NCS2-622+

Product Overview

NCS2-622+ is a Mini-Circuits LTCC balun centered on the 5.8 GHz region, with a specified operating band of 5.6 to 6.2 GHz. It converts a 50 Ω single-ended RF path to a balanced interface while providing a 1:2 impedance transformation, allowing the component to sit directly between a conventional transmission line and a differential microwave IC port.

The GE0805C-1 ceramic package is only about 0.08 by 0.05 inch, so the balanced traces can remain short and closely matched. Mini-Circuits references insertion-loss measurements to a 0.75 dB typical mid-band loss. At 6 GHz, pad geometry, ground continuity and trace symmetry materially affect the installed result, making the manufacturer layout more important than a simple pin-for-pin connection.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Mini-Circuits
• Part Number: NCS2-622+
• Product Category: RF Balun / RF Transformer
• Device Type: LTCC 1:2 microwave balun transformer
• Frequency Range: 5600 MHz to 6200 MHz
• System / Port Impedance: 50 Ω
• Impedance Ratio: 1:2
• Insertion Loss: 0.75 dB typical mid-band reference loss
• Package / Case: GE0805C-1 LTCC, approximately 0.08 × 0.05 × 0.03 in
• Mounting Type: Surface mount
• Pin Configuration: R

Applications

• 5.8 GHz WLAN and unlicensed-band radio front ends
• Differential mixer, LNA and transceiver interfaces
• Compact 50 Ω to 1:2 balanced conversion in microwave modules

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support sourcing of NCS2-622+ for RF production, repair and shortage requirements. Incoming verification should compare the exact ordering code, frequency band, impedance ratio, balance or CMRR limits, case outline and manufacturer-recommended PCB pattern before the lot is released to assembly.