A
B
C
D
E
F
.126
.063
.037
.024
.022
.012
3.20
1.60
0.94
0.61
0.56
0.30
G
H
J
K
wt
.039
.042
.024
.123
grams
0.99
1.07
0.61
3.12
.020
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Typical Performance Data
Bi-Directional Coupler Electrical Specifications
Maximum Ratings
Pin Connections
INPUT
1
OUTPUT
4
COUPLED (forward)
6
COUPLED (reverse)
3
GROUND
2,5
Operating Temperature
-55C to 100C
Storage Temperature
-55C to 100C
Outline Drawing
Outline Dimensions ( )
inch
mm
BDCN-15-25
MAINLINE LOSS
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MAINLINE
LOSS
(dB)
BDCN-15-25
COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
FREQUENCY (MHz)
C
O
U
P
L
I
N
G
&
DIRECTIVITY(dB)
IN-CPL FWD
IN-CPL REV
BDCN-15-25+
BDCN-15-25
BDCN-15-25
RETURN LOSS
10
15
20
25
30
800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
FREQUENCY (MHz)
R
E
T
U
R
N
L
O
S
S
(
d
B
)
IN
OUT
CPL FWD
CPL REV
electrical schematic
CPL
FORWARD
CPL
REVERSE
IN
OUT
High Power, 50
824 to 2525 MHz
Bi-Directional Coupler
REV. A
M98898
ED-10885/2
BDCN-15-25
AD/TD/CP/AM
060720
Surface Mount
PCB Land Pattern
Suggested Layout,
Tolerance to be within
.002
Features
four-port coupler
wideband, 824 to 2525 MHz
excellent VSWR, 1.2:1 typ., all ports
ultra small size, hermetically sealed
minimal variation with temperature variation
protected by US Patent 7,049,905
Applications
UMTS CDMA
PCS
ISM
GPS
DCS
TDMA
Frequency
(MHz)
Mainline Loss
(dB)
Coupling
(dB)
Directivity
(dB)
Return Loss
(dB)
In-Out
In-Cpl Fwd
Out-Cpl Rev Out-Cpl Fwd
In-Cpl Rev
In
Out
Cpl Fwd
Cpl Rev
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824
0.37
15.28
15.27
11.53
11.52
26.01
27.03
25.99
25.58
1000
0.44
14.11
14.11
12.25
12.24
25.11
25.83
24.37
24.79
1500
0.59
12.54
12.55
16.08
16.10
24.39
23.75
23.65
24.79
1700
0.61
12.47
12.47
19.01
19.05
25.23
23.52
24.34
26.21
1840
0.62
12.61
12.61
22.34
22.42
25.17
24.04
25.02
26.08
1990
0.62
12.94
12.93
29.95
29.96
25.23
24.26
26.32
26.52
2070
0.62
13.21
13.20
45.18
44.15
25.18
24.44
26.72
26.51
2170
0.60
13.65
13.63
29.61
29.91
25.36
25.28
27.35
27.20
2350
0.58
14.78
14.74
18.39
18.50
25.16
25.93
28.29
26.93
2525
0.55
16.45
16.40
12.11
12.23
24.12
25.98
28.45
25.25
FREQ.
(MHz)
COUPLING
(dB)
MAINLINE LOSS
1
(dB)
DIRECTIVITY
(dB)
VSWR
(:1)
POWER
INPUT
2
(W)
f
L
-f
U
Nom.
Max.
Flatness
Typ. Max.
Typ. Min.
Typ.
Max.
824-2525
14.52.0
3.0
0.6
0.9
13
8
1.2
16
824-894
15.00.6
0.6
0.4
0.8
12
8
1.2
16
880-960
14.50.6
0.6
0.5
0.9
13
8
1.2
16
1710-1880 12.50.6
0.4
0.6
0.9
22
16
1.2
16
1850-1990 12.60.6
0.4
0.5
0.9
22
16
1.2
16
2110-2170 13.30.6
0.5
0.6
1.0
22
16
1.2
16
2375-2525 15.50.6
1.5
0.6
1.0
12
8
1.2
16
1. Includes theoretical power loss of 0.14 dB at 15 dB coupling.
2. Derate linearly 8W at 100C
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-255
Suggested PCB Layout (PL-131)
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