E-Series 75 Ohm Coupler — 5 - 1000 MHz ELDC-16
S 1360 D
• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
• India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
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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
• Coupling 16dB Typical
• Surface Mount
• Low Profile
• Tape and Reel Packaging available
Description
M/A-COM’s ELDC-16 is a high performance 75 Ohm Coupler,
in a SM-55 low cost, surface mount package. The ELDC-16 is
designed for use in high volume CATV applications. Typical
applications include Set-top Boxes, Network Interface Units,
Broadband Amplifiers and Headend equipment .
SM-55 Package
E-Series 75 Ohm Coupler
5 - 1000 MHz
Electrical Specifications @25°C, Z0 = 75 Ohms
Frequency Range 5 - 1000 MHz Units Nominal Typical Minimum Maximum
Mainline Loss 5 - 870 MHz
870 - 1000 MHz dB
dB — 0.6
0.9 — 0.9
1.2
Coupling 5 - 870 MHz
870 - 1000 MHz
dB
dB 16
16 —
— —
— ± 0.8
± 0.9
Coupling Flatness dB — — — 0.9
Directivity 5 - 870 MHz
870 - 1000 MHz
dB
dB —
— 14
12 10
8 —
—
Input Return Loss 5 - 50 MHz
50 - 870 MHz
870 - 1000 MHz
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
24
22
20
20
18
18
—
—
—
Output Return Loss 5 - 50 MHz
50 - 870 MHz
870 - 1000 MHz
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
25
22
20
22
20
18
—
—
—
Coupled Return Loss 5 - 50 MHz
50 - 870 MHz
870 - 1000 MHz
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
23
21
20
20
18
17
—
—
—
E-Series 75 Ohm Coupler — 5 - 1000 MHz ELDC-16
S 1360 D
• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
• India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • 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
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.
-18.0
-17.5
-17.0
-16.5
-16.0
-15.5
-15.0
-14.5
-14.0
5.0 205.0 405.0 605.0 805.0
Frequency (MHz)
dB
Options
-30.0
-29.0
-28.0
-27.0
-26.0
-25.0
-24.0
-23.0
-22.0
-21.0
-20.0
5.0 205.0 405.0 605.0 805.0
Frequency (MHz)
dB
Options
-35.0
-33.0
-31.0
-29.0
-27.0
-25.0
-23.0
-21.0
5.0 205.0 405.0 605.0 805.0
Frequency (MHz)
dB
Options
-30.0
-29.0
-28.0
-27.0
-26.0
-25.0
-24.0
-23.0
-22.0
-21.0
-20.0
5.0 205.0 405.0 605.0 805.0
Frequency (MHz)
dB
Options
-0.9
-0.8
-0.7
-0.6
-0.5
-0.4
-0.3
-0.2
-0.1
0.0
5.0 205.0 405.0 605.0 805.0
Fre que n c y (MHz)
dB
Options
Directivity
Coupling
Typical Performance @ 25°C
Mainline Loss Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Coupled Port Return Loss
Operating Characteristics
Function Pin No.
Input 6
Output 1
Coupled 4
External 75 Ohms 3
Ground 5
Not Connected 2
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Absolute Maximum
RF Power 250 mW
DC Current 30 mA
Pin Temperature (10 sec) 260°C
Operating/Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C
5 200 400 600 800 1000 5 200 400 600 800 1000
5 200 400 600 800 1000 5 200 400 600 800 1000
5 200 400 600 800 1000
-45.0
-40.0
-35.0
-30.0
-25.0
-20.0
-15.0
-10.0
-5.0
0.0
5.0 205.0 405.0 605.0 805.0
Frequency (MHz)
dB
Options
5 200 400 600 800 1000
