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Date: 14 Aug, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
Marki Microwave Acquires Precision Millimeter Wave’s Waveguide Business - Marki Microwave
Frontgrade Technologies Completes Acquisition of Aethercomm - Aethercomm
Renesas to Acquire Cellular IoT Technology Company Sequans Communications for $249 Million - Renesas
RFHIC Introduces 40 W GaN Power Amplifier Module for 5G C-Band Applications - RFHIC
Epiq's ERA Spectrum Analyzing Software Tool Enables Fast Spectrum Monitoring from any Location - Epiq Solutions
FRVS from Teledyne Lecroy Can be Used for All BR/EDR, LE, and AoA/AoD Conformance Validation Tests - Teledyne LeCroy
Keysight to Empower University of Stuttgart to Progress in 6G Integrated Circuits Research - Keysight Technologies
Revolutionary Coherent Multi-Channel Spectrum Playback System for Military Applications - Giga-tronics
Mini-Circuits Introduces Cost-Effective Millimeter Wave Signal Source from 10 MHz to 30 GHz - Mini Circuits
Amphenol SAA Uses Optenni Lab Software to Enhance Antenna Designs for Wireless Devices - Optenni
Hughes Launches JUPITER 3 Ultra High-Density Satellite to Double the Capacity of Its Satellite Fleet - Hughes Network Systems
HENSOLDT Develops New Version of Twinvis Passive Radar for Military Applications - HENSOLDT
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New White Papers & Articles
Getting Started: An Introduction to Inductor Specifications - Coilcraft
Navigating the RF Energy Shift - Elite RF
Magnetic Resonance Wire Coil Losses Estimation with Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method - Remcom
Making High-Frequency Balun Measurements - Copper Mountain Technologies
Connectivity in the Military Drone Market - Cinch Connectivity Solutions
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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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Fixed Attenuator
Fixed Attenuator GaAs MMICs from DC to 110 GHz
Fixed Attenuator  from Marki Microwave

The ATNXX-00110CH Series from Marki Microwave are Fixed Attenuator GaAs MMICs that operate from DC to 110 GHz. They are available in attenuation values from 0 to 10 dB (in 1 dB steps). These 50-ohm attenuators can handle an input power of up to 2 W and have an insertion loss of less than 10 dB. They are designed to protect test equipment and prevent signal over-loading in various RF systems.
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RF Transistor
70 W, 2-Stage LDMOS Integrated Doherty MMIC from 1.8 to 2.2 GHz
RF Transistor  from Ampleon

The B11G1822N60D from Ampleon is a 2-Stage Integrated Doherty MMIC that operates from 1800 to 2200 MHz. It delivers a nominal output power of 70 W (at 3 dB gain compression) with a power gain of 29 dB and a drain efficiency of 29.5%. This MMIC is manufactured using Ampleon's state-of-the-art LDMOS technology and has independent control of the carrier and peaking bias.
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RF Amplifier
250 W Pulsed LDMOS Integrated Power Amplifier from 978 to 1090 MHz
RF Amplifier  from NXP Semiconductors

The AFIC10275GN from NXP Semiconductors is an Integrated LDMOS Power Amplifier that operates from 978 to 1090 MHz. It delivers a pulsed output power of 250 W (pulse duration of 128 µs, 10% duty cycle) with a gain of 32.1 dB and a 2nd stage efficiency of 61.4%. This amplifier requires a DC supply of 50 V and has an on-chip input (50 Ohm) & interstage matching.
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RF Amplifier
1.5 kW Solid-State Power Amplifier from 10 kHz to 250 MHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2080E-LC from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 10 kHz to 250 MHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 1500 W with a power gain of more than 62 dB. This Class A/AB linear amplifier has built-in protection circuits and provides extensive monitoring parameters for all modulations, standards, forward/reflected power (in Watts & dBm), VSWR, voltage, current, and temperature for optimum reliability & ruggedness.
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RF Amplifier
200 W Class AB Solid-State Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Ophir RF

