DC Block, N Male to N Female, 18 GHz (Inner Type) [RFS-530004] High-Frequency Precision Galvanic Isolation Component Designed to protect sensitive microwave test instruments from DC bias and low-frequency transients, this 50-Ohm Inner DC Block operates up to 18 GHz. It features a threaded Type N Male to Type N Female interface, utilizing an embedded galvanic isolation capacitor on the center conductor while maintaining a continuous outer shield. Constructed with a passivated stainless steel or tri-metal plated brass body, this high-performance block ensures minimal insertion loss and low VSWR up to 18 GHz. Specifications Specification Value Component Type RF / Microwave Coaxial DC Block Configuration Inner Type (Isolation on Center Conductor Only) Connector A Type N Male (Straight, Threaded) Connector B Type N Female (Straight, Threaded) Impedance 50 Ohm Frequency Range DC Isolation / RF Passband up to 18 GHz Body Material Passivated Stainless Steel or Heavy-Duty Tri-Metal Plated Brass Center Contact Material Gold-Plated Beryllium Copper Dielectric Material High-Purity PTFE (Teflon™) or Air/Plastic Support DC Voltage Rating Typically 50V to 200V Max (Depending on exact dielectric breakdown limits) Insertion Loss Low insertion loss across the entire operating band VSWR Optimized for low-reflection microwave performance Application Sensitive Test Bench Protection, Ground Loop Elimination, LNA / Active Antenna Isolation