Overview
The TCBT-14+ is a highly advanced RF IC Bias Tee manufactured by Mini-Circuits. It boasts the world’s smallest footprint, measuring 3.8 mm x 3.8 mm, and is designed to cover an extremely wide frequency range of 10 MHz to 10 GHz without resonances. This component is ideal for biasing wideband MMIC amplifiers, laser diodes, and active antennas. Its unique design ensures low insertion loss, excellent VSWR, and high DC current handling, making it suitable for a variety of high-performance applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 10 GHz |
| Insertion Loss | 0.2 dB typ. to 3 GHz, 0.5 dB typ. to 5 GHz, 1.0 dB typ. at 10 GHz |
| VSWR | 1.1:1 over 0.1-4 GHz, 1.2:1 over entire band |
| DC Current | Up to 200 mA |
| RF Power Handling | 1 W |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Storage Temperature | -55°C to 100°C |
| Maximum Voltage at DC Port | 25 V |
| Package Style | GU1414, Surface Mount 4-SMD, No Lead |
Key Features
- Extremely wideband: 10 MHz to 10 GHz, enabling biasing of wideband MMIC amplifiers and other active circuits.
- Very high DC current up to 200 mA, supporting most Class-A MMIC amplifiers.
- Very low insertion loss, minimizing impact on gain and improving reliability over temperature.
- Excellent VSWR, reducing interaction effects and resulting gain ripple.
- Miniature surface mount design, 3.8 mm x 3.8 mm, suitable for automated pick and place operation.
- Aqueous washable and protected by US Patent 8,644,029.
Applications
- Biasing of wideband MMIC amplifiers.
- Biasing of laser diodes.
- Biasing of active antennas.
- Use in high-frequency RF and microwave systems.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the TCBT-14+?
The TCBT-14+ operates over a frequency range of 10 MHz to 10 GHz.
- What is the maximum DC current the TCBT-14+ can handle?
The TCBT-14+ can handle up to 200 mA of DC current.
- What is the typical insertion loss of the TCBT-14+?
The typical insertion loss is 0.2 dB up to 3 GHz, 0.5 dB up to 5 GHz, and 1.0 dB at 10 GHz.
- What is the VSWR of the TCBT-14+?
The VSWR is 1.1:1 over 0.1-4 GHz and 1.2:1 over the entire band.
- How much RF power can the TCBT-14+ handle?
The TCBT-14+ can handle up to 1 W of RF power.
- What are the operating and storage temperature ranges for the TCBT-14+?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C, and the storage temperature range is -55°C to 100°C.
- What is the maximum voltage at the DC port of the TCBT-14+?
The maximum voltage at the DC port is 25 V.
- Is the TCBT-14+ suitable for automated pick and place operation?
- What is the package style of the TCBT-14+?
The package style is GU1414, a surface mount 4-SMD, no lead design.
- Is the TCBT-14+ aqueous washable?
