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Aaronia Introduces a Line of 4-Way and 6-Way Power Splitters/Combiners from DC to 8 GHz - Aaronia AG
Qorvo's ConcurrentConnect Technology Enables Seamless Interoperability and Scalability Across IoT Devices - Qorvo
Viasat Announces New Line of Software-Defined Radios for Mission-Critical Applications - Viasat
VIAVI Launches Industry-First RedCap Device Emulation Solution for IoT and 5G Private Networks - Viavi Solutions
University of Utah Using Pixus' Weatherproof Software Defined Radios to Evaluate its Wireless Infra Deployments - Pixus Technologies
CUBIC Sets New Standards with Launch of High-Performance Millimeter-Wave Bandpass Filters - Cubic Nuvotronics, Inc.
Compact, High-Performance Single Box Vector Tester for FR1 Base Station, Small Cell and RF Component Testing - Rohde & Schwarz
Keysight Collaborates with CTTL to Build First CTIA-Compliant MIMO OTA Dynamic Channel Model Test System - Keysight Technologies
TMYTEK Introduces New Broadband Up/Down Frequency Converter Module from 6 to 20 GHz - TMYTEK
General Dynamics Has Delivered over 400 Transponders to Enable Seamless Space-to-Ground Communications - General Dynamics Mission Systems
Quectel Introduces Multi-mode Smart LTE Modules for High Data Rates and Multimedia Applications - Quectel
Infineon Introduces Compact 60 GHz FMCW Radar Sensor for Consumer Electronics and IoT Applications - Infineon Technologies
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Featured Products this Week .
RF Test Set
Wireless Test Platform for 5G-NR FR1/FR2 RedCap and Cellular IoT Applications
RF Test Set  from Keysight Technologies

The E7515R UXM from Keysight Technologies is a 5G Wireless Test Platform that is optimized for 5G-NR RedCap and Cellular IoT (CIoT) testing. It supports the 3GPP 5G-NR Rel-17 and enables users to establish a 5G call with a device under test (DUT) and perform RF, protocol, functional, and performance tests to ensure standards-compliance and user experience of the device.
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RF Amplifier
GaN Hybrid Power Amplifier Module from 1805 to 1880 MHz
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The SDM18003-30H from RFHIC is a fully integrated micro-strip GaN Hybrid power amplifier module that operates from 1805 to 1880 MHz. It is designed for 5G m-MIMO, TDD/FDD systems, mobile infrastructure, small cells and low power remote radio head applications. The amplifier delivers a saturated output power of 40 W with a gain of 44 dB and a drain efficiency of 12.5 %.
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Directional Coupler
10 dB Directional Coupler from 0.3 to 8 GHz
Directional Coupler  from Werbel Microwave

The C-1830-10 from Werbel Microwave is a Directional Coupler that operates from 0.3 to 8 GHz. This 10 dB coupler has a directivity of 25 dB and an insertion loss of less than 1 dB. It can handle up to 20 W of input power and 3 W of reverse power and has a coupling flatness of ±1 dB. The coupler is available in a module that measures 6.00 x 0.73 x 0.50 inches and has SMA-female connectors.
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Fixed Attenuator
20 dB Fixed Attenuator from DC to 50 GHz
Fixed Attenuator  from MECA

The 669-20-1 from MECA is a Fixed Attenuator that operates from DC to 50 GHz. It provides an attenuation of 20 dB with an accuracy of ±0.5 to ±2 dB. The attenuator can handle an average input power of up to 0.5 W and has a VSWR of less than 1.75:1. It is available as a connectorized module that measures 1.12 x 0.312 inches and has 2.4mm (male/female) connectors.
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Pick off Tee
1 W Pick Off Tee from DC to 40 GHz
Pick off Tee  from Sigatek

