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Its compact aluminum construction and N-Female RF connectors make it suitable for indoor wireless infrastructure requiring reliable and controlled RF signal distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCK-56N\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of Microlab's CK-50N series of wideband directional couplers, utilizing a multisection quarter-wave microstrip design to provide stable coupling across multiple cellular frequency bands. The coupler features \u003cstrong\u003e6 ± 0.6 dB coupling\u003c\/strong\u003e, minimum 19 dB directivity, and input VSWR better than 1.25:1. It can also function as an unequal power divider or tapper, providing an approximate \u003cstrong\u003e3:1 power distribution ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e between outputs. 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The manufacturer specifies an operating frequency range of 694–2700 MHz, although some unit labels indicate 698–2700 MHz. This model was discontinued by Microlab in June 2024 and replaced by the CC-EP-6-738FN. Please verify the required frequency range, connector configuration, power handling, and equipment compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are \u003cstrong\u003eused RF directional couplers\u003c\/strong\u003e and may show normal signs of previous installation, handling, and use. 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