17.7 - 23.55GHz Passive Devices RF & Microwave Couplers Used To Sample High Frequency Signals
RF Microwave Couplers Introduction
A Directional coupler is a device that samples a small amount of Microwave power for measurement purposes. The power measurements include incident power, reflected power, VSWR values, etc.
Directional Coupler is a 4-port waveguide junction consisting of a primary main waveguide and a secondary auxiliary waveguide. The following figure shows the image of a directional coupler.
RF Microwave Couplers Quick Details
| 1 | Product Type | RF Microwave Couplers |
| 2 | Model | CP17.7-21GS-3150 |
| 3 | Working Frequency | 17.7-23.55GHz |
| 4 | Insertion Loss | ≤1.1dB |
| 5 | In-Band Fluctuation | ≤0.5dB |
| 6 | Coupling | 20±1.5dB |
| 7 | Coupling Consistency | ≤±0.8dB |
| 8 | Directionality | ≥15dB |
| 9 | Input And Output VSWR | ≤1.4 |
| 10 | Coupled Port VSWR | ≤1.5 |
| 11 | Input And Output Interface | Coaxial (2.92-K) |
| 12 | Coupling Port Output | Coaxial (2.92-K) |
| 13 | Material | Brass silver plated |
| 14 | Surface Treatment | Black paint |
Drawing of RF Microwave Couplers

Application of RF Microwave Couplers
Directional coupler is used to couple the Microwave power which may be unidirectional or bi-directional.