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Date: 3 April, 2023
 
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SATELLITE 2023 Registration Increased by 18% with Attendance Crossing 14,000 - SATELLITE 2023
RF Industries Enables True RF Transparency for Small Cells with No Visual Clutter - RF Industries
China Expects to Launch Early Applications for 6G Technology by 2025 - 6G Technology
Rohde & Schwarz Introduces 90 Watt Ultra-wideband RF Amplifier for EMC and Co-Existence Testing - Rohde & Schwarz
Teledyne Relays Announces 50+ GHz Coaxial Switches for RF and Automated Test Equipment Applications - Teledyne Relays
Simulation Models for KYOCERA AVX’s Popular Embedded Antennas are Now Available in Ansys HFSS - KYOCERA AVX
RFMW to Distribute High-performance MMICs and Solutions from Guerrilla RF - RFMW
Anritsu to Extend its 6G Research Activities in Collaboration with Aalborg University in Denmark - Anritsu
Times Microwave Systems Releases New Continous Flex Coaxial Cable for Robotics and Industrial Automation - Times Microwave Systems
Sinclair Technologies Announces New RF Power Monitoring Solution for Public Safety Applications - Sinclair Technologies
Linx Technologies (Now TE Connectivity) Launches New Surface-Mount RF Switch Connectors - Linx Technologies
Non-Penetrating Roof Antenna Mount Solutions Eliminate Potential Leakage from Drilling Holes - KP Performance Antennas
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New White Papers & Articles
Standardizing Space Ovenized Crystal Oscillators for Lower Cost and Faster Delivery - Quantic Wenzel (Wenzel Associates, Inc.)
Quartz vs. MEMS Oscillator Performance - ECS Inc. International
Deep Learning Using Synthesized Data for Communications and Radar - MathWorks
Extreme Massive MIMO for Macro Cell Capacity Boost in 5G-Advanced and 6G - Nokia
Changes in 5G UE Testing and OTA Emphasis Due to mmWave - Anritsu
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RF Switch
UltraCMOS SP4T Reflective Switch from 9 kHz to 45 GHz
RF Switch  from pSemi, A Murata Company

The PE42546 from pSemi is an UltraCMOS SP4T Reflective switch that operates from 9 kHz to 45 GHz. It has a switching time of 60 ns, an insertion loss of less than 3.1 dB, and provides more than 39 dB of isolation. The switch uses UltraCMOS technology that enables it to deliver a high-performance alternative to the incumbent gallium arsenide (GaAs) technology.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from 1.9 to 4.4 GHz for 5G Applications
RF Amplifier  from AmpliTech

The AGLNA0204 from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) MMIC that operates from 1.9 to 4.4 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 12 dBm with a gain of 26.5 dB and has a noise figure of 0.8 dB. This LNA requires a DC supply of +5 V and consumes 25 mA of current. It is available as a 50-ohm internally matched die that measures 1.8 x 2.0 x 0.1 mm.
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Signal Generator
1/2/4-Channel Vector Signal Generators from 9 kHz to 54 GHz
Signal Generator  from Keysight Technologies

The M9484C Series from Keysight Technologies are 1/2/4-Channel VXG Vector Signal Generators that operates from 9 kHz to 54 GHz. They offer 2.5 GHz of modulation bandwidth per channel and have low phase noise with minimal measurement uncertainty. These generators can be used for multi-antenna test applications such as MIMO and beamforming with precise phase coherence and timing synchronization.
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RF Test Set
mmWave Antenna Array for Automotive Radar System Testing
RF Test Set  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®QAT100 from Rohde & Schwarz is a mmWave Antenna Array for automotive radar testing system that operates from 76 to 81 GHz. It has an electronically steerable frontend that enables realistic target generation. The antenna array has up to 2 x 96 individually switchable transmit antennas and can simulate up to 8 completely independent objects.
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RF Amplifier
200 W GaN Power Amplifier from 600 to 2700 MHz
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The RWP0627200-53 from RFHIC is a Power Amplifier that operates from 600 to 2700 MHz. It delivers an output power of 53 dBm (200 W) with a power gain of 53 dB. This amplifier is based on Gallium Nitride on Silicon carbide (GaN-on-SiC) technology and uses a unique patented technology for improved thermal handling. It requires a DC supply of 36 V and consumes 20 A of current.
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RF Amplifier
75 W Solid State Power Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The 75S1G6C from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. It delivers an output power of more than 75 W with a small signal gain of 54 dB. This Class A SSPA has spurious levels of -73 dBc and harmonic distortion of -30 dBc. The low level of spurious signals and linearity make it ideal for use in 5G testing applications and as a driver in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems.
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Beamforming IC
4-Channel Dual-Polarized Analog Beamforming IC from 24.25 to 27.50 GHz
Beamforming IC  from NXP Semiconductors

