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Coaxial Terminations
CL-series coaxial terminations absorb RF power at unused ports and test outputs. Dolph lists 50 Ohm models and selected low-power 75 Ohm versions. Choose frequency, average power, peak power, connector and cooling conditions from one model row; the family maxima do not describe a single load.
Match the termination to the real RF load — not a family-wide headline.
A coaxial termination dissipates incident RF energy while presenting the specified impedance to the line. Dolph CL-series loads include free-standing convection-cooled models for test outputs, transmitter checks and unused RF ports. Match 50 Ohm or the listed 75 Ohm configuration to the system, then select a model by frequency, average power, peak power and connector.
Send five inputs. We can narrow the range quickly.
Representative published configurations
These examples show why the final selection must be made by model row. Higher frequency and higher power are not available in the same configuration.
Complete Coaxial Termination Specifications
The full model table is retained below. Values are reproduced from the Dolph Microwave Coaxial Termination technical data. Confirm the final part number and current specification before order release.
| Model No | Avg Power (W) | Peak Power (kW) | Freq Range (GHz) | VSWR | Coax Connector Type | Impedance (Ω) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH-124CL2S | 2 | 0.25 | DC-12.4 | 1.10-1.25 | SMA | 50 |
| DH-040CL2S | 2 | 0.25 | DC-4 | ≤ 1.20 | SMA | 50 |
| DH-400CL2S | 2 | 0.25 | DC-40 | 1.10-1.40 | SMA | 50 |
| DH-180CL2S1 | 2 | 0.25 | DC-18 | 1.10-1.30 | SMA | 50 |
| DH-180CL2S2 | 2 | 0.25 | DC-18 | 1.05-1.30 | SMA | 50 |
| DH-180CL2S3 | 2 | 0.5 | DC-18 | ≤ 1.25 | SMA | 50 |
| DH-400CL5S | 5 | 0.5 | DC-40 | ≤ 1.40 | SMA | 50 |
| DH-180CL10S | 10 | 0.5 | DC-18 | ≤1.45 | SMA | 50 |
| DH-060CL2N | 2 | 0.5 | DC-6 | 1.10-1.25 | N,SMA,BNC,TNC,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-180CL2N | 2 | 0.5 | DC-18 | 1.10-1.30 | N,BNC,SMA,TNC,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-030CL2 | 2 | 1 | DC-3 | ≤1.10 | 7/16 (M) | 50 |
| DH-080CL2N | 2 | 0.5 | DC-8 | 1.10-1.25 | N(M) | 50 |
| DH-060CL5N1 | 5 | 0.5 | DC-6 | 1.10-1.30 | N,BNC,SMA,TNC,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-060CL5N2 | 5 | 1 | DC-6 | 1.10-1.25 | N(M) | 50 |
| DH-180CL5N1 | 5 | 0.5 | DC-18 | 1.10-1.30 | N | 50 |
| DH-180CL5N2 | 5 | 0.5 | DC-18 | 1.10-1.30 | N,BNC,SMA,TNC | 50 |
| DH-060CL10N | 10 | 1 | DC-6 | 1.10-1.30 | N,BNC,SMA,TNC,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-100CL10N | 10 | 1 | DC-10 | 1.10-1.45 | N | 50 |
| DH-180CL10N1 | 10 | 1 | DC-18 | 1.10-1.40 | N,SMA,BNC,TNC | 50 |
| DH-180CL10N2 | 10 | 1 | DC-18 | 1.10-1.30 | N | 50 |
| DH-060CL25N | 25 | 1 | DC-6 | 1.10-1.25 | SMA,N,7/16,TNC,BNC | 50 |
| DH-100CL25N | 25 | 1 | DC-10 | 1.10-1.45 | N | 50 |
| DH-180CL25N | 25 | 1 | DC-18 | 1.15-1.35 | N,SMA,TNC | 50 |
| DH-060CL30N | 30 | 10 | DC-6 | 1.10-1.30 | N,SMA,7/16,TNC,BNC | 50 |
| DH-100CL30N | 30 | 1 | DC-10 | 1.10-1.45 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL50N1 | 50 | 10 | DC-4 | 1.05-1.20 | N,SMA,7/16,TNC | 50 |
| DH-060CL50N | 50 | 1 | DC-6 | 1.10-1.25 | N,BNC,7/16,TNC | 50 |
| DH-100CL50N | 50 | 1 | DC-10 | 1.10-1.45 | N | 50 |
| DH-180CL50N1 | 50 | 1 | DC-18 | 1.10-1.45. | N,SMA | 50 |
| DH-180CL50N2 | 50 | 5 | DC-18 | 1.10-1.55 | N,7/16,SMA | 50 |
| DH-040CL80N1 | 80 | 10 | DC-4 | 1.05-1.25 | N,7/16,TNC | 50 |
| DH-180CL80N1 | 80 | 1 | DC-18 | 1.15-1.45 | N | 50 |
| DH-180CL80N2 | 80 | 5 | DC-18 | 1.15-1.55 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL100N1 | 100 | 10 | DC-4 | 1.10-1.25 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-180CL100N1 | 100 | 5 | DC-18 | 1.10-1.25 | N | 50 |
| DH-180CL100N2 | 100 | 5 | DC-18 | 1.10-1.55 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL150N | 150 | 10 | DC-4 | 1.15-1.30 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-180CL150N1 | 150 | 10 | DC-18 | 1.15-1.50 | N | 50 |
