PREV 16 Jan, 2023 NEXT

Latest News & White Papers this Week

16 Jan, 2023 Newsletter - everything RF

Top stories this week. View it in your browser

 
Weekly Edition
Date: 16 Jan, 2023
 
Sponsored by SV Microwave
 
 
Latest News this Week
APITech is Now Spectrum Control - Spectrum Control
Rohde & Schwarz Conducts Sub-THz Channel Propagation Measurements as Part of its 6G Research Activity - Rohde & Schwarz
CAES to Develop Phased Array Antennas for Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Electronic Warfare System - Lockheed Martin
Leonardo DRS Receives Contract to Provide Additional Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems to the US Army - Leonardo DRS
NXP Introduces Family of Advanced Automotive Radar Chips for ADAS and Autonomous Driving Systems - NXP Semiconductors
Renesas Introduces its First Wi-Fi Development Kit with Support for the New Matter Protocol - Renesas
ETL Systems Introduces Rack Mounting System for Mounting RF Components in a Compact 1U 19” Chassis - ETL Systems
Airgain Releases Fully Integrated Outdoor 5G Fixed Wireless Access Reference Design - Airgain
Lynk Deploys Two More Satellites in its Cell Towers-in-Space Constellation for Extended Coverage - Lynk Global
Richardson RFPD Announces Availability of Peraso Modules for mmWave Fixed Wireless Access - Richardson RFPD
Qualcomm Introduces World's First Satellite-Based Solution for Mobile Phones that Supports Two-Way Messaging - Qualcomm
Keysight Partners with TEVET to Provide Real-Time Signal Analysis in Electromagnetic Spectrum Environments - Keysight Technologies
More News
Sponsored by SV Microwave
SV Microwave
SMPM Spring Bullets
Amphenol SV Microwave’s SMPM spring bullets guarantee maximum RF performance by eliminating gaps between the bullet and shroud during gang mating. These have been designed for repeatable VSWR performance under all states of compression by solving radial misalignment issues when fully mated. Click here to learn more.
New White Papers & Articles
Heterogenous Networks (HetNet) and their Role in 5G - Rohde & Schwarz
Tunable Antenna for Global NB-IoT and LTE Coverage - Abracon LLC
Six Hidden Costs in a Wireless SoC Design - Silicon Labs
A Comparative Review of GaN, LDMOS, and GaAs for RF and Microwave Applications - NuWaves RF Solutions
The Internet from Space: RFIC Advances in High Capacity, Low Latency LEO Satellite User and Ground Terminals - Analog Devices
More Whitepapers
Upcoming Event
Event Image
DesignCon 2023
Date: 31 Jan to 2 Feb, 2023
Location: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
More Events
Featured Products this Week
Butler Matrix
L-Band 8x8 Butler Matrix for Beamforming Applications
Butler Matrix  from TRM Microwave

The BM88701 from TRM Microwave is an 8x8 Butler Matrix that operates in the L Band. It has integrated phasing networks and is capable of handling a broad range of antenna patterns. The multi-layer architecture of this butler matrix coupled with both microstrip, and coaxial technologies provides extremely low loss and high-power handling capability.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Beamforming IC
Quad Core Beamformer IC from 8.5 to 10.55 GHz for 5G/Radar Applications
Beamforming IC  from Anokiwave

The AWS-0104 from Anokiwave is an X-Band Beamformer IC that operates from 8.5 to 10.55 GHz. It supports 4 radiating elements, single beam transmit and receive, and includes all requisite beam steering controls for the 6-bit phase and gain control for beam steering and shaping. This beamforming IC can be combined with a T/R switch to form a plug-and-play antenna solution that reduces SWaP-C for low-power AESA RADARs.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Satellite Link Emulator
4-Channel Satellite Link Emulator
Satellite Link Emulator  from dBm Corporation

The SLE9125 from dBm Corporation is a Satellite Link Emulator with up to four independent channels. It provides a cost-effective, time-saving, repeatable total solution for satellite-to-ground station RF link testing. This emulator enables accurate simulation of propagation delays, flat fading, path loss, phase shift, and Doppler shifts to create realistic, full-duplex path scenarios for closed-loop testing of satellites, ground processing equipment, and mobile transceivers.
Download Datasheet Product Details
RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from 17 to 21 GHz / 27 to 31 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Arralis

The KKa-LNA-1929 from Arralis is a 3-Stage Low Noise Amplifier MMIC that operates from 17 to 20.5 GHz (K-band) and 27 to 31 GHz (Ka-band). It provides a stable gain of 20 dB with a noise figure of 2.5 dB. The LNA requires a DC supply from 4 to 6 V, consumes less than 132 mA of current, and incorporates a self-biased configuration to provide enhanced temperature stability with no need for a negative supply voltage.
Download Datasheet Product Details
RF & Microwave Circulator
Space Qualified, 150 W Coaxial Circulator from 240 to 270 MHz
RF & Microwave Circulator  from Renaissance Electronics Corporation

