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Date: 26 Sept, 2022
 
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Latest News this Week
MathWorks Develops Simulation Model of Otava’s 5G mmWave Beamformer IC from 24 to 40 GHz - Otava, Inc
Research Report Analyzes RF Front-End Module Architectures in iPhones from 2017 to 2021 - Yole
CEA and Astrocast Collaborate to Develop Ultralow-Power RF Chip for Satellite IoT Connectivity - CEA and Astrocast
Okmetic Releases Engineered Ultra High Resistivity Wafers for Demanding RF Applications - Okmetic
Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow Module for IoT Applications Receives FCC Certification - Morse Micro
FiberArch’s RF Over Fiber Technology Solves Challenges Faced in Long Range RF Transmission - RF SPIN
BAE Systems to Develop Filter Technology for Radar, Communications, and Electronic Warfare Applications - BAE Systems
R&S Collaborates with China Mobile on Joint Communication and Sensing Testing Solutions for 6G - Rohde & Schwarz
TestEquity is Now an Authorized Distributor for Amphenol RF Products - Amphenol RF
PCTEL Receives FCC Regulatory Certification for New Industrial IoT Radio Module - PCTEL
HUBER+SUHNER Launches Dedicated Antennas for Trams and Light Rail Vehicles - HUBER+SUHNER
ARA Offers a Wide Range of Versatile Radar Antennas - ARA
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New White Papers & Articles
Expedite Critical Wideband Signal Recorders in Defense Applications - Mercury Systems
A Measurement Summary of Distributed Direct Sampling S-Band Receivers for Phased Arrays - Analog Devices
Recreating Reality in Lab-Based GNSS Testing - Spirent Communications
The Challenges of Delivering Large Anechoic Chambers for Testing Large EUTs - Microwave Vision Group
4G LTE vs 5G : Dealing with 2G and 3G Network Sunsets - u-blox AG
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EuMW 2022
Date: 25 to 30 September, 2022
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Featured Products this Week
RF Amplifier
2.95 GHz, 2.5 W InGaP Power Amplifier for Radar Applications
RF Amplifier  from Guerrilla RF

The GRF5529 from Guerrilla RF is a Power Amplifier that operates at 2.95 GHz. It delivers a CW saturated output power of 2.5 W (~34 dBm) with a small signal gain of 29.5 dB, and has a power added efficiency (PAE) of 57%. The amplifier is manufactured using an InGaP HBT process and is designed to provide flexible biasing voltage and current to any external module or component.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 10 MHz to 10 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Kuhne Electronic

The KU LNA BB 0011000 A from KUHNE is a Low-Noise Amplifier that operates from 10 MHz to 10 GHz. It provides 22 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 6 dB and has an output P1dB of more than 15 dBm. This LNA meets the directive necessary to ensure high linearity and performance against electromagnetic interference and includes reverse polarity protection.
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Signal Generator
Benchtop Signal Generators from 10 MHz to 18 GHz
Signal Generator  from Boonton

The SGX1000 Series from Boonton are Signal Generators with a frequency range from 10 MHz to 18 GHz. They have an output power range from -50 to 18 dBm and a switching speed of 350 µs. These generators have a phase noise of -122 dBc/Hz @10 kHz offset and a jitter of 60 fs. They offer high-performance signal generation with an easy-to-use interface in a compact form factor.
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Handover Test System
4x4 Full Fan-Out Handover Test System from 1 to 8 GHz
Handover Test System  from JFW Industries

The 50PA-1248 from JFW Industries is a 4x4 Handover Test System that operates from 1 to 8 GHz. It has a full fan-out configuration with bi-directional ports and can handle an input power of 30 dBm (IN ports) and 24 dBm (OUT ports). This handover system provides an attenuation range from 0 to 70 dB in 1 dB steps and has a switching time of 4 µs.
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Power Divider
4x4 Hybrid Combiner from 617 to 5925 MHz for 5G Applications
Power Divider  from Microlab

