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Top Products of 2022 - Part 1

28 Dec, 2022 Newsletter - everything RF

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Top Products of 2022 - Part 1
Front End Module
Front-End Module for Multi-Band 4G/5G and LTE/NR Applications
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY5-8255-11 from Skyworks is a Front-End Module that supports multi-band 4G/5G and LTE/NR applications. This FEM incorporates PA blocks, input and output matching, a MIPI standard digital control block, single-ended filters, an antenna port with band select switches, and a low noise amplifier. The integrated LNA with MIPI control features up to seven gain modes and independent gain and bias control.
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Beamforming IC
4-Channel Beamforming IC from 8 to 16 GHz for Phased Array Applications
Beamforming IC  from Analog Devices

The ADAR1000 from Analog Devices is a 4-Channel X and Ku Band Beamforming IC that operates from 8 to 16 GHz. It provides a gain adjustment range of more than 31 dB and a full 360° phase adjustment range in the radio frequency (RF) path, with 6-bit resolution (less than =0.5 dB and 2.8°, respectively).
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Beamforming IC
8-Channel Beamforming Front-End Module from 24.25 to 27.5 GHz
Beamforming IC  from pSemi, A Murata Company

The PE188100 from pSemi is an 8-Channel Beamforming Front-End Module that operates from 24.25 to 27.5 GHz covering the n258 5G band. It has an integrated power amplifier, low-noise amplifier, limiter/combiner, and a phase and amplitude beamformer for each channel. This beamforming module supports up to four dual-polarity antennas or eight single-polarity antennas.
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Band Pass Filter
Bandpass Filter MMIC with Passband from 17.52 to 21.45 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from AmpliTech

The AGM-011 from AmpliTech is a GaAs Bandpass Filter MMIC with a passband from 17.52 to 21.45 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of less than 3.8 dB and provides a rejection of 30 dB at 12.58 and 27.77 GHz. The filter is available in a package that measures 1.00 x 0.75 x 0.10 mm and is suitable for use in communication systems, point-to-point radios, fiber optics, test equipment, and military & space applications.
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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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Software Defined Radio
Software Defined Radio from 30 to 941 MHz for Military/Civil Applications
Software Defined Radio  from Collins Aerospace

The AN/ARC-210 from Collins Aerospace is a Generation-5 Software Defined Receiver-Transmitter that operates from 30 to 941 MHz and complies as per U.S. National Security Agency requirements. It is software reprogrammable in the field via Memory Loader/Verifier Software (MLVS) and is one of the first military airborne transceivers to provide an embedded, fully programmable INFOSEC capability.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions in 2022
The business world is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant ways that companies can adapt and grow is through mergers and acquisitions. In 2022, we've seen a number of significant mergers take place in the RF & Microwave Industry. Click here to learn more.
GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution
Digital GPS Anti-Jam Protection System with 4/7-Element CRPA
GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution  from Raytheon Technologies

The Landshield® from Raytheon Technologies is a Digital GPS Anti-Jamming Protection System. It is available in two variants – one with a 4-element CRPA and the other with a 7-element CRPA. Both Landshield variants work against a full range of hostile jammers – including narrowband, broadband, continuous wave pulse, swept, and spectrally matched – and can protect L1 and L2 GPS frequencies simultaneously for enhanced situational awareness.
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Wireless SoC
High Performance SoC for Wi-Fi 6, 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and Advanced Audio Applications
Wireless SoC  from Qualcomm

The FastConnect 6900 from Qualcomm is a 2x2 Dual-Band Simultaneous (Wi-Fi 6/Wi-Fi 6E) / Bluetooth 5.2 SoC. It delivers a peak speed of up to 3.6 Gbps (Wi-Fi 6E), VR-class low latency and multi-user feature innovation delivered to new and clean 6 GHz spectrum, this system takes Wi-Fi performance to a new generation.
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RF Module
Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.0 Combo Chip
RF Module  from Broadcom

The BCM4389 from Broadcom is a Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.0 Combo Chip designed for low-power mobile devices and AR/VR devices. Wi-Fi 6E extends the Wi-Fi 6 standard to support the soon-to-be-operational 6 GHz band with wider 160 MHz channel bandwidths that double Wi-Fi speeds and cut latency in half compared to Wi-Fi 5.
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GNSS Module
Multi-Band / Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver
GNSS Module  from Septentrio

