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Date: 4 Sept, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
Pickering Interfaces Introduces Flexible PXI/PXIe Microwave Switching Family for Test System Optimization - Pickering Interfaces
Taoglas Launches Highly Efficient 4 x 5G/4G LTE MIMO Cross-Polarized Antenna for Sub-6 GHz Applications - Taoglas
AMCAD’s IQSTAR Software Redefines Microwave Component Testing and Design - AMCAD Engineering
CRFS Spectrum Receivers Used to Locate Weather Balloons in the UK - CRFS
GlobalFoundries Announces 9SW RFSOI Technology for Next-Generation Mobile and 5G Applications - GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Fujitsu Pioneers mm-Wave Chip Based on New Technology for Multi-Beam 5G Radio Units - Fujitsu
ZTE Partners with AIS to Conduct the First Dynamic Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Trial in a mmWave Network - ZTE
indie Semiconductor Introduces the World’s First Commercial 240 GHz Radar Front-End Silicon Transceiver - indie Semiconductor
BAE Systems to Acquire Ball Aerospace for $5.5 Billion - BAE Systems
TJ Green Associates Offering Three-Day Course on RF/Microwave and Packaging Technology - TJ Green Associates
Low-Cost, High-Performance FR-4 Matched Laminate Built Using Glass-Reinforced Hydrocarbon Ceramic Systems - Rogers Corporation
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New White Papers & Articles
Wide Bandwidth Digitizer Provides Essential Data Processing in an Innovative Real-Time Channel Sounder for 5G Applications - GaGe by Vitrek
Testing Phase Noise of Ultra Low Phase Noise OCXO - Challenger and Solutions - NEL Frequency Controls
Broadband Communications and 5G Technologies to Help Bridge the Digital Divide - Anritsu
K-Band Microwave DACs Driving Quantum Computing Technologies - Teledyne e2v
Solving the Complexity of Communicating Between IoT Devices and the Enterprise - u-blox AG
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High-Rel RF/Microwave Components and Subsystems from DC to 70 GHz
Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics) was founded in 1989 and soon established its reputation as a leading supplier of custom, high-reliability radio frequency and microwave components and subsystems. Delivering industry-standard performance for mission-critical applications in the military, communications, commercial and consumer industries. Click here to learn more.
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Date: 17 to 22 September, 2023
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Featured Products this Week .
RF Cable Assembly
1.0 mm Flexible Cable Assemblies from DC to 110 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from HASCO Components

The Littlebend HLB055-WP-WP Series from HASCO Components are Flexible Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 110 GHz. They have 1.0mm connectors and are designed for demanding microwave interconnect requirements. These cable assemblies ensure excellent amplitude and phase stability, and are well-suited for dense microwave packaging applications.
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Vector Network Analyzer
2-Port USB Vector Network Analyzer from 100 kHz to 9 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Copper Mountain Technologies

The C2209 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 2-port modular vector network analyzer that operates from 100 kHz to 9 GHz. The VNA can measure all S-parameters - S11, S21, S12, S44 and can be controlled using any Windows PC or laptop. It has a dynamic range of up to 162 dB (1Hz IF BW), directivity of 46 dB and sweep speeds of as low as 10 microseconds per point.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
RF Spectrum Analyzer from 450 MHz to 40 GHz for 5G FR1/FR2
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from EXFO Inc

The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer from EXFO is a Dual-band RF Spectrum Analyzer that operates at the two frequency bands, 450 MHz to 6 GHz (5G FR1 - Low & Mid-band) and 24.25 to 40 GHz (5G FR2 - mmWave). The spectrum analyzer offers real-time spectrum analysis (RTFA) for quick characterization of wireless signals and detection of intermittent interference.
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RF Inductor
Square Air Core Inductors from 330 to 500 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 2929SQ Series from Coilcraft are Square Air Core Inductors with inductance values from 330 to 500 nH. They do not use a magnetic core which enables high Q and the low losses for high-frequency applications. These inductors have a Q factor of up to 180 at 50 MHz and can handle current up to 4.7 A.
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RF Module
Sub-GHz/S-Band/ISM Low-Power Half-Duplex LoRa Transceiver
RF Module  from Semtech

