Articles by MECA Electronics Inc., Denville, N.J.

MECA ELECTRONICS ML Couplers are designed to meet applicable portions of MIL-DTL-15370 and MIL-STD-202.  The models are designed for precision electrical performance, high reliability and intended for use in harsh environments from low orbit space & satellite to high altitude defense applications. The models are available with our standard screening process.

MECA ELECTRONICS ML series power divider/combiners are designed to meet applicable portions of MIL-DTL-23971 and MIL-STD-202.  The models are designed for precision electrical performance, high reliability and intended for use in harsh environments from low orbit space & satellite to high altitude defense applications. The models are available with our standard screening process.

MECA expands its extensive power divider line to include a variety of multi-octave 2-Way Wilkinson power dividers which are optimized for excellent performance covering; 3.0 to 5.0 GHz (802-2-4.000-M01), 2.0 to 8.0 GHz (802-2-5.000) and 8.0 to 18.0 (802-2-13.000) with typical spec’s; Isolation 25 dB, VSWR’s 1.25:1, 0.3 dB Insertion Loss and Amplitude balance of 0.2 dB. 

Low PIM (-140 dBc Typical), High power (7 amp), Bias Tees for DAS Applications, with rugged construction and excellent performance across all wireless bands from 0.698 to 2.700 GHz make them ideal for in-building or tower top systems.  Available in various Type N configurations as well as custom.  Weatherproof IP 67 standard, IP68 available. 

MECA’s newest 3-Way Wilkinson Power Divider has been optimized for excellent performance covering; 6.0 to 18.0 (P3S-12.000) with specifications such as; Isolation of 20 dB Min / 25 dB Typical, VSWR 1.4:1 Max, 0.7 dB Max Insertion Loss and Amplitude balance of 0.4 dB Max. All in a compact package of 1” x 1.5” x .4”  

MECA also offers low PIM 3 dB Attenuators in both 50 and 100 W models with a Typical PIM spec of -161 dBc.  Featuring, a variety of connector styles and configuration within series and between series configurations in; 4.1/9.5, 7/16 and Type N as well as 4.3/10.0 DIN connectors.  While handling full rated power to +85°C.  All of the terminations operate cover .698  to  2.700 GHz frequency bands, VSWR = 1.10:1 Typ./1.20:1 Min. 

Combiners all optimized for excellent performance covering from 5 to 500 MHz.  Their rugged construction makes them ideal for public safety and homeland security networks.  Available in Type-N, SMA, BNC & TNC female connector styles.

MECA is excited to announce our family of 5 G ready millimeter-wave couplers, covering C to V bands.  Available in 10 and 20 dB models covering 6 to 40 GHz with 2.4 mm connectors.  Since 1961 MECA Electronics (Microwave Equipment & Components of America) has served the RF/Microwave industry with equipment and passive components covering up to 40 GHz.