PD-4008-S

RF Power Dividers/Splitters Overview

The PD-4008-S is a four-way RF power divider and combiner manufactured by I.F. Engineering Corp and CrossPoint Technologies. It operates within a frequency range of 20 MHz to 3 GHz, utilizing SMA connectors for interface connectivity. The component exhibits a maximum insertion loss of 2.25 dB and provides a minimum isolation of 15 dB between ports. The voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) is specified with a maximum value of 1.5 or 1.4 depending on the specific port configuration. This device is designed for signal distribution applications requiring precise amplitude and phase characteristics across the specified microwave frequency band.

RF Power Dividers/Splitters Feature Summary

• Four-way power division and combining capability
• Broadband operation from 20 MHz to 3 GHz
• SMA connector interface for standard integration

RF Power Dividers/Splitters Applications

• RF signal distribution networks
• Antenna array feed systems
• Test and measurement equipment

RF Power Dividers/Splitters Procurement Notes

Verify the specific datasheet version when ordering, as manufacturer documentation may list VSWR limits as either 1.5 or 1.4. Confirm that the SMA connector type matches system requirements. Ensure the operating environment stays within the 20 MHz to 3 GHz specification to maintain the stated 2.25 dB insertion loss and 15 dB isolation performance levels.

RF Power Dividers/Splitters Selection Notes

Select this component when a four-way split is required in the 20 MHz to 3 GHz range. Compare against the PD-4004-S if the application only requires up to 1 GHz bandwidth. Consider the PD-4008-SM variant if surface mount technology is preferred over the through-hole or panel-mount construction implied by the standard SMA package.

RF Power Dividers/Splitters Part Context

This part belongs to the PD-4008 series of RF power dividers produced by I.F. Engineering Corp and CrossPoint Technologies. The series includes variants such as the PD-4008-SM for surface mount applications. These components are categorized under RF Power Dividers/Splitters and are designed for redundancy switching and matrix systems.

RF Power Dividers/Splitters Replacement Considerations

The PD-4008-SM is a surface mount alternative within the same product family. For lower frequency requirements up to 1 GHz, the PD-4004-S offers similar functionality with potentially different electrical specifications.