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Date: 24 April, 2023
 
Sponsored by Quantic PMI
 
 
Latest News this Week
DARPA Seeking Innovative Concepts for Next-Generation Antennas - DARPA
Rohde & Schwarz Launches Ultra-Wideband Spectrum Monitoring Receiver from 8 kHz to 40 GHz - Rohde & Schwarz
Nordic Semi Introduces its Next Gen Bluetooth Low Energy SoC Series for Demanding IoT Applications - Nordic Semiconductor
Wireless Power Consortium Releases Qi2 Standard for Wireless Charging - Wireless Power Consortium (WPC)
High-Performance, Compact and Cost-Efficient Waveguide Antennas for Automotive Radar Applications - Gapwaves
Exxelia Expands its Dielectric Resonator Material and Ferrite Portfolio for High Frequency Applications - Exxelia
ThinKom and KSAT Explore Radically New Antenna Architecture for Satellite Ground Stations - ThinKom
MCV Microwave Offers a Range of Interference Mitigation Solutions for 5G and 4G Wireless Networks - MCV Microwave
New EMX Designer from Cadence Delivers 10X Increased Performance for On-Chip Passive Component Synthesis - Cadence Design Systems
Molex Extends Product Line with Addition of I-PEX MHF® 4L LK and MHF® I LK Cable Assemblies - MOLEX
Rohde & Schwarz Supplies Emitech's New Vehicle Test Center in France with its EMC Test Equipment - Rohde & Schwarz
Blue Canyon Technologies to Provide Microsatellites for NASA's JPL INCUS Mission - Raytheon Technologies
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New White Papers & Articles
What is MORA | Modular Open RF Architecture?
Guide to Oscillator Output Types - ECS Inc. International
Standardizing Space Ovenized Crystal Oscillators for Lower Cost and Faster Delivery - Quantic Wenzel (Wenzel Associates, Inc.)
How Edge Processing Is Enabling Next-Gen Millimeter Wave Scanners - Analog Devices
Not Just Where Are You, But When Are You: Unveiling the Mystery Behind GNSS Correction Service Reference Frame - u-blox AG
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Featured Products this Week
RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from 23 to 31 GHz for Space Applications
RF Amplifier  from Analog Devices

The ADL8142S from Analog Devices is a pHEMT Low Noise Amplifier MMIC that operates from 23 to 31 GHz. It delivers a gain of 29 dB with a noise figure of less than 1.8 dB and has a saturated output power of 10 dBm. This LNA has a power-added efficiency of up to 21% and requires a DC supply of 2 V while drawing 25 mA of current.
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RF Switch
SP3T Reflective Antenna Tuning Switch from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz
RF Switch  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY13593-690LF is a Reflective SP3T Antenna Tuning Switch that operates from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. It has a switching speed of less than 400 ns. Switching between the antenna port (RFC) and RF ports (RF1, RF2, RF3) is accomplished with three control voltages (0 to 3.3 V). This reflective switch can handle an input power of up to 32 dBm, has an insertion loss of less than 0.8 dB, and provides an isolation of more than 28 dB.
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Electronically Steerable Antenna
Electronically Steerable Antenna from 10.7 - 14.5 GHz for Mobile Platforms
Electronically Steerable Antenna  from Kymeta

The u8 from Kymeta is an Electronically Steerable Antenna that operates from 10.7 to 12.75 GHz (Rx) and 13.75 to 14.50 GHz (Tx). It has a software-defined linear polarization (circular with software upgrade) and an active aperture diameter of 82 cm. This antenna leverages Kymeta’s unique software-defined, electronic beam steering technology to provide increased antenna performance, and extended environmental coverage while maintaining low-power operation.
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RF Cable
6 GHz Flame-Retardant Flexible Low-Loss RF Cable
RF Cable  from HUBER+SUHNER

The SPUMA_400-RS-FR from HUBER+SUHNER is a Flexible RF Cable that operates up to 6 GHz. It has been developed using rotary swaging technology and provides easy handling and installation due to its flexibility. This cable is an alternative to LMR coaxial cables (from Times Microwave Systems) and uses halogen-free materials with low loss and VSWR optimization.
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RF Connector
Straight/Right-Angled MMCX Connectors
RF Connector  from IntelliConnect

