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Date: 27 Feb, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
Renesas Collaborates with AMD to Showcase Full RF and Digital Front-End Design for 5G Active Antenna Systems - Renesas
MTI Wireless Edge Launches E-Band Automatic Beam Steering Antenna System for Harsh Weather Conditions - MTI Wireless Edge
TMYTEK and NI Develop Rapid mmWave Prototyping Solution for 5G, Radar, and SATCOM Applications - TMYTEK
Rohde & Schwarz Partners with NVIDIA to Showcase AI/ML-based Neural Receiver for 6G at MWC Barcelona - Rohde & Schwarz
Researchers at Penn State Develop Next-Generation Reconfigurable Antenna Technology - Penn State College of Engineering
Comba Telecom Introduces High Efficiency, Low Carbon-Footprint Base Station Antenna - Comba Telecom
ThinKom to Develop Airborne, Multiband Conformal Antenna Solution for a Military Partner - ThinKom
Filtronic Announces Multi-Million Dollar Contract Win to Develop Solutions for LEO Satellite Connectivity - Filtronic
Spirent and Anritsu to Provide a Comprehensive O-RAN Test Portfolio - Spirent Communications
Keysight Technologies Launches Wireless Test Platform for 5G RedCap and Cellular IoT - Keysight Technologies
SiTime Introduces MEMS Based Super-TCXO with 25x Better Timekeeping for Aerospace and Defense - SiTime
Nordic Semiconductor to Present Cellular IoT, Matter and nRF Cloud Location Services at MWC Barcelona 2023 - Nordic Semiconductor
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New White Papers & Articles
Magnetic Resonance Wire Coil Losses Estimation with Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method - Remcom
Accelerate IoT device time-to-market by combining Antennas and Modules - Quectel
The Future of Wi-Fi in Low-Power IoT Devices - Silicon Labs
Key Considerations for Wi-Fi 6E Testing - Spirent Communications
RF MEMS Based Passive Smart Antenna Array - Sofant Technologies
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Featured Products this Week
RF Cable Assembly
Flexible, SMP-Female Cable Assembly from DC to 40 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from HASCO Components

The HLB098-SMPJ-SMPJ-1M from HASCO is a Flexible RF Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It measures 1 m in length, has a 0.098 inch diameter, and a minimum bend radius of 5.0 mm (static)/10 mm (repeated). This cable assembly has a dielectric withstanding voltage of 500 V and a velocity of propagation of 74%. It can handle an input power of 103 W, has an insertion loss of 5.0 dB, and a VSWR of 1.40:1.
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Waveguide Combiner / Divider
32-Way WR90 Waveguide Power Combining Assembly from 8.2 to 12.4 GHz
Waveguide Combiner / Divider  from Scientific Microwave Corporation

The WR90 from Scientific Microwave Corporation is a 32-Way Power Combining System that operates from 8.2 to 12.4 GHz. It consists of a 32-way combiner integrated with a dual broad-wall coupler that has a forward/reverse coupling of 50 dB. This combiner offers a high matching level with an insertion loss of 1 dB and is ideal for power amplifying structures and antenna feeding systems used in radars, satellite systems, and power combining networks.
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RF Shielded Test Enclosure
RF Shield Box for Digital Forensics Investigations
RF Shielded Test Enclosure  from RF Electronics

The HDRF-1557 from RF Electronics is a Benchtop RF Shield Box that offers high levels isolation up-to 12 GHz. It has thick RF absorbing foam that deaden standing waves and reflections, and is equipped with shielded power filters for power connection in the box while still blocking all wireless signals. This shield box has a rugged construction for longevity and is designed for digital forensic investigations with inbuilt gloves which allow manual handling of DUT.
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RF Amplifier
Three-Stage Power Amplifier Die from 71 to 76 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Northrop Grumman

The APH668 from Northrop Grumman is a Three-Stage Power Amplifier that operates from 71 to 76 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 28 dBm with a linear gain of more than 16.5 dB and has a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 22%. This amplifier is manufactured using GaAs pHEMT technology and is fully passivated to ensure rugged and reliable operation.
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RF Switch
30 W GaN SP3T Switch from 2 to 11 GHz
RF Switch  from Qorvo

The QPC2511 from Qorvo is a GaN SP3T Switch that operates from 2 to 11 GHz. It has a switching speed of less than 50 ns and provides isolation of 20 dB. The switch can handle an input power of 30 W while transmitting, an input power of 10 W while receiving, and has an insertion loss of 1.5 dB. It is fabricated using Qorvo’s QGaN15 0.15um GaN on the SiC production process and requires a control voltage of 0/-30 V.
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Wireless SoC
Wireless SoCs for Sub-GHz IoT Connectivity
Wireless SoC  from Silicon Labs

