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Date: 20 March, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
Anritsu and Virginia Diodes Develop Frequency Extender Modules for Sub-THz Applications - Anritsu
Keysight Technologies Launches 2 GHz Real-time Spectrum Analysis Solution for SATCOM Operators - Keysight Technologies
RFS and Nokia to Develop New Antenna Platform to Facilitate Easier 5G Network Deployment - Radio Frequency Systems
CesiumAstro Unveils New In-Flight Connectivity System with Planned Airbus Demonstrations - CesiumAstro
CEVA Introduces RivieraWaves UWB-Based Radar Platform for Automotive Child Presence Detection - CEVA
u-blox Announces First Stand-Alone Module Featuring Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, Thread and Matter - u-blox AG
Taoglas Shoots for the Stars with its GNSS Antenna Integrated into Ireland's First-ever Satellite - Taoglas
SAG Offers NFC Tags and Stickers for Advanced Use Cases - SAG
ETL Systems Introduces Genus Digital Solution to Digitizes Analog Signals for SATCOM Ground Segments - ETL Systems
Keysight Introduces New Test Method to Accelerate Power Amplifier Digital Pre-Distortion Test Speeds - Keysight Technologies
Onsemi Introduces Ultra-Low-Power Automotive-Grade Microcontroller with Bluetooth Low Energy Connectivity - onsemi
Quectel Launches New Module for Satellite IoT Connectivity - Quectel
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New White Papers & Articles
Expedite Critical Wideband Signal Recorders in Defense Applications - Mercury Systems
Space: A Continually Evolving Frontier - Marki Microwave
Passive Geolocation with 3D TDOA - CRFS
Top Five Questions About 5G RedCap - Keysight Technologies
What is a Real Time Clock (RTC)? - ECS Inc. International
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Featured Products this Week
Butler Matrix
8x8 Butler Matrix from 2 to 6 GHz
Butler Matrix  from Spectrum Control

The 8401-8 from Spectrum Control is an 8x8 Butler Matrix that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It can handle an input power of 5 W (~37 dBm), has an insertion loss of 13 dB, and provides a port-to-port isolation of 16 dB. This butler matrix is designed to transfer the signal reciprocally from any of the eight input ports to any of the eight output ports with an output phase accuracy of ±20° (at 4.2 GHz).
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Termination
25 W Coaxial RF Termination from DC to 6 GHz
Termination  from MECA

The 407-7 from MECA is an RF Termination that operates from DC to 6 GHz. It can handle an average power of 25 W and a peak power of 3 kW. This 50-ohm termination has a VSWR of less than 1.30:1 and is available in an aluminium package that measures 2.77 x 1.62 inches and has an SMA-male connector.
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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 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, 10 ms pulse width). This Class AB MOSFET-based amplifier has a pulse rise-time of 200 ns, a pulse fall-time of 100 ns, and a phase stability of better than 1°. It is ideal for scientific and industrial applications.
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RF Amplifier
20 W Class-A Solid-State Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The 20S6G18C from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers an output power of more than 20 W with a small signal gain of 47 dB. This Class-A amplifier supports AM, FM, and pulse modulation techniques and has harmonic distortions of -25 dBc. It provides protection from input overdrive beyond 0 dBm and from failure conditions including over-temperature and power supply faults.
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Power Divider
2-Way Ku-Band Isolated Splitters for Space Applications
Power Divider  from Smiths Interconnect

The SpaceNXT MWC Series from Smiths Interconnect are 2-Way Ku-Band Isolated Splitters that operate from 10.7 to 12.8 GHz. The SpaceNXT MWC Series has been designed to provide a phase-stable output for the commercial satellite uplink band (downlink options also available). They can handle up to 1 watt of power, have an insertion loss of less than 1.4 dB, and isolation of over 20 dB.
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Band Pass Filter
Bandpass Filter from 27.5 to 30 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Cubic Nuvotronics, Inc.