The MMCX Series from Intelliconnect are MMCX Connectors are available in Jack/female and Plug/Male configurations. They have a crimp termination and straight or right-angled geometry. These connectors support various cable types like RG178, RG316D, RG174, RG188, RG316 & LMR100 and can also be PCB mounted. They are matched to 50 ohms.
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Satellite Link Emulator
4-Channel Satellite Link Emulator
Satellite Link Emulator  from dBm Corporation

The SLE9250 from dBm Corporation is a Satellite Link Emulator that provides the cost-effective, time-saving, repeatable total solution for the satellite to ground station RF link testing. The emulator can accurately simulate propagation delays, flat fading, path loss, phase shift, and Doppler shifts let systems engineers create realistic, full-duplex path scenarios for closed-loop testing of satellites, ground processing equipment, and mobile transceivers.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and RF Recorder from 9 kHz to 6 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Signal Hound

The BB60C is a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and RF Recorder that operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. It has a realtime bandwidth of 27 MHz and a resolution bandwidth of up to 10 MHz. The Signal Hound BB60C is ideal for real-time spectrum monitoring, manufacturing process control, interference hunting, spread spectrum signal analysis, capturing intermittent events, and general purpose spectrum analysis.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 27 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from ThinkRF

The R5550 from thinkRF is a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer that is built on innovative and highly optimizable software-defined radio technologies to provide more flexibility, greater coverage, and increased functionality. Designed and built for spectrum monitoring and deployment applications, the thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer provides improved spectral performance in a lightweight, fanless, and portable form factor while enabling in-depth analysis of complex and wideband waveforms in challenging spectrum environments.
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EMI Receiver
EMI Test Receiver from 1 Hz to 44 GHz for EMC Compliance Testing
EMI Receiver  from Keysight Technologies

The N9048B from Keysight Technologies is a standards-compliant EMI test receiver equipped with an RF pre-selector and LNA designs. It has been developed to shorten the overall test time and easily perform gapless signal capture and analysis with real-time scan (RTS) capabilities. This EMI Test Receiver and diagnostic signal analyzer operate from 1 Hz to 44 GHz.
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RF Inductor
High Reliability, Air Core Power Inductors 22 to 117 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 1212VS Series from Coilcraft are High-Reliability Power Inductors with inductance values from 22 to 117 nH. These air core inductors can handle up to 57 A of current with no core loss and have Q factors up to 200 (400 MHz). They are available in packages that measure 12.00 x 11.50 x 11.30 mm with RoHS-compliant tin-silver over copper terminations.
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RF Amplifier
1 kW Solid-State Power Amplifier from 2 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2026LC-1KW from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It delivers a CW/Pulsed saturated output power of 1000 W with more than 60 dB of gain. This Class A/AB linear amplifier has spurious levels of less than -60 dBc and harmonics of -20 dBc.
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RF Variable Attenuator
32 dB, 8-Bit Digital Step Attenuator from 6 to 18 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Pulsar Microwave

The DAT-24-482/1S from Pulsar Microwave is an 8-Bit Digital Step Attenuator that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It provides an attenuation range of 32 dB in steps of 0.125 dB and has TTL control logic with a switching time of 600 ns. The attenuator can handle an input power of up to 27 dBm (~0.5 W) and has an insertion loss of less than 6 dB.
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Power Divider
30 W, 4-Way Power Divider from 18 to 40 GHz
Power Divider  from MECA

The 804-3-29.000 from MECA is a 4-way power divider that operates from 18 to 40 GHz. It can handle up to 30 watts of power, has an insertion loss of under 2.6 dB and isolation over 13 dB. The power divider is available in a module with 2.92mm Female connectors.
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Bi-Directional Coupler
4-Port Bi-Directional Coupler from 800 MHz to 2 GHz
Bi-Directional Coupler  from Werlatone Inc

The C8098 from Werlatone is a 4-port Bi-Directional Coupler that operates from 800 to 2000 MHz. This high-power coupler provides 30 dB of coupling (± 0.7 dB Flatness) with a directivity of 20 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 0.25 dB. It can handle up to 200 W of CW power. The coupler is available in a surface mount package that measures 1.30 x 1.00 x 0.07 inches and is ideal for military, EMC, test & measurement applications.
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RF Mixer
Surface-Mount Two-Tone Terminator Mixer/LO Amplifier from 1.5 to 13 GHz
RF Mixer  from Marki Microwave

