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Date: 13 Nov, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
Keysight Validates First Test Case for 3GPP Release 17 Non-Terrestrial Networks Standard using NB-IoT - Keysight Technologies
Qorvo Introduces the World’s Highest Power Ku-Band Satellite Communications Amplifier - Qorvo
ERZIA Introduces Pulsed GaN Power Amplifiers for X-Band Radar Applications - ERZIA
BAE Systems' FAST Labs Wins Contract to Develop the World's Most Efficient GaN Power Amplifier Module - BAE Systems
ThinKom to Deliver 500 SATCOM Antenna Terminals for the Regional Jet Market - ThinKom
Quantic Electronics to feature Mission-Critical Electronics at the 2023 Association of Old Crows Symposium - Quantic Electronics
Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System to Drive Global Expansion of 5G RedCap - Qualcomm
Anritsu Partners with AnaPico to Develop End-to-End IQ Capture and Playback System for RF Signals - Anritsu
Nippon Electric's Specialized Glass Lens Antennas Achieve Stable Transmission Between Self-Driving Buses in Japan - Nippon Electric
Signal Hound’s All-New 14.5 GHz SP145 Analyzer is Now in Stock and Available to Order - Signal Hound
Tallysman Wireless Introduces New Extended-Filter Triple-Band GNSS Antenna with L-Band Coverage - Tallysman Wireless
Empower RF Systems Introduces New C-Band GaN Pulsed Amplifier for Radar Applications - Empower RF
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hirose
Coaxial connectors that offer up to 18GHz performance with 50% more retention
Hirose Electric U.FL-A Micro Coaxial Cables are suitable for applications that require high-frequency connectivity in a compact footprint. These cables deliver low reflection characteristics up to 18GHz with an increased retention force of up to 50% compared to standard U.FL. Click here to learn more.
New White Papers & Articles
Step-by-Step Guide to Integrate and Optimize the Antenna in Smart Meters - Ignion
Development Tactics and Techniques for Small Form Factor RF Signal Recorders - Mercury Systems
Ray-Optical Modeling of Wireless Coverage Enhancement Using Engineered Electromagnetic Surfaces at 28 GHz - Remcom
Inductors as RF Chokes - Coilcraft
Angle of Arrival/ Direction Finding Techniques - CRFS
Smart Microwave Antennas are a Step Closer with Advanced Dual Beamforming DAC - Teledyne e2v
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Featured Products this Week .
RF Up-down Converter
Upconverter and Downconverter for 5G Radios from 24 to 29.5 GHz
RF Up-down Converter  from Analog Devices

The ADMV1128A from Analog Devices is a Microwave Upconverter and Downconverter that is designed for 5G radios from 24 to 29.5 GHz. It has an integrated upconverter (a transmitter), a downconverter (a receiver), and a LO chain with options of a 2x or 4x multiplier in one chip. Both upconverters and downconverters offer two modes of frequency translation.
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Fixed Attenuator
20 & 30 dB Attenuators from DC to 2.3 GHz
Fixed Attenuator  from Inmet by Spectrum Control

The 2KNA150 from Inmet by Spectrum Control are high power attenuators that operate from DC to 2.3 GHz. They are available with attenuation values of 20 & 30 dB and can handle up to 150 W of input power. These surface mount attenuators can be used in mobile networks, high power amplifiers and other military and commercial applications.
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RF Mixer
Passive Double Balanced Mixer from 2.5 to 6 GHz
RF Mixer  from Amcom Communications

The AM256009XD-P3 from AMCOM Communications is a Passive Double Balanced Mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 2.5 to 6 GHz and an IF frequency from DC to 1.5 GHz. It has an LO drive level of 13 dBm and a conversion loss of less than 9.5 dB. This mixer provides an LO-RF isolation of 28 dB and an LO-IF isolation of 14 dB with an IP3 of 19 dBm.
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Power Divider
2-Way Space-Qualified Power Divider/Combiner from 10.5 to 13 GHz
Power Divider  from Crane Aerospace & Electronics

The PDM-21-12G from Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a Space-Qualified, 2-way Power Divider/Combiner that operates from 10.5 to 13 GHz. This in-phase power divider can handle a CW input power of 2 W, provides an isolation of more than 20 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB. It has an amplitude balance of ±0.2 dB and a phase balance of ±3°.
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Signal Generator
USB-compatible, Synthesized Signal Generator from 10 to 20 GHz
Signal Generator  from Vaunix