The PSF29B02S from Cubic Nuvotronics is a Bandpass Filter with a passband from 27.5 to 30.0 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and provides more than 20 dB of rejection above and below the passband. The filter is based on the Nuvotronics PolyStrata Technology that provides high-performance filtering in a small form factor. It can handle up to 2 W of CW input power and has a return loss of 13 dB.
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RF Module
Bluetooth 5.3 Module with Integrated Antenna for IoT Applications
RF Module  from Laird Connectivity

The Lyra P from Laird Connectivity is a Bluetooth 5.3 Module that is designed for battery-powered IoT applications. The module uses intelligent power schemes and deep sleep mode to reduce power consumption and provide a long-performing IoT solution on battery. It provides a Tx power of +8 dBm and supports AoA, AoD, and Bluetooth LE Mesh features.
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RF Module
Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 Module for IoT Applications
RF Module  from Murata

The Type 1XL from Murata is a Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 Module that operates at 2.4 and 5 GHz. It delivers a data rate of up to 1200 Mbps with Wi-Fi and up to 2 Mbps for Bluetooth. This module is based on the NXP 88W9098 combo chipset and supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2×2 MU-MIMO and Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE specifications.
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Front End Module
Wi-Fi 6 Front End Module from 5150 to 5850 MHz
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF4526 from Qorvo is a Front-End Module that operates from 5150 to 5850 MHz and is designed for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) systems. It integrates a 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), single pole two throw (SPDT) switch, and a bypassable low noise amplifier (LNA) into a compact form factor to minimize board area requirements.
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Front End Module
Integrated Dual-Channel Switch and LNA Module from 2 to 6 GHz
Front End Module  from MACOM

The MAMF-011138 from MACOM is an Integrated Dual-Channel Switch and Low-Noise Amplifier Module that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It includes two antenna switches and two 2-stage low noise amplifiers (the second stage LNAs can be bypassed). The module uses mixed technologies to achieve high power handling, low noise figure, and low power consumption.
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RF Amplifier
6 W Surface-Mount Doherty Power Amplifier Module from 3.6 to 3.8 GHz
RF Amplifier  from NXP Semiconductors

The AFSC5G37E38 from NXP Semiconductors is an Airfast® Doherty Power Amplifier Module that operates from 3600 to 3800 MHz. It delivers an output power of 6.3 W with a gain of 28 dB and a power-added efficiency of 41%. This amplifier is based on field-proven LDMOS technology and is designed for low-complexity analog or digital linearization systems. It requires a DC supply from 24 to 30 V.
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GNSS Module
Multi-Constellation GNSS Module with Integrated Antenna
GNSS Module  from OriginGPS

The Hornet Series ORG1511-MK05 from OriginGPS is a GNSS Module with Integrated Antenna. It supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, SBAS and QZSS constellations. This module has a hot start time of less than 1 s, warm start time of less than 29 s and cold start time of less than 31 s. It is based on OriginGPS Noise Free Zone System (NFZ) technology and can operate autonomously.
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Automotive Radar Chipset
Automotive-Grade mmWave Radar SoC from 76 to 81 GHz
Automotive Radar Chipset  from Calterah Semiconductor Technology

The CAL77S322-AE from Calterah Semiconductor Technology is a Millimeter-Wave Radar SoC that operates from 76 to 81 GHz. It has 2 transmit and 2 receive channels with an integrated phase shifter and power saturation detector. This SoC has a high-speed ADC that delivers a sampling rate of up to 25 MS/s and also supports the down-sampling function.
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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.
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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler
3 dB, 90° Hybrid Coupler from 10 to 40 GHz
90 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from KRYTAR

The 3100400K from Krytar is a 90° Hybrid Coupler that operates from 10 to 40 GHz. This 3 dB coupler provides an isolation of more than 12 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 2 dB. It can handle an average input power of 20 W and a peak input power of 3 kW. The coupler has an amplitude imbalance of ±0.7 dB and a phase imbalance of ±10°.
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RF Repeaters
Signal Repeaters from 380 to 512 MHz for Indoor/Outdoor Applications
RF Repeaters  from Excelwave

The ERSAFR1-Ux Series from Excelwave Technology are Signal Repeaters that operate from 380 to 512 MHz. They deliver an output power of 2 W (~33 dBm) with a gain of 80 dB and have a noise figure of less than 8 dB. These signal repeaters have spurious levels of -30 dBm and an intermodulation distortion of better than -40 dBc.
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RF Transceiver
Transceiver Up/Down Converter from 4 to 8 GHz
RF Transceiver  from Technology Service Corporation

