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Date: 10 April, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
Mini Circuits Introduces 250 W High Power Fixed Attenuators from DC to 8 GHz - Mini Circuits
FormFactor Introduces 220 GHz Single-Sweep Broadband Solution for High-Accuracy On-wafer Measurements - FormFactor Inc.
Signal Hound Handheld Spectrum Analyzers Ideal for Monitoring RF Spectrum for the Aviation Sector - Signal Hound
MVG Supports University Antenna Labs with Cutting-Edge Equipment - Microwave Vision Group
tiko Uses Taoglas' LTE Flex Antenna to Develop a Reliable Cellular IoT Solution for Energy Monitoring - Taoglas
Mission-Ready Integrated Solution for Stand Alone Spectrum Surveillance and Mobile Monitoring - CRFS
CAES Awarded Contract to Develop Low Band Consolidation (LBC) Transmitters for the US Navy - CAES
Keysight Opens its First O-RAN Testing Lab in Europe - Keysight Technologies
Safran Partners with Xona to Provide GNSS Simulation Solutions for LEO Constellations and Navigation Signals - Orolia
IS&S Receives Production Order for GPS Sensor Units from The Boeing Company - Boeing
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New White Papers & Articles
Standardizing Space Ovenized Crystal Oscillators for Lower Cost and Faster Delivery - Quantic Wenzel
Benefits of Unlicensed mmWave FWA - Peraso
RF Passive Components Made Using Multi-Layer Organic Technology - KYOCERA AVX
Trends in Military Communication Systems - AR Modular RF
Vehicular Distributed Antenna System (Vehicular-DAS) - 5G Automotive Association
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Featured Products this Week
Front End Module
Cellular FEM from 824 to 1920 MHz for GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and TD-SCDM
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY77573-31 from Skyworks is a Tx/Rx Front-End Module that operates from 824 to 1920 MHz. It supports quad-band cellular handsets for GSM850/900, DCS1800, and PCS1900 operation along with Class 12 General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) multi-slot operation, EDGE linear modulation, and TD-WCDMA (Bands 39/34). WCDMA switch-through support is provided by four dedicated high-linearity ports.
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Cellular Module
3GPP Rel-10, Multi-Band FDD/TDD Capable LTE Cat 1 Module
Cellular Module  from Sequans Communications

The Calliope VZ120Q from Sequans Communications is an LTE Cat 1 Module that operates on LTE Bands 4 and 13. It is based on the Sequans Calliope LTE platform that is compliant to 3GPP Release 10 and is software-upgradeable to Release 11. It includes an LTE-optimized transceiver and a complete dual-band RF front-end for LTE bands 4 and 13.
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GNSS Module
GNSS Module with Untethered and Automotive Dead Reckoning
GNSS Module  from u-blox AG

The NEO-M9V from u-Blox is an M9 Standard Precision GNSS Module with support for Untethered Dead Reckoning (UDR) and Automotive Dead Reckoning Technology (ADR). UDR enables fast time to market, and ADR improves the accuracy performance if there are long GNSS outages. The module includes various dynamic models for after-market vehicles, motorcycles, and micro-mobility applications.
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Beamforming IC
Space-Qualified 5-Bit GaAs Beamforming MMIC from 34 to 36 GHz
Beamforming IC  from OMMIC

The CGY2350UH/C1 from OMMIC is a GaAs Beamforming MMIC that operates from 34 to 36 GHz. It features a 5-bit core chip and includes 2 RF ports, a 5-bit digital phase shifter, a 5-bit digital attenuator, and switches. This IC provides a phase shifting range of 348° (in 11.25° steps) and a gain setting range of 15.5 dB (in 0.5 dB steps).
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Waveguide Circulator
Low Power Space Qualified Waveguide Circulator from 18 to 20 GHz
Waveguide Circulator  from Smiths Interconnect

The 19CD328 from Smiths Interconnect is a low power waveguide circulator that operates from 18 to 20 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 2 W, has an insertion loss of less than 0.15 dB and provides more than 23 dB of isolation. The circulator has been specifically designed for waveguide demultiplexers (channel droppers) and is arranged mechanically to be cascaded to suit the number of channels required.
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Balun
180-degree RF Balun from 80 to 1000 MHz
Balun  from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-5005 from Innovative Power Products is an RF Balun that operates from 80 to 1000 MHz. It can handle up to 100 W of power and has an insertion loss of less than 0.45 dB. This 50-ohm balun has an impedance ratio of 2:1, provides a phase shift of 180° (±5°), and has an amplitude balance of ±0.35 dB. The RF balun is available in a surface-mount package that measures 27.94 x 29.08 mm and has an operating temperature range from -55° to +85°C.
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Band Pass Filter
Bandpass Filter from 37 to 41 GHz for mmWave Applications
Band Pass Filter  from Cubic Nuvotronics, Inc.

