Directional Couplers Properties

Point Size (required): Assign a point value to a component based on physical size. With a consistent point value system you will be able to determine how much equipment can fit inside an enclosure. For example, if you have a pedestal rated to hold 30 points worth of components, then you can situate three 2-port taps rated at 10 points each into the box. A fourth 2-port tap would total 40 points, exceeding the rated 30 points of the pedestal.

Tap Value (required)

The forward loss, in decibels. that the signal will drop on the down leg.

Through Leg and Down Leg

• Remove: Click the Remove button to the right of the value that you want to delete.

• Add: Type the appropriate value(s) and click the Add button to the right of the value(s) you are adding.

• Edit an existing value: Double-click the existing value and type a new value, then click Update to save all changes.

  • Forward Loss (required): The amount of forward signal loss at a particular frequency.

  • Return Loss (required): The amount of return signal loss at a particular frequency.