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Date: 23 Jan, 2023
 
Sponsored by NXP Semiconductors
 
 
Latest News this Week
Rohde & Schwarz Announces Major Performance Boost to its Phase Noise Analysis and VCO Testing Solutions - Rohde & Schwarz
LitePoint 5G Test Solutions Validated for Testing Wireless Infra Products Based on Qualcomm 5G RAN Chipsets - LitePoint
Bolton Technical Launches Portable Cellular and WiFi Unit for Emergency and Rapid Deployment - Bolton Technical
HUBER+SUHNER Releases New High-Performance, Cost-Effective Board-to-Board Interconnect Solution - HUBER+SUHNER
Guerrilla RF Enters the Rapidly Growing Satellite Communications Industry - Guerrilla RF
NOFFZ Technologies Introduces Real-Time GNSS Simulation Solution - NOFFZ Technologies
Epiq Solutions Acquires Xiphos Systems to Offer Software Defined Radios for Space Applications - Epiq Solutions
Rohde & Schwarz Introduces One Box Solution for Testing FR1 Base Stations, Small Cells and RF Components - Rohde & Schwarz
Apple Pushes for In-house Development of Wireless Connectivity Chips by 2025 - Apple
Aethertek Selects Keysight Solution to Validate its 5G mmWave O-RAN Radio Units - Keysight Technologies
Viasat to Install its Ka-Band In-Flight Satellite Connectivity System on Boeing 737 Aircrafts - Viasat
QuadSAT and Danish Navy Explore New Drone Based Testing Solutions for Radars and Sonars - QuadSAT
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New White Papers & Articles
Antennas for High-Precision GNSS Applications - Abracon LLC
Hybrid Beamforming for Massive MIMO Phased Array Systems - MathWorks
Accelerate IoT device time-to-market by combining antennas and modules - Quectel
Building Robust Aerospace and Defense Products with Ruggedized Endura MEMS Oscillators - SiTime
Failure Analysis for Reliable 5G mmWave Infrastructure - Benchmark Lark Technology
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Featured Products this Week
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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Wireless SoC
Bluetooth 5.3 Dual Mode Radio for LE Audio Applications
Wireless SoC  from Qualcomm

The S5 Sound Platform from Qualcomm is a Bluetooth LE Audio Module that is based on a Bluetooth 5.3 dual-mode radio. It uses Snapdragon Sound technology to deliver premium audio in all environments even where there could be interference from many other devices. This module uses third-generation Qualcomm Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that seamlessly adapts to wind noise, and transparency depending on the users' environment and prevents howling noises.
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GNSS Module
Low-Power Multi-Constellation Standalone GNSS Module
GNSS Module  from STMicroelectronics

The Teseo-LIV3FL from STMicroelectronics is a Standalone GNSS Module that can simultaneously support multiple constellations (GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS, and QZSS). The module provides excellent accuracy and robustness, reduced Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF), and has a tracking sensitivity of -163 dBm.
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GNSS Module
Multi-Constellation GNSS Patch Antenna Modules
GNSS Module  from Telit Communications

The SE868K3-A/AL Series from Telit are Multi-Constellation GNSS Patch Antenna Modules that operate in the GPS L1, GLONASS L1, QZSS L1, and Galileo L1 bands. These smart antenna modules provide a sensitivity of up to -145 dBm during data acquisition and -160 dBm during tracking. The module consists of a low-profile SMT Patch Antenna, SAW filter, flash memory, multi-constellation GNSS core, RTC, and TCXO.
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RF Transceiver
GaN Front-End Quad Tx/Rx Module from 9 to 10 GHz for AESA Radars
RF Transceiver  from APITech

The MAIA-100240 from Spectrum Control is a Front-End Quad Transmit-Receive Module that operates in the X-Band from 9 to 10 GHz. It is suitable for use in AESA RADAR applications. On the Tx side, it delivers a saturated output power of 5 W per channel for pulsed radars and intermittent CW applications. On the Rx side, it provides a gain of 25 dB with a noise figure of 3.6 dB.
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SATCOM Antenna
Airborne Antenna from 7.25 to 14.50 GHz for SATCOM-on-the-Move Applications
SATCOM Antenna  from General Dynamics Mission Systems

