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Date: 10 July, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
Metamagnetics Develops Autotune Filter Solution to Address GPS Interference in Congested Environments - Metamagnetics
Mini-Circuits Develops Thin-Film Filter Technology for RF & Microwave Appliations above 3 GHz - Mini Circuits
CUBIC’s Millimeter-Wave Bandpass Filters Provide Unparalleled Performance and Precision - Cubic Nuvotronics, Inc.
India Expected to be the Fastest Growing 5G Region with 57% 5G Subscribers in the Country by 2028 - Ericsson
Cactus IoT Chooses Ignion's Virtual Antenna Solution to Revolutionize its Ski Boot Design - Ignion
Samsung Foundry Certifies Cadence Virtuoso Studio for Advanced IC Design Solutions - Cadence Design Systems
Rohde & Schwarz Collaborates with Qualcomm to Test GSO and GEO Satellite Chipsets for IoT-NTN - Rohde & Schwarz
Times Microwave Introduces Hermetically-Sealed Cable Assemblies that Operate up to 50 GHz - Times Microwave Systems
Nokia Achieves Record Average 5G mmWave Downlink Speeds of Over 2 Gbps at a Distance of 10.86 Km - Nokia
Keysight Enables Quectel to Complete 5G RedCap and Non-Terrestrial Network Module Verification - Keysight Technologies
NASA Achieves a Major Milestone in Space-to-Ground Laser Communications - NASA
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New White Papers & Articles
Reduced Capabilities (RedCap): A New Class of 5G Device - Rohde & Schwarz
How 5G Will Influence Autonomous Driving Systems - Keysight Technologies
Making Sense of Radio Frequency: RF Fundamentals & Spectrum Situational Awareness - CRFS
AiP/AiM Design for mmWave Applications: Advanced RF Front-End Design Flows from Concept to Signoff - Cadence Design Systems
Array Connectors for Mixed-Signal Multi-Channel RFSOCs up to 8 GHz - Samtec
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Vector Network Analyzer
1-Port USB Vector Network Analyzer from 1 MHz to 18 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Copper Mountain Technologies

The R180 from CMT is a handheld 1-Port VNA that provides lab grade performance from 1 MHz to 18 GHz. This 1-Port VNA (Cable and Antenna Analyzer) can connect directly to the DUT, as a result of which it has excellent measurement accuracy by eliminating the practical limitation of test cables. The R180 can be controlled and powered through a USB-C port or through an external 5 VDC power supply.
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RF Monitoring Receiver
Man-Portable Interference Hunting and RF Monitoring Receiver from 9 kHz to 18 GHz
RF Monitoring Receiver  from CRFS

The RFeye StormCase from CRFS is a man-portable integrated system designed for easy mobile spectrum monitoring from a fully autonomous and ruggedized stand-alone unit that operates from 9 kHz to 18 GHz. It incorporates an RFeye Node 100-8 or 100-18, internal and external antenna ports, high-performance hot-swappable rechargeable MIL-SPEC battery and integrated 512 GB SSD memory for high-volume data collection during mobile field operations.
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Termination
200 W Bolt Down RF Termination from DC to 6 GHz
Termination  from JFW Industries

The 50T-689 from JFW Industries is a Bolt Down RF Termination that operates from DC to 6 GHz. It can handle an average input power of 200 W, a peak input power of 1000 W (1 µs pulse), and has a VSWR of less than 1.3:1. This termination is available in a module that measures 1.63 x 2.00 x 1.06 inches with N-type or SMA connectors and has an operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Android-Based Handheld Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 6 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Deviser

The E8 from Deviser is a Handheld Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. This Android-based handheld spectrum analyzer solution is compact,  light weight, and has a portable design. It enables one-click measurements of signal parameters such as spectral composition, channel power, Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR), and Occupied Bandwidth (OBW).
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RF Amplifier
250 W Multi-Purpose Solid-State Power Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The 250S1G6C from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of more than 250 W with small-signal gain of 61 dB. The amplifier has a Class A design, making it suitable for EMC test applications where continued operation into high VSWR loads including open and short circuits is required.
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RF Detector
High-Speed TTL Threshold Detector from 2 to 18 GHz
RF Detector  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The TD-30T-218-FC-HS-ROHS from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics) is a High-Speed Threshold Detector that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It has a dynamic range from -20 dBm to +5 dBm, a response time of less than 100 ns and provides a TTL output. This detector uses an integrated solder pin to adjust the threshold level at the output.
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Down Converter
Microwave Downconverter from 10.7 to 12.7 GHz for SATCOM Applications
Down Converter  from Analog Devices

