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Date: 26 June, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
MathWorks Launches New MATLAB and Simulink Solutions for RF, and Antenna Design - MathWorks
Rogers Introduces First UV-Curable 3D Printing Resin for RF Applications - Rogers Corporation
Spectrum Control Introduces New Plug-And-Play RF Blocks for Emerging Military/Aerospace Applications - Spectrum Control
New MEMS-based RF Multiplexers Deliver 300x Operational Life and 60x Test System Throughput - Pickering Interfaces
Ericsson Introduces New NR RedCap Solution to Enhance 5G Connectivity and Enable New Use Cases - Ericsson
Anokiwave Partners with Starry to Develop Next-Generation Affordable Home Broadband Receivers - Anokiwave
Vaunix Lab Brick Signal Generators Enhance Data Security with Volatile Memory Option - Vaunix
Anritsu Launches 2-Port VNAs Operating up to 43.5 GHz and Enables Long Range Measurements of Up to 100 m - Anritsu
VIAVI Introduces CX700 ComXpert, an All-in-One Solution for Sub-6 GHz Radio System Testing - Viavi Solutions
SHF Communication Technologies Introduces New Series of 67 & 110 GHz Passive Devices - SHF Communication Technologies
Nxbeam Expands its Connectivity Portfolio with GaN E-Band Power Amplifier MMIC - Nxbeam Inc
Teledyne e2v HiRel Announces New RF Low Noise Amplifiers for LEO Space Applications - Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics
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New White Papers & Articles
Amplifier Measurements Using Vector Network Analyzers - Copper Mountain Technologies
Improving Calibration Accuracy and Speed with Characterized Calibration Standards - Maury Microwave
Improving Low RMS Phase Jitter Performance in Miniature Packages with Crystal Oscillators - Abracon LLC
How to Build Successful Switching Systems for Mission-Critical Test Applications - Pickering Interfaces
Wide Bandwidth Digitizer Provides Essential Data Processing in an Innovative Real-Time Channel Sounder for 5G Applications - GaGe by Vitrek
Making Sense of Radio Frequency: RF Fundamentals & Spectrum Situational Awareness - CRFS
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Probe Station & System
200 mm Manual Probing Solution for RF Applications up to 67 GHz
Probe Station & System  from FormFactor Inc.

The EPS200RF from FormFactor is a 200 mm Advanced Manual Probing Solution for RF applications up to 67 GHz. It has the ability to probe pads as small as 25 µm x 35 µm and beyond. The system has a rigid and stable design with a cast frame and single platen with four-point support for high accuracy. It has an integrated vibration-isolation solution to protect contact quality over the measurement time.
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RF Amplifier
40 W GaN Power Amplifier from 0.9 to 1.6 GHz for Pulsed Applications
RF Amplifier  from Analog Devices

The ADPA1107 from Analog Devices is a GaN Power Amplifier that operates from 0.9 to 1.6 GHz. It provides an output power of 40 W (46 dBm) with a small signal gain of 34.5 dB and a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 60%. This GaN amplifier is ideal for pulsed applications such as radar, public mobile radio, and general-purpose amplification.
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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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RF Amplifier
8 kW Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier from 2 to 4 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2136P-LC-8KW from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 4 GHz. It delivers a pulsed output power of 8 kW (pulse width up to 100 µs, max. duty cycle 6%) with more than 69 dB of power gain. 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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SATCOM Amplifier System
150 W Tri-Band, Antenna-Mount TWT Power Amplifier from 5.850 to 14.5 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Comtech Xicom Technology

The XTD-150T from Comtech Xicom Technology is a Tri-Band Antenna Mount Power Amplifier that operates from 5.850 to 6.425 GHz (C-Band), 7.90 to 8.40 GHz (X-Band) and 13.75 to 14.5 GHz (Ku-Band). It delivers a TWT output power of 150 W in X-band with a small signal gain of 57 dB. This amplifier has been designed for low-cost and long-life applications and incorporates a number of features to enhance the overall reliability and minimize maintenance and replacement costs.
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RF Inductor
Ceramic Wirewound Chip Inductors from 0.8 to 120 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 0402DC Series (1005) from Coilcraft are Ceramic Wirewound Chip Inductors that offer 112 inductance values from 0.8 nH to 120 nH. They have a Q factor that is 40% higher and a DCR that is 45% lower than other inductors of a similar size. These inductors have a high self-resonance frequency (SRF) of up to 28.8 GHz.
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RFID Tag IC
13.56 MHz HF Inlay RFID Tag for Non-Metallic Surfaces
RFID Tag IC  from SAG

