Krytar, Inc. (Sunnyvale, Calif.), a specialist in the design and production of ultra-broadband microwave components and test equipment has this month brought forth three new 4x4 Butler Matrix boxes with ultra-broadband frequency coverage from 1.0 to 40.0 GHz.
A Butler Matrix is a beamforming network used to feed a phased array of antenna elements. Its purpose is to control the direction of a beam, or beams, of radio transmission.
The three New 4x4 Butler Matrix models employ Krytar’s high-performance 90- and 180-degree hybrid couplers, providing super phase accuracy, amplitude imbalance, stability and repeatability, as reckoned by the manufacturer.
As stated by Krytar:
"Offering coverage of multiple microwave bands, from 1.0 to 40.0 GHz, a Krytar Butler Matrix offers superior electrical performance in a single ruggedized package and is the ideal choice for a wide range of applications including antenna array beamforming, Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, 5G NR (New Radio), mmWave and MIMO testing, multipath simulation and performance evaluation, and many newer applications."
According to the company, the new models include the following:
- Model KBM9010180 covers the frequency range from 1.0 to 18.0 GHz and provides ±1.0 dB of maximum Amplitude Imbalance and maximum Phase Imbalance of ±18 degrees. This Butler Matrix exhibits Low Insertion Loss of 12.0 dB with Low VSWR of 1.7:1 dB and High Isolation of 14 dB. This Butler Matrix is a compact package measuring just 3.68 inches (L) x 2.80 inches (W) x 0.81 inches (H), and comes with standard SMA coaxial female connectors.
- Model KBM9014265 covers the ultra-wideband frequency range from 1.4 to 26.5 GHz this Butler Matrix provides ±1.6 dB of maximum Amplitude Imbalance and maximum Phase Imbalance of ±17 degrees. This Butler Matrix exhibits Low Insertion Loss of 13.5 dB with Low VSWR of 2.0:1 dB and High Isolation of 10 dB. This Butler Matrix is a compact package measuring just 4.78 inches (L) x 3.71 inches (W) x 1.11 inches (H), and comes with standard SMA coaxial female connectors.
- Model KBM9100400 covers the ultra-wideband frequency range from 10.0 to 40.0 GHz and provides ±1.2 dB of maximum Amplitude Imbalance and maximum Phase Imbalance of ±15 degrees. This model exhibits Low Insertion Loss of 12.0 dB with Low VSWR of 2.0:1 dB and High Isolation of 12 dB. This Butler Matrix is a compact package measuring just 3.68 inches (L) x 2.80 inches (W) x 0.81 inches (H), and comes with standard 2.4mm coaxial female connectors.
Krytar’s long history in the design of broadband microwave components affords it the ability to produce such unique ultra-broadband passive beamforming network solutions for the communications market. Krytar also offers complete engineering services for custom designs that meet or exceed critical performance and/or packaging specifications.
Company profile
Krytar, Inc., founded in 1975, is a privately owned corporation specializing in the design and manufacture of ultra broadband microwave components and test equipment for both commercial and military applications.
The full Krytar product line includes directional couplers and detectors, hybrids, power dividers/combiners, terminations, coaxial adapters and a power meter and power sensors. Krytar microwave components are manufactured in full compliance with the EU RoHS-6 Environmental Requirements.
Data sheets with specifications and package outline drawings are available at www.krytar.com.
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