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Date: 12 June, 2023
 
Sponsored by Quantic Wenzel
 
 
IMS 2023 Pre-Show Coverage
NXP Introduces Top-Side Cooled RF Amplifier Modules to Enable Smaller, Thinner and Lighter 5G Radio Units - NXP Semiconductors
Signal Hound to Exhibit its Affordable, High-Performance Test Equipment at IMS 2023 - Signal Hound
Anokiwave to Showcase its Portfolio of mm-Wave Silicon ICs for Active Antennas at IMS 2023 - Anokiwave
Rogers to Showcase its Low-Loss RF Alternative to FR-4 for Commercial Applications at IMS 2023 - Rogers Corporation
Altum RF to Showcase Radar & SATCOM Components at IMS 2023 - Altum RF
Hirose Electric to Showcase Cutting-Edge mm-Wave Interconnect Products at IMS 2023 - Hirose Electronic
HUBER+SUHNER Introduces a 90 GHz Multi-coax Connector Solution - HUBER+SUHNER
Nullspace: A New Start-up Developing Simulation Software to Optimize the Design of Antennas and Radars - Nullspace
Akoustis to Showcase its Groundbreaking BAW RF Filter Technology at IMS 2023 - Akoustis
IMS Connector Systems and Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) Collaborate to Develop Base Station Cable Solutions - Radio Frequency Systems
Empower RF to Showcase its Latest High-Power Amplifiers Based on Cutting Edge Technology at IMS 2023 - Empower RF
MACOM Set to Unveil Cutting-Edge Innovations at IMS 2023 - MACOM
CML Micro Shifts Gear, Showcasing RF-to-mmWave Semiconductor Expertise at IMS 2023 - CML Micro
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Interesting White Papers
Improving Calibration Accuracy and Speed with Characterized Calibration Standards - Maury Microwave
Wide Bandwidth Digitizer Provides Essential Data Processing in an Innovative Real-Time Channel Sounder for 5G Applications - GaGe by Vitrek
Second Generation ClearClock Third-Overtone Crystal Oscillators - Abracon LLC
Amplifier Measurements Using Vector Network Analyzers - Copper Mountain Technologies
Channel Sounding in Sub-Terahertz Bands for Application in 6G Communications - Anritsu
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IMS 2023
Date: 11 to 16 June, 2023
Location: San Diego, CA
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Front End Module
GaN + GaAs Front-End Module from 2 to 18 GHz for Aerospace & Defense Applications
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF0219 from Qorvo is a Tx/Rx Front-End Module that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It consists of a T/R switch, a limiter, a low-noise amplifier, and a power amplifier. In Tx mode, it delivers saturated power of 10 W with a gain of 14 dB and a PAE of 20% while in Rx mode, it provides a gain of 14 dB with a noise figure of 4 dB.
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RF Amplifier
Top-Side Cooled RF Power Amplifiers for 5G Infrastructure from 3300 to 3670 MHz
RF Amplifier  from NXP Semiconductors

The A5M34TG140-TC from NXP Semiconductors is a Doherty Power Amplifier Module that operates from 3300 to 3670 MHz. It is based on NXP's new top-side cooling technology that helps radio designers create thinner, lighter 5G radio units while reducing design and manufacturing complexities. This 8 W module series is designed for massive MIMO radios covering 3.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz — typically 32T32R (200 W) or 64T64R (320 W) radios.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 50 MHz to 10 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mini Circuits

The ZX60-14LN-S+ from Mini-Circuits is a Low-Noise Amplifier that operates from 50 MHz to 10 GHz. It provides a gain of 22 dB with a noise figure of less than 3.62 dB and has an output P1dB from 15.9 to 22.8 dBm. This amplifier utilizes E-pHEMT technology to achieve excellent noise figure performance in a unique configuration enabling very wide band performance and flat gain.
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RF Amplifier
60 W Space-Qualified TWT Power Amplifiers from 10.75 to 21.2 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Stellant Systems