The M17-27A from General Dynamics Mission Systems is an Airborne Antenna that is designed for SATCOM-on-the-Move (SOTM) applications. It operates from 7.9 – 8.4 GHz / 13.75 – 14.50 GHz (Tx mode) and 7.25 – 7.75 GHz / 10.95 – 12.75 GHz (Rx mode). This antenna has a modular design and leverages a common gimbal with band-swappable RF payloads to enable swift frequency band changeover.
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Data Link
MANET Radio Transceivers from 225 MHz to 6 GHz for Airborne Applications
Data Link  from BERTEN

The P6000 Series from Berten are MANET Radio Transceivers that operate from 225 MHz to 6 GHz. They use the proprietary COFDM waveform and deliver a data rate of up to 120 Mbps. These transceivers operate in FDMA & TDMA multiple access modes and support scalable mesh & MANET networking protocols. They support encrypted communications and are internally synchronized to eliminate the need for GPS.
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Software Defined Radio
30 MHz to 6 GHz Radio Transceiver with Deep Learning Processor
Software Defined Radio  from Deepwave Digital

The AIR8201-B from Deepwave Digital is an Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T) that operates from 300 MHz to 6 GHz (Tx) and 30 MHz to 6 GHz (Rx). It has been specifically designed as a complete deep learning/RF sensor for operation as an edge-compute device in harsh environments.
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Switch Matrix
8 x 8 Non-Blocking Switch Matrix from 350 MHz to 6 GHz
Switch Matrix  from JFW Industries

The 50MS-426 from JFW Industries is an 8 x 8 Non-Blocking Solid-State Switch Matrix that operates from 350 to 6000 MHz. It can handle an input power of +30 dBm, has a switching speed of 10 ms, and has an insertion loss of 18.8 dB. This switch matrix provides an output-to-output isolation of 75 dB (set to different inputs), input-to-output isolation of 95 dB and input-to-input isolation of 75 dB.
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Noise Generator
Precision SNR Noise Generators from 50 MHz to 22 GHz
Noise Generator  from Noisecom

The CNG-EbNo Series from Noisecom are fully automated instruments that can set and maintain a highly accurate ratio between a user-supplied carrier and internally generated AWGN noise, over a wide range of signal power levels and frequencies. These Precision SNR Noise Generators can generate noise with output power levels from -55 dBm to 5 dBm from 50 MHz to 22 GHz.
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RF Cable Assembly
Phase Linear Microwave Cable Assemblies from DC to 70 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

The UTiPHASE™ UFP088D Series from Carlisle are Microwave Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 70 GHz. They have a diameter of 2.24 mm and a minimum bend radius of 6.35 mm. These cable assemblies provide more than 90 dB of RF shielding, have a dielectric withstanding voltage of 5000 VRMS and an insertion loss of less than 7.78 dB/m.
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RF Switch
10 W SPDT Reflective Switch from 1 to 20 GHz
RF Switch  from Analog Devices

The ADRF5144 from Analog Devices is an SPDT Reflective Switch that operates from 1 to 20 GHz. It can handle an average input power of 10 W (~40 dBm), a peak input power of 44 dBm, and has an insertion loss of less than 1.1 dB. This switch has a rise/fall time of 135 ns, an ON/OFF time of 500 ns, and an RF settling time of less than 750 ns.
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RF Amplifier
4 W Power Amplifier from 1.9 to 2 GHz for Base Station Applications
RF Amplifier  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY66399-11 from Skyworks is a Power Amplifier that operates from 1900 to 2000 MHz. It delivers a linear output power of 4 W (~28 dBm) with gain of 36.5 dB and a PAE of 34%. This amplifier requires a DC supply of 5 V and has active biasing circuit to compensate for its performance over temperature, voltage, and process variations.
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Directional Coupler
10 dB Directional Coupler from 617 to 5925 MHz for 5G Applications
Directional Coupler  from Microlab

The CC-610E from Microlab is a Directional Coupler that operates from 617 to 5925 MHz. It provides a nominal coupling of 10 dB with directivity of more than 17 dB. This coupler can handle an average input power of 300 W and a peak input power of up to 1 kW. It has a PIM of -161 dBc (tested with 2x +43 dBm) and a VSWR of less than 1.3:1.
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Termination
150 W, Aluminium Nitride Flangeless Termination from DC to 2.7 GHz
Termination  from TTM Technologies

The E150N50X4 from TTM Technologies is an Aluminium Nitride Flangeless Termination that operates from DC to 2.7 GHz. It can handle an input power of 150 W and has a return loss of over 20 dB. This 50-ohm Aluminium Nitride based termination is a cost-competitive alternative to Beryllium Oxide (BeO). It is available in a package that measures 0.375 x 0.250 x 0.072 inches.
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DRO
9 GHz Surface-Mount Dielectric Resonator Oscillator
DRO  from Synergy Microwave Corporation

