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May 19, 2014

DAS Portfolio enhanced with Low PIM Directional Couplers & Power Dividers

RFS Introduces More Cost-Effective Products to Support In-Building Wireless Applications

 

Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), the global wireless and broadcast infrastructure specialist, today announced the availability of new models of its low PIM directional couplers and power dividers. Designed to support in-building and in-tunnel wireless applications using DAS systems, the latest products from RFS provide a cost-effective way to divide and distribute power as needed.

Optimized for PIM performance and with minimal solder joints, RFS’ couplers and dividers are available in a variety of options - including two, three and four way splitting – and are ideal for use with RFS’ ICA aluminum and copper plenum-rated wideband cable.

RFS’ directional couplers split up signals to be directed to multiple locations throughout a site, such as different floors. Unlike a power divider, directional couplers have a coupling port and can compensate for feeder cable losses at higher floors.  Two, three, and four-way power dividers are also available and are typically used for equal splitting of the RF signal (usually to in-building antennas), and generally they are located downstream of the directional coupler.  

 “RFS is a one-stop shop for network planners and system integrators looking for a full portfolio of products to accommodate all of their in-building wireless needs,” said Matt Grella, product manager, wireless indoor solutions and transmission lines, RFS. “The release of our new couplers and dividers gives our customers more options - in multiple configurations and at the right price point.”

 All of RFS’ couplers and dividers are IP65 environmental class and recognized by iBwave solutions for use in telecom network planning. Models are available in both N Type and 7-16 DIN versions.

Features Benefit Chart

Minimal solder joints

Optimizes PIM performance

IP65 environmental class Improves reliability
Low insertion loss Reduces power loss
Wide frequency range
Increases flexibility by allowing use with multi-band antennas and leaky cable systems

Request product information on the Power Dividers/Couplers

RFS Model Number Product Description
CDS6E-698/2700 6dB Directional Coupler, 698 - 2700 MHz, 6 dB, N female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W
CDS10E-698/2700 10dB Directional Coupler, 698 - 2700 MHz, 10 dB, N female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W
CDS15E-698/2700 15dB Directional Coupler, 698 - 2700 MHz, 15 dB, N female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W
CDS20E-698/2700 20dB Directional Coupler, 698 - 2700 MHz, 20 dB, N female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W
CDS30E-698/2700 30dB Directional Coupler, 698 - 2700 MHz, 30 dB, N female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W
CDS6DE-698/2700 6dB Directional Coupler, 698 - 2700 MHz, 6 dB, 7-16 female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 500W
CDS10DE-698/2700 10dB Directional Coupler, 698 - 2700 MHz, 10 dB, 7-16 female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 500W
CDS15DE-698/2700 15dB Directional Coupler, 698 - 2700 MHz, 15 dB, 7-16 female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 500W
CDS20DE-698/2700 20dB Directional Coupler, 698 - 2700 MHz, 20 dB, 7-16 female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 500W
CDS30DE-698/2700 30dB Directional Coupler, 698 - 2700 MHz, 30 dB, 7-16 female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 500W
PDS2E-698/2700 2 Way Power Divider, 698 - 2700 MHz, N female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W
PDS3E-698/2700 3 Way Power Divider, 698 - 2700 MHz, N female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W
PDS4E-698/2700 4 Way Power Divider, 698 - 2700 MHz, N female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W
PDS2DE-698/2700 2 Way Power Divider, 698 - 2700 MHz, 7-16 female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W
PDS3DE-698/2700 3 Way Power Divider, 698 - 2700 MHz, 7-16 female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W
PDS4DE-698/2700 3 Way Power Divider, 698 - 2700 MHz, 7-16 female, IP65, PIM 150dBc, 200W