Narda, an L-3 Communications company, introduced the Model 4916 broadband isolator, which is a rugged unit that provides high isolation and low insertion loss and has an operating frequency of 11 to 18 GHz.
The Model 4916 has isolation of at least 20 dB, insertion loss of 0.5 dB or less, VSWR of 1.25:1 or less, and can handle forward and reverse RF power of 20 W peak, and average power of 5 (forward) and 1 W (reverse). It operates over a temperature range of -20° to +65°C, measures 0.8" x 0.63" and uses SMA female connectors.
The Model 4916 isolator is available from Narda for immediate delivery.