The T1512R2F from Sigatek is a Pick Off Tee that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 1 W and has a maximum pick-off of 15 dB (±1.5 dB). This pick-off tee has an insertion loss of less than 1.9 dB and a VSWR of 1.70:1. It is available in a module that measures 15.2 x 15.2 x 10.2 mm and has 2.92 mm (female) connectors.
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Front End Module
5 GHz Integrated Wi-Fi 6 Front-End Module
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF4506B from Qorvo is a Wi-Fi 6 Front-End Module that operates from 5150 to 5850 MHz. It has been designed for Wi-Fi 802.11ax systems and offers a compact form factor with integrated matching that minimizes layout area in the application. This module consists of a 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), bypassable low noise amplifier (LNA), regulator, single pole double throw (SP2T) switch, logarithmic power detector, and a coupler.
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RF Mixer
Integrated Diversity Down-conversion Mixer from 1700 to 2200 MHz
RF Mixer  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY73090-21 from Skyworks Solutions is a Diversity Down-conversion Mixer that converts input frequencies from 1700 – 2200 MHz to output frequencies from 50 – 500 MHz (IF). It has two diversity channels, each consisting of a low loss RF balun, high linearity passive mixer, and a low noise IF amplifier.
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RF Inductor
Low-Profile Ceramic Core Chip Inductors from 1 to 56 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 0603CT Series from Coilcraft are Low-Profile Ceramic Core Chip Inductors available in inductance values from 1.0 to 56 nH. They have Q-factors up to 95, a self-resonant frequency (SRF) of 16.0 GHz and a DC resistance of less than 0.700 ohms. These inductors are available in surface-mount packages that measure 1.63 x 0.84 x 0.61 mm with Tin over Ni over Ag-Pt-glass frit termination.
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NFC Reader
Embedded NFC Reader Module for PCs, Tablets, and Consumer Electronic Devices
NFC Reader  from Sony Semiconductor Israel

The RC-S660/U from Sony Semiconductor Israel is an Embedded NFC Reader Module for PCs, tablets, and other consumer electronic devices. This module supports communication with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/Type B and ISO/IEC 15693 cards and tags, as well as FeliCa™. It uses a carrier frequency of 13.56 MHz and can communicate with a device or card at a distance of 25 mm.
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RF Amplifier
750 W Solid State Amplifier System from 1 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The 750S1G6C from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Amplifier System that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. This class A amplifier delivers a saturated output power of more than 750 W from 1 to 4.2 GHz and 500 W from 4.2 to 6 GHz. It is immune to input overdrive above 0 dBm (up to 13 dBm), power supply faults, over-temperature, and has protection against other failure conditions as well.
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Data Link
Range Enhanced, Rugged Radio System from 2407 to 2477 MHz
Data Link  from Triad RF Systems

The THPR1006 from Triad RF Systems is a Range Enhanced Amplified Radio System that operates from 2407 to 2477 MHz. It integrates the necessary RF amplification, control circuitry, and interfaces to achieve higher RF output power, greater throughput, and longer link distances than standalone radios. The radio is ideal for use in long-distance high data rate ISR links, UAS, UGV, and USV video/data links, and point-to-point and mesh networking applications.
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RF Switch
High-Speed Reflective SP3T Switch from 1 to 18 GHz
RF Switch  from KRATOS General Microwave

The E9130H from Kratos is a Reflective SP3T Switch that operates from 1 to 18 GHz. It has a TTL control interface with a rise/fall time of 10 nsec. This switch provides more than 60 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of less than 2.6 dB. It can handle an input power of up to 1 W and a peak power of 75 W with a VSWR of less than 2:1.
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RF Variable Attenuator
6-bit Programmable Attenuator from 100 MHz to 40 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The DTA-100M40G-30-CD-1-BCD from Quantic PMI is a 6-bit Programmable Attenuator that operates from 100 MHz to 40 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 30 dB which can be controlled in 1 dB steps and has an attenuation accuracy of ±1.0 dB (at +25°C). This attenuator has an insertion loss of 5 dB (up to 20 GHz) & 7.5 dB (up to 40 GHz) and a switching time of less than 1 µs (on time) & 0.5 µs (off time).
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Low Noise Block
Block Down Converter from 11.55 to 12.15 GHz for SATCOM Systems
Low Noise Block  from Jersey Microwave

The KBDC-115121-2015 from Jersey Microwave is a Block Down Converter that converts input frequencies from 11.55-12.15 GHz (Ku-band) to output frequencies from 950-1550 MHz (L-band). It has an LO frequency of 10.6 GHz and an LO leakage of less than -70 dBm. This BDC delivers an output power of (P1dB) of more than +15 dBm with 20 dB of gain and has an SSB phase noise of -125 dBc/Hz (at 1 MHz offset).
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RF Cable Assembly
Phase Linear Microwave Cable Assemblies from DC to 70 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

