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Date: 31 Oct, 2022
 
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Latest News this Week
Rohde & Schwarz Conducting Trials of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Technology for Use in 6G - Rohde & Schwarz
Qorvo Introduces an Integrated Front-End Module to Enable Efficient Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 Systems - Qorvo
Spirent Powers Over-the-Air GNSS Testing with MVG - Spirent Communications
Cost-Effective, Lightweight, Dual-Band GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution for UAVs and Ground Vehicles - infiniDome
Anritsu VNAs Used to Solve Test Challenge Posed by 5G Smart Surfaces - Anritsu
Over 33% of Service Providers to Deploy Wi-Fi 7 by the End of 2023 - Wireless Broadband Alliance
Accelerate 5G/6G SoC Designs with New mmWave Reference Flow for TSMC Process Technology - Keysight Technologies
NSI-MI Technologies Introduces mmWave Pre-Configured Compact Range Measurement System - NSI-MI Technologies
Anteral Introduces Lens Horn Antennas from 8 to 170 GHz for High-Gain Applications - Anteral
MUEGGE Enters Italy with the Acquisition of LEANFA - Muegge GMBH
DARPA Developing a Revolutionary Airborne Wireless Power Distribution Network - DARPA
u-blox Introduces Secure High-Precision Dual-Band GNSS Timing Module - u-blox AG
Renesas Using Pharrowtech's 60 GHz Wireless Technology to Develop a Viable Fiber Alternative - Renesas
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New White Papers & Articles
A New Approach to YIG-Based Band-Reject Filters: An Introduction - Teledyne Microwave Solutions
HiPot Testing of Military/Aerospace Interconnect Components - GaGe by Vitrek
Advantages of Suspended Substrate Stripline Microwave Filters - ERZIA
High IF Sampling Puts Wideband Software-Defined Radio Within Reach - Analog Devices
Top Eight Frequently Asked Questions about RF Drive Testing - thinkRF
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-Time Spectrum Intelligence Platform
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from thinkRF

The Spectrum eXperience Management (SXM) System from thinkRF is a real-time wireless infrastructure monitoring / intelligence platform. It provides continuous monitoring of all major 4G and 5G parameters with immediate notification of any new, changed or discontinued deployments in an area. SXM comprises of powerful thinkRF sensors (SXM nodes) to collect RF spectrum data, a cloud to store data with maximum cybersecurity and an insightful software (SXM API) that provides advanced analytics to users.
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Directional Coupler
500 W Low PIM Directional Coupler from 0.8 to 2.5 GHz
Directional Coupler  from MECA

The LP715-20-1.650W from MECA is a Low PIM Directional Coupler that operates from 0.8 to 2.5 GHz. It has a coupling value of 20 dB and can handle up to 500 watts of power. The coupler has an insertion loss of less than 0.1 dB and directivity of more than 25 dB. It is available in a module with N-type female connectors.
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Directional Coupler
30 dB, 500 W Directional Coupler from 0.75 to 2.5 GHz
Directional Coupler  from L3Harris Narda-MITEQ

The 3171-30 from Narda-MITEQ is a Directional Coupler that operates from 0.75 to 2.5 GHz. This 30 dB coupler has a directivity of more than 20 dB and an insertion loss of less than 0.15 dB. It can handle an average input power of 500 W and a peak input power of 3 kW. The coupler is available in a module that measures 3.09 x 1.96 x 1.07 inches with N-type (female) connectors.
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RF Shielded Test Enclosure
RF Shielded Test Enclosure from 20 MHz to 6 GHz
RF Shielded Test Enclosure  from RF Electronics

The HDRF-2124-T from RF Electronics is a RF Shielded Test Enclosure that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides an isolation of more than 90 dB. It has shielded power filters for providing power connection in the box while blocking all wireless signals. The HDRF-2124-T has a number of I/O connector options that include HDMI, RJ45, USB, DB9, VGA, DB25 and AC/DC.
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RF Amplifier
Linear Driver Amplifier from 3.3 to 4.1 GHz for LTE/5G Systems
RF Amplifier  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY66042-11 from Skyworks is a Linear Driver Amplifier that operates from 3.3 to 4.1 GHz. This amplifier delivers a linear output power of up to +19 dBm with a gain of 30 dB. It has an open-loop ACLR of better than -40 dBc for high linearity and a turn-on time of 0.6 µs. This driver amplifier integrates active biasing circuitry to compensate for performance over temperature, voltage, and process variations.
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Wireless SoC
Bluetooth 5.2 SoCs for High-Volume IoT Products
Wireless SoC  from Silicon Labs

