1B0320-3

RF Directional Coupler

A RF Directional Coupler is a device used to measure or extract a portion of energy in a signal. A Directional Coupler typically has two port, one of which—the coupled port—is used to measure, or couple off, energy in the signal. The other port is tightly coupled with the coupled port, and it is used to measure the power in the signal. The two ports are usually connected together with a device that is called the coupling arm.

The 1B0320-3 Directional Coupler is an easy to use, cost effective RF device. It consists of a coupling arm and two corresponding pairs of ports. The device is designed to measure transmitting and receiving power levels with accuracy in a range of up to 30 dBm. The device is also designed to maintain low noise levels, which allows it to measure signal levels with minimal interference to the connected system.

The 1B0320-3 Directional Coupler is also designed with multiple options for application. The device can be used as a receive power meter, a receive power amplifier, or a directional coupler. When used as a receive power meter, the device measures the power in the received signal, allowing it to be used in monitoring and analysis tasks. When used as a receive power amplifier, the device amplifies the received signal, allowing it to be used to increase the signal range. When used as a directional coupler, the device can be used to measure the transmitted power and receive power levels.

The working principle of 1B0320-3 Directional Coupler is based on the power division ratio principle. In this principle, the RF power is divided in a pro-rata share according to the power division ratio. The power division ratio is determined by the physical topology of the device and the values of the biasing elements. The power division ratio is controlled by the bias elements through controlled impedance matching and controlled amplitudes of the two coupled ports.

The 1B0320-3 Directional Coupler is used in a variety of applications. It can be used to measure the signal power for broadcast, military, mobile communication, and satellite receiver and transmitters. It can also be used to measure power levels in power amplifiers, antenna measurements, and radar applications. In addition, it can also be used in antenna measurements, antenna switching, and remote sensing applications.

In summary, the 1B0320-3 Directional Coupler is an easy to use, cost effective RF device. It is designed to measure transmitting and receiving power levels with accuracy in a range of up to 30 dBm, and to maintain low noise levels. It can be used in a variety of applications, such as broadcasting, military, mobile communication, satellite receiver and transmitters, power amplifiers, antenna measurements, and radar applications. It works based on the power division ratio principle, which is controlled by the bias elements through controlled impedance matching and controlled amplitudes of the two coupled ports.