The HL9452 from Hyperlabs is a blindmate (snap-in) broadband balun that operates from 5 MHz to 20 GHz. It transforms a 50 ohm input in to a 100 ohm Differential output and thus can be used either as a signal splitter or combiner. The balun has an optimal amplitude match of 0.25 dB and a phase match of 4 degrees up to 20 GHz. It is available in a drop-in surface mount package that measures 38.1 x 11.43 x 4.6 mm and ideal for aerospace, R&D, speed communication systems and frequency response testing applications. The balun can be used in analog to digital conversion, differential signal generation, harmonic distortion minimization, and pulse inversion.