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New RF & Microwave Products this Week - 26th March

March 26th, 2014 - Newsletter
everything RFMarch 26th, 2014

Sponsored by Aeroflex / Inmet

Aeroflex - InmetAttenuate Your Signal Path, Not Your Expectations

A 6 GHz SMA reverse polarity attenuator for your in-building DAS build-out. Check out the new addition to the full line of fixed attenuator products from Aeroflex / Inmet - A solution minded, performance driven, and customer focused global supplier of passive RF and Microwave components to the commercial, military, and laboratory test markets.

New RF & Microwave Products this Week
SATCOM Amplifier

7.9 to 8.4 GHz Solid State Power Amplifier for X-Band Satellite Up-Link Applications

SATCOM Amplifier from Advantech Wireless

The AWMA-X series are outdoor solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) for the X-Band satellite up-link applications. The amplifier needs to be mounted outdoors near the hub of an antenna. It operates from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz with an output power from 20 to 50 W. The AWMA-X is an integrated unit, complete with power supply, cooling system and weatherproof case.

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Digital Attenuator

7 Bit, 50 MHz to 8 GHz Digital RF Attenuator with a 31.75 dB Attenuation Range

Digital Attenuator from Peregrine Semiconductor

The PE43705 is a 7 Bit Digital Step Attenuator that operates from 50 MHz to 8 GHz based on Peregrine’s UltraCMOS technology. It has an attenuation range of 31.75 dB with step sizes of 0.25 dB, 0.5 dB and 1 dB. This attenuator can handle up to 31 dBm of pulsed power and 28 dBm of CW power at 8 GHz. It has a control voltage of 1.8 V.

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Front End Module

WiFi Front End Module for 802.11 b/g/n/ac Applications – High Performance

Front End Module from Anadigics

The AWL9281 is a WiFi Front End module that enables 802.11 b/g/n/ac devices to have a longer battery life, better range and higher data throughput. This FEM consists of a power amplifier, Low Noise Amplifier with bypass option, and SP3T Tx/Rx switch integrated into a compact 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm x 0.4 mm QFN package.

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Frequency Doubler

16 to 24 GHz Active Frequency Doubler for Cellular Backhaul Applications

Frequency Doubler from MACOM

The MAFC-004403 is an active frequency doubler with an output frequency range from 16 to 24 GHz. It can accept an input power that ranges from -5 to +5 dBm and delivers an output power of 17 dBm. The frequency doubler has low return losses and high 1F, 3F suppressions. It is available in a compact 4 x 4 mm, 16 lead QFN Package.

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Image Reject Mixer

32 dB Image Reject Mixer from 80 to 168 MHz for VHF and Military Applications

Image Reject Mixer from Mini Circuits

The RCIR-161LH+ is an Image Reject Mixer with an RF frequency from 80 to 168 MHz, an IF frequency from 18 to 22 MHz and an LO frequency from 100 to 188 MHz. The mixer has an image rejection capability of 32 dB, a low conversion loss of 6.1 dB and LO power of 10 dBm. It is ideal for VHF, military and avionic applications.

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Fixed Attenuator

2W, 2.92mm Fixed Attenuator from DC to 40 GHz

Fixed Attenuator from Aeroflex - Inmet

The A Series of coaxial attenuators have 2.9mm connectors and operate at frequency up to 40 GHz. The attenuators are available in a number of attenuation configurations 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB and 30 dB. They can handle up to 2 Watts of power and have a VSWR of below 1.4:1 through the band. The attenuators are matched to 50 Ohms and have an RF leakage of 90 dBm min.

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RF Detector

Zero Bias Schottky Detectors with High Sensitivity from 0.01 to 18 GHz

RF Detector from AtlanTecRF

The BZD Series of Zero Bias Schottky Detectors are high sensitivity detectors that operate from 0.01 to 18 GHz. They have a sensitivity of 500mV/mW and TSS of -50dBm. The detectors have SMA male input RF connectors and SMA female output video connectors.