The PSF39B04S from Nuvotronics is a Ka-Band Bandpass Filter with a passband from 37 to 41 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 2 W, has an insertion loss of less than 2.2 dB, and provides a rejection of over 30 dB above and below the passband. This surface-mount interdigital filter offers excellent flatness and high-frequency performance.
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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 Amplifier
2 kW Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier from 2 to 8 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2085DBP-LC-2KW from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Pulse Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 8 GHz. It delivers a pulsed output power of 2 kW with a power gain of more than 63 dB. This Class AB amplifier utilizes an advanced high-power linear design and includes built-in protection circuits with extensive monitoring of critical parameters such as voltage, current, noise voltage, reflected power, and VSWR.
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Switch Matrix
6x6 Non-Blocking Solid-State Matrix Switch from 2 to 6 GHz
Switch Matrix  from JFW Industries

The 50MS-304 from JFW Industries is a 6x6 Non-Blocking Solid-State Matrix Switch that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. This matrix switch has bi-directional ports with an insertion loss of 18.5 dB (@6 GHz) and a switching speed of 1 µs. It provides isolation of more than 70 dB between input-to-input/input-to-output ports and 18 dB between output-to-output ports (if connected to the same input).
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Modulator
360° I/Q Vector Modulator from 2 to 18 GHz
Modulator  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The PIQ-2G18G-360-16-CD-1 from Quantic PMI is an I/Q Vector Modulator that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It offers a phase shift of 360° with more than 16 dB of amplitude control. The modulator has 2x12 BIT monotonic, TTL compatible channels for control logic and a switching speed of less than 500 ns. It can handle a CW input power of +10 dBm and has an insertion loss of less than 18 dB.
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RF Cable Assembly
70 GHz Cable Assembly for Lab, High-speed Digital, and Production Testing Applications
RF Cable Assembly  from Huber+Suhner

The SUCOFLEX 570S from HUBNER+SUHNER are RF Cable Assemblies that operate up to 70 GHz. These assemblies provide a precise, long-lasting connectivity solution that ensures extremely accurate measurements even under the most severe operating conditions. They have outstanding phase and amplitude stability with flexure and movement.
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RF Test Set
Automotive Radar Echo Generator for 24/77/79 GHz Frequency Bands
RF Test Set  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®AREG800A from Rohde & Schwarz is an innovative and versatile solution for testing automotive radar sensors. It can generate dynamic artificial objects with individual distance, object size, radial velocity, and angular direction. The Automotive Radar Echo Generator supports up to 4 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth in all automotive radar bands at 24 GHz and 77 GHz/79 GHz.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-time Spectrum Analyzer from 100 kHz to 43.5 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Signal Hound

The SM435C from Signal Hound is a Real-time Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 100 kHz to 43.5 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 110 dB, a sweep speed of 1 THz/sec at 30kHz RBW (using Nuttall windowing), and an SSB phase noise of -138 dBc/Hz@100 kHz offset. This RTSA is designed for remotely-located accurate RF data analysis at the lowest cost possible and includes a 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ port, enabling it to communicate with a PC over long distances using a fiber optic cable.
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RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System
High-Performance Remote Wideband Recorder & Receiver from 9 kHz to 18 GHz
RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System  from CRFS

The RFeye SenS Remote 100-18 from CRFS is a Remote Spectrum Receiver with I/Q Recording that operates from 9 kHz to 18 GHz. It combines the RF and edge-processing capabilities of the RFeye Node 100-18 together with the high-speed recording feature of the RFeye SenS family. This recorder can perform all the functions of a standard RFeye Node but with the addition of full-rate wideband I/Q streaming (100 MHz IBW).
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RF Variable Attenuator
4-Channel 31.5 dB Programmable Attenuator from 0.3 to 8000 MHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Spectrum Control