The CM-141E from Microlab is a 4x4 Hybrid Combiner that operates from 617 MHz to 5.925 GHz. It can handle an average input power of 100 W and a peak input power of 3 kW. This combiner provides more than 18 dB of isolation and has a PIM rating of -160 dBc (tested with 2 tones at +43 dBm). It has been designed to combine up to four wireless carriers in the operating band to multiple antenna feeds or distribution cables.
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Front End Module
2G/3G/4G/5G Multi-Band Front-End Module
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY58081-11 from Skyworks is a Multi-Band Tx-Rx Front-End Module (FEM) that supports 2G/3G/4G/5G mobile devices. It is optimized for LTE Advanced which utilizes Carrier Aggregation for higher data rates. The module integrates a low-band 3G/4G/5G PA block, low band, and high-band 2G PA blocks, a silicon controller containing the MIPI RFFE interface, RF band switches, antenna switches, a bi-directional coupler, integrated filters for Bands 8, 12, 20 and 26, and a low noise amplifier (LNA).
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RF Variable Attenuator
31.5 dB 6-Bit Digital Attenuator from 100 MHz to 40 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Analog Devices

The ADRF5473 from Analog Devices is a 6-Bit Silicon Digital Attenuator that operates from 100 MHz to 40 GHz. It provides adjustable attenuation from 0 to 31.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps and has an insertion loss of less than 3.2 dB. This attenuator can handle an average input power of 26 dBm and peak input power of 31 dBm. It has a rise/fall time of 35 ns and ON/OFF time 125 ns.
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RF High Pass Filter
High-Pass Filter with Passband from 2200 to 5300 MHz
RF High Pass Filter  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The HP2D2G-1575-SFF from Quantic PMI is a High-Pass Filter with a passband from 2200 to 5300 MHz. It has a passband insertion loss of less than 1 dB and provides a rejection of more than 35 dB @1575 MHz. This filter has a passband ripple of 0.5 dB (peak to peak) and a VSWR of less than 2:1. It is available in a module that measures 0.75 x 0.75 x 0.50 inches with SMA-female connectors.
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Band Pass Filter
Bandpass Filter MMIC with Passband from 10.5 to 13.15 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from AmpliTech

The AGM-010 from AmpliTech is an MMIC Band Pass Filter with a passband from 10.5 to 13.15 GHz. It can handle an input power of 20 dBm (0.1 W) and has an insertion loss of 2.9 dB in the passband. This 50-ohm filter provides over 30 dB of rejection above and below the passband. It is available as a bare die that measures 1.00 x 0.750 x 0.1 mm.
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In Series RF Adapter
In-Series N-type (male) Adapter from DC to 18 GHz
In Series RF Adapter  from Aaren Technology Ltd

The AT36A-1010 from Aaren Technology is a Precision In-Series N-type (male) to N-type (male) Adapter that operates from DC to 18 GHz. This 50-ohm adapter can handle 500 mating cycles and has an operating temperature range from -55°C to +165°C. It has a stainless steel housing with beryllium copper (gold plated) centre contact and PEI insulators.
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RF Amplifier
1 kW GaN Pulsed Power Amplifier from 2.7 to 3.1 GHz
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The RRP27311K0-22 from RFHIC is a Power Amplifier that operates in the S-band from 2700 to 3100 MHz. It delivers a pulsed output power of 1 kW with a gain of 22 dB and has an average efficiency of 45%. This amplifier has a duty cycle of up to 10% and a pulse width from 1 to 100 us. It is designed using RFHIC’s GaN on SiC HEMT technology, resulting in higher breakdown voltage, wider bandwidth, and higher efficiency.
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RF Transistor
450 W GaN-on-SiC HEMT from 758 to 960 MHz
RF Transistor  from Wolfspeed

The GTRB097152FC-V1 from Wolfspeed is a High-Electron-Mobility Transistor (HEMT) that operates from 758 to 960 MHz. It delivers an output power of 450 W (P3dB) with a gain of 18 dB and has an efficiency of 59%. This transistor is manufactured using a gallium-nitride (GaN) on silicon carbide (SiC) process and requires a DC supply of 48 V.
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Power Divider
4-Way Resistive Power Divider from DC to 20 GHz
Power Divider  from Sigatek

The SP10R4M from SigaTek is a 4-Way Resistive Power Divider that operates from DC to 20 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 0.5 W, has an insertion loss of less than 14.5 dB. This power divider has an amplitude balance of ±0.5 dB and a phase balance of ±6.0°. It is available in a module that measures 58.42 x 19.05 x 10.16 mm and has 4x SMA-female / 1x SMA-male connectors.
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RF Upconverter
Frequency Up-Converter from 18 to 40 GHz
RF Upconverter  from Norden Millimeter