The mosaic-X5 from Septentrio is a Multi-Band, Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver which is specifically designed for the needs of mass-market applications like robotics and autonomous systems. This high-reliability receiver tracks all GNSS constellations and supports all current and future signals. It has a TTFF cold start under 45s, TTFF warm start under 20s, and provides tracking sensitivity of 20 dB-Hz and acquisition sensitivity of 33 dB-Hz.
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RF Module
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 + BLE 5.2 + 802.15.4 Triple-Radio Chipset
RF Module  from NXP Semiconductors

The IW612 from NXP Semiconductors is a 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 + BLE 5.2 + 802.15.4 Triple-Radio single-chip solution. It is optimized for a broad array of IoT and industrial applications in smart home, smart devices and accessories, smart appliances, smart energy, industrial automation, gateways and many more.
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Laminate
High Frequency, Low Cost Ceramic Laminates to Replace FR-4
Laminate  from Rogers Corporation

The RO4350B hydrocarbon ceramic laminate from Rogers has been developed for high-frequency, low cost applications. The laminate can be fabricated into printed circuit boards using standard FR-4 circuit board processing techniques. Unlike PTFE based high performance materials, this series of laminates do not require specialized via preparation processes such as sodium etch.
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Top Aerospace & Defence Products in 2022
Top Aerospace & Defence Products in 2022
Aerospace and Defence products are critical for the safety and security of nations, organizations, and individuals. These products are used to protect against threats, maintain sovereignty, and ensure the safety of civilians and military personnel. Click here to learn more.
RF Spectrum Analyzer
High-Performance Signal & Spectrum Analyzers up to 85 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S FSW series of signal and spectrum analyzer are high performance analyzers that operate at frequencies up to 85 GHz (2 Hz to 85 GHz (8, 13.6, 26.5, 43.5, 50, 67 and 85 GHz). The analyzers have a wide analysis bandwidth of 160 MHz (below 26.5 GHz) and 2 GHz above 26.5 GHz. They have a straight forward and intuitive interface and can be controlled from an in-built high resolution 12" touch screen.
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Signal Generator
Rubidium Signal Generators from 9 kHz to 20/43.5 GHz
Signal Generator  from Anritsu

The Rubidium MG362x1A from Anritsu are RF/Microwave Signal Generators that operate from 9 kHz to 43.5 GHz. These Rubidium Signal Generators offer atomic clock frequency stability with an internal rubidium frequency reference option. Alternatively, customers can also get exceptional frequency stability by locking an internal oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) reference to an external GNSS/GPS signal.
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RF Test Set
High-Performance RF Test Set for WLAN & Bluetooth Devices
RF Test Set  from LitePoint

The IQxel-80 connectivity test system is a One Box Tester (OBT) that enables testing for the full range of 802.11 WLAN, Bluetooth (1.0 to 5), ZigBee, Z-Wave, WiSUN and DECT devices. It exceeds the demanding bandwidth and Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) requirements of 802.11ac equipped devices. The IQxel covers the 80 MHz version of 802.11ac.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer with Built-in GNSS
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from ThinkRF

The R5750 from thinkRF is a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 27 GHz. It has a real-time bandwidth of 0.1 MHz / 10 MHz / 40 MHz / 100 MHz and built-in GPS to provide situational awareness for applications like RF drive testing, coverage mapping, propagation analysis, direction finding & transmitter localization and vehicle based spectrum monitoring.
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Balun
500 kHz to 6 GHz, Unbalanced to Balanced Balun
Balun  from Marki Microwave

The BAL-0006SMG from Marki Microwave is a surface mount broadband balun (Balanced to Unbalanced Transformer) that operates from 500 kHz to 6 GHz. It transforms a 50-ohm input into a 100-ohm Differential output. The balun has an insertion loss of under 7 dB, an isolation of 8 dB and common-mode rejection of 30 dB.
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RF Inductor
High Q Square Air Core Inductors Series
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 111SQ from Coilcraft is a Square Air Core Inductors series with exceptionally high quality factors up to 200 at 400 MHz. They are available in inductance values from 27 to 47 uH and have an SRF of between 2.2 and 2.6 GHz. The inductors have solder-coated leads to ensure excellent solderability and have a flat top and bottom for easy placement via pick and place machines.
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Switch Matrix
8 x 8 Blocking Switch Matrix from DC to 18 GHz
Switch Matrix  from JFW Industries

