SURFACE MOUNT

Directional Coupler TCD-20-4+

50Ω 5 to 1000 MHz

FEATURES
y Wideband, 5 to 1000 MHz
y Low mainline loss, 0.4 dB typ.
y Aqueous washable
Generic photo used for illustration purposes only
y Leads for excellent solderability
CASE STYLE: DB714
y Protected by US Patent 6,140,887

APPLICATIONS
y VHF/UHF
y Communications
y Cellular
y Signal processing

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AT 25°C

Parameter Frequency (MHz) Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Frequency Range — 5 — 1000 MHz

5-50 — 0.3 0.9
Mainline Loss1 50-500 — 0.4 0.8 dB
500-1000 — 0.7 1.1
Coupling 5-1000 — 20±0.5 — dB

Coupling Flatness (±) 5-1000 — ±0.8 — dB

5-50 11 20 —
Directivity 50-500 15 21 — dB
500-1000 — 15 —
VSWR 5-1000 — 1.2 — :1
Input Power 5-1000 — — 1.0 W
1. Mainline loss includes theoretical power loss at coupled port.

MAXIMUM RATINGS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER
Parameter Ratings (DC SHORT TO GND)*

RF RF
Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C* INPUT OUTPUT

Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C

Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
* Case temperature is defined as temperature on ground leads.

COUPLED TERMINATION
RF EXTERNAL

*Electrical schematic is for Directional

coupler with internal transformer(s)
and external termination

REV. J
ECO-014559
TCD-20-4+
WP/CP/AM
220809
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Directional Coupler TCD-20-4+

50Ω 5 to 1000 MHz

PIN CONNECTIONS OUTLINE DRAWING

INPUT 3
Lead #1 identifier shall be located in the cross-hatched area shown.
OUTPUT 4
Identifier may be either a molded or marked feature.

COUPLED 1

GROUND 2

50Ω TERM EXTERNAL 6

NOT USED 5

PRODUCT MARKING: DH
To

Lead #1 identifier shall be located in the cross-hatched area shown.

Identifier may be either a molded or marked feature.
PCB Land Pattern

DEMO BOARD MCL P/N: TB-71

SUGGESTED PCB LAYOUT (PL-009)

Suggested Layout,
Tolerance to be within ±.002

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS (Inches

mm )
A B C D E F
.160 .150 .160 .050 .040 .025
4.06 3.81 4.06 1.27 1.02 0.64
G H J K wt
.028 .065 .190 .030 grams
0.71 1.65 4.83 0.76 0.15

TAPE & REEL INFORMATION: F47

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Directional Coupler TCD-20-4+

50Ω 5 to 1000 MHz

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA

Mainline Loss Coupling Directivity Return Loss
Frequency (dB) (dB) (dB) (dB)
(MHz)
In-Out In-Cpl In Out Cpl

5.00 0.34 20.10 18.84 27.09 28.80 25.84

7.00 0.32 20.07 20.01 28.28 30.52 26.99

10.00 0.31 20.06 20.88 29.20 32.01 27.84

50.00 0.31 20.09 21.80 30.62 34.67 28.98
70.00 0.32 20.10 21.88 30.88 35.14 29.17
100.00 0.33 20.10 22.10 31.23 35.70 29.43
300.00 0.37 20.04 25.05 32.86 37.54 30.26
500.00 0.43 19.88 36.45 34.37 31.56 31.08
700.00 0.49 19.70 28.77 34.61 27.04 32.38
1000.00 0.62 19.48 19.03 34.14 23.85 35.39

MAINLINE LOSS COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY

at RF level of -10 dBm
1.2 50
at RF level of -10 dBm

COUPLING DIRECTIVITY
COUPLING & DIRECTIVITY

1.0
MAINLINE LOSS (dB)

40
0.8
30
(dB)

0.6
20
0.4
10
0.2

0.0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 200 400 600 800 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)

RETURN LOSS
at RF level of -10 dBm
60
IN OUT CPL
50
RETURN LOSS (dB)

40

30

20

10
0 200 400 600 800 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)

NOTES
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights
and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the standard. Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/terms/viewterm.html

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