The 3A1NDK-S from Renaissance Electronics is a UHF Coaxial Circulator that operates from 240 to 270 MHz. It can handle an average input power of 150 W and a peak input power of 300 W. This space-qualified circulator has an insertion loss of 0.5 dB and provides 20 dB of isolation. It is available in a rugged package that measures 2.88 x 2.88 x 1.12 inches and is ideal for space applications.
Download Datasheet Product Details
RF Transceiver
60 GHz V-band Transceiver for Contactless Connectivity
RF Transceiver  from STMicroelectronics

The ST60A3G1 from STMicroelectronics is a 60 GHz V-band Transceiver for Contactless Connectivity. It delivers a short-range data transfer rate of 480 Mbit/s and operates in full-duplex mode. This transceiver has an integrated antenna and a total link budget of 44 dB. It requires a DC supply of 1.8 V and consumes less than 130 mW (Tx) & 110 (Rx) of power.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Sponsored by SV Microwave
 
 
Directional Coupler
10 dB Directional Coupler from 380 to 960 MHz
Directional Coupler  from MECA

The 715-10-0.670 from MECA is a Directional Coupler that operates from 380 to 960 MHz. This 10 dB coupler has a directivity of more than 25 dB and an insertion loss of less than 0.1 dB. It can handle an average input power of 25 W and a peak input power of 10 kW. This RoHS-compliant coupler is available in a module that measures 6.08 x 2.25 x 0.88 inches with N-type (female) connectors.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Bias Tee
1 W, 25 V Bias Tee from 30 kHz to 70 GHz
Bias Tee  from Pulsar Microwave

The BT-54-401D from Pulsar Microwave is a Bias Tee that operates from 30 kHz to 70 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 1 W, a maximum DC level of 25 V, and DC current of up to 500 mA. This bias tee has an insertion loss of less than 4 dB and provides more than 30 dB of isolation. It is available in a module that measures 1.42 x 0.60 x 0.50 inches and has 1.85 mm (female) connectors.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Software
VNA Calibration and Measurement Software
Software  from Maury Microwave

The Insight Software from Maury Microwave is a VNA Calibration and Measurement Software that is designed to empower VNA users and help them make better decisions. It acts as an interface between the user and the VNA regardless of the manufacturer or age of the instrument. This software provides a standardized modern interface that allows users to move between VNA models interchangeably.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Band Pass Filter
Temperature-Stable Bandpass Filter with passband from 27.5 to 28.35 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Knowles

The B279KB1S from Knowles is a Bandpass Filter with passband from 27.5 to 28.35 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of less than 4 dB and provides more than 30 dB of rejection above and below the passband. The filter has been specifically designed to operate in the 5G band and utilizes Dielectric Laboratories’ low-loss temperature stable materials that results in minimal performance variation with respect to temperature.
Download Datasheet Product Details
RF Amplifier
600 W CW/Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2065E-LC from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers an output of 600 W with a gain of more than 57 dB. This Class A/AB linear amplifier is equipped with built-in protection circuits and provides extensive monitoring parameters for all modulations, standards, forward/reflected power in Watts & dBm, VSWR, voltage, current, and temperature.
Download Datasheet Product Details
RF Transistor
500 W GaN HEMT from 2.7 to 3.1 GHz for Military Radar
RF Transistor  from Qorvo

The QPD1018 from Qorvo is a GaN-on-SiC HEMT that operates from 2.7 to 3.1 GHz. It delivers an output power of more than 500 W (P3dB) with a linear gain of 17.7 dB and has a Power Added Efficiency (PAE) of 67.9%. This transistor is based on GaN IMFET technology, requires a DC supply of 50 V, and consumes 750 mA of current.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Direction Finding System
Compact Outdoor Monitoring and Location System from 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Direction Finding System  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®UMS300 from Rohde & Schwarz is a compact outdoor Monitoring and Location System that combines ITU-compliant monitoring, conventional angle of arrival (AoA) direction finding, and emitter location from measuring the time difference of arrival (TDOA). It operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz (direction finding) and supports fast scans with up to 12 GHz/s across the entire frequency range.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Waveguide Attenuator
Level Set Attenuator Series from 18 to 220 GHz
Waveguide Attenuator  from QuinStar Technology Inc

