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Date: 6 March, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
Taoglas Introduces Transparent Antennas for Covert Cellular, Wi-Fi and GNSS Connectivity - Taoglas
Rohde & Schwarz and Broadcom Collaborate to Test Latest Wi-Fi 7 Access Point Chipsets - Rohde & Schwarz
Keysight Partners with DOCOMO and NTT to Drive 6G Wireless Innovation - Keysight Technologies
Murata Showcases Advanced Wireless and Next-Gen Cellular IoT Solutions at MWC Barcelona 2023 - Murata
Nokia, Qualcomm, and T-Mobile Achieve First 5G Carrier Aggregation Combining 5 Component Carriers - Nokia
Qualinx Raises €8 Million to Develop a Smaller and More Power-Efficient GNSS Radio - Qualinx
pureLiFi Introduces its Latest LiFi Light Antenna Module at MWC Barcelona 2023 - pureLiFi
Keysight Collaborates with Analog Devices to Advance 6G Technology Design and Development - Keysight Technologies
Analog Devices and Marvell Announce Next-Gen 5G Massive MIMO Reference Design with Support for O-RAN - Analog Devices
Quectel Announces Automotive Grade UWB Module for Electric Vehicles and Smart Car Access Applications - Quectel
New Shape-Shifting Antenna Arrays to Improve Sensing Technology of Autonomous Vehicles and Robots - Autonomous Vehicles
Samtec Develops Visual Alignment Technique for Precision, High-Frequency Compression Mount Connectors - Samtec
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Expedite Critical Wideband Signal Recorders in Defense Applications - Mercury Systems
Key Radio Parameters for Spectrum Monitoring Receivers - CRFS
Choosing Series or Parallel Resonant Crystal: Oscillator Design and Load Capacitance - ECS Inc. International
SFDR Considerations in Multi-Octave Wideband Digital Receivers - Analog Devices
Top 10 Considerations for Satellite Chamber Design and Testing - ETS-Lindgren
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Termination
250 W, 50-Ohm RF Termination from DC to 8000 MHz
Termination  from Mini Circuits

The TERM-250W-83N+ from Mini-Circuits is an RF Termination that operates from DC to 8000 MHz. It can handle an average input power of up to 250 W, peak input power of 1 kW and has a VSWR of 1.12:1. This 50-ohm termination supports high-power test lab and system applications by protecting sensitive test equipment that is often damaged when exposed to high RF input power.
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RF Switch
SP6T Solid-State Switch from 2 to 20 GHz
RF Switch  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The P6T-2G20G-55-T-SFF from Quantic PMI is an SP6T Switch that operates from 2 to 20 GHz. It has a switching time of less than 30 ns and provides more than 55 dB of isolation. This switch can handle up to 27 dBm of input power and has an insertion loss of less than 4.5 dB. It requires a DC supply of -5/+15 V and consumes less than 200 mA of current.
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Power Divider
4-Way Power Divider with Inbuilt DC Block from 0.8 to 2.2 GHz
Power Divider  from MECA

The DC804-2-1.500V from MECA is a 4-Way Power Divider/Combiner that operates from 0.8 to 2.2 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 20 W, has an insertion loss of less than 0.8 dB, and provides an isolation of 27 dB. This power splitter has an inbuilt DC block with a DC voltage handling capacity of 50 V. It has an amplitude balance of ±0.2 dB and a phase balance of ±4°.
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RF Switch
120 W Fail-Safe SPDT Switch from 2.3 to 4.2 GHz
RF Switch  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY12248-492LF from Skyworks is a SPDT Fail-Safe Switch that operates from 2.3 to 4.2 GHz. It can handle an average input power of 120 W at 120 °C case temperature, has a low insertion loss and provides high isolation. The switch can be tuned to specific RF bands within the operating frequency range by modifying select external SMT components.
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RF Transceiver
SOSA-Aligned Microwave Transceiver from 6 to 18 GHz for EW Applications
RF Transceiver  from Mercury Systems

The RFM3111 from Mercury is a Microwave Transceiver that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. In Tx mode, it provides a gain of 20 dB, has a noise figure of less than 26 dB, and a P1dB of 21 dBm. In Rx mode, it provides a gain of 25 dB, has a noise figure of less than 17 dB, and a P1dB of 16 dBm. The transceiver has a versatile local oscillator (LO), low-phase noise, and fast tuning speed.
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RF Amplifier
Dual-Path Low Noise Amplifier from 650 to 1000 MHz
RF Amplifier  from Renesas