The MMW9014K from NXP Semiconductor is a Dual-Polarized Analog Beamforming IC that operates from 24.25 to 27.50 GHz. It has 4 channels with each channel consisting of a transmit chain (TX) and a receive chain (RX). Both Tx and Rx chains have a buffer, a phase shifter, and a variable gain amplifier (VGA) with an 8-bit phase and gain resolution.
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RF Module
2.4 GHz Bluetooth Smart 5.0 (BLE) Module with a Range of 100 m
RF Module  from Wurth Elektronik

The 2608011124010 from Wurth Elektronik is a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Smart 5.0 (BLE) Module. It has a line-of-sight range of 100 m and delivers a maximum RF bitrate of 2 Mbps. This module is based on Nordic’s nRF52832 radio chipset and has a 524 KB flash memory with a 64 KB RAM. It has optional support for NFC and includes a Real Timer Clock (RTC) with automatic power management (of each peripheral).
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RF Module
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth LE 5.0 Combo Module
RF Module  from u-blox AG

The NORA-W30 Series from u-blox AG are Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 Modules that operate in 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. They are based on the Realtek RTL8720DF chipset and deliver a data rate of up to 150 Mbit/s (Wi-Fi) and 2 Mbit/s (Bluetooth). These modules feature a dual-core MCU with a powerful Arm Cortex-M33 compatible processor with 512 kB RAM for the main application and an Arm Cortex-M23 compatible core with 64 kB RAM and 4 MB flash memory for low power operation.
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Wireless SoC
Cost-Effective 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SoC
Wireless SoC  from Qualcomm

The QCM2290 from Qualcomm is a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G LTE SoC that supports global cellular connectivity. It has been developed on an 11 nm process node that offers improved power performance. It consists of a customized 64-bit 2.0 GHz Arm Cortex-A53 quad-core applications processor and a Qualcomm Adreno 702 GPU @ 84 MHz, 3D graphics accelerator with 64-bit addressing.
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Front End Module
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 Front End Module
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF4211 from Qorvo is a 2.4 GHz Front End Module for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) applications. It has an integrated 2.4 GHz power amplifier (PA), regulator, single pole two throw switch (SP2T), bypassable low noise amplifier (LNA), and DC power detector with a voltage output that provides feedback. This FEM also has die-level filtering for 2nd and 3rd harmonics as well as 5 GHz rejection for DBDC operation.
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Limiter
RF Limiter from 1 to 18 GHz with Flat Leakage of 26.75 dBm
Limiter  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The LM-1G18G-2W-SFF-BIAS from Quantic PMI is an RF Limiter that operates from 1.0 to 18.0 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 2 W and a peak input power of up to 1000 W (~60 dBm, 0.1% duty cycle). This limiter has an insertion loss of less than 2 dB and a flat leakage of 26.75 dBm. It requires a DC supply from 0 V to -10 V and consumes less than 1 mA of current.
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RF Cable
Phase and Amplitude Stable Flexible Coaxial Cables from DC to 50 GHz
RF Cable  from HASCO Components

The Littlebend™ HLB098 Series from HASCO Components are Flexible Coaxial Cables that operates from DC to 50 GHz. They are extremely flexible and are designed for demanding microwave interconnect applications and system designs requiring dense packaging. These cables can replace Right Angle connectors with minimal performance degradation due to their tight bend radius.
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RF Connector
1.35 mm RF Cable Connector from DC to 90 GHz
RF Connector  from Samtec

The PRF13 from Samtec is a 1.35 mm RF Cable Connector that operates from DC to 90 GHz. It has an impedance of 50 ohms and a solder clamp to support .047 Temp-Flex low loss flexible cables. This bulkhead plug/jack connector is available in a package that measures Ø5.8 mm (plug) & Ø4.84 mm (jack).
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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler
Surface-Mount 90° Hybrid Couplers from 2 to 6 GHz
90 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from KYOCERA AVX