The Tag-it Pro/Plus from SAG RFID is an HF Inlay RFID Tag that operates at a frequency of 13.56 MHz. It has a 64-bit UID memory and a user memory of 2000 bits. This inlay has a TI Tag-it HF-I Plus 2048/Pro RFID chip and is compliant with ISO/IEC 15693 & ISO 18000-3 RF interface protocols. It enables contactless identification and has an anti-collision function that enables the operation of multiple inlays simultaneously in the field of a reader.
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RF Amplifier
GaAs pHEMT Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from 2 to 4 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AmpliTech

The AGLNA018047 from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) MMIC that operates from 2 to 4 GHz. It provides 26.5 dB of gain with a noise figure of 0.8 dB and has a saturated output power of 12 dBm. 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 and is ideal for test instrumentation, S-band radio, telecom infrastructure, and 5G base station applications.
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RF Variable Attenuator
95 dB, Solid-State Programmable Attenuator Assemblies from 200 to 7125 MHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from JFW Industries

The 50PA-1249-XX from JFW Industries are Programmable Attenuator Assemblies that operate from 200 to 7125 MHz. They include up to 8 individually controlled solid-state programmable attenuators which provide attenuation from 0 to 95 dB in 1 dB steps. These attenuators can handle an input power of up to 33 dBm, has an insertion loss of less than 10.7 dB, and a switching speed of 4 µs.
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XO
32.768 kHz Ultra-Low Power Crystal Oscillator for Wearables
XO  from Dynamic Engineers

The XO2016BM-ULP-32.768KHz from Dynamic Engineers is an Ultra-Low Power Crystal Oscillator that operates at 32.768 kHz. It provides a CMOS output waveform (45-55% duty cycle) with a frequency stability of ±10 ppm. This crystal oscillator has a start-up time of less than 8 ms and a rise/fall time of 10 ns. It requires a DC supply of 1.5/1.8 V and consumes less than 1.8 µA of current.
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Gain Equalizer
1 W Negative Slope Equalizers from 2 to 18 GHz
Gain Equalizer  from Inmet by Spectrum Control

The EQ1251 Series from Spectrum Control are Negative Slope Equalizers that operate from 2 to 18 GHz. They have delta slopes from 2 to 35 dB, an insertion loss of less than 6 dB and a linearity of ±4.0 dB. These equalizers can handle an input power of up to 1 W and have a VSWR of less than 1.80:1.
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RF Shielded Test Enclosure
24" Rack Mount RF Shield Box from 20 MHz to 12 GHz
RF Shielded Test Enclosure  from RF Electronics

The HDRF-2223 from RF Electronics is an RF Shield Test Box that operates from 20 MHz to 12 GHz. It has thick RF absorbing foam that minimizes standing waves and reflections to provide more than 90 dB of isolation. The test box has shielded power filters for powering devices placed inside the box while blocking all wireless signals.
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Power Divider
20 W, 2-Way Power Divider/Combiner 4.9 to 6 GHz
Power Divider  from MECA

The P2S-5.500WWP from MECA is a 2-Way Power Divider/Combiner that operates from 4.9 to 6 GHz. It can handle an input power of 20 W, has an insertion loss of 0.2 dB, and provides an isolation of 25 dB. This power divider/combiner has an amplitude balance of ±0.1 dB and a phase balance of ±2°. It is available an in Aluminum housing that measures 1.68 x 1.68 x 0.75 inches and has SMA-female connectors.
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Balun
2-Way, 180° RF Balun from 30 to 1500 MHz
Balun  from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-5004 from Innovative Power Products is a 2-Way, 180° RF Balun that operates from 30 to 1500 MHz. It can handle an input power of up to 100 W and has an insertion loss of less than 0.6 dB. This 3-Port balun has an impedance of 50-ohms at port 1 and 25-ohms at ports 2 and 3. It has an amplitude balance of ±0.6 dB and a phase balance of ±7°.
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RF Upconverter
Frequency Up-Converter from 18 to 40 GHz
RF Upconverter  from Norden Millimeter

The NUC1840I0217 from Norden Millimeter is a Frequency Up-Converter that converts input frequencies from 2.3 – 10.8/3.2 – 16.7 GHz to output frequencies from 18 – 26.5/26.5 – 40 GHz. It provides a conversion gain of 10 dB and image rejection of more than -60 dBc. This up-converter has an LO/IF leakage and LO/RF leakage of -50 dBm.
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RF Amplifier
Power Amplifier MMIC from DC to 55 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QPA0009D from Qorvo is a Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from DC to 55 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 17.5 dBm and a gain of 12.5 dB. This amplifier requires a DC supply of 5 V and consumes 110 mA of current. It is available in a surface-mount package and is an ideal alternative to costly hybrid amplifiers.
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Automotive Radar Chipset
RFCMOS Automotive Radar SoC from 76 to 81 GHz
Automotive Radar Chipset  from NXP Semiconductors