The LR1121 from Semtech is a LoRa Transceiver that operates from 150 – 960 MHz (sub-GHz), 1.9 to 2.1 GHz (S-Band), and 2.4 GHz (ISM). It is a LoRa/(G)FSK half-duplex RF transceiver that provides multi-band LoRa and Long Range - Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (LR-FHSS) communication. This transceiver is ideal for use in smart meters, building automation, agricultural sensors, smart cities, retail store sensors, asset tracking and a number of other applications.
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Cellular Module
3GPP Rel-17 5G (SA) RedCap Modules
Cellular Module  from Fibocom

The FG132-NA Series from Fibocom are 5G RedCap Modules that are backward compatible with LTE Cat 4 networks. They support a downlink data speed of 220 Mbps and an uplink data speed of 100 Mbps. These modules are compliant with 3GPP Release-17 and support 5G standalone architecture along with 5G slicing.
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Butler Matrix
8x8 Butler Matrix from 0.7 to 6 GHz
Butler Matrix  from Spectrum Control

The 8401-8-5 from Spectrum Control is an 8x8 Butler Matrix that operates from 0.7 to 6 GHz. It can handle an input power of 5 W (~37 dBm), has an insertion loss of less than 16 dB, and provides a port-to-port isolation of 20 dB. This butler matrix is designed to transfer a signal reciprocally from any of the eight input ports to any of the eight output ports with an output phase accuracy of ±20° (at 5 GHz).
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RF Amplifier
40 W GaN Hybrid Power Amplifier Module from 3400 to 3800 MHz
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The SDM37003-30H from RFHIC is a 2-Stage GaN Hybrid Power Amplifier Module that operates from 3400 to 3800 MHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 40 W with a power gain of 40 dB and a drain efficiency of 18%. This amplifier has been developed for 5G C-Band applications. It is internally matched to 50 ohms and requires a DC supply voltage of 48 V to operate.
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RF Amplifier
1kW Solid-State Power Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz for EMC Testing
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The Model 1000S1G6C from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. It delivers a CW output power of up to 1000 W with a small signal gain of 66 dB. This SSPA has spurious levels of -73 dBc and harmonic distortion of -30 dBc. The low spurious levels and high linearity make it ideal for use as a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems.
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RF Amplifier
Distributed Low Noise Amplifier from DC to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Marki Microwave

The ADM-8344 from Marki Microwave is a Distributed Low Noise Amplifier that operates from DC to 18 GHz. It provides a small signal gain of 18 dB with a noise figure of less than 3.2 dB and has a P1dB of 18 dBm. The amplifier has a reverse isolation of 40 dB with excellent return losses. It requires a DC supply from 4 to 8 V and consumes 130 mA of current.
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RF Switch
Silicon-on-Insulator SPDT Switch Die from DC to 40 GHz
RF Switch  from Otava, Inc

The OTSW100 from Otava is an SPDT Switch that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It has a switching time of 175 ns and a settling time of 500 ns with a control voltage requirement of +/- 2.5 V. This voltage-controlled switch provides an isolation of more than 35 dB and has an insertion of less than 1.5 dB. It uses Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) technology and is available as a bare die that measures 2.546 x 2.161 mm.
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SATCOM Terminal
Low-Profile Ka-Band AESA SATCOM Terminals for Space/Air/Ground Platforms
SATCOM Terminal  from CesiumAstro

The Ka-Band SATCOM Terminals from CesiumAstro operate from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz (Rx) and 27.5 to 31 GHz (Tx). These high throughput multi-beam antenna solutions deliver always-on connectivity to space, air, and ground platforms. They have flat-panel active phased array antennas (AESA) that provide reliable, high-speed throughput with no moving parts.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 10 MHz to 20 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The PLNA-30-10M20-SFF-DCSMA from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics) is a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) that operates from 10 MHz to 20 GHz. It provides more than 26 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 3.3 dB and has an output P1dB of +14 dBm. This LNA has a reverse isolation of more than 35 dB and a VSWR of less than 2.4:1.
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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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RF Module
2.4/5 GHz High-Integrated Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth LE 5.2 Combo Module
RF Module  from NXP Semiconductors

The IW611 from NXP Semiconductors is a 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.2 Module. For Wi-Fi operation, it has channel bandwidths of up to 80 MHz and includes support for uplink/downlink MU-MIMO and OFDMA. This module also includes features such as Target Wake Time (TWT), dual carrier modulation, extended range, and 802.11az accurate ranging.
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Anechoic Chamber
Modular Anechoic Chamber for Shielding up to 40 GHz
Anechoic Chamber  from Antenna Systems Solutions S.L

