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Date: 21 Nov, 2022
 
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Latest News this Week
Bluetooth SIG Exploring Use of the 6 GHz Frequency Band for Bluetooth Low Energy - Bluetooth SIG
Renesas Introduces New 76-81 GHz Radar Transceiver for ADAS and Autonomous Driving Applications - Renesas
Anokiwave and MilliBox Collaborate to Develop mmWave OTA Test Capability for Phased Array Antennas - Anokiwave
Rohde & Schwarz Introduces New 90 GHz Power Sensors for RF Power Measurements - Rohde & Schwarz
MVG Introduces Compact Multi-Probe Test System for mmWave T&M Applications up to 50 GHz - Microwave Vision Group
Ignion's Antenna Intelligence Cloud Simplifies IoT Device Design when Using Multiple Wireless Standards - Ignion
Apple Invests $450 Million to Enable Emergency SOS via Satellite on iPhone 14 Models - Apple
Skyworks Partners with MediaTek to Offer End-to-End 5G Automotive Solutions - Skyworks Solutions
Spinner Introduces Low PIM Spring-Mounted Push-Pull RF Adapters - Spinner Group
Arralis Launches New Ka-Band Beam Steering Antenna for SATCOM Applications - Arralis
Mouser Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Menlo Micro to Deliver Ideal Switch Products - Menlo Micro
Impinj Announces New RAIN RFID Tag Chips for Medical, Food, and Industrial Manufacturing Applications - Impinj
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New White Papers & Articles
S-parameters for High-frequency Circuit Simulations - Coilcraft
5G Technology Propels mmWave Frequencies - DVTEST
RFIC Advances in High Capacity, Low Latency LEO Satellite User and Ground Terminals - Analog Devices
Understanding and Testing Multi-Channel RF Systems with Signal Generators - Keysight Technologies
Best Practices for Cellular IoT Development - Nordic Semiconductor
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Featured Interview
Todd Cates
Interview with Todd Cates from HASCO
everything RF recently interviewed Todd Cates, President at HyTech Associates Sales Company (HASCO). He leads the organization with over 25 years of industry experience in management, sales, and business operations. Todd has been instrumental in establishing the innovative sales strategies responsible for HASCO’s year-over-year growth and its position as a key player in the global distribution segment of the RF & Microwave Industry. Click here to read the interview.
Event Coverage
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electronica 2022
Date: 15 to 18 November, 2022
Location: Messe München, Germany
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Featured Products this Week
RF Transceiver
Rugged SOSA-Aligned Microwave Transceiver from 2 to 18 GHz
RF Transceiver  from Mercury Systems

The RFM3202 from Mercury Systems is a Microwave Transceiver that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. This SOSA-aligned wideband transceiver can be used for demanding spectrum processing applications. It has two independently tuned coherent up-conversion and two down-conversion channels for EW, direction finding, SIGINT, and signal measurement applications.
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RF Transceiver
252-Channel Advanced Digital TACAN Receiver-Transmitter System
RF Transceiver  from Collins Aerospace

The AN/ARN-153(V) from Collins Aerospace is an Advanced Digital Tactical Airborne Navigation (TACAN) Receiver-Transmitter System. It has a Tx frequency range from 1025 to 1150 MHz, an Rx frequency range from 962 to 1213 MHz and provides coverage up to 390 nautical miles. This system has 252 channels and supports four modes of operation: receive mode, transmit-receive mode, air-to-air receive mode, and air-to-air transmit-receive mode.
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Time and Frequency Standard
2x10 MHz + 1x5 MHz Disciplined Rubidium Frequency Standard
Time and Frequency Standard  from Novatech Instruments

The 2960AR from Novatech Instruments is a Disciplined Rubidium Frequency Standard with two 10 MHz and one 5 MHz fixed-frequency outputs. It provides sinewave output with a phase noise of -140 dBc/Hz @1 kHz offset (10 MHz output). This frequency standard has spurious levels of better than -45 dBc, harmonics of -25 dBc and crosstalk of -40 dBc. It has 1pps IN and OUT signals on the rear panel and features auto-adaptive 1pps disciplining algorithm to provide Stratum1 performance from long-term stable 1pps sources such as GPS.
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Beamforming IC
4-Beam, 16-Channel Beamforming IC from 27.5 to 31 GHz
Beamforming IC  from Analog Devices