The SDRO900-8XT from Synergy Microwave Corporation is a 9 GHz Dielectric Resonator Oscillator (DRO). It has an output power of more than 1 dBm with a phase noise of -152 dBc/Hz (@1 MHz offset). This 50-ohm DRO has a DC tuning voltage range from 1 to 10 V and a tuning sensitivity of 1 MHz/V. It provides a harmonic suppression of 21 dBc.
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Tower Mount Amplifier
Twin Tower-Mount Amplifier from 1850 to 1995 MHz
Tower Mount Amplifier  from Communication Components Inc

The DTMA1819VG12x from Communications Components Inc is a Twin Tower Mount Amplifier (TMA) that operates from 1850 to 1995 MHz. It consists of two fully duplexed TMA’s in a single housing with independent AISG 2.0 compliant gain control. This TMA provides an adjustable gain of 12 dB in 0.25 dB steps and has an insertion loss of 1.6 dB.
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VSAT Terminal
1.2 Meter Tri-Band Auto-Acquisition VSAT from 7.25 to 31 GHz
VSAT Terminal  from L3Harris Technologies

The HAWKEYE™ III LITE from L3Harris Technologies is an Auto-Acquisition Tri-Band VSAT for high-speed data communications - Internet, VPN, and video transmission. This terminal has a Tx frequency range from 7.9 – 8.4 GHz, 13.75 – 14.50 GHz, 29 – 31 GHz, and an Rx frequency range from 7.25 – 7.75 GHz, 10.95 – 12.75 GHz, 19.2 – 21.2 GHz covering the X, Ku, and Ka bands.
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SATCOM Antenna
SATCOM Antenna from 10.7 to 14.5 GHz for Global Inflight Broadband Services
SATCOM Antenna  from ThinKom

The ThinAir Ku3030 from ThinKom is a SATCOM Antenna that operates from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz (Tx Band) and 10.70 to 12.75 GHz (Rx Band). It is designed to be used on aircrafts to provide global inflight broadband services. The antenna can deliver a data rate of up to 400 Mbps (downlink) and 100 Mbps (uplink). It has azimuth coverage of 360° (continuous), elevation coverage of up to 90° and is interoperable among LEO and GEO constellations.
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Signal Generator
2-8 Channel Signal Generators from 10 MHz to 20/40 GHz
Signal Generator  from Saluki Technology

The S1134 Series from Saulki Technology are Multi-Channel Signal Generators that operate from 10 MHz to 20/40 GHz. They are available in configurations with 2-8 output channels. Each channel can operate individually, and have channel-to-channel isolation of more than 80 dB. These generators have a phase noise of -120 dBc/Hz (@1 MHz offset), non-harmonic spurious levels of less than -70 dBc, and harmonic spurious levels of -50 dBc.
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Horn Antenna
Dual-Ridged Horn Antenna from 2 to 18 GHz
Horn Antenna  from TTI

The TTI-FEED-020180-DRHA-A-V1 from TTI is a Dual-Ridged Horn Antenna that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It provides up to 16 dBi of gain and has a VSWR of less than 2:1. This horn antenna has an antenna factor from 33.7 to 39.3 dB/m (at the far field) and cross-polar discrimination of more than 25 dB (at boresight).
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Tunable Filter
Surface-Mount Tunable Filter from 30 to 90 MHz
Tunable Filter  from Netcom

The 5671-10 from Netcom RF & Microwave Technology is a Tunable Filter that operates from 30 to 90 MHz and has a bandwidth of 10%. It has a tuning speed of 10 µs and a tuning resolution of 125 kHz. This filter can handle an input power of 28 dBm, and has an insertion loss of 3.8 dB. It requires a DC supply of 3.3 V and consumes less than 30 mA of current.
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RF Amplifier
High Linearity Track-and-Hold Amplifier from DC to 50 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Teledyne Scientific & Imaging

The RTH110 from Teledyne Scientific Company is a Track and Hold Amplifier that operates from DC to 50 GHz. It has a total harmonic distortion (THD) of better than -35 dBc and a spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) of better than 38 dBc (at 50 GHz). This amplifier has an output bandwidth of 300 MHz with a sampling rate of better than 10 GHz. It cascades three track-and-hold circuits that include TH1, TH2, and TH3.
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