The EFR32FG23 from Silicon Laboratories are Wireless SoCs for sub-GHz IoT applications. The SoCs have an integrated power amplifier that delivers up to 20 dBm of transmit power. These radios have fractional-N frequency synthesizers with a resolution of 24.8 Hz and support 2/4 (G)FSK with fully configurable shaping, OQPSK DSSS, (G)MSK & OOK modulation formats.
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Cellular Module
Android™-Based LTE/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Smart Modules
Cellular Module  from Telit Communications

The SE150A4 Series from Telit are Android™ Smart Modules that support LTE Cat 4, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, and Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1. They deliver an uplink data rate of up to 50 Mbps (FDD)/30 Mbps (TDD) and a downlink data rate of up to 150 Mbps (FDD)/130 Mbps (TDD). These modules are powered by a Qualcomm® quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit processor with built-in Adreno™ 308 GPU for exceptional application & system performance and enhanced mobile rendering APIs for image and video applications.
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RF Module
Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (LE) Module
RF Module  from Panasonic Corporation

The PAN1781 from Panasonic is a Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (LE) Module that provides advanced wireless connectivity in a small package. The module delivers a data rate of up to 2 Mbps with Tx power up to 8 dBm and Rx sensitivity of -103 dBm. It is based on the Nordic nRF52820 SoC featuring a 64 MHz ARM Cortex-M4 with embedded 256 kB flash memory and 32 kB internal RAM.
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RF Amplifier
50 Watt CW, Solid State Power Amplifier from 10 kHz to 1 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The 50U1000 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, solid-state power amplifier that operates from 10 kHz to 1000 MHz. It delivers over 50 watts of CW output power with a gain of more than 47 dB and a noise figure of less than 8 dB.
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RF Amplifier
2 kW Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier from 0.1 to 30 MHz
RF Amplifier  from Tomco Technologies

The BT02000-AlphaS-100ms from Tomco is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 0.1 to 30 MHz. It delivers an output power of 2 kW with a gain of more than 63 dB (20% duty cycle, 100 ms pulse width). This Class AB MOSFET amplifier has a pulse rise-time of 200 ns, pulse fall-time of 100 ns, and phase stability of better than 1°.
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RFID Tag
RAIN RFID Tag for Use on Metal Surfaces
RFID Tag  from SAG

The Overmolded Brick Mini Metal Tag from SAG is a RAIN RFID Tag that is optimized for use on metal surfaces. It is based on the NXP UCode 8 IC and has a read range of up to 10 m. This IP68 rated RAIN RFID tag measures 50.0 x 25.0 x 6.0 mm and has an adhesive attachment process. It can fit into a small space while providing superior reading performance compared to other tags of similar size.
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RF Switch
10 W High-Speed SPDT Switch from 0.7 to 6 GHz
RF Switch  from New Japan Radio

The NJG1817ME4 from New Japan Radio is an SPDT Switch that operates from 0.7 to 6 GHz. This switch provides an insertion loss of 0.45 dB with isolation of more than 25 dB. It has a switching speed of less than 350 ns and can handle an input power of up to 10 W. The switch requires a DC voltage of 3.3 V and draws 7 µA of current.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and RF Recorder from 9 kHz to 6 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Signal Hound

The BB60C is a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and RF Recorder that operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. It has a realtime bandwidth of 27 MHz and a resolution bandwidth of up to 10 MHz. The Signal Hound BB60C is ideal for real-time spectrum monitoring, manufacturing process control, interference hunting, spread spectrum signal analysis, capturing intermittent events, and general purpose spectrum analysis.
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PLDRO
Phase Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillators from 3 to 45 GHz
PLDRO  from Ultra

The PDRO Series from Ultra are Phase Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillators that operate from 3 to 45 GHz. They are available in two reference options – the first option offers an integrated, high-stability internal crystal oscillator in the 100 MHz range and the second option offers a dual loop design to enable the output frequency to be phase locked to an integer or fractional multiple of the reference frequency used.
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Data Link
UHF/L/S/C-Band LOS Digital Data Link for Military Applications
Data Link  from Elbit Systems

The StarLite ER from Elbit Systems is a Long-Range Line-of-Sight (LOS) Digital Data Link for manned and unmanned aerial, naval, and land platforms. It is a multi-band communication solution that operates in the UHF, L, S, and C-band frequencies. This data link provides an output power of 19.9 W (~43 dBm) with a data rate of up to 12 Mbps over a range of 250 km.
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Radar Sensor
K-Band Radar Transceiver from 23.5 to 24.5 GHz
Radar Sensor  from RFbeam Microwave