The BG22 Series from Silicon Labs are Bluetooth low energy (BLE) wireless SoC solutions that are part of the Wireless Gecko Series 2 platform. These SoCs are ideal for enabling user-friendly Bluetooth 5.2 networking for high-volume IoT products. By combining ultra-low transmit and receive power (4.1 mA TX at 0 dBm, 3.6 mA RX) and a high-performance, low-power Arm® Cortex®-M33 core with 76.8 MHz maximum operating frequency, they deliver industry-leading energy efficiency and can operate on a coin cell battery for up to ten years.
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Low Noise Block
Hot Swappable Dual-Channel Block Downconverter from 20.2 to 21.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from GeoSync Microwave

The D20.7 from GeoSync Microwave is a Dual-Channel Block Downconverter (BDC) that converts input frequencies from 20.2 to 21.2 GHz to output frequencies from 0.95 to 1.95 GHz. It provides a gain of 35 dB, has a noise figure of less than 15 dB, and a phase noise of -98 dBc/Hz @100 kHz offset. This BDC provides frequency translation between the transponder band and L-band frequencies.
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Band Pass Filter
Band Pass Filter with Passband from 17.3 to 18.1 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Pasternack Enterprises Inc

The PE87FL1006 from Pasternack Enterprises is a Band Pass Filter (BPF) with a passband from 17.3 to 18.1 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of up to 2 W, has a passband insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB, and provides a rejection of more than 50 dB above and below the passband. This BPF has a Combline filter design with eight sections.
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Waveguide Filter
C-Band 5G Interference Reject Filters for Satellite Uplinks
Waveguide Filter  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The C-band 5G Filters from Advantech are bandpass filters with passbands from 3900 to 4200 MHz, 3780 to 4200 MHz, 3820 to 4200 MHz, 4020 to 4200 MHz, and 4000 to 4200 MHz. This filter series prevents 5G base stations from interfering with C-Band satellite signals. The filters have an attenuation of more than 25 dB above and below the band.
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Digital Phase Shifter
12-Bit, 360° Digital Phase Shifter from 200 MHz to 4.0 GHz
Digital Phase Shifter  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The PS-200M4G-12B-SFF from Quantic PMI is a Digital Phase Shifter that operates from 200 MHz to 4.0 GHz. It has a 12-bit TTL control and provides a phase shift range of 360° with a resolution of 0.09°. This phase shifter has an insertion loss of 10.5 dB and a switching speed of less than 500 ns. It is available in a package that measures 3.25 x 3.25 x 0.84 inches with SMA-female connectors and requires a DC supply of ±15 V.
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RF Amplifier
1kW Solid-State Power Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz for EMC Testing
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The Model 1000S1G6C from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. It delivers a CW output power of up to 1000 W with a small signal gain of 66 dB. This SSPA has spurious levels of -73 dBc and harmonic distortion of -30 dBc. The low spurious levels and high linearity make it ideal for use as a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems.
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RF Amplifier
150 W Solid-State High Power Amplifier from 1 to 2 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Empower RF

The 2224 from Empower RF is a Solid-State High Power Amplifier that operates from 1 to 2 GHz. It delivers a CW output power of 150 W with a small signal gain of more than 56 dB and is suitable for CW/FM modulation standards. This class AB amplifier system utilizes GaN on SiC power devices that provide wide dynamic range, low distortions, and good linearity.
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RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System
RF Record & Playback System for Secure Classified Applications
RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System  from X-COM Systems

The IQC5000B from X-COM Systems is a dual channel RF record and playback system designed for applications such as electronic warfare, interference analysis, surveillance, and spectrum monitoring and management. The system has two recording channels each with an instantaneous bandwidth of 255 MHz, these signal bandwidths can be recorded at any input frequency from HF through millimeter wavelengths.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
100 kHz to 20 GHz Spectrum Analyzer with 10GbE Ethernet Interface
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Signal Hound

The SM200C from Signal Hound is a Spectrum Analyzer and Monitoring Receiver that operates from 100 KHz to 20 GHz with a 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ port to enable communication with a PC over long distances using a fiber optic cable. This high-performance device provides 160 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth I/Q streaming over 10GbE. It has a sweep rate of 1 THz/sec at a resolution bandwidth (RBW) of 30 kHz.
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VNA Calibration Kit
Waveguide VNA Calibration Kits from 2.6 to 50 GHz
VNA Calibration Kit  from Maury Microwave

