KRYTAR Announces New Compact 3 dB, 180-Degree Hybrid Coupler Covering 7.125 To 15.35 GHz

KRYTAR, Inc., a leader in the design and production of ultra-broadband microwave components and test equipment announces a new 180-Degree Hybrid Coupler that delivers 3 dB of coupling over the frequency range of 7.125 to 15.35 GHz in a compact package. KRYTAR’s family of 3 dB, 180-Degree Hybrid Couplers perform many functions, including splitting and combining signals in amplifiers, switching circuits, and antenna beam-forming networks used in a wide range of commercial and military applications.

KRYTAR’s new 180-Degree Hybrid Coupler, Model 407125-1535, delivers exceptional versatility from 7.125 to 15.35 GHz with excellent phase and amplitude matching. Specifications include 3 dB Coupling; Amplitude Imbalance: ±0.6 dB; Phase Imbalance is ±8 degrees; Isolation is >16 dB; Maximum VSWR: 1.6; and Insertion Loss of <1.1 dB. The 180-degree hybrids (also referred to as the “rat race” couplers) are four-part devices that are utilized to either equally divide an input signal or to add-up two fused signals. An extra benefit of this hybrid coupler is to alternately offer an equally-divided 180-degree phase-shifted output signals.

In addition, Model 407125-1535 offers Input Power Rating of 20 W average and 3 kW peak. The hybrid coupler comes with industry-standard SMA Female Connectors. The compact package measures just 1.5 inches (L) x 1.50 inches (W) x 0.40 inches (H), and weighs only 1.5 ounces. Operating temperature is -54^° to 85^° C. This coupler is typically available from stock to 30 days, ARO..

KRYTAR 180 Degree Hybrid Couplers are four-port components with dual input and output ports. KRYTAR hybrid couplers offer wide frequency coverage in single, compact packages, which provide low insertion loss, high directivity and tight coupling. These hybrid couplers offer excellent solutions for many ultra-broadband applications including electronic warfare (EW), mmWave, 6G, 5G NR (New Radio), Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, SATCOM, radar, MIMO (Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output) radio links, signal monitoring and measurement, antenna beamforming, and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) testing environments. The couplers can be also be manufactured to meet military specifications.

KRYTAR also offers complete engineering services for custom designs that meet or exceed critical performance and/or packaging specifications. Data sheets with specifications and package outline drawings are available via KRYTAR’s Web site. For more information, visit www.krytar.com

About KRYTAR
KRYTAR, Inc., founded in 1975, is a privately-owned corporation specializing in the design and manufacture of ultra-broadband microwave components and test equipment for both commercial and military applications. The KRYTAR product line covers DC to 110 GHz and includes directional couplers and detectors, 3 dB hybrids, MLDD power dividers, terminations, coaxial adapters, bias tees, and Butler matrices, monopulse comparators and beamformers. KRYTAR microwave components are manufactured in full compliance with the EU RoHS-6 Environmental Requirements.