The nanoMPM® from Stellant Systems are Power Amplifiers that operate from 10.75 to 12.75 and 17.3 to 21.2 GHz. They deliver a saturated output power of 60 W, and a linear output power of 30 W and have an efficiency of 35%. These amplifiers leverage the best of solid-state and TWT vacuum technology and utilize a high-gain pre-distortion solid-state linearizer, four wideband high-power mini-TWTs, and a proprietary compact nanoMPM® EPC.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from 44 to 69 GHz for Military and Space Applications
RF Amplifier  from MACOM

The CGY2272UH from MACOM is a GaAs Low Noise Amplifier MMIC that operates from 44 to 69 GHz. This four-stage LNA provides 29 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 1.7 dB and has a P1dB of 5 dBm. This V-Band amplifier is manufactured using MACOM's advanced 70 nm gate length high indium technology.
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RF Amplifier
12 W GaN-on-SiC MMIC Power Amplifier from 27 to 31.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Altum RF

The ARF1014 from Altum RF is an MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 27 to 31.5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 12 W with a gain of 18 dB and power-added efficiency (PAE) of 25%. The amplifier die is fabricated using GaN-on-SiC process technology and is ideal for Satcom terminals and other Ka-band applications.
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RF Module
Surface-Mount mmWave RF Antenna Module from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz
RF Module  from Murata

The Type 1QT from Murata is an RF Antenna Module that operates from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz. It has an IF signal frequency from 4 to 6.5 GHz and LO signal frequency from 5 to 6.375 GHz. This mmWave 5G-NR module has an EIRP of 36 dBm (400MHz CP-OFDM, -27dB EVM) and an Rx noise figure of less than 4.5 dB. It includes 16 (4×4) array antennas with dual polarization and has a scan angle of ±60°.
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Vector Network Analyzer Extender
D-Band VNA Frequency Extender from 110 to 170 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer Extender  from ERAVANT

The STO-0620300-C-E1 from Eravant is a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Frequency Extender that operates in the D-Band from 110 to 170 GHz. It supports input frequencies from 9.17 to 14.17 GHz and integrates a Tx/Rx pair that is designed to achieve full 1-port, S-parameter testing over the operating (extended) frequency range.
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Band Pass Filter
Coexistence BAW Filter for Wi-Fi 6E/7 Applications
Band Pass Filter  from Akoustis

The A10655 from Akoustis is a Coexistence BAW Filter that is designed for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 applications. It can cover the 5 GHz U-NII-1 thru U-NII-3 bands and 6 GHz U-NII-5 thru 8 bands. This filter has a passband of 665 MHz and exhibits high-power handling capabilities necessary for the demanding requirements of Wi-Fi 6E and 7 standards.
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RF Amplifier
1 kW GaN Solid State Pulsed Power Amplifier from 9 to 10 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Empower RF

The 2241 from Empower RF Systems is a Solid-State Pulsed Power Amplifier System that operates from 9 to 10 GHz. It delivers a pulsed output power of 1 kW with a power gain of 65 dB and has a duty cycle from 0.5 to 20%. This amplifier utilizes high-power GaN on SiC devices that provide wide frequency response, high gain, high peak power capability, and low distortions.
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RF Amplifier
600 W CW/Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2065E-LC from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. The amplifier has been designed for replacing aging TWT technology. It has a broadband, rugged EMC Class A/AB linear Solid-State design for all modulations and industry standards. This power amplifier delivers an output of 600 W with a gain of more than 57 dB.
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Antenna Analyzer
Handheld Microwave Analyzer from 300 kHz to 54 GHz
Antenna Analyzer  from Keysight Technologies

The N9953B from Keysight Technologies is a Handheld Microwave Analyzer that operates from 300 kHz to 54 GHz. It can function as a spectrum analyzer, cable & antenna analyzer, and vector network analyzer. The N9953B has a built-in power meter, channel scanner & GPS receiver and can perform pulse measurements and spectrum analysis in real-time.
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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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Phase Noise Analyzer
Phase Noise Analyzer and VCO Tester up to 50 GHz
Phase Noise Analyzer  from Rohde & Schwarz

The FSWP is a phase noise analyzer and VCO tester that operates from 1 MHz to 8/26.5/50 GHz with analysis bandwidth of up to 8 GHz. It can measure the spectral purity of signal sources such as generators, synthesizers and voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO). The device has a low displayed average noise level (DANL) of –156 dBm (1 Hz) (without noise cancellation) and simultaneously measures amplitude noise and phase noise.
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Vector Network Analyzer
2 / 4 Ports Vector Network Analyzers from 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from SIGLENT