The ASYSHIELD from Antenna Systems Solutions is an Anechoic Chamber. It provides an average shielding effectiveness of up to 60 dB before the installation of the absorbers (can be extended up to 80 dB). The shielded enclosure consists of shielding panels made of two sheets of galvanized steel and the enclosure has excellent resistance to corrosion.
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Fixed Attenuator
50 W, Fixed Attenuators from DC to 18 GHz
Fixed Attenuator  from JFW Industries

The 50HFFA-XXX-50/18 from JFW Industries are Fixed Attenuators that operate from DC to 18 GHz. They are available in attenuation values from 1 to 40 dB (in 1 dB increments). These attenuators can handle an average input power of 50 W, a peak input power of 1 kW, and a reverse power of 20 W. They are available in modules that measure 4.13 (L) x 2.52 (Dia.) inches.
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RF Switch
Silicon-on-Insulator Absorptive SP4T Switch from 9 kHz to 45 GHz
RF Switch  from Analog Devices

The ADRF5049 from Analog Devices is a Non-Reflective SP4T Switch that operates from 9 kHz to 45 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 1 W (~30 dBm), has an insertion loss of less than 3.3 dB, and provides isolation of more than 35 dB. This switch has a rise/fall time of 1.2 µs, ON/OFF time of 2.7 µs, and a settling time of 3.4 µs.
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Noise Source
Surface-Mount Noise Source from 200 kHz to 5 GHz
Noise Source  from Noisecom

The NC520 from Noisecom is a Noise Source that operates from 200 kHz to 5 GHz. It produces white gaussian noise with an output power of more than 25 dB ENR (-143 dBm/Hz) and has a crest factor of 5:1. This noise source contains all bias circuits and requires no external components. It has extremely flat output power versus frequency characteristic which is insensitive to temperature and voltage variations.
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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 Amplifier
Low-Noise Gain Block from 23 to 29.5 GHz for mmWave 5G Applications
RF Amplifier  from CML Microcircuits

The CMX90B702 from CML Microcircuits is a Gain Block that operates from 23 to 29.5 GHz. It provides a small signal gain of 17.5 dB with a noise figure of 4 dB and has an output P1dB of 5 dBm. This gain block has been fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT process to provide optimum gain, linearity, noise, and low DC power consumption.
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Wireless Charging Receiver
100 W, Qi 1.2.4/1.3 Compliant Inductive Wireless Power Receiver
Wireless Charging Receiver  from STMicroelectronics

The STWLC99JR from STMicroelectronics is an Inductive Wireless Power Receiver that can handle up to 100 W of power. It can also operate as a wireless transmitter (TX mode) delivering an output power of up to 25 W (coil-dependent). This wireless power receiver is Qi 1.2.4 and 1.3 compliant and has an integrated low RDS-ON synchronous rectifier with over 98% efficiency.
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TCVCXO
Temperature Compensated VCXO’s from 30 MHz to 2000 MHz
TCVCXO  from NEL Frequency Controls

The OK-XBFXXXX Series are temperature compensated, voltage controlled crystal oscillators (TCVCXO) that operate from 30 to 2000 MHz. These SMD oscillators provide excellent temperature stability with a duty cycle of 55%. They can provide CMOS, Sine-Wave, Differential PECL or LVDS outputs with very low phase noise and jitter. The TCVCXO are available in a small surface mount FR4 based packages.
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Software Defined Radio
Software Defined Radio (SDR) Transceiver from 30 kHz to 54 MHz
Software Defined Radio  from Flex Radio

The FLEX-6400 from FlexRadio is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) Transceiver that operates from 30 kHz to 54 MHz. It has 2 independent band/mode receivers and supports full-duplex cross-band operation. This transceiver has a Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range (RMDR) of 110 dB and a direct sampling rate of 122.88 Msps.
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Balun
25 W, 4:1 RF Transformer from 30 to 1000 MHz
Balun  from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-5027 from Innovative Power Products is a Single-Ended 4:1 Impedance Transformer that operates from 30 to 1000 MHz. It can handle an input power of up to 25 W, has an insertion loss of less than 0.75 dB, and a main line VSWR of 1.45:1. This transformer has an impedance of 50 ohms at port 1 and 12.5-ohms at port 2.
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