The MODEL 4147 from Ophir RF is a Solid-State Amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers an output power of 200 W (from 6 to 17 GHz) with a small signal gain of more than 53 dB. This amplifier utilizes Class AB linear power devices that provide low harmonics, high gain, and excellent stability. It has spurious emissions of -60 dBc and harmonics of -20 dBc.
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Modulator
Direct IQ Modulator Core Module from 400 MHz to 6 GHz
Modulator  from SignalCore

The SC5413A from SignalCore is a Direct IQ Modulator Core Module that operates from 400 MHz to 6 GHz. It upconverts analog In-phase (I) and Quadrature (Q) IF baseband/IF input (from DC to 160 MHz) directly to RF. The DC-coupled differential IQ pair can be driven by any dual-channel baseband source such as a dual-channel arbitrary waveform generator.
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Direction Finding System
Dual-Channel Direction Finding and Spectrum Monitoring System from 9 kHz to 18 GHz
Direction Finding System  from CRFS

The RFeye Array 300 Series from CRFS is an intermediate-sized spectrum monitoring and direction-finding system for vehicle-mounted deployment or fixed installations. The Array 300 uses a unique multi-layer approach that is more sophisticated and versatile than traditional direction finding. High-performance spiral directional antenna modules are optimized for different frequency bands and arranged in multiple orientations.
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RF Switch
DPDT Reflective Antenna Tuning Switch from 0.1 to 6 GHz
RF Switch  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY13438-374LF from Skyworks is a Reflective DPDT Antenna Tuning Switch that operates from 0.1 to 6 GHz. It has a switching speed of less than 160 ns and provides more than 34 dB of isolation. This switch provides high linearity performance, low insertion loss, and high isolation in both frequency bands (2.4 GHz and 6 GHz), and its switching is controlled by two voltage inputs (V1 and V2).
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Directional Coupler
20 dB Directional Coupler from 18 to 40 GHz
Directional Coupler  from MECA

The 765-20-29.000 from MECA is a 5G ready millimeter-wave coupler that operates from 18 to 40 GHz. Available with a coupling value of 20 dB, this coupler has an insertion loss of 1.3 dB and a directivity of over 12 dB. It can handle an average power of up to 20 watts and has a VSWR of 1.80:1. The 765-20-29.000 is available in a module with 2.92mm female connectors.
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Base Station Simulator
Sub-6 GHz/mmWave 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver
Base Station Simulator  from Keysight Technologies

The S9130A from Keysight Technologies is a 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver for frequencies from 380 MHz to 8/12 GHz and 24.25 to 43.5 GHz. It leverages Keysight’s proven PXI vector transceiver platform to provide a compact test system with excellent EVM and ACLR performance for manufacturing and design verification tests.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Portable, USB-Powered Real-time Spectrum Analyzer from 100 kHz to 14.5 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Signal Hound

The SP145 from Signal Hound is a Real-time Spectrum Analyzer with a frequency range from 100 kHz to 14.5 GHz. It has a sweep speed of 200 GHz/s, a streaming bandwidth of 40 MHz, and a display noise average (DANL) of -160 dBm. This RTSA has an SSB phase noise of -134 dBc/Hz (@1 MHz offset), a system noise figure of less than 12 dB, and an LO leakage of -80 dBm (100 kHz to 5 GHz).
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Band Pass Filter
Surface-Mount GPS SAW Filter for the L1-Band
Band Pass Filter  from Qorvo

The QPQ1060 from Qorvo is a SAW Filter Module for the GPS L1 band that has a passband from 1559.92 to 1590.92 MHz. It has a bandwidth of 31 MHz, an insertion loss of less than 2 dB, and provides an out-of-band attenuation of up to 46 dB. This band pass filter is designed for the rejection of unwanted GPS signals, with excellent power handling capability for low-power transmitters, and does not require any external matching.
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Waveguide Filter
Waveguide Bandpass Filter with Passband from 47 to 57 GHz
Waveguide Filter  from AT Microwave