The ADMV4640 from Analog Devices is a Microwave Downconverter that converts input frequencies from 10.7 to 12.7 GHz to output intermediate frequencies (IF) from 1.4 GHz to 2.2 GHz. It has an internal LO frequency range from 8.7 to 10.7 GHz, provides a conversion gain of up to 30 dB, and has a noise figure of less than 7.4 dB.
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Front End Module
Front-end Receiver Module for TDD-Based 5G Massive MIMO Architecture
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPB9362 from Qorvo is a Front-End Receiver Module that operates from 2.3 to 5 GHz. It integrates a low noise amplifier (LNA) and a high-power handling RF switch. This module allows the switch to be used as a fail-safe termination path when the radio operates in transmit mode. It provides a gain of 35.5 dB with a noise figure of 1.2 dB and has an output P1dB of 17 dBm.
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Horn Antenna
Dual-Polarized Waveguide Horn Antenna from 60 to 90 GHz
Horn Antenna  from Fairview Microwave

The FMWAN012-15OMT from Fairview Microwave is a Horn Antenna that operates from 60 to 90 GHz. This dual-polarized antenna provides a gain of 15 dBi and has a VSWR of 1.3:1. It has a horizontal beamwidth of 28° and a vertical beamwidth of 33°. The antenna is available in a housing that measures 2.03 x 0.8 x 0.8 inches and has a WR-12 waveguide interface with a UG-387/U flange.
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Radar Sensor
Fully-Integrated BiCMOS Automotive Radar Transceiver from 76 to 81 GHz
Radar Sensor  from NXP Semiconductors

The MR3003 from NXP Semiconductors is a Radar Transceiver that operates from 76 to 81 GHz. This automotive-qualified transceiver includes 3 transmit and 4 receive channels. It provides high angular resolution with Tx phase rotation, powerful separation of objects due to low phase noise and linearity, and long detection range due to high output power and low noise figure.
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180 Degree Hybrid Coupler
180°, 3 dB Hybrid Coupler from 10 to 40 GHz
180 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from ET Industries

The J-1040-180 from ET Industries is a 180° Hybrid Coupler that operates from 10 to 40 GHz. This 3 dB coupler provides more than 15 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of less than 3.5 dB. It can handle an average input power of up to 20 W and a peak input power of 3 kW. The coupler has an amplitude balance of ±1.2 dB and a phase balance of ±12°.
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GNSS Module
Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver with Multi-frequency
GNSS Module  from Swift Navigation

The Piksi Multi from Swift Navigation is a Multi-Frequency, Multi-Constellation GNSS Module with centimeter-level accuracy. It has a measurement rate of 10 Hz and can record velocities up to 515 m/s. This module utilizes real-time kinematic (RTK) technology, providing location solutions that are 100 times more accurate than traditional GPS.
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RF Test Set
mmWave Antenna Array for Automotive Radar System Testing
RF Test Set  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®QAT100 from Rohde & Schwarz is a mmWave Antenna Array for automotive radar testing system that operates from 76 to 81 GHz. It has an electronically steerable frontend that enables realistic target generation. The antenna array has up to 2 x 96 individually switchable transmit antennas and can simulate up to 8 completely independent objects.
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Wireless SoC
2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.3 SoCs for Low-Power Battery-Powered IoT Devices
Wireless SoC  from Silicon Labs

The EFR32BG27 Series from Silicon Labs are 2.4 GHz Bluetooth SoCs that are ideal for low-power battery-powered IoT devices. They support Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth mesh and all proprietary Bluetooth protocols. These SoCs have a 32-bit 76.8 MHz ARM Cortex-M33 microprocessor with DSP instruction and floating-point unit for efficient signal processing, up to 768 kB flash program memory and up to 64 kB RAM data memory.
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Software Defined Radio
HF Software-Defined Communication System for Airborne Applications
Software Defined Radio  from Collins Aerospace

