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Multi-Couplers
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Distribution Amplifiers
0.5 MHz to 18 GHz
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Multi-Couplers / Distribution Amplifiers Product Overview Specifying Multi-Coupler HF Multi-Coupler VHF Multi-Coupler VHF / UHF - Dual Channel Multi-Coupler VHF / UHF Broadband Multi-Coupler L-Band Multi-Coupler Broadband MW Multi-Coupler L-Band Distribution Amplifier L-Band Redundant Amplifier 3
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Multi-Couplers / Distribution Amplifiers
Product Overview
I.F. Engineering multi-couplers provide a reliable, cost effective
product for the distribution of signals. Our multi-couplers have a
proven track record for continuous operation providing excellent
gain flatness across the entire frequency range. We offer standard configurations as noted below, but our specialty is providing
uniquely engineered products that will meet your specific needs.
Product Features / Options
Excellent Gain Flatness
Proven Reliability
50 Ohm ,75 Ohm or Mixed
Universal Redundant Power Supplies
Monitor Ports Front or Rear Panel
Switchable and Fused LNB Power
Passive or Unity Gain
WARRANTY
All I.F. Engineering Multi-Coupler products are Warranted for two
years from date of sale, for defects in material or workmanship.
Input Ports
Output Ports
/Input Port
1
1
1
2
2
4
8
8
16
32
8
16
8
4
Size
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
RU
RU
RU
RU
RU
RU
RU
Specifying Multi-Coupler
I.F. Engineering
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
For more information or to request a quotation contact:
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 or Fax: +1-860-935-0283
e-mail to: sales@ifengineering.com
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HF Multi-Coupler
0.5 MHz to 32 MHz
Product Features
Eight to Sixteen Outputs
Impedance - 50 Ohm or 75 Ohm
High Dynamic Range
Excellent Gain Flatness
Gain Control (Optional)
High Intercept Amplifier (Option HIA)
Input Filter (Optional)
RF Connectors (In / Out )- N, TNC, BNC or SMA
Shown model MC-16-HF-B-50-2
(for specific drawings, contact factory)
Number of Input Ports
Number of Output Ports
Frequency Range (MHz)
Gain (dB) Max
Gain Flatness (dB) Min/Max
Isolation (dB) Min
Out/Out
Out/In
VSWR (Max)
Input
Output
Impedance (Ohms)
Noise Figure (dB) Max
IPIP3 (dBm) Min
IPIP2 (dBm) Min
OP1dB Compression Pt (dBm)
OPIP3 (dBm) Min
OPIP2 (dBm) Min
Weight (lbs.)
SFDR (dB)
1Hz
50kHz
MC-8-HF
MC-8-HF-HIA
MC-16-HF
MC-16-HF-HIA
1
8
0.5 - 32
2 ±1
±1
1
8
0.5 - 32
2 ±1
±1
1
16
0.5 - 32
2 ±1
±1
1
16
0.5 - 32
2 ±1
±1
40
30
40
50
40
32
40
50
1.5:1
1.2:1
50
7
+27
+67
+15
+30
+70
10
1.5:1
1.2:1
50
9
+37
+82
+17
+40
+85
10
1.5:1
1.2:1
50
6
+27
+67
+13
+30
+70
10
1.5:1
1.2:1
50
9
+37
+82
+15
+40
+85
10
90
98
95
104
90
98
95
104
AC Power
85-264VAC, 47-63Hz, 18W (Max)
Size (in.)
1.75 H x 19 W x 14.5 D
Operating Temperature (oC)
0 to 50
I.F. Engineering
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
For more information or to request a quotation contact:
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 or Fax: +1-860-935-0283
e-mail to: sales@ifengineering.com
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VHF Multi-Coupler
20 MHz to 525 MHz
Product Features
Eight to Sixteen Outputs
Impedance - 50 Ohm or 75 Ohm
High Dynamic Range
Excellent Gain Flatness
Gain Control (Optional)
High Intercept Amplifier (Option HIA)
Input Filter (Optional)
RF Connectors (In / Out )- N, TNC, BNC or SMA
Shown model MC-24-VHF-N-50-2
(for specific drawings, contact factory)
Number of Input Ports
Number of Output Ports
Frequency Range (MHz)
Gain (dB) Max
Gain Flatness (dB) Min/Max
Phase Balance (deg) Min/Max
Isolation (dB) Min
Out/Out
Out/In
VSWR (Max)
Input
Output
Impedance (Ohms)
Noise Figure (dB) Max
IPIP3 (dBm) Min
IPIP2 (dBm) Min
OP1dB Compression Pt (dBm)
OPIP3 (dBm) Min
OPIP2 (dBm) Min
Weight (lbs.)