The POLYPMI1000 from Technology Service Corporation is an Up/Down converter that operates from 4.0 to 8.0 GHz. This converter consists of an RF attenuator that provides attenuation from 0 to 31.75 dB in steps of 0.25 dB, an internal LO synthesizer or external LO input and nulling control, and offers software programmability via GUI or custom program.
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Between Series RF Adapter
Color Coded Precision Adapters
Between Series RF Adapter  from Maury Microwave

The ColorConnect™ Precision Adapters from Maury Microwave are a set of unique adapters that use the proposed IEEE high-frequency connector/adapter color convention for clear indications of compatibility and intermatability. The ColorConnect™ precision adapters are available with N-Type, 3.5 mm, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm and 1.85 mm (in-series and between-series) connectors.
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RF Over Fiber Module
10 Km IF Optical Link from 10 to 200 MHz for SATCOM Applications
RF Over Fiber Module  from Foxcom

The Sat-Light Gold GL7330 70/140MHz from Global Foxcom is an IF Optical Link that operates from 10 to 200 MHz. This L-Band link is designed for a wide range of satellite up and downlinking facilities whereby high CNR levels are required. It consists of a high input power optical transmitter, which receives the RF signal from an IF modem, and an optical receiver that connects to the antenna BUC.
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SATCOM Antenna
3.7 m Carbon-Fibre Flyaway Antenna from 7.25 to 8.40 GHz
SATCOM Antenna  from Ultra

The FA-370/70 from ULTRA is a Flyaway Antenna that operates from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz (Tx) and 7.25 to 7.75 GHz (Rx). It is a circular, axially symmetric antenna with a center hub and eighteen petals. This antenna has a linear orthogonal polarization (optional circular left and right) and a diameter of 3.7 m. It provides has cross polarization of -35 dB (within the -1dB co-polar contour (linear)) and a port-to-port isolation of 40 dB.
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Vector Network Analyzer
2-Port Vector Network Analyzers from 5 kHz to 20 GHz with Optional Spectrum Analyzer
Vector Network Analyzer  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S ZNL Series from Rohde & Schwarz are two-port Vector Network Analyzers that operate from 5 kHz to 20 GHz. They provide excellent performance with a dynamic range up to 130 dB and output power range from -40 dBm to +3 dBm. The standard features include embedding/de-embedding, fixture compensation, time-domain measurements, and support of automatic calibration units.
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Software Defined Radio
Software Defined Radio (SDR) Transceiver from 30 kHz to 54 MHz
Software Defined Radio  from Flex Radio

The FLEX-6600M from FlexRadio is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) Transceiver that operates from 30 kHz to 54 MHz. It has 4 independent band/mode receivers and supports full duplex cross-band operation. In Rx mode, this radio includes a 16-bit ADC with a sampling rate of 245.76 Msps and supports simultaneous reception on two antennas.
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Antenna
Ceiling-Mounted 5G NR/4G LTE DAS Antenna from 617 to 4200 MHz
Antenna  from Pulse Electronics

The DASLPP5G4310 from Pulse Electronics is a 5G NR/4G LTE Multi-Dipole DAS Antenna that operates from 617 to 4200 MHz. This horizontally polarized antenna provides more than 2 dBi of gain and has an average efficiency of 75%. It has an omnidirectional radiation pattern with a VSWR of 1.5:1 and a PIM of -152 dBc.
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RF Transceiver
Tri-Band Sub-6 GHz 2x2 MIMO Transceiver for 5G-NR Applications
RF Transceiver  from Metanoia Communications Inc.

The MT3812 from Metanoia is a Tri-Band 5G Sub-6 GHz 5G-NR Transceiver with support for 2x2 MIMO. It has a scalable architecture which can help in building higher density applications by using multiple instances of the chip. The transceiver supports 50 to 200 MHz channel bandwidths (BW) in the TX mode and 20 to 200 MHz channel BW in the RX mode.
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