Surface Mount Directional Coupler 50Ω TCD-20-4+ 5 to 1000 MHz Maximum Ratings Features Operating Temperature Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C -55°C to 100°C * Case temperature is defined as temperature on ground leads. Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. Pin Connections INPUT3 OUTPUT4 COUPLED1 GROUND2 50Ω TERM EXTERNAL 6 NOT USED 5 Outline Drawing Lead #1 identifier shall be located in the cross-hatched area shown. Identifier may be either a molded or marked feature. • wideband, 5 to 1000 MHz • low mainline loss, 0.4 dB typ. • aqueous washable • leads for excellent solderability • protected by US Patent 6,140,887 CASE STYLE: DB714 +RoHS Compliant The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications Applications • VHF/UHF • communications • cellular • signal processing Directional Coupler Electrical Specifications FREQ. RANGE (MHz) COUPLING (dB) fL-fU Nom. Flatness 5-1000 20.0±0.5 ±0.8 MAINLINE LOSS1 (dB) DIRECTIVITY (dB) L Typ. Max. M Typ. Max. U Typ. Max. 0.3 0.4 0.7 0.9 0.8 L Typ. Min. 1.1 20 M Typ. Min. 11 21 VSWR POWER (:1) INPUT, W U Typ. Min. 15 15 Typ. — L MU Max. Max. 1.20 1.0 1.0 L = low range [fL to 10 fL] M = mid range [10 fL to fU/2] U= upper range [fU/2 to fU] 1. Mainline loss includes theoretical power loss at coupled port. Typical Performance Data Frequency (MHz) Suggested Layout, Tolerance to be within ±.002 C .160 4.06 D .050 1.27 G .028 0.71 H .065 1.65 J .190 4.83 K .030 0.76 E .040 1.02 F .025 0.64 wt grams 0.15 Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-71 Suggested PCB Layout (PL-009) In Return Loss (dB) Out Cpl 0.34 0.32 0.31 0.31 0.32 20.10 20.07 20.06 20.09 20.10 18.84 20.01 20.88 21.80 21.88 27.09 28.28 29.20 30.62 30.88 28.8025.84 30.5226.99 32.0127.84 34.6728.98 35.1429.17 100.00 300.00 500.00 700.00 1000.00 0.33 0.37 0.43 0.49 0.62 20.10 20.04 19.88 19.70 19.48 22.10 25.05 36.45 28.77 19.03 31.23 32.86 34.37 34.61 34.14 35.7029.43 37.5430.26 31.5631.08 27.0432.38 23.85 35.39 COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY MAINLINE LOSS at RF level of -10 dBm 1.2 MAINLINE LOSS (dB) B .150 3.81 Directivity (dB) 5.00 7.00 10.00 50.00 70.00 Outline Dimensions ( inch mm ) A .160 4.06 Coupling (dB) In-Cpl 1.0 DIRECTIVITY 30 0.6 20 0.4 10 0.2 0 0.0 0 200 400 600 FREQUENCY (MHz) 800 1000 RETURN LOSS RETURN LOSS (dB) COUPLING 40 0.8 60 at RF level of -10 dBm 50 COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY (dB) PCB Land Pattern Mainline Loss (dB) In-Out IN OUT 200 400 600 FREQUENCY (MHz) 800 1000 Electrical Schematic at RF level of -10 dBm 50 0 CPL 40 30 20 10 0 200 400 600 FREQUENCY (MHz) 800 1000 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. REV. H 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 M151107 Mini-Circuits ® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 [email protected] ED-8564/1 TCD-20-4+ WZ/TD/CP/AM 160913
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