Applications

Return loss bridges are useful in measuring VSWR, or return loss of filters, mixers, antennas and amplifiers. With directivity ratings of better then 40 dB, EAGLE bridges yield excellent results. The bridges may also be used for coupling two generators for inter-modulation testing, or power splitting for leveling systems.
All EAGLE bridges have a true RF output; they can be connected directly to vector or spectrum analyzers. Even spectrum analyzers contained in communications service monitors can be used. With the high degree of accuracy found in EAGLE bridges error correction is not absolutely necessary.

Description

The RLB150x4 return loss bridge has been designed for lasting service in either laboratory or field service applications. Within its operational range this bridge yields laboratory performance in directivity and open/short ratio.
Covering a frequency range of 5 to 3000 MHz this bridge will provide an excellent means of measuring VSWR for VHF, UHF, Cellular, PCS and 2.45 GHz ISM.
Each bridge is constructed in a brass case with nickel plating. Connectors are heavy duty and the "N" connectors have field replaceable center pins.
Power rating is a maximum of five watts up to one minute or 1.5 watt continuous.

Description-continued

These bridges have three ports: SOURCE, DUT(device under test) and REFLECTED. The REFLECTED port on all EAGLE bridges is an RF port. The bridge may be connected directly to a network or spectrum analyzer. There is no REFERENCE port as the bridge contains an internal 50 ohm reference.
To insure that high quality is maintained, each unit is thoroughly inspected, both mechanically and electrically. Critical components are 100% inspected and tested before assembly into the units.
After pretest the bridges are aged at 100 C and then retested. If the unit passes at this time it is sealed and, after cooling, retested to insure compliance with published specifications.

Quality

To insure that high quality is maintained each unit is thoroughly inspected both mechanically and electrically. All units are aged and then retested to insure superior stability over the lifetime of the instruments.

Availability

These units are normally stock items: 1 week delivery. Special orders or large quantities usually require 2-4 weeks.

Specifications

Please refer to next page for detailed specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical

Freq Range:

5-3000 MHz

Power Rating:

Continuous
Intermittent<1 min on 5 off

1.5W
5.0W

CAUTION: Do NOT Apply DC to any port

Insertion Loss:

SOURCE to LOAD
LOAD to REFLECTED

<7.0 dB
<7.5 dB

Port Match:

Source:
DUT:
Reflected:

>20 dB RL
>25 dB RL
>10 dB RL

Directivity

5 to 50 MHz
50 to 2600 MHz
2.6 to 3.0 GHz

>25 dB RL
>40 dB RL
>30 dB RL

Open/Short Ratio

<±1.5 dB

Environmental

Temperature:

Operating
Reduced Spec.
Storage:

+10
-10 to +85
-55 to +125

Humidity (non-cond):

10-80% RH

Shock:

Drop from 1"

Vibration:

100 G any Axis

Waterproof

No

SPECIFICATIONS-cont

Mechanical

Case Size

2.6"Wx4.5"Lx1.4"H no connector

Weight:

<12.0 Oz

Options

Connectors:

"MF"

SMA female

"NF"

N female

Test:

TD

Test Data Plot

COC

Certificate of Conformance

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