The Narda 3044B-10 is a coaxial directional coupler engineered for precise signal monitoring and power measurement across RF and microwave frequencies. Operating from 3.7 GHz to 8.3 GHz with a nominal 10 dB coupling factor, this Type N connector device delivers consistent attenuation performance suitable for test benches, system integration, and field deployment where signal integrity is essential.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 3.7 GHz to 8.3 GHz
• Coupling Factor: 10 dB
• Directivity: 17 dB minimum; measured performance ranges 22 dB to 40 dB across operating bandwidth
• Insertion Loss: 0.7 dB typical (0.73 dB maximum)
• VSWR: 1.20:1 (primary line), 1.25:1 (secondary)
• Maximum Average Power: 200 Watts
• Connectors: Type N Female
• Dimensions: Approximately 8 × 20 × 3 cm
• Weight: Approximately 1 kg
– Key Features
• Low insertion loss minimizes signal degradation on the primary transmission path.
• High directivity across frequency band enables accurate measurement of reflected and forward power.
• Compact form factor integrates into confined system layouts without compromising thermal performance.
• 200 W average power rating supports high-power amplifier monitoring and load-pull measurement applications.
• Stable VSWR maintains impedance matching in cascaded RF chains.
– Typical Applications
• Forward and reflected power monitoring in amplifier test setups.
• RF signal sampling for network analysis and scalar network measurements.
• System integration in satellite, radar, and terrestrial communication test environments.
• Laboratory characterization of 4 GHz to 8 GHz components.
• Power measurement in high-power RF transmission chains.
– Compatibility & Integration
Type N Female connectors provide straightforward integration with standard laboratory instrumentation, signal sources, and measurement equipment operating in the C-band and X-band frequency windows. The coupler’s compact footprint accommodates bench-mounted and rack-integrated configurations without requiring external adaptation.