The ADAR3001 from Analog Devices is a Beamforming IC that operates in the Ka-Band from 27.5 to 31 GHz. This 4-beam/16-channel IC is configurable for transmit or receive operation with a programmable time delay and step attenuator for beam steering. It has low power dissipation and consumes less than 12 mW of power per channel.
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Wireless SoC
2.4 GHz Multiprotocol Wireless SoCs for Mesh IoT Connectivity
Wireless SoC  from Silicon Labs

The EFR32MG24 Series 2 from Silicon Labs are 2.4 GHz Multiprotocol Wireless SoCs that support mesh IoT wireless connectivity using Bluetooth LE 5.3, Matter, OpenThread and Zigbee protocols. These SoCs include an AI/ML hardware accelerator and Secure Vault to enable smart, robust, and energy-efficient products that are secure from remote and local cyber-attacks.
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RF Module
Ultra-Low Power Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module for IoT Applications
RF Module  from InnoPhase

The INP1010/1011 from INNOPHASE is a Multi-Protocol Wireless Module that supports 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.0. In the TX mode of Wi-Fi, the module transmits 18 dBm (802.11b), 15.5 dBm (802.11g), and 12 dBm (802.11n) and has a receiver sensitivity of -96 dBm (802.11b). The module requires a DC Voltage of 3.3V and has a current consumption of 11-19 µA.
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Featured Content
RF Drive Testing
Frequently Asked Questions about RF Drive Testing
Drive testing is the process of collecting samples of RF signals while driving in a certain geographical area. As you're driving and collecting these samples, the samples are geo-tagged or geo-located, so each sample is associated with a specific location. Click here to learn more.
Wireless SoC
Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6/6E + Bluetooth 5.2 + Doppler Radar Chip for IoT Applications
Wireless SoC  from Celeno

The CL6025 from Celeno is a 2x2 Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.2 Chip with Celeno’s novel Wi-Fi Doppler Imaging technology for Wi-Fi sensing capabilities. The module supports Tri-band switchable Wi-Fi (at the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands) with a data rate of up to 2.4 Gbps and has 160 MHz channels. It supports 802.11ax R2 (Wi-Fi 6/6E) features like beamforming, Multi-User MIMO & OFDMA.
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EMC Immunity Test System
RF Radiation Immunity Test System for EMC Compliance Testing
EMC Immunity Test System  from Narda Safety Test Solutions

The Rad-IS/3G-600 from Narda Safety Test Solutions is an RF Radiation Immunity Test System that can be used to test electric field strength up to 140 V/m at a distance of 1 m according to IEC/EN 6100-4-3. The system consists of an EMC RF generator from 9 kHz to 1/3 GHz, an electric field probe and an optional USB RF power sensor. This test system is equipped with a new PMM immunity suite software that is accurately designed to offer a user-friendly approach and manage new PMM components during both testing and calibration processes.
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Horn Antenna
Broadband Horn Antenna from 4 to 40 GHz for EMC and Immunity Testing
Horn Antenna  from Aaronia AG

The PowerLOG 40400 from Aaronia is a horn antenna with a wide frequency range from 4 GHz to 40 GHz (calibrated from 18 GHz). It delivers a gain of up to 17 dBi and can handle peak power of up to 300 watts / CW power up to 150 watts. The high gain compensates for any cable loss that arises at higher frequencies. The antenna is suitable for both transmitting and receiving purposes as well as for EMC and immunity testing.
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GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution
Compact GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution for GPS L1/L2 and GLONASS G1 Bands
GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution  from infiniDome

The GPSdome 2 from infiniDome is a Multi-Band GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution. It is designed to offer protection against GPS jamming, ensuring continuity of autonomous navigation and operation under jamming conditions. This 4-element GNSS system offers protection while being small, light, affordable, and retrofit or easily installed as GPSdome.
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Voltage Controlled Oscillator
12.2 GHz Surface Mount Voltage Controlled Oscillator
Voltage Controlled Oscillator  from Z-COMM

The DRO12200A from Z-Comm is a VCO that operates at 12.2 GHz. It delivers 3 dBm of output power into a 50 Ohm load with a low phase noise of -105 dBc/ Hz @ 10 kHz offset. The VCO has a tuning voltage range from 0 to 12 Vdc with a sensitivity of 0.5 MHz/V. It features a 2nd harmonic suppression of -35 dBc and consumes 23 mA of current while operating from a 5 Vdc supply.
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RF Amplifier
90 kW Solid-State GaN Power Amplifier from 5.2 to 5.9 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Empower RF