The AT-BPF-4757-15A from AT Microwave is a V-Band Waveguide Bandpass Filter with a passband from 47 to 57 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB and provides a rejection of more than 30 dB above and below the passband. This filter is available in a gold-plated brass module that measures 37.59 x 18.80 mm with WR-15 waveguide input/output interfaces and UG-385/U type anti-clocking flange.
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Waveguide Filter
SMT Bandpass Filter with Passband from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz for 5G Applications
Waveguide Filter  from CTS Electronic Components

The MCB1412A from CTS Corporation is a Ceramic Bandpass Filter with a passband from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of 2.7 dB and provides 45 dB of attenuation (from 15.5 to 18.0 GHz). The filter can handle an average input power of 5 W and a peak input power of 50 W. It has high-Q and supports narrowband subsets of 5G-NR FR2 bands.
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RAN Radio Unit
5G Open-Radio Unit for O-RAN Deployments
RAN Radio Unit  from AmpliTech

The A1001-RU-1 from AmpliTech is a 5G Open-Radio Unit (O-RU) for n78 band from 3.55 to 3.7 GHz. It utilizes GaN power amplifiers along with 64 phased array elements for digital beamforming. This O-RU consists of three main parts: the first is the Radio Frequency Processing Unit (RFPU) which includes the antennas, high power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, duplexers, and other functions.
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Directional Coupler
10 dB Direction Coupler from 850 to 2450 MHz
Directional Coupler  from ETL Systems

The ODU-436005 from ETL Systems is a Directional Coupler that operates from 850 to 2450 MHz. This 10 dB coupler provides a directivity of more than 14 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB. It can handle an input power of up to 5 W and has a return loss (thru line) of 14 dB. The coupler can withstand a DC voltage of up to 35 V (on any RF port) and has a DC pass current of 3 A.
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RF Amplifier
15 dBm Power Amplifier Module from 200 MHz to 67.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Millimeter Wave Systems

The 200974-01 from Millimeter Wave Systems is a Power Amplifier Module that operates from 200 MHz to 67.5 GHz. It provides a saturated power output of 15 dBm (at 50 GHz) with a gain of more than 25 dB. This amplifier requires a DC supply from 8 to 12 V, consumes less than 330 mA of current, and uses an EMI suppressing feed thru and ground turret terminals to connect DC.
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GNSS Module
GNSS Modules for GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, and QZSS Constellations
GNSS Module  from Quectel

The LC76G Series from Quectel are GNSS Modules that support GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, and QZSS constellations. They have a cold start of 15 s, a warm start of 2 s, and a hot start of 2 s. These GNSS modules have an acquisition sensitivity of -147 dBm, tracking sensitivity of -166 dBm, and reacquisition sensitivity of -159 dBm.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
200 W GaN SSPA from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz for SATCOM Applications
SATCOM Amplifier System  from TTI

The GaN X SSPA from TTi is a GaN-Based Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 200 W (~53 dBm) with more than 60 dB of gain. This amplifier has excellent linearity for maximum useable output power to provide customized linearisation independent of the modulation method used.
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GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution
5-Channel GPS Anti-Jam System for Ground and Marine Applications
GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution  from Mayflower Communications

The NavGuard 501® SAGE from Mayflower Communications is a GPS Anti-Jam System. It has a 5-channel design and provides simultaneous dual frequency (L1 and L2) GPS protection. This system utilizes a 3.5-inch diameter FRPA footprint and offers an affordable SWaP-C alternative over larger and more expensive existing anti-jam systems.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
6 GHz, 7 Gbps Wi-Fi 6E Point-to-Multipoint Backhaul Radio for Dense Environment
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Mimosa

The A6 from Mimosa is a Point-to-Multipoint Backhaul Radio that operates from 5150 to 6425 MHz for Wi-Fi 6E applications. It supports 20, 40, 80, and 160 MHz channels, 8x8 multi-user MIMO, and delivers a data rate of up to 7 Gbps (UL/DL). This access point utilizes BPSK-1024QAM, OFDMA, and other PHY layer technologies to ensure sufficient AP capacity to handle large populations in dense urban/rural environments.
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