Common Cascade Configurations
1:4
→1:8
Total Split
1:32
Total Loss
17.5 dB
1:4
→1:16
Total Split
1:64
Total Loss
21 dB
1:8
→1:8
Total Split
1:64
Total Loss
21 dB
1:4
→1:32
Total Split
1:128
Total Loss
24.5 dB
Full Reference Table
| Ratio | Ports | Loss (dB) | Power/Port |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:2 | 2 | 3.5 | 50.0% |
| 1:4 | 4 | 7 | 25.0% |
| 1:8 | 8 | 10.5 | 12.5% |
| 1:16 | 16 | 14 | 6.3% |
| 1:32 | 32 | 17.5 | 3.1% |
| 1:64 | 64 | 21 | 1.6% |
| 1:128 | 128 | 24.5 | 0.8% |
Note: Values are typical insertion loss including connector losses. Actual values may vary ±0.5 dB by manufacturer.