“Utilizing proven MLO technology, the new PC Series 3dB, 90° quadrature hybrid couplers are a valuable extension to AVX’s coupler catalogue, which previously consisted exclusively of thin film directional RF couplers,” said Larry Eisenberger, senior marketing application engineer at AVX. “MLO technology is prized for its ability to provide high Q performance in low cost, high density interconnect components, so the new PC Series couplers significantly extend the performance capabilities available to RF design engineers.”
PC Series 3dB, 90° hybrid couplers are rated for 30W maximum power handling and operating temperatures spanning -55°C to +85°C. The devices measure 6.35mm x 5.08mm x 1.0mm (0.25” x 0.20” x 0.04”) and are available with RoHS compliant NiSn or immersion Au terminations, both of which are compatible with all automatic soldering technologies. Finished parts are 100% tested for electrical parameters and visual characteristics and can be shipped in bulk or on 7” or 13” tape and reel.