SFDR (dB)
1Hz
50kHz
MC-8-VHF
MC-16-VHF
1
8
20 - 525
0 ±1
±1
±5
1
16
20 - 525
0 ±1
±1
±5
25
30
25
36
1.5:1
1.5:1
50/75
7
+25
+50
+10
+25
+50
10
1.5:1
1.5:1
50/75
9
+25
+50
+10
+25
+50
10
88
96
86
95
AC Power
85-264VAC, 47-63Hz, 18W (Max)
Size (in.)
1.75 H x 19 W x 14.5 D
Operating Temperature (oC)
0 to 50
I.F. Engineering
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
For more information or to request a quotation contact:
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 or Fax: +1-860-935-0283
e-mail to: sales@ifengineering.com
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VHF / UHF - Dual Channel Multi-Coupler
20 MHz to 1200 MHz
1000 MHz to 3000 MHz
Product Features
Dual Channel - One Input to Four Ouputs
Impedance - 50 Ohm or 75 Ohms
High Dynamic Range
Excellent Gain Flatness
Gain Control (Optional)
High Intercept Amplifier (Option HIA)
Input Filter (Optional)
RF Connectors (In / Out )- N, TNC, BNC or SMA
MC-2X8-208-N
Number of Input Ports
Number of Output Ports
Frequency Range (MHz)
Gain (dB)
Gain Flatness (dB)
Amplitude Balance (dB)
Port/Port
Phase Balance (deg)
Port/Port
Isolation (dB)
Out/Out
VSWR
Input
Output
Impedance (Ohms)
Noise Figure (dB)
IPIP3 (dBm)
IPIP2 (dBm)
OP1dB Compression Pt (dBm)
OPIP3 (dBm)
OPIP2 (dBm)
Weight (lbs.)
AC Power
Size (in.)
Operating Temperature (oC)
1
8
Channel #1
20 - 1200
Channel #2
1000 - 3000
Min
-2
-1
Typ
0
Max
+2
+1
Min
-2
-1
Typ
0
Max
+2
+1
-0.3
0
+0.3
-0.3
0
-0.3
+5
-5
-5
18
20
1.6:1
1.6:1
50
+7
+10
+20
0
+10
+20
18
2.0:1
2.0:1
+10
+5
20
1.6:1
1.6:1
50
+7
+10
+20
0
+10
+20
10
100-230VAC, 47-63Hz 20W (Max)
1.75 H x 19 W x 14.5 D
50
0
0
I.F. Engineering
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
2.0:1
2.0:1
+10
50
For more information or to request a quotation contact:
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 or Fax: +1-860-935-0283
e-mail to: sales@ifengineering.com
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VHF / UHF Broadband Multi-Coupler
20 MHz to 3000 MHz
Product Features
Eight to Sixteen Outputs
Impedance - 50 Ohm or 75 Ohms
High Dynamic Range
Excellent Gain Flatness
Gain Control (Optional)
High Intercept Amplifier (Option HIA)
Input Filter (Optional)
RF Connectors (In / Out )- N, TNC, BNC or SMA
Number of Input Ports
Number of Output Ports
Frequency Range (MHz)
Gain (dB) (Max)
Gain Flatness (dB) Min/Max
Phase Balance (deg) Min/Max
Isolation (dB) Min
Out/Out
Out/In
VSWR (Max)
Input
Output
Impedance (Ohms)
Noise Figure (dB) Max
IPIP3 (dBm) Min
IPIP2 (dBm) Min
OP1dB Compression Pt (dBm)
OPIP3 (dBm) Min
OPIP2 (dBm) Min
Weight (lbs.)
