Power
Power splitter operates from 5MHz to 250MHz
Richardson RFPD has announced availability and full design support capabilities for a new 2-way, 90-degree power splitter from M/A-COM Technology Solutions. The MAPD-011018 operates from 5 to 250 MHz and offers excellent temperature stability, low power loss, high signal separation, and even power distribution.
It is 260ºC reflow compatible and surface-mountable. It is suitable for CATV, broadband and FTTx applications.
According to MACOM, additional key features of the device include:
- Phase balance:
- 90.0º typical @ 5–85 MHz
- 94.3º typical @ 85–100 MHz
- 101.8º typical @ 100–250 MHz
- Insertion loss:
- 1.16 dB typical @ 5–85 MHz
- 1.02 dB typical @ 85–250 MHz
- Isolation:
- 19.4 dB typical @ 5–85 MHz
- 17.9 dB typical @ 85–250 MHz
- Amplitude balance:
- 0.4 dB @ 5–85 MHz
- 0.2 dB @ 85–250 MHz
- Maximum input power: 250mW