The MT3A-0113HCSM from Marki Microwave is a Two-Tone Terminator Mixer/LO Amplifier with an RF-LO frequency range from 1.5 to 13 GHz and an IF frequency range from 0.5 to 8.5 GHz. It has a conversion loss of 9.5 dB, a noise figure of 10 dB, and provides an RF/IF isolation of up to 30 dB. This integrated device consists of a broadband two-tone terminator mixer that is integrated with a low-phase noise LO driver amplifier.
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SATCOM Terminal
C/X/Ku-Band Rugged and Transportable SATCOM Terminal
SATCOM Terminal  from ND SatCom GmbH

The MTT 2400 from ND SatCom is a Multi-Band SATCOM Terminal that operates in the C-Band, X-Band, and Ku-Band. It has a Tx frequency range from 5.850 – 6.425 GHz, 7.90 – 8.40 GHz, 13.75 – 14.50 GHz, and an Rx frequency range from 3.625 – 4.2 GHz, 7.25 – 7.75 GHz, 10.95 – 12.75 GHz. This terminal is based on an ultra-compact platform and is designed for easy transportation and set-up.
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RF Variable Attenuator
4-Channel USB-Powered Programmable Attenuator from 300 kHz to 8 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Spectrum Control

The 4401-8-95 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 95 dB with a step size of 0.25 dB and a switching speed of 0.2 µs. This bi-directional attenuator allows the attenuation channels to be operated independently or in a synchronized fashion where all attenuators change simultaneously.
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RF Module
Satellite Communication Module for Battery Powered IoT Systems
RF Module  from Astrocast

The Astronode S from Astrocast is a Satellite Communication Module for highly integrated, battery-powered IoT systems. This low-power module enables bi-directional satellite communication on a single battery for a period of up to 10 years. The Astrocast nanosatellite LEO network is designed to enable low latency global transmission of messages with additional unicast and multicast downlink capability.
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Wireless SoC
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6+Bluetooth LE 5.1 SoC for IoT Applications
Wireless SoC  from Silicon Labs

The SiWx917 from Silicon Labs is a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6+Bluetooth LE 5.1 SoC for ultra-low power IoT wireless devices. It provides secure cloud connectivity using Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth, Matter, and IP networking. This SoC includes an ultra-low power Wi-Fi 6 plus Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) 5.1 wireless CPU, an integrated micro-controller (MCU), security, peripherals, and a power management sub-system.
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Front End Module
Dual-Channel SiGe Receiver FEM from 3.3 to 4.2 GHz for 5G Applications
Front End Module  from NXP Semiconductors

The BTS7202U from NXP Semiconductors is a Receiver Front-End Module that operates from 3.3 to 4.2 GHz. It includes 2 independent receive channels each with a low noise amplifier (LNA). The gain can be set to two different levels – 36.5 dB (high gain mode) and 19 dB (low gain mode) – with fast switching between the two modes.
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RF Amplifier
80 W CW/Pulsed Microwave Power Module from 2 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Stellant Systems

The M1201 from Stellant Systems is a Microwave Power Module that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It delivers a CW/Pulsed output power of 80 W and requires a DC supply of 28 V. This MPM includes a miniature Helix Traveling-Wave Tube (TWT), a solid-state amplifier (SSA) driver, and a miniature power supply. It is available in an enclosure that measures 10.75 x 7.00 x 1.25 inches and is suitable for space, airborne, ground, and sea applications.
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Waveguide Circulator
2.4 kW Rugged Waveguide Circulator from 2.7 to 2.9 GHz
Waveguide Circulator  from Mega Industries

The SC3-543 from Microwave Techniques is an S-Band Circulator that operates from 2700 to 2900 MHz. It can handle an average input power of up to 2.4 kW and a peak input power of 24 kW. This circulator is optimized to minimize the insertion loss and maximize isolation at the frequency, bandwidth, and power level of interest.
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RF Amplifier
20 W GaN MMIC Power Amplifier from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.

The MGFG5H1503 from Mitsubishi Electric is a GaN MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz. It delivers an output power of 20 W with a linear power gain of 24 dB and has a Power Added Efficiency (PAE) of 20%. The MGFG5H1503 has a 4-stage power amplifier design that is fabricated on a 0.25 µm GaN HEMT process and also includes a linearizer.
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RF Switch
Radiation Tolerant 20 GHz SPDT Absorptive Switch for Space Applications
RF Switch  from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics

The TDSW020A2T from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics is an Absorptive SPDT Switch that operates from DC to 20 GHz. It had been developed for use in demanding high reliability, space and defense applications and is now available with qualified material off-the-shelf. The switch has an insertion loss of less than 3 dB and provides isolation of more than 40 dB.
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