KRYTAR Announces New 3 dB, 180-Degree ULTRA+ Hybrid Coupler Covers 1.0 To 12.4 GHz

KRYTAR, Inc., a leader in the design and production of ultra-broadband microwave components and test equipment announce a new 180-Degree ULTRA+ Hybrid Coupler that delivers 3 dB of coupling over the wideband frequency range of 1.0 to 12.4 GHz. KRYTAR’s new line of high-performance ULTRA+ 180 Degree Hybrid Couplers offer the tightest specifications in the industry.

KRYTAR ULTRA+ Hybrid Couplers are uniquely designed for systems applications to perform many functions, including splitting and combining signals in amplifiers, switching circuits, and antenna beam-forming networks used in a wide range of commercial and military applications where power or frequency needs to be monitored, leveled, alarmed or controlled.

KRYTAR’s new hybrid coupler, Model ULTRA4010124, delivers exceptional versatility from 1.0 to 12.4 GHz (L- thru Ku-Bands) with excellent phase and amplitude matching. Typical specifications include 3 dB Coupling; Amplitude Imbalance: ±0.4 dB; Phase Imbalance is ±7 degrees; Isolation is >19 dB; Maximum VSWR: 1.5; and Insertion Loss of <2.0 dB.

In addition, Model ULTRA4010124 offers Input Power Rating of 20 W average and 3 kW peak. The hybrid coupler comes with industry-standard SMA Female Connectors. This compact package measures just 5.50 inches (L) x 1.35 inches (W) x 0.40 inches (H), and weighs only 4.9 ounces. Operating temperature is -54° to 85° C. This coupler is typically available from stock to 30 days, ARO.

The KRYTAR Family of 180 Degree ULTRA+ Hybrid Couplers are four-port components with dual input and output ports operating from 0.5 GHz to 40 GHz. KRYTAR ULTRA+ hybrid couplers offer wideband frequency coverage in single, compact packages, providing low insertion loss, high directivity and tight coupling. These hybrid couplers offer excellent solutions for many ultra-broadband applications including electronic warfare (EW), mmWave, 5G NR (New Radio), 6G, Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, SATCOM, radar, Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MIMO) radio links, signal monitoring and measurement, antenna beamforming, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing environments. These ultra-wideband couplers can also be manufactured to meet rigid military specifications.

KRYTAR also offers complete engineering services for custom designs that meet or exceed critical performance and/or packaging specifications. Data sheets with specifications and package outline drawings are available via KRYTAR’s Web site. For more information, visit krytar.com

About KRYTAR, Inc.
KRYTAR, Inc., founded in 1975, is a privately-owned corporation specializing in the design and manufacture of ultra-broadband microwave components and test equipment for both commercial and military applications. The KRYTAR product line covers DC to 110 GHz and includes directional couplers and detectors, 3 dB hybrids, MLDD power dividers, terminations, coaxial adapters, bias tees, and Butler matrices, monopulse comparators and beamformers. KRYTAR microwave components are manufactured in full compliance with the EU RoHS-6 Environmental Requirements.