The F0109 from Renesas is a Dual-Path Ultra-Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 650 to 1000 MHz. It provides 18 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 0.7 dB and has an output P1dB of 24 dBm. The amplifier can be operated as a balanced amplifier where the inputs and outputs are combined using external 90° couplers. It requires a DC supply of 5V and consumes 115 mA of current. It is ideal for 3G/4G/5G wireless infrastructure, public safety infrastructure, and general-purpose RF applications.
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RF Module
2.4/5 GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth® 5.1 Combo Chip
RF Module  from Infineon Technologies

The AIROC™ CYW54591 from Infineon is a 2x2 Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth® 5.1 Combo Chip that operates in 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. It supports two concurrent data streams. In IEEE 802.11ac mode it supports 256 QAM with 20 MHz, 40 MHz, and 80 MHz channels for data rates up to 867 Mbps. It has an internal PA and LNA with support for external ones as well.
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Wireless SoC
Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3 SoCs for Automotive Applications
Wireless SoC  from NXP Semiconductors

The 88Q9098 Family from NXP Semiconductors are Dual Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless SoCs that are designed for telecom and automotive applications. They support 2x2 + 2x2 concurrent dual Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.3. The SoCs have an innovative concurrent dual Wi-Fi architecture that integrates two complete Wi-Fi subsystems into a single SoC and enables two independent 2x2 data streams to run concurrently and at full throughput.
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RF Transceiver
Low-Power RF Transceiver from 413 to 1055 MHz
RF Transceiver  from STMicroelectronics

The S2-LP from STMicroelectronics is an RF Transceiver that operates from 413 to 1055 MHz. It provides a data rate from 0.1 to 500 kbps, has a programmable RF output power up to 16 dBm, and has an Rx sensitivity of -130 dBm. The transceiver has an integrated configurable baseband modem, programmable RX digital filter, timeout protocol engine, ultra-low power RC oscillator, programmable preamble & SYNC word quality filtering & detection, and embedded CSMA/CA.
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Cellular Module
Multi-Band LTE Cat 1 Module
Cellular Module  from SIMCom

The A7600E from SIMCom is a Multi-Band LTE Cat 1 Module that supports LTE-FDD / LTE-TDD / GSM / GPRS / EDGE. The module supports a 10 Mbps downlink data rate and a 5 Mbps uplink data rate. It supports multiple built-in network protocols and has USB drivers for Windows, Linux and Android. The module requires a DC supply of 3.8 V and supports USB 2.0, UART, (U)SIM card, PCM, MMC/SD, ADC, I2C, and GPIO interfaces.
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RF Amplifier
15 W GaN MMIC Amplifier from 12.5 to 14.5 GHz for Ku-band SATCOM Applications
RF Amplifier  from Nxbeam Inc

The NPA1020-DE from Nxbeam is a GaN MMIC Amplifier that operates from 12.5 to 14.5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 15 W with a linear gain of 25 dB and has a power-added-efficiency (PAE) of more than 40%. The amplifier is fabricated using 0.2 µm GaN HEMT on SiC technology. It requires a drain voltage from 20 to 28 V and draws a drain current of less than 1.3 A.
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Block Up Converter
20 W X-Band BUC from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz for Military SATCOM Systems
Block Up Converter  from ACORDE

The ACMB-X20W-E1-V3 from Acorde Technologies is a Block Up Converter (BUC) that converts an input frequency from 950 – 1450 MHz to an output frequency of 7.9 – 8.4 GHz. It provides over 60 dB of gain and has an output P1dB of more than 20 W. The BUC has an attenuation range of 30 dB with a 0.5 dB step size.
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SATCOM Antenna
74cm Auto-Acquire Flyaway Antenna from 17.8 to 30 GHz
SATCOM Antenna  from C-COM

The iNetVu® FLY-74G from C-COM is a 74 cm Flyaway Antenna that operates in the Ka-Band from 17.8 to 20.2 GHz (Rx Band) and 29 to 30 GHz (Tx Band). This circularly polarized antenna has a self-pointing, auto-acquire system that is configurable with the iNetVu® 7710 controllers, providing fast satellite acquisition within minutes.
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Power Sensor
RF Power Meter from 50 MHz to 90 GHz
Power Sensor  from Rohde & Schwarz

The NRP90S from Rohde & Schwarz is a Power Meter that operates from 50 MHz to 90 GHz. It has a power measurement range from -70 dBm to +20 dBm (100 pW to 100 mW) and a measurement speed of 50,000 measurements per second. This power meter is an independent measuring instrument and can be directly connected to a laptop/PC via USB and operated via the R&S®NRPV software.
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Waveguide to Coax Adapter
Waveguide (R740) to Coaxial (1.35 mm) Adapter from 60 to 90 GHz
Waveguide to Coax Adapter  from Spinner Group

