Mini-Circuits, a leading provider of RF components, launched an exciting range of new products for 2024, expanding their offerings in power sensors, amplifiers, filters, directional couplers, and more. Here’s a look at some of the interesting products they introduced in 2024:
USB/Ethernet Peak & Average Power Sensor from 50 MHz to 9 GHz
The PWR-9PWHS-RC is a Smart Power Sensor that operates from 50 to 9000 MHz. It can measure modulated signals up to a bandwidth of 30 MHz and has a sample rate of up to 80 Msps with an internal buffer that enables up to 120,000 complete measurements per second. This power sensor has an input power range of -60 to +20 dBm and a power measurement range of up to 80 dB. It has a measurement resolution of 0.001 dB or more and a video bandwidth of 30 MHz supporting trace modulation & pulse profiles with a resolution down to 13 ns. This power sensor has a linearity of 3% and a return loss of 21 dB. Click here to learn more.
LTCC Low Pass Filter DC to 3.8 GHz
The LFHK-3800+ from Mini-Circuits is a low-pass RF filter designed for frequencies ranging from DC to 3800 MHz. It features a 3 dB cutoff frequency at 4800 MHz, a stopband frequency range of 5800 to 46000 MHz, and delivers an insertion loss of 1 to 1.6 dB. The filter offers signal rejection ranging from 20 to 74 dB. Click here to learn more.
LTCC Low Pass Filter from DC to 2.25 GHz
The LFHK-2250+ from Mini-Circuits is a low-pass RF filter operating from DC to 2250 MHz. It has a 3 dB cutoff frequency at 2530 MHz and a stopband frequency range of 3100 to 43000 MHz. The filter provides an insertion loss of 1.5 to 2.3 dB and offers rejection levels between 20 and 72 dB. Designed as a surface-mount ceramic filter. Click here to learn more.
MMIC Power Amplifier from 10 MHz to 10 GHz
The PMA5-83-LV+ from Mini-Circuits is a GaAs Distributed Medium Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 0.01 to 10 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 31.2 dBm (~1.3 W) with a gain of 18.6 dB. This power amplifier is suitable for wideband test instrumentation and defense systems that require high operating output power. It has high operating OIP3 and provides low 2nd and 3rd harmonic responses to ensure very low in-band distortion products, enabling minimal signal degradation in high-fidelity measurement systems. Click here to learn more.
MMIC Power Amplifier from 0.01 to 6 GHz
The PMA5-63-2W+ from Mini-Circuits is a surface-mount RF power amplifier operating from 0.01 to 6 GHz. It delivers a gain of 10 to 17.9 dB, a noise figure of 2.7 to 6.8 dB, and a P1dB output power ranging from 28.2 to 31.2 dBm (0.66 to 1.31 W).
Coaxial Directional Coupler from 1.0 to 26.5 GHz
The ZCDC10-01263-S+ from Mini-Circuits is a directional coupler operating from 1 to 26.5 GHz. It offers a coupling factor of 10 dB with a variation of ±1.2 dB, directivity ranging from 12.5 to 31 dB, and can handle an average power of up to 20 W.
Coaxial Directional Coupler from 1.0 to 40.0 GHz
The ZCDC10-K0144+ from Mini-Circuits is a directional coupler with a frequency range of 1 to 40 GHz. It features a 10 dB coupling with a variation of ±1.5 dB, directivity from 10.0 to 29.0 dB, and supports an average power of up to 19 W.
Coaxial Amplifier 16 to 21 GHz
The ZX60-16213+ from Mini-Circuits is a medium-power amplifier operating from 16 to 21 GHz, offering 20 dB gain, 23 dBm P1 dB, and 33 dBm output IP3. It features reverse voltage protection and internal sequencing, requiring a +5 V and -6 V DC supply with less than 350 mA current. This compact, rugged amplifier is ideal for high-linearity applications in microwave radios, military EW, radar, and satellite systems. It comes in a unibody module with SMA female connectors, measuring 1.2 x 0.75 x 0.46 inches. Click here to learn more.
Coaxial Ultra-Wideband Amplifier Without Heatsink 2 to 20 GHz
The ZVA-02203LNX+ from Mini-Circuits is a coaxial, wideband amplifier that operates from 2 to 20 GHz. This model operates on a single +12 V supply with 290 mA typical current consumption and is capable of delivering up to 60 mW output power at 1 dB compression. The amplifier comes in a rugged, compact case (1.2” x 0.64” x 0.45”) with SMA (f) RF connectors. Click here to learn more.
Coaxial Adapter DC to 90 GHz
The 10M-135F+ from Mini-Circuits is a between-series RF adapter with a connector length of 0.65 inches. It operates from DC to 90 GHz, offering insertion loss between 0.14 to 0.66 dB, and is designed to function in temperatures ranging from -55°C to 100°C. Click here to learn more.
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