The UTiPHASE™ UFP088D Series from Carlisle are Microwave Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 70 GHz. They have a diameter of 2.24 mm and a minimum bend radius of 6.35 mm. These cable assemblies provide more than 90 dB of RF shielding, have a dielectric withstanding voltage of 5000 VRMS and an insertion loss of less than 7.78 dB/m.
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RF Amplifier
High Linearity Track-and-Hold Amplifier from DC to 50 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Teledyne Scientific & Imaging

The RTH110 from Teledyne Scientific & Imaging is a Track and Hold Amplifier that operates from DC to 50 GHz. It has a total harmonic distortion (THD) of better than -35 dBc and a spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) of better than 38 dBc (at 50 GHz). This amplifier has an output bandwidth of 300 MHz with a sampling rate of better than 10 GHz.
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Software Defined Radio
Radiation-Hardened Software Defined Radio from 70 MHz to 3 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Space Micro

The µSDR-C from Space Micro is a Software Defined Radio for space applications that operates from 70 MHz to 3 GHz. It has a tunable channel bandwidth from 200 kHz to 56 MHz and provides a data rate up to 42 Mbps. This radio supports BPSK, OQPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, FSK modulation schemes and includes 12-bits ADC/DAC with a sample rate of 30.72 Msps.
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Band Pass Filter
Space-Qualified Bandpass Filter with Passband from 6468 to 6588 MHz
Band Pass Filter  from Mercury Systems

The C1970 from Mercury Systems is a Bandpass Filter with a passband from 6468 to 6588 MHz. It has a passband insertion loss of less than 3 dB and provides a rejection of 61 dBc (at fo ± 207 MHz). This filter has a space-qualified cavity design with an ultra-linear phase and delay. It is available in a module that measures 4.00 x 1.25 x 0.75 inches and has SMA-female connectors (per MIL-C-39012).
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SATCOM Transceiver
Ku-Band Transceivers from 10.95 to 14.50 GHz for VSAT Networks
SATCOM Transceiver  from Amplus Communication

The AM-9446 Series from Amplus Communication are high performance Ku-band Transceivers designed for use in SCPC, DAMA and TDMA VSAT satellite earth stations. They operate from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz (Tx) and 10.95 to 12.75 GHz (Rx). In the Tx mode, they provide an output power (P1dB) of 100 W with a gain of 70 dB and gain adjustment of 25 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
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GPS/GNSS Antenna
Smart GNSS Antenna with Untethered Dead Reckoning for High Accuracy Positioning
GPS/GNSS Antenna  from Tallysman Wireless

The TW5386 from Tallysman is an Integrated Multi-band, Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver with an antenna. The receiver has an Inertial Measurement Unit (Untethered Dead Reckoning) and RTK for Precise Point Positioning. It can provide sub-1 meter accuracy (standalone) and sub-10 cm accuracy with RTK corrections. The receiver uses a multi-band architecture for the removal for ionospheric errors.
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Wireless SoC
2.4 GHz LEO Satellite IoT Endpoint SoC
Wireless SoC  from Orca Systems

The ORC3990 from Orca Systems is an LEO Satellite Endpoint SoC that is designed to support the requirements of Totum’s LEO satellite network. It includes Orca Systems’ flexible, third-generation Live Wireless™ RF and digital radio subsystem. The SoC has integrated functional blocks that include a low noise amplifier (LNA) and a digital power amplifier (PA).
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RF Repeaters
Digital Repeater from 136 – 174/380 – 512 MHz for Public Safety Applications
RF Repeaters  from Advanced RF Technologies

The PSR-VU-9537-U from ADRF is a Digital Repeater that operates in the VHF/UHF bands from 136 – 174 MHz and 380 – 512 MHz. It uses digital filtering technology (DSP) to eliminate adjacent channel interference to allow band selectivity and simultaneously supports 1 wide band and up to 8 non-contiguous narrow bands in each of the VHF and UHF bands.
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RF Transceiver
60 GHz V-band Transceiver for Contactless Connectivity
RF Transceiver  from STMicroelectronics

The ST60A3G1 from STMicroelectronics is a 60 GHz V-band Transceiver for Contactless Connectivity. It delivers a short-range data transfer rate of 480 Mbit/s and operates in full-duplex mode. This transceiver has an integrated antenna and a total link budget of 44 dB. It requires a DC supply of 1.8 V and consumes less than 130 mW (Tx) & 110 (Rx) of power.
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