The K-HC1 from RFbeam Microwave is a Radar Transceiver that operates in the K-Band from 23.5 to 24.5 GHz. It includes a low-phase noise, PLL controlled transmitter and a superhet receiver with an IF of 10 MHz. In Tx mode, it delivers an output power (EIRP) of up to 20 dBm, has a phase noise of -95 dBc/Hz (at 100 kHz offset), and spurious levels of -30 dBc.
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Balun
2-Way RF Balun from 500 to 2000 MHz
Balun  from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-5007 from Innovative Power Products is a 2-Way RF Balun that operates from 500 to 2000 MHz. It can handle an input power of 100 W and has an insertion loss of less than 0.45 dB. This RoHS-compliant RF balun has an amplitude balance of ±0.40 dB and a phase balance of ±7°. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 27.94 x 29.08 mm.
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Fixed Attenuator
100 W, 50 dB Fixed Attenuators from DC to 4 GHz
Fixed Attenuator  from JFW Industries

The 50FHAO-XXX-100-4 from JFW Industries are Fixed Attenuators that operate from DC to 4 GHz. They are available in 20, 30, 40, or 50 dB attenuation values with an accuracy of ±3 dB. These attenuators can handle an average input power of 100 W and a peak input power of 1000 W. They are available in Aluminum alloy modules that measure 6.13 (L) x 3.50 (Dia.) inches and have N-type or 4.3/10 connectors with a cylindrical heatsink.
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Power Divider
20 W, 2-Way Power Divider/Combiner 4.9 to 6 GHz
Power Divider  from MECA

The P2S-5.500WWP from MECA is a 2-Way Power Divider/Combiner that operates from 4.9 to 6 GHz. It can handle an input power of 20 W, has an insertion loss of 0.2 dB, and provides an isolation of 25 dB. This power divider/combiner has an amplitude balance of ±0.1 dB and a phase balance of ±2°. It is available in Aluminum housing that measures 1.68 x 1.68 x 0.75 inches and has SMA-female connectors.
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Bi-Directional Coupler
30 W Bi-Directional Coupler from 20 to 550 MHz
Bi-Directional Coupler  from Synergy Microwave Corporation

The SDCHP-255 from Synergy Microwave Corp is a Bi-Directional Coupler that operates from 20 to 550 MHz. It has a coupling factor of 20 dB with more than 20 dB directivity. This coupler can handle up to 30 W of RF input power and has a VSWR of less than 1.30:1. It is available in a RoHS-compliant surface-mount package that measures 0.50 x 0.37 inches and is ideal for antenna signal monitoring applications.
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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler
50 W, 3 dB Hybrid Coupler from 1 to 18 GHz
90 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The QC-1G18G-SFF-50W from Quantic PMI is a Hybrid Coupler that operates from 1 to 18 GHz. This 3 dB coupler provides more than 15 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of less than 2.3 dB. It can handle an average input power of 50 W and a peak input power of 1 kW. This coupler has an amplitude balance of ±0.8 dB and a phase balance of ±8°.
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Waveguide Switch
SP4T Reflective PIN Diode Switch from 56 to 64 GHz
Waveguide Switch  from Ducommun

The CP4-60086030-02 from Ducommun is an SP4T Reflective PIN Diode Switch that operates at V-band frequencies from 56 to 64 GHz. It has a switching speed of less than 200 ns and a TTL-compatible driver that is activated by a TTL signal applied to the control connector. The switch can handle a CW RF power of 23 dBm, has an insertion loss of less than 6 dB, and provides more than 30 dB of isolation.
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RF Inductor
High-Current Power Inductors from 23.5 to 146 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 1010VS Series from Coilcraft are Power Inductors available in inductance values from 23.5 to 146 nH. They have a Q factor from 95 to 140 and DC resistance (DCR) from 1.1 to 3.1 mO. These inductors can handle up to 26 A of current. They are available in surface-mount packages that measure 10.0 x 10.0 mm with tin-silver over copper terminations and are also available in high-reliability packages for space, military, and other critical applications.
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Direction Finding Antenna
Tri-Band Adcock Direction Finding Antenna from 20 to 6000 MHz
Direction Finding Antenna  from Alaris Antennas

The DF-A0257 from Alaris Antennas is an Adcock Direction Finding Antenna that operates from 20 to 6000 MHz. This tri-band antenna provides patterns suitable for the Watson-Watt estimation method, as well as the 3-channel correlative DF (CDF). It has a vertical polarization and offers an omni-channel output that can also be used for monitoring.
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