The DB0603N from KYOCERA AVX are 90° Hybrid Couplers that operate from 2 to 6 GHz. These 3 dB couplers provide an isolation of more than 10 dB and have an insertion loss of less than 0.9 dB. They can handle an input power of up to 10 W, have an amplitude balance of ±1 dB, and a phase balance of ±3° (relative to 90°).
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Directional Coupler
500 W, 40 dB Directional Coupler from 380 to 960 MHz
Directional Coupler  from MECA

The 715-40-0.670 from MECA is a Directional Coupler that operates from 380 to 960 MHz. This 40 dB coupler provides a directivity of more than 25 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 0.1 dB. It can handle an average input power of 500 W, a peak input power of up to 10 kW, and has a VSWR of less than 1.15:1. The coupler is available in an Aluminum housing that measures 6.08 x 1.50 x 0.88 inches with N-type (female) connectors.
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Power Divider
2-Way Bidirectional Resistive Power Divider from DC to 40 GHz
Power Divider  from Weinschel Associates

The WA1575-2 from Weinschel Associates is a 2-Way Resistive Power Divider that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of up to 1 W, peak power of 1 kW (5 µsec pulse width, 0.05% duty cycle), and has an insertion loss of less than 6.5 dB. This bi-directional power divider has a phase balance of better than 5° and an amplitude balance of less than 0.50 dB.
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Digital Phase Shifter
8-Bit, 360° Digital Phase Shifter from 50 to 60 MHz
Digital Phase Shifter  from Pulsar Microwave

The DST-15-480/1S from Pulsar Microwave is an 8-Bit Digitally Controlled Phase Shifter that operates from 50 to 60 MHz. It can handle an input power of up to 1 W, provides a phase shift range of 360° with an LSB of 1.4°, and has an insertion loss of less than 5 dB. This digital shifter utilizes PIN diodes and delays lines to produce the necessary phase requirements and they use switched lines to obtain a temperature-stable phase shift.
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Switch Matrix
8x8 Non-Blocking Switch Matrix Assembly from 5 to 1218 MHz
Switch Matrix  from JFW Industries

The 75MS-052 from JFW Industries is an 8x8 Non-Blocking Switch Matrix Assembly that operates from 5 to 1218 MHz. It has bi-directional ports with a switching speed of 10 ms and provides an isolation of more than 70 dB between inputs/outputs. This 75-ohm switch matrix can handle an input power of 20 dBm and has an insertion loss of less than 16.5 dB.
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RF Amplifier
175 W Antenna Mount TWT Power Amplifier from 27.5 to 30 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Comtech Xicom Technology

The XTD-175Ka from Comtech Xicom Technology is a Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) Power Amplifier that operates from 27.5 to 30.0 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 175 W (52.4 dBm) with a large signal gain of more than 70 dB. This amplifier has harmonics of -60 dBc, a noise power of -70 dBW/4 kHz (transmit band), and -150 dBW/4 kHz (receive band).
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RF Shielded Test Enclosure
Stand Alone RF Shielded Tunnel from 20 MHz to 40 GHz
RF Shielded Test Enclosure  from RF Electronics

The HDRF-3590 from RF Electronics is a Stand Alone RF Shielded Tunnel that operates from 20 MHz to 40 GHz. This fully portable design is equipped with caster wheels for ease of movement. The interior of this enclosure measures 650 (W) X 650 (H) X 2050 (L) mm. It has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides isolation of more than 120 dB @ 3 GHz.
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RF Over Fiber Module
Rugged RF Over Fiber Transceiver from 3.4 to 8.4 GHz
RF Over Fiber Module  from Emcore

The MAKO-X from EMCORE is a C/X-Band RF Over Fiber Transceiver that operates from 3.4 to 8.4 GHz and is designed for high-speed fiber optics communication applications. The transceiver uses two fiber cores and combines C/X band transmitter and receiver capability in a single highly ruggedized package that is tested to MIL-STD-810G & MIL-STD-461F standards.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
Point to Point Backhaul Module from 4.9 to 5.9 GHz
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Cambium Networks

The PTP 450b from Cambium Networks is a Subscriber and Backhaul Module that operates from 4.9 to 5.9 GHz. It delivers a Tx power of up to +27 dBm and has an Rx sensitivity of -94 dBm with a dynamic range of 54 dB. This 2x2 MIMO module delivers a data rate of up to 300 Mbps and has a channel width from 5 to 40 MHz.
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