Description
The CommScope Andrew C-6-CPUSE-N-Ai6 is a 6 dB air directional coupler designed for RF signal distribution and monitoring applications across the 555 to 2700 MHz frequency range. Featuring N Female interfaces, 50 Ohm impedance, and low PIM performance, this directional coupler is suitable for professional wireless, DAS, cellular, and telecommunications RF installations.
The C-6-CPUSE-N-Ai6 provides -160 dBc 3rd order IMD performance when tested with two +43 dBm carriers, supports up to 200 W average RF power, and has a maximum peak power rating of 1 kW. Its rugged indoor/outdoor construction is rated IP65 and supports operating temperatures from -35°C to +85°C.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CommScope / Andrew
- Part Number: C-6-CPUSE-N-Ai6
- Product Type: Air Directional Coupler
- Coupling: 6 dB
- Interface: N Female
- Impedance: 50 Ohm
- Operating Frequency: 555 to 2700 MHz
- 3rd Order IMD: -160 dBc
- IMD Test Method: Two +43 dBm carriers
- Average Power, Maximum: 200 W
- Peak Power, Maximum: 1 kW
- Reflected Power, Maximum: 40 W
- Coupling Tolerance: ±1.0 dB at 698–2700 MHz
- Coupling Tolerance: ±1.6 dB at 555–698 MHz
- Insertion Loss: 1.7 dB at 555–2700 MHz
- Isolation: 26 dB at 555–2700 MHz
- Return Loss, Minimum: 20.8 dB
- VSWR: 1.2:1
- Coupling Nut Proof Torque: 4.50 N-m / 3.32 ft-lb
- Inner Contact Plating: Silver
- Outer Contact Plating: Trimetal
- Color: Silver
- Application Environment: Indoor / Outdoor
- Ingress Protection: IP65 per IEC 60529:2001
- Operating Temperature: -35°C to +85°C (-31°F to +185°F)
- Relative Humidity: Up to 100%
- Height: 22 mm / 0.87 in
- Length: 155 mm / 6.10 in
- Width: 75 mm / 2.95 in
- Net Weight: 380 g / 0.84 lb
- RoHS: 2011/65/EU Compliant
- Quality Management: ISO 9001:2015
- Condition: New
- Quantity: 1 Directional Coupler
Typical Applications
- Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
- In-building wireless systems
- Cellular RF distribution networks
- RF signal monitoring and sampling
- Base station and repeater installations
- Telecommunications infrastructure
- Indoor and outdoor RF systems
Please Note: CommScope discontinued the C-6-CPUSE-N-Ai6 and identified the C-6-UW-N-Ai6 as its replacement model. This listing is for the original C-6-CPUSE-N-Ai6 shown and described above. Please verify frequency range, coupling value, connector interface, and system compatibility before ordering.