The 4401-8-31.5 from Spectrum Control is a 4-Channel Programmable Attenuator that operates from 0.3 to 8000 MHz. It has an attenuation range from 0 to 31.5 dB with a step size of 0.5 dB and a switching speed of 0.2 µs. This bi-directional attenuator ensures uninterrupted RF when changing attenuation values and allows the attenuation channels to be operated independently or in a synchronized fashion where all attenuators change simultaneously.
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RF Amplifier
InP Low Noise Amplifier from 26 to 62 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Low Noise Factory

The LNF-LNR26_62A_SV from Low Noise Factory (LNF) is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 26 to 62 GHz. It provides a gain of 35 dB with a noise figure of 2.3 dB and a noise temperature of 200 K. This LNA is manufactured using LNF’s proprietary InP HEMT technology and ensures excellent unit-to-unit variation.
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RF Variable Attenuator
7-Bit, 31.75 dB Digital Step Attenuator from 50 MHz to 6 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Guerrilla RF

The GRF6402-W from Guerrilla RF is a Bi-Directional Digital Step Attenuator that operates from 50 MHz to 6 GHz. It provides an attenuation range of up to 31.75 dB in 0.25 dB steps using 7-bit control lines and has a settling time of 210 ns. This attenuator has an enhanced 3-wire serial-parallel interface (SPI) which incorporates multi-device addressing, allowing it to support up to eight unique devices.
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DC Block
DC Block from 10 MHz to 65 GHz
DC Block  from XMA Corporation

The 6546-6010-65 from XMA Corporation is a DC Block that operates from 10 MHz to 65 GHz. It can handle an average input power of 1 W and up to 16 V. This DC block has an insertion loss of less than 1.25 dB and a VSWR of 1.60:1. It is available in a stainless-steel module that measures 0.312 (Dia.) x 0.805 (L) mm with 1.85 mm male/female connectors (Beryllium Copper contacts and Teflon dielectric).
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Bias Tee
1 W Surface-Mount Bias Tee from 0.01 to 26 GHz
Bias Tee  from Marki Microwave

The BTM-0026PSM from Marki Microwave is a Bias Tee that operates from 0.01 to 26 GHz. It can handle a DC voltage of up to 16 V and a DC current of 320 mA. This bias tee can handle an input power of up to 1 W, provides an RF to DC port isolation of 25 dB, and an insertion loss of less than 2 dB. It is available in a RoHS-compliant surface-mount package that measures 2.25 x 3.70 x 1.32 mm.
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Termination
1 W Resistive Termination from DC to 30 GHz
Termination  from RD Microwaves

The TA-1SM-HP from RD Microwaves is a Resistive Termination that operates from DC to 30 GHz. It can handle an average power of 1 W CW, a peak power of up to 1 kW and has a VSWR of less than 1.18:1. This termination is impedance-matched to 50 Ohm and exhibits minimal reflection characteristics. It is available in a passivated stainless-steel body with SMA-Male interface and is ideal for application in laboratories and with critical coaxial products.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
540 W GaN-Based Ku-band SSPA from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Communications & Power Industries

The MPKOG14550Q from Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is a GaN based Ku-band SSPA that operates from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz. The amplifier provides a linear output power of 54.3 dBm (270 W) and a saturated output power of 57.3 dBm (540 W) with a gain of 65 dB. It is based on CPI’s patented technology which utilizes hot-swappable RF modules, power supplies, and electronic assemblies to maximize performance and minimize downtime in SATCOM systems.
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RF Shielded Test Enclosure
Forensic RF Shield Box for Law Enforcement
RF Shielded Test Enclosure  from Ranatec

The RI 198 from Ranatec is a Forensic RF Shield Box that is designed for law enforcement, IT forensics, and crime investigation. It provides shielding of 50 dB at 3 GHz and can block all wireless signals like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2G, 3G, LTE, and 5G. This shield box can be controlled via USB 2/3.0, LAN (Ethernet), and HDMI interfaces. It is equipped with RF shielded gloves and a shielded window.
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Antenna
Low-PIM Directional Antenna from 698 to 3800 MHz for Indoor Applications
Antenna  from CommScope

The CELLMAX-D-43-WI from Commscope is a Low-PIM Directional Antenna that operates in the frequency ranges of 698- 960 MHz, 1710-2700 MHz, and 3300-3800 MHz. This vertically polarized antenna has a 3rd order PIM of -150 dBc, a horizontal beamwidth from 34° to 85°, and vertical beamwidth from 39° to 73°. It can handle an input power of 100 W, provides more than 6.6 dBi of gain, and has a VSWR of 1.7:1.
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