The HF-9500 from Collins Aerospace is a HF Communication System that is suitable for airborne applications. It features digital signal processing technology that delivers high-quality, reliable performance for military fixed-wing airborne applications. This system delivers an output power of 400 W and is designed to use a common suite of hardware and software components that meet Open Systems Architecture (OSA) and HF modernization requirements.
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RF Up-down Converter
Up/Down Converter IC from 37 to 40 GHz for 5G Phased Array Applications
RF Up-down Converter  from Anokiwave

The AWMF-0161 from Anokiwave is an Up/Down Converter IC with an RF Frequency from 37 to 40 GHz for 5G phased array applications. It integrates Tx single-sideband up-conversion and Rx image-reject down-conversion functionality with a programmable high-side or low-side LO. This half-duplex IC has an on-chip frequency multiplier that simplifies board-level integration with external PLLs.
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Phase Locked Loop
15 GHz Surface-Mount Fixed Frequency PLL Synthesizer
Phase Locked Loop  from Z-COMM

The RFS15000C-LF from Z-Communications is a Fixed Frequency PLL Synthesizer that generates frequency of 15 GHz. It provides an output power of -6 dBm with a phase noise of -80 dBc/Hz and has a settling time of 3 ms. This synthesizer has an integrated 10 MHz TCXO reference oscillator (frequency stability of ±10 ppm), phase detector, loop filter, VCO and PIC microcontroller.
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RF Tapper
200 W Power Tapper from 138 to 960 MHz for Public Safety DAS Applications
RF Tapper  from RF Industries

The RFPT-NF-PS6 from RF Industries is a Power Tapper that operates from 138 to 960 MHz. It can handle an input power of 200 W, has a split ratio of 4:1 and a PIM of less than -153 dBc (at 2x43 dBm tones). This power taper is available in an IP65-rated Aluminium module that measures 5.433 x 1.800 x 0.984 inches with N type (female) connectors and is designed for public safety DAS applications.
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Horn Antenna
K-Band Lens Horn Antenna from 18 to 26.5 GHz
Horn Antenna  from Anteral

The LHA-30-WR42 from Anteral is a Conical Lens Horn Antenna that operates in the K-Band from 18 to 26.5 GHz. This antenna features a plano-convex Teflon (PTFE) lens in its aperture to apply phase correction and achieve a high signal gain with low-side lobes. It provides a gain of 31 dBi and a VSWR of 1.25:1. The antenna has a 3 dB beamwidth of 4.2° in E-plane and 5.6° in H-plane.
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RFID Tag
NFC Label for Non-Metallic Surfaces
RFID Tag  from SAG

The D15 HF Smart Label from SAG is an NFC Label for use on non-metal surfaces. It features the NXP NTAG213 RFID chip and conforms with ISO/IEC 14443A RF interface protocol. This label is available with synthetic paper/art paper/PET material options and has an operating temperature range from -25°C to +70°C. It is suitable for use in identification, authentication, and branding applications.
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RFID Antenna
Ultra-Thin RFID Antennas for Metallic/Non-Metallic Surfaces
RFID Antenna  from FlexiRay

The SF2 Series from FlexiRay are Ultra-Thin Planar RFID Antennas that operate from 866 to 868 MHz (ETSI) and 902 to 928 MHz (FCC). These RHCP-polarized antennas provide a gain of 5.5 dBic and have a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. They can handle an input power of up to 10 W. These antennas have a unique radiation pattern that enables them to read RFID tags when passing through entrances, gates, doors, and corridors.
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XO
AEC-Q100 Compliant Oscillator from 8 to 100 MHz for Automotive/ADAS Applications
XO  from SiTime

The SiT1625 from SiTime is a Low-Jitter Oscillator that operates at 12 fixed frequencies from 8 to 100 MHz. It complies with the AEC-Q100 standard and is designed for automotive and extreme temperature applications. This oscillator is based on SiTime’s resilient and reliable silicon MEMS technology which ensures high performance in harsh conditions such as high or low temperatures, shock, and vibration.
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