Scientific Microwave Corporation (SMC) has introduced the WRD650 Crossguide Coupler. With its broadband coupling response, high directivity, and superior return loss performance, this coupler serves as a versatile solution across multiple applications. It facilitates essential functions such as power monitoring, enabling measurement of forward and reflected power in RF and microwave systems, while also supporting non-intrusive signal sampling for network analysis and testing equipment.
In antenna systems, it aids in signal splitting and power combining, optimizing overall performance. Additionally, in amplifier setups, the coupler ensures stability through feedback control and efficient power distribution. Within communication systems, the coupler enables seamless signal distribution while providing crucial isolation between components. In test and measurement environments, it supports calibration and load pull testing, ensuring accurate RF component evaluation. With its reliability and adaptability, the WRD650 Crossguide Coupler can simultaneously provide different coupling values in both the forward and reverse directions.
Key Specifications:
- Frequency: 6.5 – 18.0 GHz
- VSWR - Input: 1.10: 1
- Insertion Loss: 0.15 dB
- Coupling: 40.0 dB ± 2.5 dB
- Directivity: > 22.0 dB
- Interface – Input Ports: UG-599/U Square Cover with Alternate Holes
- Interface – Output Port: UG-599/U Square Cover with Alternate Holes
- Connector – Coupled: SMA (f)
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Scientific Microwave Corporation (SMC) offers advanced state-of-the-art technical expertise for the design, development, and production of passive microwave and millimeter wave components and subsystems for military, space, and commercial applications. Sophisticated, highly efficient new design techniques are applied to various evanescent-mode ridge waveguide and planar (E or H) structures, to cover narrowband, wideband, low power, and high-power applications. These components can be designed with coax or waveguide (standard or ridged) interfaces.