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GaN Transistor

120 W Peak (24 W Avg.) GaN Transistor from DC to 3.5 GHz

GaN Transistor from Triquint

The T1G4012036-FL is a 120 W Peak (24 W Avg.) Gallium Nitride (GaN) based transistor that operates from DC to 3.5 GHz. It provides a gain of greater than 15 dB, has an efficiency of over 60% (PAE at 3dB) and requires a 36 V supply. This transistor can be used in Military radars, civilian radars, jammers, test instrumentation and radios. It is available in a package which has low thermal resistance.

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LDMOS Transistor

700 W L-Band LDMOS RF Transistor for Radar Systems from 1200 to 1400 MHz

LDMOS Transistor from Infineon Technologies

This transistor is based on a 50V LDMOS power transistor technology and exhibits an efficiency of typically 55 percent across the 1200-1400 MHz band, with a P1dB output power of 700 W, 16dB gain and low thermal resistance characteristics when measured with a 300 µS 10% duty cycle pulse.

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LDMOS Transistor

136 to 941 MHz, 6 Watt LDMOS RF Transistor or Handheld Mobile Radio Applications

LDMOS Transistor from Freescale

The AFT05MS006N is a 6 Watt LDMOS RF Transistor developed for handheld mobile radio applications. It operates from 136 MHz to 941 MHz and requires a 7.5 V supply voltage. The transistor Survives > 65:1 VSWR with simultaneous over voltage and overdrive. It has a high gain and high efficiency of over 60%.

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RF Amplifier

2 W, 1500 MHz to 2700 MHz Gain Power Amplifier for Wireless Infrastructure Applications

RF Amplifier from Freescale

The MMZ25333B is a multi-stage power amplifier based InGaP GaAs HBT technology. It operates from 1500 MHz to 2700 MHz and delivers 2 W of power with a gain of over 40 dB. The amplifier supports any cellular standard operating in its frequency including GSM, 3G, 4G and LTE. It is available in a compact industry-standard 4 mm QFN package.

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GaN Amplifier

25 W, 5.5 to 8.5 GHz, Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power Amplifier

GaN Amplifier from Cree

The CMPA5585025F is a GaN MMIC power amplifier that operates from 5.5 to 8.5 GHz. It has an output power of 25 W, Saturated power of 35 W and a small signal gain of 25 dB. The amplifier is available in a 1 x 0.385 inches surface mount module and is ideal for point to point radios, communication and satellite communication uplinks. It has a high breakdown voltage and can withstand high temperatures.

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Power Divider

3 Way 120 W Low PIM Power Splitter from 1.7 to 2.2 GHz

Power Divider from MECA

The LPR3D-1.950WWP is a 3 Way Power Divider/Combiner from MECA that operates from 1.7 to 2.2 GHz. This low PIM power splitter can handle up to 120 W of power and has an insertion loss of under 0.6 dB. It is available in a module with 7/16 DIN connectors, matched to 50 Ohms with a VSWR of less than 1.35:1.

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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler

100 W, 90 Degree Surface Mount Coupler from 500 MHz to 3000 MHz

90 Degree Hybrid Coupler from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-7032 is a surface mount 90 Degree Hybrid Coupler that operates from 500 MHz to 3000 MHz. It can handle up to 100 W of power, has an insertion loss of less than 0.6 dB, Isolation of over 18 dB and VSWR of 1.3:1. The coupler is RoHS compliant and can operate from -55 to 85 degrees C. It is available in a tape and reel.

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Between Series Coaxial Adapter

Low PIM Adapters 4.1-9.5 (Mini) DIN Male to 7-16 DIN Female

Between Series Coaxial Adapter from RF Industries

The RFD-1681-4 is a Low PIM Coaxial Adapter from 4.1-9.5 (Mini) DIN Male to 7/16 DIN Female connectors. The adapter has a PIM value of less than -160 dBc. The connectors have a silver contact plating and white bronze body plating with a PTFE dielectric.

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RF Amplifier

DC to 20 GHz Distributed Driver Amp with Positive Gain Slope, Low Noise Figure

RF Amplifier from Custom MMIC

The CMD192C5 is the packaged version of the highly popular CMD192 amplifier that until now had only been available in die form. It is a wideband distributed amplifier that operates from DC to 20 GHz and has a positive gain slope versus frequency. Its design allows for the cascading of multiple amplifiers without the need for extra gain compensation circuitry.

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