14 dB Directional Coupler
50
Ω
8300 to 9700 MHz
The Big Deal
ZX30-14-972HP+
• High Power, 20 Watt
• Low insertion loss 0.6 dB typ.
• Miniature case size 1.0 x 0.8 inch
• Pass DC current
CASE STYLE: GW1052
Product Overview
The ZX30-14-972HP+ is a 14 dB high power directional coupler that can pass up to 50mA DC from input
to output ports.
Internally, low loss dielectric material in a micro strip configuration utilizing ADS design software allow for
low insertion loss, 0.6 dB. Packaged in a miniature Unibody case allows for excellent grounding and heat
transfer.
Key Features
Feature
High Power Handling, 20W
Wide Frequency coverage,
8300 to 9700 MHz
Excellent insertion loss and port
matching
Very flat coupling
Miniature package
Advantages
Useful in applications for low power and high power requirements, including reliability
destructive testing
Useful in many applications
Provides signal sampling for high power transmitters with a minimum of signal loss
and disturbance
Allows for accurate monitoring of signal power level
Allows for compact system packaging and provides highest maximum power / volume
figure-of-merit
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
www.minicircuits.com
P.O. Box 35166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com
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DC Pass
Directional Coupler
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
DC Current
-40°C to 85°C
-55°C to 100°C
500mA
ZX30-14-972HP+
50
Ω
, 14dB Coupling, 20W 8300 to 9700 MHz
Features
• wideband, usable from 8.3 to 9.7 GHz
• low mainline loss, 0.6 dB typ.
• high power, 20 watt.
• DC Current through input to ouput 500mA Max.
at 10 Watt RF input power.
• protected by US patent, 6,790,049
• low cost
CASE STYLE: GW1052
Connectors Model
SMA
ZX30-14-972HP+
Price
Qty.
$34.95 (1-9)
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Coaxial Connections
INPUT
OUTPUT
COUPLED (forward)
50Ω TERM EXTERNAL
1
4
2
3
Applications
• radar
• defense communications
• satellite
• lab test
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
Outline Drawing
Parameter
Frequency Range
Mainline Loss
Coupling
Coupling Flatness (±)
Directivity
Return Loss (Input)
Return Loss (Output)
Return Loss (Coupling)
Input Power
(above theoretical 0.18 dB)
Frequency (MHz)
8300-9300
9300-9700
8300-9300
9300-9700
8300-9300
9300-9700
8300-9300
9300-9700
8300-9300
9300-9700
8300-9300
9300-9700
8300-9300
9300-9700
8300-9700
Min.
8300
—
—
—
—
—
—
5
4
11
8
11
8
—
—
—
Typ.
—
0.67
0.84
14.0±1.0
14.8±1.0
0.5
0.5
7
7
14
11
14
11
9
7
—
Max.
9700
0.9
1.2
—
—
0.7
0.75
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
20
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
W
Outline Dimensions (
inch
)
mm
A
1.04
26.42
H
.25
6.35
B
.60
15.24
J
.50
12.70
C
.75
19.05
K
.11
2.79
D
.50
12.70
L
.820
20.83
E
.10
2.54
M
.106
2.69
F
.17
4.32
G
.25
6.35
Typical Performance Data
Frequency
(MHz)
8300.00
8400.00
8500.00
9000.00
9200.00
9300.00
9400.00
9500.00
9600.00
9700.00
Mainline Loss
(dB)
In-Out
0.85
0.81
0.76
0.63
0.65
0.68
0.70
0.73
0.77
0.81
Coupling
(dB)
In-Cpl
13.32
13.37
13.42
13.90
14.20
14.39
14.62
14.86
15.12
15.41
Directivity
(dB)
7.12
7.27
7.38
8.37
8.43
8.40
8.23
8.06
7.88
7.73
In
14.56
15.87
17.19
32.10
22.54
19.84
18.17
16.68
15.37
14.32
Return Loss
(dB)
Out
14.49
15.64
17.20
30.58
22.26
19.66
17.90
16.43
15.28
14.31
Cpl
13.77
13.10
12.40
9.68
8.85
8.53
8.20
7.92
7.61
7.35
N
wt.
.12 grams
3.05
21.0
Electrical Schematic
ZX30-14-972HP+
MAINLINE LOSS
2.0
MAINLINE LOSS (dB)
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
8300
at RF level of -10 dBm
ZX30-14-972HP+
COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY
30
COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY
(dB)
at RF level of -10 dBm
ZX30-14-972HP+
RETURN LOSS
60
RETURN LOSS (dB)
at RF level of -10 dBm
COUPLING
DIRECTIVITY
50
40
30
20
10
0
8300
8500
IN
OUT
CPL
20
10
8500
8700
8900
9100
9300
FREQUENCY (MHz)
9500
9700
0
8300
8500
8700
8900
9100
9300
FREQUENCY (MHz)
9500
9700
8700 8900 9100 9300
FREQUENCY (MHz)
9500
9700
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
www.minicircuits.com
P.O. Box 35166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com
Mini-Circuits
®
REV. OR
M130593
ED-14258/1
ZX30-14-972HP+
WZ/CP/AM
131015
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