The QAL Series from QuinStar Technology are Level Set Attenuators that are available in seven waveguide bands from 18 to 110 GHz. They can handle an input power of up to 1 W, provide attenuation levels from 0 to 25 dB, and have an insertion loss of less than 1.3 dB. These attenuators are fabricated using a straight waveguide section and have an integrated micrometer that enables fine and repeatable adjustments with a quick reset.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Conformance Test System
Sub-6 GHz LTE-Advanced RF Conformance Test System
Conformance Test System  from Anritsu

The ME7873LA from Anritsu is an LTE-Advanced RF Conformance Test System that operates from 617 to 5925 MHz. It is certified to LTE 3CA PTCRB, LTE 3CA GCF, and LTE 5CA PTCRB. This test system has been designed to automate RF and RRM tests for various mobile devices supporting the latest 3GPP standards.
Download Datasheet Product Details
RF Amplifier
4 W Ka-Band GaAs Power Amplifier from 27.5 to 30 GHz
RF Amplifier  from MACOM

The MAAP-011250 from MACOM is a Ka-Band, 4-stage Power Amplifier that operates from 27.5 to 30 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 4 W with more than 21 dB of gain and a typical power added efficiency (PAE) of 20%. The amplifier is fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT process which features full passivation for enhanced reliability and has a temperature-compensated output power detector.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Cellular Module
Single/Multi-Mode LTE Cat 4 Module for Global Coverage
Cellular Module  from u-blox AG

The LARA-L6004D from u-blox is a single or multi-mode LTE Cat 4 module that provides global coverage. It has an uplink data rate of up to 50 Mbit/s and a downlink data rate of up to 150 Mbit/s. This compact LTE Cat 4 module supports 18 LTE bands plus 3G/2G fallback with 3GPP Release 10 compliance. It requires a nominal DC supply of 3.8 V and draws 1.1 mA of current in idle state.
Download Datasheet Product Details
RF Module
2.4 GHz Radio Module for Bluetooth Low Energy and Proprietary Protocols
RF Module  from Wurth Elektronik

The Ophelia-I from Würth Elektronik is a 2.4 GHz Radio Module that operates from 2360 to 2500 MHz. It has no firmware pre-flashed and supports Bluetooth Low Energy and proprietary protocols. This module is based on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52805 SoC and consists of a 64 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 processor with 192 kB flash memory and 24 kB RAM.
Download Datasheet Product Details
RF Amplifier
E-Band mmWave Power Amplifiers from 71-76/81-86 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Filtronic

The Cerus 1 Series from Filtronic are power amplifiers that operate in the E-Band from 71 to 76 GHz (AA025) and 81 to 86 GHz (AA026). They are designed using GaAs MMICs that are performance-matched and efficiently combined in a waveguide to deliver maximum power. They deliver a saturated output power of more than 28 dBm with a small signal gain of 24 dB.
Download Datasheet Product Details
Frequency Synthesizer
14 GHz Fixed Frequency Synthesizer
Frequency Synthesizer  from Z-COMM

The SFS14000H-LF from Z-Communications is a Fixed Frequency Synthesizer that generates an output signal of 14 GHz using an external 100 MHz reference. The generated signal has an output power of -3 dBm with a phase noise of -96 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. The VCO requires a voltage supply of 5 V (drawing 85mA of current) and the phase-locked loop requires a voltage of 3.3 V (drawing 40mA of current).
Download Datasheet Product Details
RFID Tag
UHF On-Metal RFID Inlay for Item-Tagging
RFID Tag  from TAGEOS

The EOS-232 U8 from TAGEOS is an On-Metal RFID Inlay for item-level tagging and inventory. It is based on NXP’s UCODE 8 IC which features self-adjust capability, a product status flag for electronic article surveillance (EAS) applications, pre-serialized 96-bit EPC, and a brand identifier. The IC enables long read distance and fast inventory of dense RFID tag population due to high read and write sensitivity and fast encoding speed.
Download Datasheet Product Details
VSAT Terminal
Motorized Manpack Antenna Terminals from 7.25 to 31 GHz
VSAT Terminal  from ReQuTech AB

The PICO120 Series from Requtech are Motorized Manpack Antenna Terminals that operate in the X, Ku, and Ka-bands from 7.25 to 31 GHz. These linearly/circularly polarized antennas provide a Tx gain of up to 49.6 dBi and an Rx gain of more than 38 dBi. The system comprises of an antenna system, control unit, and choice of hard or soft casing along with feed chain filters, polarizers, and related microwave parts.
Download Datasheet Product Details
About everything RF
everything RF keeps users up to date with the RF & Microwave Industry. We provide the latest news, information on new product releases, white papers, articles, interviews and much more.
To unsubscribe please click here[Sender_Name]
[Sender_Address], [Sender_City], [Sender_State], [Sender_Zip]