The SAF85xx from NXP Semiconductors is an Automotive Radar SoC that operates from 76 to 81 GHz. It has been optimized for fast chirp modulation used in automotive FMCW radar applications. This fully integrated RFCMOS chip integrates a radar transceiver with a radar microprocessor unit (MPU) based on Arm® Cortex® - A53, Arm Cortex - M7 cores, and SRAM.
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Signal Generator
Benchtop RF Signal Generator from 9 kHz to 2.1 GHz
Signal Generator  from RIGOL Technologies

The DSG821 from RIGOL Technologies is a Benchtop RF Signal Generator that operates from 9 kHz to 2.1 GHz with a frequency resolution of 0.01 Hz. It performs step sweep (equally spaced level steps) & list sweep (list with arbitrary level steps) with a sweep time from 20 ms to 100 s.
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Cellular Module
Low-Power LTE IoT Modem from 700 MHz to 2.6 GHz
Cellular Module  from Qualcomm

The QCX216 from Qualcomm is an LTE IoT Modem that operates from 700 MHz to 2.6 GHz. It delivers a peak download data rate of 10 Mbps and a peak upload data rate of 5 Mbps. This modem is based on a 204 MHz Arm Cortex Dual core M3 CPU and has an integrated LTE modem and RF transceiver. It is Global LTE Cat1.bis IoT-optimized and compliant with 3GPP Release 14 LTE specifications.
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RF Cable Assembly
110 GHz Semi-Rigid Cable Assembly for Test and Measurement
RF Cable Assembly  from Times Microwave Systems

The Clarity 110-SR from Times Microwave Systems is a Semi-Rigid Test and Measurement Cable Assembly that operates up to 110 GHz. This cable assembly is specifically designed for applications that require low loss and excellent phase stability. It has the capability to maintain a specific shape after installation in enclosures or in areas where no movement of the cable assembly is required.
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Band Stop Filter
Bandstop Filter with Stopband from 27.5 to 31 GHz for Naval Applications
Band Stop Filter  from DETI Microwave

The BSF-IP-27500-31000-40-KF-KF from Deti Microwave is a Bandstop Filter with a stopband from 27.5 to 31 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 2.5 dB outside of the stopband (from 18 to 27.5 GHz / 31 to 40 GHz) and provides more than 40 dB of rejection in the stopband. This filter can handle an input power of 20 dBm and has a VSWR of less than 2:1.
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RF Amplifier
1.5 kW Pulsed GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier from 9 to 10 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Communications & Power Industries

The VSX3716 from Communications and Power Industries is a GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates in the X-band from 9.0 to 10.0 GHz. It delivers a pulsed saturated output power of 1.5 kW with a small signal gain of 58 dB, a pulse width from 1 to 100 µs, and a duty cycle of up to 10%. This SSPA uses a cooling system based on the conduction mechanism and is designed to deliver high efficiency, power, and compactness with proven GaN transistor technology.
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Radar Sensor
X-Band 4D AESA Radar for Air/Surface Surveillance with 180 Km Range
Radar Sensor  from Thales

The NS50 from Thales is a 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Surveillance Radar that operates at X-Band frequencies. It provides highly accurate 4D target information required for rapid acquisition by Fire Control Systems, for fire control of short-range “fire and forget” Surface-to-Air-Missile Systems, and for fire control of ship-borne artillery against surface targets.
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RF Over Fiber Module
RF-over-Fiber Link from 45 to 3000 MHz with up to 60 Km Range
RF Over Fiber Module  from Rover Instruments

The ROF4 from Rover Instruments is an RF-over-Fiber Link that operates from 45 to 3000 MHz. It provides an RF gain of 30 dB and has a noise figure of less than 10 dB in Tx and Rx modes. In the optical Tx mode, it is equipped with a DFB single mode laser and supports wavelengths of 1310/1550 nm and a transmission distance of up to 60 Km (1310 nm).
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Wireless SoC
Multiprotocol LPWAN Module from 150 to 960 MHz
Wireless SoC  from STMicroelectronics

The STM32WLE5JC from STMicroelectronics is an LPWAN Module that operates from 150 to 960 MHz. It has a 32-bit Arm Cortex M4 CPU with an adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator), 256 KB flash memory, 64 KB RAM and 20 x 32-bit backup register. It requires a DC supply from 1.8 to 3.6 V, consumes 87 mA of current in Tx mode and 4.82 mA of current in Rx mode.
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