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Resistive Power Divider

Ultra-wideband DC-to-mmWave resistive splitter with zero frequency dispersion.

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NIKOLARF
Insertion Loss
-6.02 dB (Nominal split loss)
Isolation / Return Loss
-6.0 dB (Inherent resistive isolation)
Bandwidth
DC to 110+ GHz (No reactive limits)
Power Rating
Low-to-Medium (1W - 5W limited by resistor dissipation)

Device Topology & Electromagnetic Behavior

A purely resistive splitter configured in a 3-resistor star (Y) or delta (Δ) topology (R = Z₀/3 = 16.67 Ω for 3-resistor star; R = Z₀ = 50 Ω for 2-resistor split). Operates from DC up to millimeter-wave frequencies, trading off 6 dB insertion loss for octave-spanning flatness.

ANALYTICAL FORMULATIONS & S-MATRIX MAPPING
R = (Z₀) / (3) = 16.67 Ω (Three-Resistor Star Topology)
• Ensures all 3 ports remain matched to 50 Ω across all frequencies.
S₂1 = S₃1 = (1) / (2) = -6.02 dB
• Half the voltage delivered to each port, 3 dB dissipated as internal heat.
Recommended Substrate Stackup

Rogers RT/duroid® 6002 or alumina thin-film substrate for tight resistor line tolerances.

Nikola RF Fabrication Directives
  • Laser-trimmed thin-film NiCr resistors with ±0.5% tolerance.
  • Keep parasitics below 0.05 pF by minimizing solder pad clearances.
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Design, 3D EM Simulation & Handoff for Resistive Power Divider

We provide turnkey synthesis, multi-frequency full-wave simulation, and fabrication-ready packaging for the Resistive Power Divider.

1. 3D Full-Wave FEM Modeling

Complete Ansys HFSS 3D CAD modeling with true edge-launch SMA or SMP connectors, via fence stitching, and adaptive mesh refinement down to ΔS < 0.007.

2. Sensitivity & Tolerance Sweeps

Monte Carlo statistical analysis over copper etching tolerances (±15 µm) and substrate permittivity variations to guarantee first-pass high-yield manufacturing.

3. Manufacturing Handoff

Delivery of verified simulation models, parameterized layout geometries, and photolithography-compliant Gerber RS-274X fabrication packages.

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