Why is magic tee called 3db coupler

The Magic Tee (or ​​Hybrid Tee​​) is called a ​​3dB coupler​​ because it splits input power equally between two output ports with a ​​3dB attenuation​​ (halving the power). When signal enters the ​​H-arm (Port 3)​​, it divides ​​50/50​​ into the two collinear ports (Ports 1 & 2), while the ​​E-arm (Port 4)​​ remains isolated. This […]

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