| DH-180CL150N2 | 150 | 5 | DC-18 | 1.15-1.55 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL200N | 200 | 10 | DC-4 | 1.15-1.30 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-100CL200N | 200 | 5 | DC-10 | 1.10-1.35 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-040CL250N | 250 | 10 | DC-4 | 1.15-1.35 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-100CL25N2 | 25 | 5 | DC-10 | 1.10-1.35 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-040CL300N1 | 300 | 10 | DC-4 | 1.15-1.40 | N, 7/16 | 50 |
| DH-100CL300N | 300 | 5 | DC-10 | 1.10-1.35 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-040CL400N | 400 | 10 | DC-4 | 1.15-1.45 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-100CL400N | 400 | 10 | DC-10 | 1.10-1.50 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-040CL500N1 | 500 | 10 | DC-4 | 1.15-1.40 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-040CL500N2 | 500 | 5 | DC-4 | 1.15-.155 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-040CL800N | 800 | 10 | DC-4 | 1.20-1.45 | N,7/16 | 50 |
| DH-040CL1000N | 1000 | 10 | DC-4 | ≤1.40 | N,7/16,L27 | 50 |
| DH-040CL1500N | 1500 | 10 | DC-4 | ≤1.40 | N,7/16,L27 | 50 |
| DH-040CL2000N | 2000 | 10 | DC-4 | ≤1.40 | N,7/16,L27 | 50 |
| DH-020CL1000N | 1000 | 50 | DC-2 | ≤1.30 | N,7/16,L27 | 50 |
| DH-020CL2000N | 2000 | 50 | DC-2 | ≤1.30 | N,7/16,L27 | 50 |
| DH-020CL3000N | 3000 | 50 | DC-2 | ≤1.30 | L27, 7/16,L36 | 50 |
| DH-010CL5000N | 5000 | 100 | DC-1 | ≤1.40 | L27, 7/16,L52 | 50 |
| DH-030CL1N | 1 | 0.5 | DC-3 | ≤1.20 | N,NBC | 75 |
| DH-030CL2N | 2 | 0.5 | DC-3 | ≤1.20 | N,NBC | 75 |
| DH-030CL5N | 5 | 0.5 | DC-3 | ≤1.20 | N,NBC | 75 |
| DH-030CL50N | 50 | 5 | DC-3 | ≤1.05 | N | 50 |
| DH-030CL150N | 150 | 5 | DC-3 | ≤1.05 | N | 50 |
| DH-085CL30N | 30 | 5 | DC-8.5 | ≤1.30 | N,SMA | 50 |
| DH-180CL50N3 | 50 | 5 | DC-18 | ≤1.55 | N,SMA | 50 |
| DH-180CL75N | 75 | 5 | DC-18 | ≤1.55 | N,SMA | 50 |
| DH-180CL150N3 | 150 | 5 | DC-18 | ≤1.55 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL50N2 | 50 | 10 | DC-4 | ≤1.30 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL100N2 | 100 | 10 | DC-4 | ≤1.30 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL300N2 | 300 | 10 | DC-4 | ≤1.40 | N | 50 |
| DH-180CL50N4 | 50 | 5 | DC-18 | ≤1.55 | N | 50 |
| DH-180CL100N3 | 100 | 5 | DC-18 | ≤1.55 | N | 50 |
| DH-180CL200N | 200 | 5 | DC-18 | ≤1.55 | N | 50 |
| DH-0820CL300N | 300 | 5 | 0.8-2 | ≤1.20 | N | 50 |
| DH-0820CL350N | 350 | 5 | 0.8-2 | ≤1.20 | N | 50 |
| DH-1214CL300N | 300 | 12 | 1.2-1.4 | ≤1.20 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL25N | 25 | 1 | DC-4 | ≤1.20 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL30N | 30 | 1 | DC-4 | ≤1.20 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL50N3 | 50 | 1 | DC-4 | ≤1.20 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL80N2 | 80 | 1 | DC-4 | ≤1.20 | N | 50 |
| DH-040CL100N3 | 100 | 5 | DC-4 | ≤1.20 | N | 50 |
Confirm the selected part number against a current drawing where the published table uses a legacy connector label. Peak-power figures also require pulse width, repetition rate and duty cycle; an average-power rating alone does not establish pulse capability.
Request Current Model ConfirmationPart number fields used in the published ordering example
Use the selected model row as the technical reference. The final suffix and interface are confirmed with sales before release.
If the job is not load termination, move to the right component family.
This avoids forcing a termination into an application that needs attenuation or interface conversion.
A short engineering check before quotation.
Send the operating conditions. We will work from the actual model limits.
Send frequency band, system impedance, connector series and gender, average power, peak power and pulse conditions. Include ambient temperature, airflow or enclosure constraints and quantity so the proposed load can be checked under its actual cooling conditions.
