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Date: 17 April, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
CMT and Eravant Partner to Deliver Co-Branded Frequency Extender Modules from 50 to 110 GHz - Copper Mountain Technologies
LG Innotek to Launch 2nd Generation 5G-V2X Cellular Module to Enable Autonomous Driving - LG Innotek
Renesas Introduces its First Microcontroller Based on Advanced 22 nm Process Technology - Renesas
Northrop Grumman F-16 Electronic Warfare Suite Counters Modern RF Threats During Air Force Testing - Northrop Grumman
RFMW Announces Brand Refresh with a New Logo - RFMW
Ferdinand-Braun-Institut Develops 4 GHz Digital Class-E Outphasing PA for Highly Efficient 5G Base Stations - Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH)
CryoCoax Delivers Cryogenic Cable and Connector Systems for milli-Kelvin Dilution Fridges - CryoCoax
Semtech Launches New Chipset for 5G Mobile Devices - Semtech
Akoustis Introduces New XBAW-Based C-V2X Filter Solution for the Automotive Market - Akoustis
Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Portable Maintenance Capabilities on 5G Networks to Improve Military Readiness - Lockheed Martin
Anritsu Extends the Frequency Range of its Multi-functional Spectrum Analyzer to 6 GHz to Support 5G FR1 - Anritsu
AFRL Conducts Flight Experiments to Prove the Viability of Communications above 300 GHz - Northrop Grumman
Intel and Qorvo Deliver State-of-the-Art Heterogeneous Integrated Packaging Prototypes to BAE Systems - Qorvo
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Archer Kontrol 1.27mm Pitch Connectors
Harwin Archer Kontrol 1.27mm Pitch Connectors feature a range of high reliability male and female shrouded connectors for board-to-board and cable-to-board connections in industrial applications. These robust and flexible components offer <=1.2A per contact as well as a data rate of <=3Gbit/s. Click here to learn more.
New White Papers & Articles
Top Five Questions About 5G RedCap - Keysight Technologies
How to Measure Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields? - Microwave Vision Group
Standardizing Space Ovenized Crystal Oscillators for Lower Cost and Faster Delivery - Quantic Wenzel
Choosing Series or Parallel Resonant Crystal: Oscillator Design and Load Capacitance - ECS Inc. International
Changes in 5G UE Testing and OTA Emphasis Due to mmWave - Anritsu
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Date: 17 to 21 April, 2023
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Featured Products this Week
Direction Finding System
Portable Direction Finding and Spectrum Monitoring System from 500 MHz to 8 GHz
Direction Finding System  from CRFS

The RFeye Array 125 from CRFS is a fully integrated, multi-mission direction-finding systems for fixed, vehicle, or transportable applications with simultaneous DF, monitoring, and geolocation capability. It operates from 500 MHz to 8 GHz with 100 MHz of Instantaneous bandwidth. This is a fully integrated plug-and-play system containing a high-performance RFeye Node, spiral antenna modules, and high-speed switch and is available with an optional IP65 radome and mounting kit.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Remote Spectrum Monitor from 9 kHz to 9/20/43.5 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Anritsu

The MS27201A from Anritsu is a Remote Spectrum Monitor that operates from 9 kHz to 9/20/43.5 GHz covering all standard LMR, cellular, satellite, and defense electronics bands. It has an analysis bandwidth of 110 MHz and a resolution bandwidth from 1 Hz to 10 MHz with a phase noise of -110dBc/Hz. This spectrum monitor has a measurement range from -164 dBm to +30 dBm and a dynamic range of over 106 dB.
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Band Pass Filter
978 MHz High-Selectivity BAW Band Pass Filter
Band Pass Filter  from Qorvo

The QPQ0978 from Qorvo is a BAW Band Pass Filter with a center frequency of 978 MHz and a bandwidth of 1.6 MHz. It has a passband insertion loss of 3.5 dB and excellent power handling capability. This filter provides exceptionally low loss and high selectivity and is designed to offer narrow-band signal control with low insertion loss at the center frequency.
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Band Pass Filter
Surface Mount mmWave Bandpass Filter from 26.5 to 30 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Cubic Nuvotronics, Inc.

The PSF28B04S from Cubic Nuvotronics is a Cavity Bandpass Filter with a passband from 26.5 GHz to 30 GHz and a center frequency (Fc) of 28.5 GHz. It can handle an input power of 2 W, has an insertion loss of 1.9 dB in the pass-band and provides rejection of over 30 dB in the stopband. The filter is available in a surface-mount package with tape and reel, and is ideal for space or ground applications such as satellite communications, RF telemetry, and instrumentation.
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RF Cable
Ruggedized Phase-Stable Cables from DC to 67 GHz
RF Cable  from HASCO Components

