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What Does a Mismatched Coupled Port Actually Affect in a Directional Coupler?
Jul , 23 2025
Directional couplers are widely used in RF systems for signal sampling, power monitoring, VSWR detection, and PIM testing. While these components are passive by nature, their performance is highly dependent on how each port is terminated—especially the coupled port. In real-world applications, improper termination of the coupled port—either by leaving it open, using poorly matched devices, or low-...
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Improving Passive Component Performance in DAS Networks
Jul , 31 2025
1. Introduction: The Role of Passive Components in DAS Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) play a vital role in enhancing wireless coverage in complex environments like airports, stadiums, hospitals, and office buildings. While active equipment such as base stations and repeaters often receive the most attention, passive components—such as power splitters, directional couplers, loads, tappers, and h...
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How to Avoid PIM Interference in DAS Systems
Aug , 07 2025
In Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is one of the most common yet overlooked causes of performance degradation. While DAS networks are designed to enhance wireless coverage and capacity, PIM can severely compromise signal quality, leading to dropped calls, reduced data throughput, and costly troubleshooting. This article outlines the practical measures and engineeri...
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Passive Component Bottlenecks and Solutions in Operator Networks
Sep , 03 2025
In operator network deployment, passive components play a crucial role in ensuring stable and efficient RF signal transmission. With the rapid evolution of 5G, DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems), and private networks, the performance requirements for passive devices have become more stringent. However, components such as power splitters, couplers, and combiners often encounter performance bottlenec...
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