The Waveguide VNA Calibration Kits from Maury Microwave can be used at frequencies up to 50 GHz. Calibration of VNAs are extremely important to accurately determine one-port and two-port network characteristics of RF and microwave devices. Maury Microwave has developed a comprehensive line of waveguide VNA calibration kits that are available with WR284, WR229, WR 187, WR159, WR137, WR112, WR90, WR75, WR62, WR51, WR42, WR34, WR28, and WR22 waveguides.
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RF Connector
1x8 Ganged SMT PCB Connector from DC to 40 GHz
RF Connector  from HUBER+SUHNER

The 1x8A_81_MXP-S50-0-1/111_N from Huber+Suhner is a 1x8 Ganged SMT PCB Connector solution that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It has 1 row of 8 snap-on MXP plug connectors that are matched to 50 ohms. Each connector has a Copper Beryllium center contact, brass body, and gold finish. This connector solution can be used at frequencies up to 40 GHz, supports 500 mating cycles, and has an operating temperature range from -55°C to +85°C.
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RF Amplifier
C-Band Low Noise Amplifier from 4.4 to 5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AmpliTech

The APT4-04400500-0715-D4-GW from AmpliTech is a C-band Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 4.4 to 5 GHz. It provides an output power of 16 dBm and gain of 35 dB with a noise figure of 0.6 dB. The amplifier requires a supply of 12 Vdc while consuming up to 16 dBm of power. It is available in a module with SMA male/female connectors and is ideal for SATCOM, radar, microwave radio systems and telemetry applications.
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Power Divider
16-Way Broadband RF Splitter from 500 MHz to 7 GHz Based on a Unique Patented Design
Power Divider  from BBTLine

The 16-Way RF Splitter (Version 1) from BBTLine can be designed to operate from 500 MHz to 7 GHz. This power divider is based on a unique Patented (U.S. Patent 9,570,792) design, not a Wilkinson Splitter/Combiner. It can handle more than 20 W of power and is available in a silver-finish surface mount package that measures 5.865 x 1.178 inches.
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Wireless Charging Receiver
60 W Wireless Power Transmitter/Receiver IC
Wireless Charging Receiver  from Renesas

The P9418 from Renesas is a highly-integrated single-chip 60 W wireless power transmitter/receiver IC (TRx). The IC can be configured to receive or transmit an AC power signal through magnetic induction. As a wireless power transmitter, the IC consists of a full/half-bridge inverter, a pulse-width modulation (PWM) generator, a modulator/demodulator for communication, and a microcontroller to produce an AC power signal to drive an external L-C tank.
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Fixed Attenuator
Surface-Mount Fixed Attenuators from DC to 30 GHz
Fixed Attenuator  from API Technologies - Inmet

The PCA3060 Series from API Technologies are Surface-Mount Fixed Attenuators that operate from DC to 30 GHz.  They have an attenuation range from 0 to 10 (1 dB Steps), 12, 15 & 20 dB. These attenuators can handle up to 1 W of average power and have a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. They are designed to reduce the signal power uniformly at different frequencies, temperatures, and power levels.
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Signal Generator
Vector Signal Generator from 100 kHz to 44 GHz
Signal Generator  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S SMM100A from Rohde and Schwarz is a Vector Signal Generator that operates from 100 kHz to 44 GHz. It can be used for a wide range of applications including existing wireless standards and 5G NR FR1 in the Sub-6GHz band, Wi-Fi 6E up to 7.125 GHz and 5G NR FR2 bands up to 44 GHz. This signal generator offers a maximum output power of +18 dBm, which reduces the need for external amplifiers.
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Vector Network Analyzer
2-Port and 4-Port Vector Network Analyzers from 900 Hz to 67 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Keysight Technologies

The N5227B Series from Keysight Technologies are 2-Port and 4-Port Vector Network Analyzers that operates from 900 Hz to 67 GHz. These VNAs can measure S-parameters with the smallest uncertainty and high stability, and efficiently characterize active components with applications that simplify setups. This VNA has a dynamic range of 128 dB and harmonics of -60 dBc.
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Base Station Antenna
12-Port Diplexed Multi-Band Antenna from 698-896 / 1695-2400 MHz
Base Station Antenna  from Communication Components Inc

The DMP65R-BU4E from Communications Components Inc (CCI) is a Diplexed Multi-Band Antenna that operates from 698 to 896 MHz (Low Band) and 1695 to 2400 MHz (High Band). This internally multiplexed antenna has twelve RF ports with four ports covering the low band and eight ports covering the high band. It provides a gain of up to 17.3 dBi and has a front-to-back ratio of more than 35 dB.
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