The 2225 from Empower RF Systems is a Solid-State Class AB Pulsed Power Amplifier that operates from 5.2 to 5.9 GHz. It delivers more than 90 kW of peak pulsed output power and has a gain of more than 80 dB. The amplifier has a duty cycle from 0.5 to 20 %, a pulse width from 0.2 to 500 µs at 20% duty cycle, and a pulse rise/fall time of 25 ns.
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Waveguide Circulator
3-Port WR62 Waveguide Circulator from 12 to 18 GHz
Waveguide Circulator  from Scientific Microwave Corporation

The WR62 from Scientific Microwave Corporation is a 3-Port Waveguide Circulator that operates from 12 to 18 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 850 W, has an insertion loss of 1.2 dB and provides 15 dB of isolation. This REACH-compliant circulator integrates two circulators with a magic tee and a high-power load.
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RF Amplifier
45 W GaN Power Amplifier MMIC from 1.8 to 4.2 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Wolfspeed

The CMPA1842040D from Wolfspeed is a Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 1.8 to 4.2 GHz. It delivers a CW saturated output power of 45 W (46.5 dBm) with a large signal gain of 25 dB and a power-added efficiency of up to 45%. This amplifier is based on a 0.15um GaN-on-SiC production process. It requires a DC supply of 28 V and consumes 550 mA of current.
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RF Amplifier
High Linearity Pre-Driver Amplifier 2.3 to 5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from NXP Semiconductors

The BTS6302U from NXP Semiconductors is a Pre-Driver Amplifier that operates from 2.3 to 5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 27.9 dBm with a gain of over 35 dB and has a noise figure of less than 3.8 dB. This amplifier has fast on-off switching to support TDD systems and has an ACLR of -43 dBc for high-linearity performance.
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RF Cable Assembly
DC to 6 GHz NEX10 Low PIM Cable Assemblies
RF Cable Assembly  from Microlab

The Microlab JA NEX10 series of coaxial jumper cables assemblies have been developed specifically for NEX10 connectors. They can be used for applications from DC to 6 GHz, are matched to 50 ohms and provide shielding of over 100 dB. These assemblies can handle up to 300 W of CW power and 3 kW of peak power while operating.
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RF Amplifier
X-Band Low Noise Amplifier from 7.25 to 7.75 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Norsat

The LNA-X1000N from Norsat International is an X-band Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 7.25 to 7.75 GHz. It provides more than 50 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 0.8 dB and P1dB of 5 dBm. The LNA requires a DC supply from 15 to 24 V and draws less than 300 mA of input current. It is available in a module that measures 106 x 77 x 47 mm with CPR-112G waveguide grooved input interface (waterproof) and N-type/SMA connector (waterproof) output interface.
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RFID Tag
UHF RFID Tag from 860 to 960 MHz for Supply Chain Applications
RFID Tag  from Invengo

The XCTF-8038-C09-FSI from Invengo is an EPC Class 1 Gen 2, ISO 18000-63 RFID Tag that operates from 860 to 960 MHz. The tag is based on the Impinj Monza 4U IC and is designed to enable end-users to reach and sustain high levels of performance in all global RAIN RFID (UHF) frequency regions. This tag has an EPC Memory of 128 bits, TID Memory of 96 bits, and User Memory of 512 bits.
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Phase Noise Analyzer
Phase Noise Analyzer & VCO Tester from 1 MHz to 8/26.5 GHz
Phase Noise Analyzer  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S FSPN from Rohde & Schwarz is a Phase Noise Analyzer and VCO tester that operates from 1 MHz to 8/26.5 GHz. It is designed to provide both very high sensitivity and measurement speed for production and design engineers who need to characterize sources such as synthesizers, VCOs, OCXOs, and DROs.
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Antenna
Low-PIM Directional Antenna from 698 to 3800 MHz for Indoor Applications
Antenna  from CommScope

The CELLMAX-D-43-WI from Commscope is a Low-PIM Directional Antenna that operates in the frequency ranges of 698- 960 MHz, 1710-2700 MHz, and 3300-3800 MHz. This vertically polarized antenna has a 3rd order PIM of -150 dBc, a horizontal beamwidth from 34° to 85°, and vertical beamwidth from 39° to 73°. It can handle an input power of 100 W, provides more than 6.6 dBi of gain, and has a VSWR of 1.7:1.
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Laminate
Halogen-free, Very Low Loss Laminate for 5G Infra and Computing Applications
Laminate  from Isola Group

The TerraGreen® 400G from Isola is an Extremely Low Loss Laminate that is designed for next-generation 5G infrastructure and computing applications. It exhibits exceptional electrical properties which are very stable over a broad frequency and temperature range. The laminate is engineered for high-performance applications as power amplifier boards for LTE base stations, internet infrastructure, and cloud computing.
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