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RF Circulator Isolator, Inc. (RFCI) : RF Ferrite Circulators & Isolators Manufacturer

RF Circulator Isolator, Inc. (RFCI) is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in the design and production of ferrite-based RF and microwave circulators and isolators. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company was established in 2012 following the acquisition of the Circulator/Isolator Product Line (CIPL) from RF Micro Devices (RFMD). This transition enabled RFCI to retain the experienced engineering team, manufacturing expertise, and product portfolio developed over many years in the RF ferrite component industry. Its products cover operating frequencies from 50 MHz to 20 GHz.

Product Selection Guide

Product CategorySelection Parameters / Specifications
Coaxial CirculatorsFrequency range, connector type (SMA/N), insertion loss, isolation, power handling
Coaxial IsolatorsFrequency band, insertion loss, reverse isolation, VSWR, connector type
Drop-In CirculatorsOperating frequency, bandwidth, package style, forward power, rotation direction
Drop-In IsolatorsFrequency coverage, isolation, reflected power rating, package size
Surface-Mount CirculatorsPackage type, operating frequency, insertion loss, tape-and-reel availability
Surface-Mount IsolatorsFrequency range, power handling, package dimensions, operating temperature
Broadband CirculatorsOctave bandwidth, insertion loss, isolation, return loss
Broadband IsolatorsBandwidth, reflected power capability, VSWR, isolation
ISO-AttenuatorsFixed attenuation value, operating frequency, power rating, isolation
Custom Ferrite DevicesFrequency range, bandwidth, mechanical configuration, environmental requirements

key Product Features

  • Frequency coverage from 50 MHz to 20 GHz
  • Bandwidth options from narrowband to 100% bandwidth
  • Low insertion loss and high isolation
  • High peak and continuous wave (CW) power handling
  • Magnetically shielded construction
  • Wide operating temperature range
  • RoHS compliant designs
  • Clockwise (CW) and Counter Clockwise (CCW) configurations
  • Standard and custom mechanical packages

Why Choose RF Circulator Isolator Inc.?

  • Specialized expertise in RF circulator and isolator technology
  • Engineering team with decades of ferrite component design experience
  • Product coverage from 50 MHz to 20 GHz
  • Standard and application specific custom designs
  • Solutions for wireless infrastructure, radar, satellite, and defense applications
  • High isolation with low insertion loss
  • High CW and peak power handling capability
  • Magnetically shielded designs for reliable operation

Summary

RF Circulator Isolator, Inc. (RFCI) is a specialized manufacturer of ferrite based RF and microwave circulators and isolators for commercial, industrial, telecommunications, aerospace, and defense applications. Building on decades of engineering experience inherited from the former RFMD Circulator/Isolator Product Line, the company offers a broad range of coaxial, drop-in, and surface mount solutions operating from 50 MHz to 20 GHz.

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