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Broadband Drop-in Circulator

2-6GHz, 6-18GHz, Full Band.

  • The Broadband Drop-In Circulator represents the evolution of circulator technology toward high performance, high density, and high reliability.
  • Its innovative “drop-in” design meets the stringent requirements for miniaturization, weight reduction, and high power in modern electronic systems.
  • This makes it a preferred component for advanced RF engineers developing compact, high-performance solutions for radar, 5G, and defense applications.
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Broadband Drop-in Circulator

Characteristics and Applications

The Broadband Drop-in Circulator is an essential component in RF systems, specifically designed to provide high isolation and efficient signal routing in a compact and convenient drop-in package. This circulator is engineered to effectively route RF signals in a unidirectional manner, allowing for seamless signal flow while minimizing signal loss and reflections.

Its robust construction and high-quality materials enable it to maintain superior isolation and signal routing capabilities, making it an ideal choice for demanding RF environments. The drop-in design allows for easy integration into existing RF systems, providing a convenient solution for enhancing overall system performance.

Key Features & Advantages

  • Wide Bandwidth Operation:A single device covers wide frequency ranges (e.g., 0.5–2 GHz, 2–8 GHz), reducing component count and simplifying system design.
  • High Isolation:Provides high reverse isolation within the operating band (typically >20 dB, up to >25 dB), effectively minimizing signal leakage and protecting preceding circuits such as power amplifiers.
  • Low Insertion Loss:Forward path attenuation is very low (typically <0.5 dB, with high-quality products <0.3 dB), ensuring high signal transmission efficiency.
  • High Power Handling Capacity:Supports high average and peak power levels, making it suitable for transmit paths in radar and communication systems.
  • Compact Structure, Easy Integration:The stripline structure is small and lightweight, making it ideal for compact microwave modules and PCB- level integration.
  • High Reliability and Stability:Housed in a fully sealed metal package, providing strong mechanical strength, effective heat dissipation, and resistance to temperature, humidity, and vibration.

Typical Applications

  • Radar Systems:Routes high- power signals to the antenna during transmission and weak echo signals to the receiver during reception, protecting the transmitter from reflected power.
  • Communication Base Stations (TDD Systems):Enables a single antenna for both transmission and reception in TDD systems, simplifying antenna design and RF front- end architecture.
  • Test, Measurement & EW Applications:Provides signal routing and isolation in test equipment and electronic warfare systems, and serves as an output isolator for multiband / broadband amplifiers to improve stability, matching, and reflected power absorption.
  • Electronic Warfare (EW): Used for signal switching, routing, and isolation across wide frequency bands.
  • Multiband/Broadband Amplifiers: Serves as an output isolator, stabilizing amplifier operation, improving its output match, and absorbing reflected power from the antenna side.

Electrical Performance Table and Product Appearance

0.1~0.4GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator

Product Overview

Here are commonly used products of Drop-in Circulator. This product covers the VHF band range with a relative bandwidth of up to 10~20%. Dimensions and frequency bands can be customized based on your requirements.

Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC01T04G-B⬇ 0.1~0.4 40% 0.6 15 1.5 -55~+85℃ 1000/100 Clockwise
HDCTD01T04G-B⬇ 0.1~0.4 40% 0.6 15 1.5 -55~+85℃ 1000/100 Counter Clockwise
0.1~0.4GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
0.3~0.6GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator

Product Overview

Here are commonly used products of Drop-in Circulator. This product covers the VHF~UHF band range with a relative bandwidth of up to 10~20%. Dimensions and frequency bands can be customized based on your requirements.

Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC03T06G-B⬇ 0.3~0.6 40% 0.6 15 1.5 -55~+85℃ 1000/100 Clockwise
HDCTD03T06G-B⬇ 0.3~0.6 40% 0.6 15 1.5 -55~+85℃ 1000/100 Counter Clockwise
0.3~0.6GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
0.5~1.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC05T10G-B⬇ 0.5~1.0 40% 0.6 15 1.5 -55~+85℃ 1000/100 Clockwise
HDCTD05T10G-B⬇ 0.5~1.0 40% 0.6 15 1.5 -55~+85℃ 1000/100 Counter Clockwise
0.5~1.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
1.0~2.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC10T20G-B⬇ 1.0~2.0 FULL 0.7(1.0) 16(14) 1.5(1.6) -55~+85℃ /100 Clockwise
HDCTD10T20G-B⬇ 1.0~2.0 FULL 0.7(1.0) 16(14) 1.5(1.6) -55~+85℃ /100 Counter Clockwise
1.0~2.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
2.0~6.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC20T40G-B⬇ 2.0~4.0 FULL 0.5(0.8) 17(15) 1.35(1.4) -55~+85℃ /80 Clockwise
HDCTD20T40G-B⬇ 2.0~4.0 FULL 0.5(0.8) 17(15) 1.35(1.4) -55~+85℃ /80 Counter Clockwise
HDCTC20T60G-B⬇ 2.0~6.0 FULL 1.0(1.2) 11 1.65(1.75) -55~+85℃ /80 Clockwise
HDCTD20T60G-B⬇ 2.0~6.0 FULL 1.0(1.2) 11 1.65(1.75) -55~+85℃ /80 Counter Clockwise
2.0~6.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
2.0~6.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC20T60G-B⬇ 2.0~6.0 FULL 1.0(1.2) 11(10) 1.7(1.8) -55~+85℃ /50 Clockwise
HDCTD20T60G-B⬇ 2.0~6.0 FULL 1.0(1.2) 11(10) 1.7(1.8) -55~+85℃ /50 Counter Clockwise
2.0~6.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
3.0~6.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC30T60G-B⬇ 3.0~6.0 FULL 0.6(0.65) 16.0 1.35 -55~+85℃ /60 Clockwise
HDCTD30T60G-B⬇ 3.0~6.0 FULL 0.6(0.65) 16.0 1.35 -55~+85℃ /60 Counter Clockwise
3.0~6.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator<
4.0~8.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC40T80G-B⬇ 4.0~8.0 FULL 0.6(0.7) 17(16) 1.4(1.5) -55~+85℃ /60 Clockwise
HDCTD40T80G-B⬇ 4.0~8.0 FULL 0.6(0.7) 17(16) 1.4(1.5) -55~+85℃ /60 Counter Clockwise
4.0~8.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
6.0~18.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC60T180G-B⬇ 6.0~18.0 FULL 1.2(1.5) 11(10) 1.7(1.8) -55~+85℃ /30 Clockwise
HDCTD60T180G-B⬇ 6.0~18.0 FULL 1.2(1.5) 11(10) 1.7(1.8) -55~+85℃ /30 Counter Clockwise
6.0~18.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
8.0~18.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC80T120G-B⬇ 8.0~12.0 FULL 0.5(0.6) 18(16) 1.35(1.5) -55~+85℃ 50/20 Clockwise
HDCTD80T120G-B⬇ 8.0~12.0 FULL 0.5(0.6) 18(16) 1.35(1.5) -55~+85℃ 50/20 Counter Clockwise
HDCTC120T180G-B⬇ 12.0~18.0 FULL 0.6(0.7) 16 1.35(1.4) -55~+85℃ 50/20 Clockwise
HDCTD120T180G-B⬇ 12.0~18.0 FULL 0.6(0.7) 16 1.35(1.4) -55~+85℃ 50/20 Counter Clockwise
8.0~18.0GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
18.0~26.5GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator
Model Frequency(GHz) BW Max Insertion loss(dB) Max Isolation(dB)Min VSWR Max operating temperature(℃) PK/CW(Watt) Direction
HDCTC180T265G-B⬇ 18.0~26.5 FULL 1.0 14 1.5 -55~+85℃ 20/5 Clockwise
HDCTD180T265G-B⬇ 18.0~26.5 FULL 1.0 14 1.5 -55~+85℃ 20/5 Counter Clockwise
18.0~26.5GHz Broadband Drop-in Circulator

About HzBeat

HzBeat is a leading RF component manufacturer specializing in RF circulators and isolators, as a global supplier of RF circulators and isolators (20MHz–200GHz), we providing microstrip, drop-in, coaxial, and waveguide solutions for communication systems, radar, satellite, and medical imaging.

For detailed technical documentation, sample requests, or customization needs, please do not hesitate to contact us. — we respond within 24 hours to ensure you get precise solutions for your design.

Customization & Selection Guide

  • Operating Band:Ensure it covers all frequencies required by your system.
  • Power Handling Capacity:Select based on your system's transmit power (average and peak), allowing a certain margin.
  • Performance Requirements:Define specific requirements for Insertion Loss, Isolation, and VSWR/Return Loss.
  • Environmental Conditions:Consider operating temperature range, vibration, humidity, etc.
  • Cost & Delivery:Balance cost and project timeline while meeting performance requirements.

Why Choose Our Product

  • Profound Technical Expertise:We have over 18 years of R&D experience in ferrite materials and microwave magnetics.
  • Fully Automated Production Lines:Ensure consistent excellence and reliability in every unit.
  • Professional Application Support:Our engineering team provides timely technical selection, customization, and failure analysis services.
  • Competitive Pricing & Lead Times:Economies of scale from mass production enable us to respond quickly to your orders.

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