The HLLXXXR Series from HASCO Components are Ruggedized Phase-Stable Cables that operate from DC to 67 GHz. They are constructed with an internally ruggedized multi-layer copper spiral and braided armor. These cables are available in lengths varying from 24 to 48 inches with SMA, 2.92 mm, 2.40 mm, and 1.85 mm connector options in male-to-male and male-to-female configurations.
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RF Cable
6 GHz Flexible Low-Loss RF Cables
RF Cable  from HUBER+SUHNER

The SPUMA 600 from HUBER+SUHNER is a Flexible RF Cable that operates up to 6 GHz. These highly flexible cables have been developed using rotary swaging technology and provide easy handling and installation due to their flexibility. They provide low loss with halogen-free materials, shielding, and VSWR optimization. These cables are an alternative to LMR coaxial cables and ensure a low signal loss.
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Waveguide to Coax Adapter
1 mm (Female) to WR-10 Right-Angle Adapter from 75 to 110 GHz
Waveguide to Coax Adapter  from Scientific Microwave Corporation

The SMC-137010 from Scientific Microwave Corporation is a Waveguide-to-Coax Adapter that operates from 75 to 110 GHz. This adapter has a right-angle configuration with a 1 mm (female) coaxial interface on one end and a WR-10 waveguide interface on the other end. It offers a reliable operation over its full band with deep matching levels and has high-power handling capabilities.
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Down Converter
24 to 40 GHz RF Downconverter for 5G Frequencies
Down Converter  from ThinkRF

The D4000 from thinkRF is an RF Downconverter/Tuner that downconverts an Input RF signal from 24 - 40 GHz to an output IF signal with a frequency of 1.536 GHz. It has a 500 MHz real-time bandwidth, and a 100 kHz tuning resolution, making it ideal for applications such as interference hunting, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, spectrum monitoring, RF drive test, transmission test, and customer premise equipment test.
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RF Amplifier
GaAs pHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplifier from 5 to 20 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Analog Devices

The ADL8105 from Analog Devices is a GaAs pHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 5 to 20 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 20.5 dBm more than 24.5 dB gain and has a noise figure of 1.8 dB (12 – 17 GHz). The LNA requires a DC supply of 5 V and consumes 90 mA of current. It is available in an 8-lead LFCSP package that measures 2.00 x 2.00 x 0.85 mm with inputs and outputs that are internally matched to 50-ohms.
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Delay Line
Single-Channel PIN Diode Programmable Delay Module from 100 MHz to 3.5 GHz
Delay Line  from Colby Instruments

The XS-100 from Colby Instruments is a Programmable Delay Module that operates from 100 MHz to 3.5 GHz. This single-channel delay module uses solid-state PIN diodes that allow fast switching speeds. Faster switching speeds and a continuous signal path allow measurement without interruptions. This delay module provides a delay range of up to 10.23 ns with a minimum step size of 1 ps and has a switching speed of less than 50 ms (depending on network latency).
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RF Switch
USB Powered and Controlled PIN Diode SP4T Switch from 20 MHz to 3 GHz
RF Switch  from RF-Lambda

The RFSP4TA0003GUSB from RF-Lambda is an Absorptive PIN Diode SP4T Switch that operates from 20 MHz to 3 GHz. It has a switching speed of 250 ns and provides more than 60 dB of isolation. This switch can handle up to 30 dBm (1 W) of input power and has an insertion loss of less than 2.7 dB. It is powered and controlled via the USB 2.0 interface and has easy-to-use control software.
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RF Variable Attenuator
Digitally Controlled RF Attenuator from 50 MHz to 18 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from G.T. Microwave, Inc.

The A3G-69N-3JQ from GT Microwave is a Digitally Controlled GaAs Attenuator that operates from 50 MHz to 18 GHz. It provides has an attenuation range of 32 dB (±1.25 dB flatness) in 0.125 dB steps and has an insertion loss of 4.75 dB. The attenuator is digitally controlled via 8-bit TTL compatible binary logic and has a switching speed of less than 1 µs.
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Microwave Generator
8.5 kW GaN Pulsed Transmitter System from 5.6 to 5.7 GHz
Microwave Generator  from RFHIC

The RRK56578K5-790 from RFHIC is a Solid-State Transmitter System that operates from 5.6 to 5.7 GHz. It delivers a pulsed output power of 8.5 kW with a power gain of 79% (up to 10% duty cycle and pulse width from 1 to 100 µs). This system uses GaN transistors and is suitable for upgrading the existing VED (Vacuum Electronic Device, such as Klystron, Magnetron, Travelling Wave Tube, and Cross Field Amplifier) based transmitters for radar platforms.
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RF Amplifier
25 W GaN Power Amplifier MMIC from 6 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Wolfspeed

The CMPA601J025F from Wolfspeed is a Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers a CW output power of 25 W with a large signal gain of 19 dB and a small signal gain of 26 dB. This amplifier utilizes Wolfspeed’s high performance, 0.15um GaN-on-SiC production process, and has a power-added efficiency of up to 33%.
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RF Module
Low Power Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Module for Battery-Powered IoT Devices
RF Module  from Dialog Semiconductor

