RF Power Dividers/Splitters

RF Power Dividers/Splitters

RF power dividers and splitters take one input signal and send it to two or more outputs while keeping impedance matched, usually at 50 or 75 ohm. In this category you will see 2-way, 3-way, 4-way and N-way parts, plus Wilkinson, resistive and reactive or cavity designs. Some are tiny surface-mount microstrip parts for a board; others are connectorized blocks with SMA, N-type or 4.3-10 interfaces for lab and field use. They show up in base stations, DAS and small cells, antenna feed networks, power amplifier combining, test benches, radar, satcom and instrumentation. Buyers rarely sort by price first. The practical checks are frequency range, insertion loss above the ideal split, port-to-port isolation, amplitude and phase balance, VSWR, average and peak power handling, PIM where it matters, connector gender, operating temperature and mounting style. A cheap 2-way splitter that is fine on a bench can be the wrong part outdoors if the housing, plating or power margin is weak. There is also a real trade-off between catalog price and lead time: a premium low-PIM N-type unit may ship fast, while an odd 3-way 75 ohm part can take weeks and arrive with a higher MOQ. Counterfeit and re-marked RF parts are less common than in memory or logic, but date-code consistency, sealed packaging and traceable lot labels still matter, especially for connectorized hardware bought through the open market. For SMT designs, confirm tape-and-reel versus tray before approval, because a package mismatch can stall a build even when the schematic is right. If you have a BOM or target spec, check live stock and request a quote at icxing.com; we will confirm date codes, packaging and lead time before you commit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose between a Wilkinson divider and a resistive splitter?

Use a Wilkinson when you need good isolation, lower loss and reasonable match across a defined band. A resistive splitter is broadband and simple, but it burns power in the resistors and usually has worse isolation, so it is better for level setting or test paths than antenna feeds.

What specs cause the most sourcing mistakes on RF power dividers?

The common misses are connector gender, power handling versus real amplifier back-off, and balance error over temperature. Engineers also check the ideal split loss but forget added insertion loss, which can be the difference between meeting link budget and losing a dB you did not plan to give away.

Can I buy mixed date codes, and what packaging should I ask for?

Mixed date codes are often acceptable for connectors and passive RF hardware if lots are traceable and condition is consistent, but many OEMs still prefer one lot per line item. For SMT parts ask for original tape-and-reel or factory trays; for connectorized units ask for sealed bags, labels and photos if the stock is older.

Image Part Manufacturer Description Stock Action
4372A-6 Narda-MITEQ
6-WAY POWER DIVID...
4,030
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4326-3 Narda-MITEQ
3-WAY POWER DIVID...
1,830
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3372A-3 Narda-MITEQ
3-WAY POWER DIVDE...
3,050
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4324-4 Narda-MITEQ
4-WAY POWER DIVID...
1,780
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3372A-4 Narda-MITEQ
4-WAY POWER DIVDE...
5,760
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4436-8 Narda-MITEQ
8-WAY POWER DIVID...
1,450
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4314B-4 Narda-MITEQ
4-WAY POWER DIVID...
2,990
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4315-4 Narda-MITEQ
4-WAY POWER DIVID...
2,580
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4325-2 Narda-MITEQ
2 WAY PWR DIV (DO N...
2,940
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4426LB-4 Narda-MITEQ
4-WAY POWER DIVID...
5,960
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4436-4 Narda-MITEQ
4-WAY POWER DIVID...
5,980
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4314B-2 Narda-MITEQ
POWER DIVIDER AS...
4,030
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4426-2 Narda-MITEQ
2-WAY POWER DIVID...
1,200
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4327C-2 Narda-MITEQ
2-WAY POWER DIVID...
6,940
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4315-2 Narda-MITEQ
POWER DIVIDER
2,080
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PD2-10000/29000-30S Narda-MITEQ
2-WAY 10 TO 29 GHZ PO...
2,590
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LCS4-095215-C38167 Narda-MITEQ
4:2 COMBINER/SPLIT...
5,730
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PD4-0218K25S Narda-MITEQ
4-WAY POWER DIVID...
5,890
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PD32-29300/30700-1KS Narda-MITEQ
32-WAY POWER DIVID...
4,240
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PD2-1030-250N Narda-MITEQ
2-WAY POWER DIVID...
2,550
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