
CASE STYLE: DZ944
• four-port
• wideband, 1600 to 4000 MHz
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C
• excellent VSWR 1.2:1 typ. all ports
DC Current
0.25A
• good flatness, ±0.5 dB
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
• excellent power handling capability
• hermetically sealed
Pin Connections
• minimal variation with temperature
INPUT1
• protected by US Patent 7,049,905
• DC current through input to output 0.25A Max.
OUTPUT6
at 1.0 watt RF input power.
COUPLED (forward)
10
Operating Temperature -55°C to 100°C
5
Applications
• wireless communication
GROUND2,3,4,7,8,9
• ISM, PCS
• mobile satellite
Bi-Directional
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Reel Size
7”
13”
COUPLED (reverse)
Outline Drawing
FREQUENCY
(MHz)
COUPLING
(dB)
fL-fU
Nom.
Coupler Electrical Specifications
MAINLINE LOSS1
(dB)
Max.
Flatness
Typ.
DIRECTIVITY
(dB)
Max.
Frequency
(MHz)
Mainline Loss
(dB)
In-Out
Min.
Typ.
Max.
21
20
20
22
18
18
17
16
16
11
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.25
24
20
16
14
12
D
.266
6.76
E
.050
1.27
H
.029
0.74
J
.004
0.10
K
.085
2.16
L
.296
7.52
M
.030
0.76
F
.050
1.27
G
.012
0.30
wt
grams
0.25
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-115+
Suggested PCB Layout (PL-004)
In-Cpl Fwd
Out-Cpl Rev
Directivity
(dB)
Out-Cpl Fwd
Return Loss
(dB)
In-Cpl Rev
In
Out
Cpl Fwd
Cpl Rev
0.73
0.82
0.90
0.97
1.04
10.3810.3522.1522.21
30.29
35.96
24.62
25.69
9.83 9.82 21.29 21.9129.24
37.69
28.6333.72
9.45 9.44 20.61 21.4326.20
28.78
29.2636.30
9.22 9.21 20.25 21.1923.61
24.59
26.3828.57
9.06 9.09 20.09 21.6622.81
22.48
22.3422.52
2900.00
3200.00
3500.00
3800.00
4000.00
1.09
1.08
1.06
1.01
0.97
9.23 9.17 21.21 25.8524.12
23.79
21.3221.84
9.47 9.53 22.68 33.0929.13
30.80
24.6924.37
10.0110.1724.8127.65
36.17
32.26
28.32
28.37
10.8210.9122.9820.42
33.18
28.51
33.41
33.47
11.5111.6020.9817.71
31.77
26.97
27.56
32.91
BDCA1-10-40+
MAINLINE LOSS
at RF level of -10 dBm
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
1600 1900 2200 2500 2800 3100 3400 3700 4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
BDCA1-10-40+
RETURN LOSS
60
RETURN LOSS (dB)
55
IN
OUT
CPL FWD
BDCA1-10-40+
COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY
70
COUPLING IN-CPL FWD
DIRECTIVITY IN-CPL REV
60
COUPLING &
DIRECTIVITY(dB)
Outline Dimensions ( inch
mm )
Coupling
(dB)
1600.00
1800.00
2000.00
2200.00
2500.00
MAINLINE LOSS (dB)
Suggested L ayout,
T olerance to be within ±.002
C
.052
1.32
POWER
INPUT 2
(W)
Typical Performance Data
PC B L and Patter n
B
.250
6.35
VSWR
(:1)
Typ.
1600-4000
1600-1800
10.1±0.7
±0.7
0.8
1.1
1800-2200
9.5±0.7
±0.8
1.0
1.3
2200-2900
9.1±0.5
±0.5
1.05
1.4
2900-3500
9.6±0.9
±1.0
1.15
1.4
3500-4000
10.8±1.0
±1.5
1.05
1.4
1. Includes theoretical coupled power loss of 0.46 dB at 10 dB coupling.
2. Derate linearly 1/3 at 100°C
A
.30
7.62
and Reel
Available Tape cost
at no extra
Devices/Reel
20, 50, 100, 200, 500
500,1000
50
40
30
20
10
0
1600 1900 2200 2500 2800 3100 3400 3700 4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Electrical Schematic
CPL REV
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
1600 1900 2200 2500 2800 3100 3400 3700 4000
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
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