SFDR (dB)
1Hz
50kHz
MC-8-VHF/UHF
MC-16-VHF/UHF
1
8
20 - 3000
2 ±2
±1.75
±15
1
16
20 - 3000
0 ±2
±1.75
±15
18 (20 typ)
50
18 (20 typ)
50
1.75:1
1.75:1
50/75
10 (8 typ)
+18
+18
+4
+20
+35
10
1.75:1
1.75:1
50/75
8
+30
+30
+2
+18
+30
10
87
90
82
91
AC Power
85-264VAC, 47-63Hz, 18W (Max)
Size (in.)
1.75 H x 19 W x 14.5 D
Operating Temperature (oC)
0 to 50
I.F. Engineering
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
For more information or to request a quotation contact:
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 or Fax: +1-860-935-0283
e-mail to: sales@ifengineering.com
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L-Band Multi-Coupler
950 MHz to 2150 MHz
Product Features
Frequencies: 950 - 2150 MHz - LB3
950 - 1750 MHz - LB2
950 - 1450 MHz - LB1
Eight to Thirty Two Outputs
Impedance - 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm or mixed
High Dynamic Range
Excellent Gain Flatness
Gain Control (Optional)
Switchable & Fused LNB Power
Passive or Unity Gain
RF Connectors (In / Out )- F, N, TNC, BNC or SMA
Number of Input Ports
Number of Output Ports
Frequency Range (MHz)
Gain (dB) Max
Gain Flatness (dB) Min/Max
Gain Balance (deg) Min/Max
Phase Balance (deg) Min/Max
Isolation (dB) Min
Out/Out
Out/In
VSWR (Max)
Input
Output
Impedance (Ohms)
Noise Figure (dB) Max
IPIP3 (dBm) Min
IPIP2 (dBm) Min
OP1dB Compression Pt (dBm)
OPIP3 (dBm) Min
Weight (lbs.)
SFDR (dB)
1Hz
50kHz
MC-8-LB
MC-16-LB
1
8
950 - 2150
0 ±2
±1
±1
±10
1
16
950 - 2150
0 ±2
±1
±1
±10
18 (20 typ)
30
18 (20 typ)
33
1.8:1 (1.6:1 typ)
1.8:(1.6:1 typ)
50/75
9 (7typ)
+15
n/a
+6
+15
10
1.8:1 (1.6:1 typ)
1.8:(1.6:1 typ)
50/75
9 (7typ)
+15
n/a
+6
+ 15
10
80
88
80
88
AC Power
85-264VAC, 47-63Hz, 18W (Max)
Size (in.)
1.75 H x 19 W x 14.5 D
Operating Temperature (oC)
Additional Interconnectivity
Input
Ports
Output Ports
/Input Port
1
1
1
2
2
4
8
8
16
32
8
16
8
4
Size
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
RU
RU
RU
RU
RU
RU
RU
For additional product specification, contact factory)
0 to 50
I.F. Engineering
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
For more information or to request a quotation contact:
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 or Fax: +1-860-935-0283
e-mail to: sales@ifengineering.com
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Broadband MW Multi-Coupler
0.5 GHz - 18 GHz
Product Features
Eight to Sixteen Outputs
Impedance - 50 Ohm
High Dynamic Range
Excellent Gain Flatness
Gain Control (Optional)
Passive or Unity Gain
RF Connectors (In / Out )- SMA
MC-8-MW-222-S
MC-16-MW-223-S
1
8
1
16
Number of Input Ports
Number of Output Ports
Frequency Range (MHz)
Gain (dB)
Gain Flatness (dB)
Isolation (dB)
Out/Out
VSWR
Input
Output
Impedance (Ohms)
Noise Figure (dB)
OP1dB Compression Pt (dBm)
OPIP3 (dBm)
OPIP2 (dBm)
Weight (lbs.)
0.5 GHz - 18 GHz
Min
+0
Typ
+2
+2.5
Max
+4
25
Min
-1.5
Typ
+0.5
+2.5
18
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.2:1
2.0:1
50
50
+9
-16
-2
+8
+9
-19
-5
+5
8
10
AC Power
85-264VAC, 47-63Hz, 3W (Max)
Size (in.)