The 50MS-404 from JFW Industries is an 8 x 8 Blocking Switch Matrix that operates from DC to 18 GHz. It provides an isolation of over 75 dB and has an insertion loss of 1.6 dB @6 GHz. This absorptive switch matrix can handle an average input power of up to 1 W (hot switched) / 30 W (cold switched) and has a switching speed of 15 milliseconds.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 12 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from L3Harris Narda-MITEQ

The LNA-30-12001800-20-15P from L3Harris is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 12 to 18 GHz. It provides a gain of more than 30 dB with a noise figure of less than 2 dB and an output P1dB of over 15 dBm. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 15 V and consumes 275 mA of current. It is available in a module that measures 0.71 x 0.64 x 0.31 inches with SMA-Female connectors and has an optional hermetic seal packaging.
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RF Amplifier
35 W GaN Power Amplifier MMIC from 9 to 10 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The CMPA901A035F1 from Wolfspeed is a GaN on SiC MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 9 to 10 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 35 W with a small signal gain of 35 dB and has a PAE of 38%. The MMIC is suitable for long pulse operation and is also capable of CW operation. It requires a DC supply of 28 V and has an operating junction temperature rating of 167 degrees C.
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Block Up Converter
40 W GaN-Based BUC/SSPA from 29 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from TTI

The Dual GaN Ka BUC from TTI is a GaN-Based BUC/SSPA that converts an input frequency from 1-2 GHz to an output frequency from 29-31 GHz. It delivers an output power of up to 40 W (46 dBm) with a gain of over 70 dB. This BUC has a built-in linearizer, output isolator & switchable local oscillator and provides the capability to adapt BUC configuration to the required output power, optimizing the consumption while keeping the same electrical specifications.
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Horn Antenna
Quad Ridged Horn Antenna from 730 MHz to 11 GHz
Horn Antenna  from RF SPIN

The QRH11 from RFSpin is a Quad Ridged Horn Antenna that operates from 730 MHz to 11 GHz. This dual linear, circular (with hybrid) polarized antenna provides a stable gain across the entire band and has a VSWR of less than 2.4:1. It has an integrated spirit level for accurate positioning and alignment. The antenna is manufactured using a high-grade aluminium alloy and has a corrosion-resistant coating.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
5 GHz Long Range Microwave Backhaul Solution with 1.2 Gbps Data Rate
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Ubiquiti Networks

The airFiber 5 Series are Full-Duplex, Point-to-Point Gigabit Radios from Ubiquiti Networks for the 5 GHz Band. They are available in two models one that operates from 5.4 - 5.7 GHz and the other from 5.7 to 6.2 GHz. The airFiber AF-5/AF-5U provide over 1.2 Gbps data throughput and can be used to transmit signals from 10 m up to over 100 km.
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Base Station Antenna
Quad-Band Base Station Antenna from 694-960 /1695-2690 MHz
Base Station Antenna  from Comba Telecom

The ODI-065R15M18JJJ02-GQ from Comba Telecom is an Outdoor Directional Quad-band Antenna that supports 1 x 694-960 MHz and 3 x 1695-2690 MHz frequency bands. This ±45° polarized antenna provides a gain of more than 14.5 to 17.7 dBi and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. It has a typical front-to-back ratio of more than 25 dB with a horizontal beamwidth of up to 65° and a vertical beamwidth of up to 17.3°.
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Antenna
LTE-M / NB-IoT Antenna from 600-960/1710-2690 MHz
Antenna  from AVX Corporation

The 1004796 from KYOCERA AVX is an LTE Antenna that operates from 600 to 960 MHz in the low band and 1710 to 2690 MHz in the high band. It is designed to support CAT-M and Narrowband-IoT applications. This linearly polarized antenna provides 3.1 dBi of gain with up to 64% efficiency. It can handle a CW input power of 2 W and has a VSWR of less than 3:1.
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RFID Tag
860-960/13.56 MHz On-Metal RFID Inlay with NFC
RFID Tag  from Avery Dennison

The Midas Flagtag EM4425 DF from Avery Dennison is a Dual-Frequency On-Metal Inlay that operates in the UHF band of 860-960 MHz and HF band (NFC) of 13.56 MHz. It consists of EM Micro-electronic’s EM4425 echo-V IC that has up to 480-bit EPC memory and 2048-bit user memory with up to 96-bit TID/UID memory.
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About everything RF
This newsletter lists some of the most viewed products on everything RF in 2022. To ensure that we cover a wide range of products we limited the number of products from each category and company. The listed products are shown in random order. Part 2 will follow next week.
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