The DA16600 from Dialog Semiconductor is a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Module that is designed for battery powered IoT devices. It consists of the Wi-Fi DA16200 SoC and the low power BLE DA14531 SoC which are integrated together to deliver low power consumption and long battery life in a convenient form factor. The module requires a DC supply of 3.3 V and supports UART, SPI, ADC, I2C, PWM, I2S, GPIOs, JTAG and SWD interfaces.
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Cellular Module
5G/4G/3G Sub-6 GHz Module for IoT and eMBB Applications
Cellular Module  from Quectel

The RM520N-GL from Quectel is a 5G/4G/3G Module that supports 5G NR Sub-6 GHz, 4G LTE-A and 3G HSPA+ technologies. It supports both SA & NSA 5G modes, delivers an uplink data rate of up to 3.4 Gbps and a downlink data rate of up to 900 Mbps. This module supports 3GPP Release 16 technology and covers nearly all mainstream carriers worldwide.
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GNSS Module
Ultra-Low Power Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver Module
GNSS Module  from Antenova

The M20071 from Antenova is a GNSS Receiver Module that can concurrently track GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and BeiDou constellations. It operates from 1559 to 1609 MHz with an acquisition sensitivity of -148 dBm and tracking sensitivity of -165 dBm. This low-power receiver is based on the MediaTek AG3335MN chipset that is manufactured on a 12 nm process and requires a DC supply of 1.8 V.
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RF Transceiver
Rugged SOSA-Aligned Microwave Transceiver from 2 to 18 GHz
RF Transceiver  from Mercury Systems

The RFM3202 from Mercury Systems is a Microwave Transceiver that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. This SOSA-aligned wideband transceiver can be used for demanding spectrum processing applications. It has two independently tuned coherent up-conversion and two down-conversion channels for EW, direction finding, SIGINT, and signal measurement applications. Each channel has an instantaneous bandwidth of 2 GHz, and it also includes an RF conversion bypass for the first Nyquist direct digitization downstream.
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Software Defined Radio
Rugged Software Defined Radio Manpack from 100 kHz to 30 MHz
Software Defined Radio  from Datron

The PRC7700H from Datron is a Digital HF Software Defined Radio that operates from 1.5 to 30 MHz (Tx band) and 100 kHz to 30 MHz (Rx band). It has more than 280,000 channels with 1000 simplex or half-duplex programmable channels. This IP-addressable radio combines DSP-IF circuitry and powerful processors in a robust manpack configuration.
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Front End Module
Multiband Multi-constellation GNSS Front-End Module
Front End Module  from Taoglas

The TFM.110A from Taoglas is a Multiband GNSS Front-End Module that covers L1/L2/L5 bands for high-precision applications. It consists of two fully-integrated cascaded low noise amplifiers (LNA) and pre-filters (SAW/LNA/SAW/LNA topology) in the signal path to prevent unwanted out-of-band interference from overdriving the GNSS LNAs or receiver.
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Power Divider
16-Way Broadband RF Splitter from 500 MHz to 7 GHz Based on a Unique Patented Design
Power Divider  from BBTLine

The 16-Way RF Splitter (Version 1) from BBTLine can be designed to operate from 500 MHz to 7 GHz. This power divider is based on a unique Patented (U.S. Patent 9,570,792) design, not a Wilkinson Splitter/Combiner. It can handle more than 20 W of power and is available in a silver-finish surface mount package that measures 5.865 x 1.178 inches.
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Termination
1 W SMT Chip Terminations from DC to 67 GHz
Termination  from Smiths Interconnect

The CTX SMT Series from Smiths Interconnect are SMT Chip Terminations that operate from DC to 67 GHz. They can handle up to 1 watt of CW power with a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. The terminations are available in small 0603 packages and are manufactured using thin-film technology and tested per MIL-PRF-55342 to ensure long-term Hi-Reliability.
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Low Noise Block
75-Ohm Low Noise Block from 10.70 to 12.75 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Norsat

The 1008XDFF from Norsat International is a Low Noise Block (LNB) that converts input frequencies 10.70 – 12.75 GHz to output frequencies from 950 – 1950 MHz. It has an LO frequency of 9.75/10.6 GHz that is phase-locked to an external reference. This LNB provides 60 dB of gain with a noise figure of 0.8 dB and has an output P1dB of 5 dBm.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
700 Mbps Outdoor Wireless Point-to-Point Bridges from 4.9 to 6.1 GHz
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Ligowave

The LigoPTP 5-N/5-23 RapidFire Solutions from LigoWave are Outdoor Wireless Point-to-Point Bridges that operate from 4.9 to 6.1 GHz. They use a unique and powerful RF design that supports up to 256-QAM modulation and provides a throughput of 700 Mbps. These bridges use LigoWave’s proprietary W-Jet V protocol that has been specifically engineered for high performing PTP scenarios to minimize interferences even across long distances and stabilizes latency within 2-4 ms.
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