RFMW announces design and sales support for a series of mmWave, 5G circulators from DiTom Microwave. The D3C3740Q circulator covers Ka-band frequencies from 37 to 40 GHz with 18 dB of isolation. A single-junction design, insertion loss is only 0.7 dB maximum, preserving precious power in the mmWave bands. Average power handing is 5 W (30 W peak).
The D3C3740Q is offered with 2.4 mm female connectors having a maximum VSWR of 1.25:1 and are available with any combination of male or female connectors on the input/output. 2.92 mm (K) connectors are also an option. With operating temperatures from -20 to +65 degrees C, these circulators are suitable for in-box applications or bench-top testing applications.
The circulator body measures 0.5 x 0.7” and weighs only 0.9 ounces. RFMW offers a range of DiTom circulators from 26.5 to 43.5 GHz in both narrow and wide-band frequency ranges.