The NUC1840I0217 from Norden Millimeter is a Frequency Up-Converter that converts input frequencies from 2.3 – 10.8/3.2 – 16.7 GHz to output frequencies from 18 – 26.5/26.5 – 40 GHz. It provides a conversion gain of 10 dB and image rejection of more than -60 dBc. This up-converter has an LO/IF leakage and LO/RF leakage of -50 dBm.
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RF Amplifier
700 W Solid-State Power Amplifier from 1 to 4 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2090B-1LC from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 1 to 4 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of more than 700 W with a gain of 59 dB. This amplifier is based on a Class A/AB linear design and has built-in protection circuits. The amplifier also supports forward/reflected power monitoring in both dBm & Watts, VSWR, voltage/current, and temperature sensing.
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Band Pass Filter
Space-Qualified LC Bandpass Filters
Band Pass Filter  from Networks International Corporation

These Space-Qualified LC Bandpass Filters from Networks International Corporation have a center frequency of 6505 MHz and bandwidth of 4700 MHz. They have the capability to deliver cutting-edge electrical performance while complying with the EEE-INST-002 standard. These filters also comply with TOR workflow that has led to successful space satellite program wins that include GPS III, GOES, and launch vehicle programs.
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RF Amplifier
Radar Pulsed Power Module from 2.7 to 2.9 GHz
RF Amplifier  from MACOM

The PHA2729-300M from MACOM is a Radar Pulsed Power Module that operates from 2.7 to 2.9 GHz. It delivers more than 300 W of output power with 100 us pulses and 10% duty cycle. The module provides over 7.5 dB of gain and a collector efficiency of better than 36%. It includes an RC bias circuit and has in-phase combined pulsed power transistors.
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Antenna Measurement System
Transportable Antenna Test Chamber for 77/79 GHz Automotive Radars
Antenna Measurement System  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®ATS1500C from Rohde & Schwarz is a Compact Antenna Test Chamber for the development, validation, and calibration of automotive radars. It supports in-band OTA measurements of 77/79 GHz radar sensors with apertures up to 30 cm. The chamber consists of a gold-plated parabolic reflector and a two-axis high-accuracy positioner for 3D movements of the DUT.
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Antenna
Triple-Band Flexible PCB Antenna from 2400 to 7125 MHz
Antenna  from TE Connectivity

The 2108792-2 from TE Connectivity is a Triple Band Flexible PCB Antenna that operates from 2400 – 2500 MHz, 5150 – 5875 MHz and 5925 – 7125 MHz. This linearly polarized antenna provides a gain of 4.5 dB and has a VSWR of less than 2:1. It is available in an adhesive-mount package that measures 40 x 10 mm with a 0.05 m long cable with MHF compatible connector.
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GPS/GNSS Antenna
Multi-Constellation GNSS Smart Antenna with Centimeter-Level Accuracy
GPS/GNSS Antenna  from Hemisphere

The S631 from Hemisphere is a Multi-Constellation GNSS Smart Antenna that supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS, and Atlas L-band constellations. It can receive long-range RTK baselines at a range of up to 50 km with a reacquisition time of 15 seconds. This antenna is Athena™-enabled and Atlas ®-capable and provides state-of-the-art RTK performance when receiving corrections from a static base station or network RTK correction system.
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RFID Reader Module
UHF RAIN RFID Module for Battery-Operated Applications
RFID Reader Module  from Jadak

The ThingMagic M7e-Pico from Jadak is a UHF RAIN RFID Module that is designed for battery-operated applications. It is based on the Impinj E310 RAIN RFID reader chip and supports frequencies from 860 to 930 MHz. This module has a read distance of more than 3 m with a read rate of up to 300 tags/second.
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RF Repeaters
4G LTE/5G-NR Digital Repeater from 2496 to 2690 MHz
RF Repeaters  from Advanced RF Technologies

The SDRX-43-BTF from Advanced RF Technologies is a 4G (TD-LTE)/5G-NR Digital Repeater that operates from 2496 to 2690 MHz. This repeater is the first carrier-grade high-power system that supports the entire 2.5 GHz BRS spectrum. It provides a system gain from 55 to 95 dB and has a noise figure of less than 5 dB.
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