The SNA5000A Series from Siglent are 2 and 4-Port Vector Network Analyzers that operate from 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz and 100 kHz to 13.5/26/5 GHz with a frequency resolution of 1 Hz. They have a dynamic range of 125 dB and a level resolution of 0.05 dB. This series of analyzers consist of four models that support measurements such as scattering, differential, and time-domain parameters, Q-factor, and filter bandwidth and insertion loss.
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Signal Generator
Single/Multi-Channel Low-Noise Signal Generators from 100 kHz to 40 GHz
Signal Generator  from AnaPico

The APLCXX(-X) from AnaPico are Signal Generators for frequencies from 100 kHz to 40 GHz. They are available with up to 4 phase-coherent outputs and have a switching speed of less than 500 µs. These low-noise generators have a frequency resolution of 0.001 Hz, a phase resolution of 0.1°, and an SSB phase noise of -133 dBc/Hz (@20 kHz offset, 10 GHz frequency).
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Power Sensor
Real-Time Peak USB Power Sensors from 50 MHz to 40 GHz
Power Sensor  from Boonton

The RTP5000 Series of USB Power Sensors from Boonton are Real-Time peak power sensors that operate from 50 MHz to 40 GHz (available in 6 GHz, 18 GHz and 40 GHz configurations). They have a dynamic range from -60 dBm to +20 dBm with a measurement rate of 100,000 measurements per second, with no gaps in signal acquisition and zero measurement latency.
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RF Amplifier
Low-Noise, High-Speed DAC Interface IC from 3 to 16 GHz
RF Amplifier  from mmTron Inc

The TMC160 from mmTron is a DAC Interface IC that operates from 3 to 16 GHz. It amplifies and converts the differential output of a high-speed DAC to a clean, low-noise, single-ended signal to drive the RF chain of a transmitter. This IC integrates anti-alias lowpass filtering, low noise amplification, and a balun that converts the differential DAC output to a single-ended 50-ohm output compatible with traditional RF signal chains.
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RF Inductor
Wire-Wound Ceramic Chip Inductors from 0.45 to 24 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 016008C Series from Coilcraft are Ceramic Chip Inductors with inductance values from 0.45 to 24 nH. These wire-wound inductors have a DC resistance of less than 1550 mOhms and can handle up to 550 mA of RMS current @ 25°C. They have a higher Q-factor than their thin-film counterparts, making them suitable for high-frequency applications in cell phones, wearable devices, and LTE or 5G IoT networks.
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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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RF Cable Assembly
33 GHz, 6/12-Inch Flexible Cable Assemblies
RF Cable Assembly  from SV Microwave

The SuperFlex Ø.047 Series from SV Microwave are Cable Assemblies that operate up to 33 GHz. They are available with SMA, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm, 1.85 mm, and SMPx coaxial interfaces at 6” and 12” lengths with options for custom and standard configurations. These highly flexible assemblies have an inside bend radius of 0.625 inches and can withstand extreme bends to fit in the smallest of spaces to ensure excellent performance after repeated usage.
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RF Cable Assembly
Rugged Flexible Test Cable from 300 MHz to 110 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from MegaPhase

The TM70 (RF Orange®) from MegaPhase is a Flexible Test Cable that operates from 300 MHz to 110 GHz. It is a rugged, armored test cable that exhibits excellent VSWR, phase, and amplitude stability with flexure and temperature. This cable is designed to provide a long service life with repeatable performance throughout the life cycle of the cable.
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RF Cable Assembly
50 GHz mmWave Coaxial Cable Assemblies for VNA Connections
RF Cable Assembly  from Junkosha

The 8 Series from Junkosha are mmWave Coaxial Cable Assemblies that operate up to 50 GHz. These VNA test assemblies exhibit phase stability of ± 4.5° and amplitude stability of ± 0.08 dB at 50 GHz in flexure alongside strong phase stability with temperature variations. They have an insertion loss of less than 6.2 dB and a VSWR of 1.43:1.
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