Millimeter-Wave Measurement Instruments and Waveguide Components

Directional coupler

Directional coupler

The DC-1XE/Y and DC-2XE/Y directional couplers are used for extracting or introducing RF power flow in a transmission line without distortion of signal characteristics. The directional couplers are available in 3, 6, 10, 15, 20 dB coupling values and 30, 35 dB directivities.

Model number Frequency range, GHz Waveguide size Main line VSWR Secondary line VSWR Insertion loss, dB Coupling flatness, dB
DCZ-08E/Y 26,5 - 40 WR-28 1.1 1.15 0.5 ±0.7
DCZ-06E/Y 33 - 50 WR-22 1.1 1.15 1.1 ±0.7
DCZ-04E/Y 50 - 75 WR-15 1.1 1.15 1.1 ±0.7
DCZ-03E/Y 75 - 110 WR-10 1.1 1.15 1.5 ±0.7
DCZ-02E/Y 110 - 170 WR-6 1.15 1.2 2.5 ±0.7
DCZ-015E/Y 170 - 225 WR-5 1.15 1.2 2.5 ±0.8

Ordering information

Directional coupler figurative wiev

X Operation wave length range, mm



Z Directivity

1=30dB

2=35dB



Y Coupling value

3, 6, 10, 15, 20dB



F Finish

S - silver

G - gold



DC-ZXE/Y - L - F



Example: DC1-06E/20-S

Directional Coupler with 30 dB directivity, for 33 ÷ 50 GHz frequency range, 20dB coupling value, silver plated.