An N-way power divider splits one RF input signal into multiple output ports. The ideal split loss increases as the number of output ports increases.
Real power dividers also include extra insertion loss, connector loss, PCB loss, and frequency-dependent loss. Add that value as extra loss in dB.
Input Example
No. of Ports: 4 Insertion Loss: 0.5 dB
Output
Ideal split loss is 6.0206 dB. Total loss becomes 6.5206 dB after adding 0.5 dB insertion loss.
N-Way Power Divider Calculator is a free online calculator tool. Use it to get instant, accurate results for your electronics calculations.