The 533126 from Spinner is a waveguide to the coaxial adapter with an R740 (WG26 | WR12) waveguide interface and a 1.35 mm (Female) coaxial interface that operates from 60 to 90 GHz. This adapter has a return loss of 20 dB and is internally matched to an impedance of 50 ohms. The R 740 (WG26 | WR12) waveguide interface complies with IEC 60153-2 and the 1.35 mm (female) socket complies as per IEEE STD. 287.
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Directional Coupler
32 dB Directional Coupler from 800 to 4200 MHz
Directional Coupler  from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-8078 from Innovative Power Products is a Directional Coupler that operates from 800 to 4200 MHz. It has a coupling value of 32 dB with directivity of 18 dB. The coupler can handle an input power of up to 150 W and has an insertion loss of less than 0.30 dB. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 25.40 x 12.70 x 4.039 mm.
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Voltage Controlled Oscillator
Voltage Controlled Oscillator from 4595 to 4598 MHz
Voltage Controlled Oscillator  from Z-COMM

The SMV4596L-LF from Z-COMM is a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) with a frequency from 4595 to 4598 MHz. It delivers an output power from -3 to 1 dBm into a 50 ohm load and has a phase noise of -81 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. This VCO is based on an efficient oscillator design to cover the operating frequency range with a tuning voltage from 0 to 2.5 V.
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RF Mixer
Ultra Wideband Bi-Directional Mixer from 14 to 36 GHz
RF Mixer  from RF-Lambda

The RMX14G36GA from RF-Lambda is a Bi-Directional Mixer with an input frequency (RF) from 14 to 36 GHz and an output frequency (IF) from DC to 24 GHz. It has a LO frequency of 20 to 50 GHz and an LO power of 15 dBm. This mixer has a conversion loss of 10 dB. It is available in an epoxy-sealed (optional hermetically sealed) module that measures 17 x 16 x 10 mm and has 2.92 mm (female)/2.4 mm (female) connectors.
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RFID Tag IC
RAIN RFID Tag IC with Large Memory and Advanced Security
RFID Tag IC  from Impinj

The M780 from Impinj is a RAIN RFID Tag IC that provides high-performance and fast inventory for next-generation, universal RAIN RFID tags. It has been designed to help enterprises such as medical, food, and industrial manufacturing manage their product shelf life, reduce waste and comply with regulatory bodies.
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RF Repeaters
0.5 W Digital Repeater 700/800 MHz Public Safety Applications
RF Repeaters  from Advanced RF Technologies

The PSR-78-8527 from ADRF Tech is a 700/800 MHz Channelized Digital Repeater designed for Public Safety Applications. It supports all 700 and 800 MHz public safety frequency bands, including FirstNet (Band 14) and complies with the latest IFC and NFPA code requirements. This 0.5 W digital repeater is available in a compact form factor and has a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) that makes it ideal for improving first responder radio communication in small to mid-sized buildings.
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RF Surge Protector
Low PIM Quarter Wave Surge Protector from 555 MHz to 4 GHz
RF Surge Protector  from PolyPhaser

The QWP-43M43F-ER from PolyPhaser is a Low PIM, Quarter Wave Surge Protector that operates from 555 MHz to 4 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 200 W and surge current of up to 50 kA. This surge protector has an insertion loss of less than 0.1 dB and passive intermodulation (PIM) of below 160 dBc. It utilizes a quarter-wave stub design to protect critical hardware while maintaining the RF performance.
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Base Station Antenna
16-Port Multibeam Antenna from 698-896 MHz and 1695-2400 MHz
Base Station Antenna  from CommScope

The 2NN2HH-33B-R4 from Commscope is a 16-Port Multibeam Antenna that operates from 698-896 MHz and 1695-2400 MHz. It provides 4T4R capability in low and mid bands and offers full-spectrum operation for 14, AWS, PCS, and WCS bands. The antenna has a horizontal beamwidth of up to 42°, a front-to-back ratio of more than 26 dB, and provides 25 dB of isolation.
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GPS/GNSS Disciplined Oscillator
10 MHz OCXO with Extended Holdover Stability
GPS/GNSS Disciplined Oscillator  from IQD Frequency Products

The IQCM-200 from IQD Frequency Products is an OCXO that operates at a frequency of 10 MHz and is designed to provide exceptional holdover stability and accuracy. It provides an HCMOS output waveform with a phase noise of -150 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset. The oscillator has a rise and fall time of less than 8 ns, a duty cycle of 45/55% and a minimum pulse width of 10 µs.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
8-Slot Modular Bit-Error Rate Tester for High-Speed Interfaces
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Anritsu

The MP1900A from Anritsu is an 8-Slot Modular Bit-Error Rate Tester (BERT). It supports all-in-one physical layer measurements of both high-speed network interfaces such as NRZ and PAM4, and PCI Express/USB, bus interfaces. In addition to Physical layer measurement functions for broadband network interfaces, it supports PCI Express bus, etc., interface measurements.
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