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Single Junction Drop-In Circulator
1475 MHz—1501 MHz
Rev. 03
MAFR-000486-000001
• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
• India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology
Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Features
♦ RoHS Compliant
♦ BeO free
Electrical Specifications
Parameter Conditions Units Min Typ Max
Frequency Range MHz 1475 1501
Impedance Ω 50
Insertion Loss -40ºC to +80ºC dB 0.15
Isolation dB 22
Return Loss dB 21
Insertion Loss +80ºC to +95ºC dB 0.20
Forward Intermodulation 2 x 40W CW tones, 5MHz spacing dBc -70
1. All specifications guaranteed over the operating temperature range unless otherwise stated.
2. See Application Note ANI-001 for further details.
Pin Configuration
Terminal Designation Function
1 Port 1 In
2 Port 2 Out
3 Port 3 Out
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Conditions Units Min Max
Input Power W 200
Reverse Power W 200
Operating Temperature Range ºC -40 +95
Storage Temperature Range ºC -55 +125
Functional Block Diagram
1
3
CW
2
Application Notes Available
Application Note Description
ANI-001 IMD Measurement of Ferrite Isolators and Circulators
ANI-003 Maximum Peak Power of Ferrite Junctions
ANI-004 Base Plate Temperature of Ferrite Isolators and Circulators
ANI-008 Curie Temperature of Isolators and Circulators
ANI-007 Reflow Soldering Guidelines
ANI-009 Tape and Reel Information for Isolators and Circulators
Applications
♦ LTE
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Single Junction Drop-In Circulator
1475 MHz—1501 MHz
Rev. 03
MAFR-000486-000001
• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
• India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make
changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions
is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology
Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Outline Drawing
1. Dimensions in mm.
2. Tolerance: ±0.2mm unless otherwise noted.
3. Lead thickness is 0.12mm.
4. Model number, lot code and port designation printed on top side of unit.
Section Material Plating
Leads Copper Silver
Housing Steel Silver
Plating
Rev Date By
02 17/9/2009 BH
03 22/09/2009 DAC
Description
Update to new format
Updated applications
ECO History
