BL3-5G & BL10G Baluns for Free Field Sensor 50 Ohm up to 10 GHz

BL3-5G & BL10G Baluns for Free Field Sensor 50 Ohm up to 10 GHz

Ultra-Wideband – Covers up to 10 GHz
High Accuracy – Superior phase & amplitude balance
EMI Shielded – Ensures clean signal transmission
Low Loss – Maintains signal integrity
Passive Design – No power required, bidirectional flow
Compact & Durable – SMA connectors for easy integration

PARTNER:

MONTENA TECHNOLOGY SA

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TEST STANDARDS:

MIL-STD-188-125-1 ,
MIL-STD-188-125-2 ,
MIL-STD-331 ,
MIL-STD-461 ,
MIL-STD-461 RS105 ,
MIL-STD-464 ,
NATO AECTP-250 Leaflet 253 (STANAG 4235) ,

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SPECIFICATIONS

BL3-5G & BL10G Baluns – Ultra-Broadband Signal Conversion

High-Performance Baluns for Differential to Single-Ended Signal Conversion

The BL3-5G and BL10G Ultra-Broadband Baluns by Montena are designed for high-precision differential signal conversion, making them ideal for use with free-space electromagnetic field sensors. These passive devices ensure accurate, interference-free signal transmission over a wide frequency range, up to 10 GHz.

Key Features & Benefits

Ultra-Wideband Frequency Response: Covers 500 Hz – 3.5 GHz (BL3-5G) and 100 kHz – 10 GHz (BL10G).
Superior Phase & Amplitude Balance: Ensures precise differential to single-ended conversion.
Excellent Shielding: High EMI immunity for measurements in disturbed environments.
Low Insertion Loss: Maintains signal integrity with minimal attenuation.
Passive & Bidirectional: No external power required, supports signal flow in both directions.
Compact & Durable Design: Robust SMA connector interface for easy integration.

Technical Specifications

Specification	BL3-5G	BL10G
Frequency Range (-3 dB)	500 Hz - 3.5 GHz	100 kHz - 10 GHz
Insertion Loss	6.0 dB (-0/+3 dB)	6.1 dB (-0/+3 dB)
Return Loss (Sym Ports)	>16 dB (>20 dB below 1 GHz)	>10 dB (>20 dB below 100 MHz)
Differential Amplitude Balance	±0.2 dB (±0.5 dB below 1 GHz)	±2.0 dB (±0.5 dB below 1 GHz)
Differential Phase Balance	±2° (< ±10° overall)	< ±10° (< ±2° below 1 GHz)
Common Mode Rejection	>30 dB (>55 dB below 100 MHz)	>20 dB (>40 dB below 1 GHz)
Max Input Power	100 mW	100 mW
Max Input Voltage	500 V (25 ns pulse)	500 V (25 ns pulse)
Connectors	3 x SMA (f)	3 x SMA (f)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	120 x 64 x 36 mm	120 x 64 x 36 mm
Weight	280 g	400 g

Applications

EMC & RF Testing: Enhances measurement accuracy for free-space field sensors.
High-Precision Signal Conversion: Converts differential sensor signals to unbalanced format.
Shielded Environments: Ensures low-noise, interference-free signal transmission.
Scientific Research & High-Speed Electronics: Supports ultra-wideband pulse measurement.

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Why Choose Absolute EMC?

Exclusive North American Partner for Montena – Offering expert guidance & full technical support.
High-Precision Measurement Solutions – Optimized for EMC, RF, and transient testing applications.
Seamless System Integration – Ensuring compatibility with Montena sensors & signal processing equipment.