AVX – Smallest Thin-Film 10W 3dB Directional Couplers For Wireless Communications

Latest from AVX is what the company believes to be the smallest thin-film 10W 3dB directional couplers available. Based on proprietary proven thin-film technology, the new 0603 3dB 90 degree couplers exhibit ‘excellent’ high-frequency performance in ranges spanning 800-6,000MHz and are currently ‘unique’ in their ability to provide 10W continuous power handling, says the company.

“Although designed for use in a wide variety of wireless communications applications, the power handling capabilities, expansive frequency range, and miniature size of our new thin-film 10W 3dB couplers makes them especially attractive for portable communications devices, as this particular market segment continues to demand smaller and smaller components in order to keep pace with consumers’ demands for the smallest and sleekest portable technology available,” said Larry Eisenberger, senior marketing application engineer, AVX.

Utilizing land grid array (LGA) packaging technology, the 10W 3dB directional couplers feature an inherently low profile, low parasitics, ‘excellent’ solderability, and improved heat dissipation in addition to self-alignment during reflow. Surface mountable and RoHS compliant, the DB0603N couplers also feature low loss, high isolation, and rugged construction for reliable automatic assembly.

Supplied on tape and reel, the 10W 3dB directional couplers are ideal for a broad range of wireless communications applications, including: mobile communications, satellite TV, GPS devices, vehicle location systems, and wireless LANs, among others, says the company.