1.75 H x 19 W x 14.5 D
Operating Temperature (oC)
Max
+2.5
0
50
I.F. Engineering
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
0
50
For more information or to request a quotation contact:
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 or Fax: +1-860-935-0283
e-mail to: sales@ifengineering.com
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L-Band Distribution Amplifier
950 MHz to 2150 MHz
Input / Out Interconnectivity
Description
From 1X8 to 32X32
Developed for applications that require sycronous video or data
signal splitting and distribution used in applications such as:
Satellite Ground Stations
Satellite Teleports
SNG Mobile Platforms
For a special design, that you may require, please consult
with factory.
Signal is equaly split in 8 or 16 output signals with an excellent
frequency response and minimum insertion loss.
Product Features
Amplifier Distribution Module
8 Inputs / 8 Outputs or 16 Inputs / 16 Outputs
Impedance - 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm or mixed
Low Insertion Loss
Redundant Power Supplies (Optional)
BIT (Built in Test)
RF Connectors (In / Out )- F, SMA, BNC
CE Certified
Number of Input Ports
Number of Output Ports
Frequency Range (MHz)
Gain (dB) Max
Frequency Response (dB) Min/Max
Noise Figure (dB) Max
Input P1dB (dBm)
IP3 (dBm) Min
VSWR (Max)
Input
Output
10 MHz Insertion Loss (dB) Max
DC Pass-Through
RF Connectors
Weight (lbs.)
AC Power
Size (in.)
MR-2-16-AM-LB3-20-F
16
16
950 MHz - 2150 MHz
+20
±1
5
-10
+5
1.8:1
1.8:1
2.0
24 VDC, 500 mA
F, 75 Ohm
25
90-260VAC, 47-63Hz, 50W
(Max)
3.46 H x 19 W x 13 D
Operating Temperature (oC)
-10 - +60
Front Panel View
Rear Panel View
I.F. Engineering
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
For more information or to request a quotation contact:
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 or Fax: +1-860-935-0283
e-mail to: sales@ifengineering.com
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L-Band Redundant Amplifier
950 MHz to 1450 MHz
Description
Developed for applications that require automatic amplifier back up and redundancy that may be used in:
Satellite Ground Stations
Satellite Teleports
SNG Mobile Platforms
Internal amplification is done via two amplified signal
paths, which automaticaly icompensate each other in
case of a failure.
Frequency Range (MHz)
Gain (dB) Max
OP1dB Compression Pt (dBm)
PIP3 (dBm) Min
Noise Figure (dB) Max
VSWR (Max)
Input
Output
RA-LB-28-S
950 MHz - 1450 MHz
+28 ±2
+18
+30
4
1.5:1
1.5:1
RF Connectors
Operating Temperature (oC)
SMA
0
- +50
Front Panel View
Rear Panel View
I.F. Engineering
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
For more information or to request a quotation contact:
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 or Fax: +1-860-935-0283
e-mail to: sales@ifengineering.com
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Specification Worksheet
Specify Your Multi-Coupler
Number of Input Ports
Number of Output Ports
Frequency Range (MHz)
Gain (dB) Max
Gain Flatness (dB) Min/Max
Phase Balance (deg) Min/Max
Isolation (dB) Min
Out/Out
Out/In
VSWR (Max)
Input
Output
Impedance (Ohms)
Noise Figure (dB) Max
IPIP3 (dBm) Min
IPIP2 (dBm) Min
OP1dB Compression Pt (dBm)
OPIP3 (dBm) Min
OPIP2 (dBm) Min
Weight (lbs.)
SFDR (dB)
1Hz
50kHz
AC Power
Size (in.)
Operating Temperature (oC)
I.F. Engineering
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
For more information or to request a quotation contact:
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 or Fax: +1-860-935-0283
e-mail to: sales@ifengineering.com
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I.F. Engineering Corp.
Your Challenge is Our Progress
Corporate Headquarters
West Coast / International Sales Office
40 Parker Road,
Fabyan, CT 06255, USA
Phone: +1-860-935-0280 Fax: +1-860-935-0283
7146 University Drive
Moorpark, CA 93021, USA
Phone: +1-774-329-5970 Fax: +1-860-935-0283
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