
KRYTAR, Inc. announces a new Directional Coupler covering the frequency range from 1.0 to 12.4 GHz with Nominal Coupling of 20 dB. The new coupler provides solutions for emerging designs and test and measurement applications including wireless communications, radar and satellite communications (SATCOM). KRYTAR Directional Couplers offer the tightest specifications available on the market.
KRYTAR’s latest addition, Model 101012420, enhances the selection of multi-purpose, stripline designs that exhibit excellent coupling within a wideband frequency range of 1.0 to 12.4 GHz (L- thru Ku-Bands) in a single, compact and lightweight package.
Additionally, Model 101012420 offers superior performance ratings including Nominal Coupling (with respect to output) of 20 dB, ±1.2 dB, and Frequency Sensitivity of ±1.0 dB. The directional coupler exhibits Insertion Loss (including coupled power) of 12 dB, Maximum VSWR (any port) is 1.3, Input Power Rating is 20 W average and 3 kW peak. The directional coupler comes with industry-standard SAM Female Connectors; optional 1.12 (N) Female Connectors are available. The compact package measures just 4.35 inches (L) x 0.53 inches (W) x 0.73 inches (H), and weighs just 3.0 ounces. Operating temperature is -54° to 85° C.
KRYTAR Directional Couplers are designed for systems applications where external leveling, precise monitoring, signal mixing or swept transmission and reflection measurements are required. KRYTAR Directional Couplers offer excellent solutions for many ultra-broadband applications including electronic warfare, mmWave, 6G, 5G New Radio, Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, SATCOM, radar, Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output radio links, signal monitoring and measurement, antenna beamforming and EMC testing environments. The couplers can 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 website. Additional information can be obtained by contacting KRYTAR, Inc., 1288 Anvilwood Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Tel: +1-408-734-5999, Fax: +1-408-734-3017, Toll Free: +1-877-734-5999, email: sales@krytar.com, Web: krytar.com