The Lab Brick LMS-203 is a USB-compatible, synthesized signal generator that covers a frequency range from 10 to 20 GHz with 10 dBm output power, low noise, fast 100-microsecond switching time, and fine 100 Hz frequency resolution. They require no additional DC supply voltage and offer advanced features such as phase-continuous linear-frequency sweeping, internal/external 10 MHz reference, and optional pulse modulation.
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Butler Matrix
4x4 Butler Matrix from 6 to 26.5 GHz
Butler Matrix  from KRYTAR

The KBM9060265 from KRYTAR is a 4x4 Butler Matrix that operates from 6 to 26.5 GHz. It provides more than 10 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of 13.5 dB. This butler matrix has a phase imbalance of ±16° and an amplitude imbalance of ±1.6 dB. It is available in a module that measures 4.78 x 3.71 x 1.11 inches with SMA-female connectors.
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RF Inductor
High Reliability, Air Core Power Inductors 22 to 117 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 1212VS Series from Coilcraft are High-Reliability Power Inductors with inductance values from 22 to 117 nH. These air core inductors can handle up to 57 A of current with no core loss and have Q factors up to 200 (400 MHz). They are available in packages that measure 12.00 x 11.50 x 11.30 mm with RoHS-compliant tin-silver over copper terminations.
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Antenna
Miniature Chip Antenna for Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Applications
Antenna  from Ignion

The NANO mXTEND™ (NN02-101) from Ignion is a Miniature Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Antenna that is optimized for operation from 2400 to 2500 MHz but can operate up to 8 GHz. It is the smallest off-the-shelf antenna for Wi-Fi with customizable performance. This linearly polarized antenna provides a peak gain of 2.4 dBi with an efficiency of more than 70%.
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RF Cable Assembly
VNA Cable Assemblies from DC to 50 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from Maury Microwave

The Stability VNA Cable Assemblies from Maury Microwave are Test Port Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 50 GHz. They have excellent phase stability (up to 8 degrees) with flexure and ensure repeatable and reliable measurements. The assemblies have an anti-skid band to ensure that they can be arbitrarily positioned with no spring-back or stress on the DUT.
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Digital Phase Shifter
6-Bit, 360° SOI Phase Shifter from 8 to 11.5 GHz
Digital Phase Shifter  from Qorvo

The QPC2110 from Qorvo is an SOI 6-bit Phase Shifter that operates from 8 to 11.5 GHz. It provides phase coverage of 360° with an LSB (least significant bit) of 5.625°. This bi-directional phase shifter has an insertion loss of 5.5 dB with an RMS amplitude error of less than 0.4 dB and an RMS phase error of less than 3 dB. This phase shifter has a switching speed of up to 91 ns and requires a control voltage of 0/+3.3V.
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Antenna
Low-Profile Omnidirectional Dome Antenna for Indoor Applications from 617 to 6000 MHz
Antenna  from Bolton Technical

The Rondo 5G from Bolton Technical is a low profile Dome Antenna that operates from 617 to 6000 MHz. This 50 ohm linearly polarized antenna provides a gain of up to 6 dBi and has an omnidirectional radiation pattern. It can handle an input power of up to 50 W and has a VSWR of less than 1.8:1. The antenna is ideal for open office spaces, open home floor plans, and for providing coverage while using a minimalist, discrete design.
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RF Amplifier
Rugged Low Noise Amplifier from 1 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AmpliTech

The APTMP4-01001800-1520-D4 from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 1 to 18 GHz. It provides more than 35 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 1.5 dB and a P1dB of 20 dBm. The LNA is fabricated using state-of-the-art PHEMT technology and is MIL-883 and MIL-45208 certified. It has internal DC regulators which allow DC supply from 11 to 24 V and consumes less than 350 mA of current.
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Directional Coupler
10 dB Directional Coupler from 0.4 to 4 GHz
Directional Coupler  from DETI Microwave

The CD-1-400-4000-10-50-SF-SF-SF / 001665 from DETI Microwave is a Directional Coupler that operates from 0.4 to 4 GHz. This 10 dB coupler provides a directivity of over 20 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 0.75 dB. It can handle an average input power of 50 W and has a VSWR of less than 1.40:1. This directional coupler is available in a module that measures 124 x 20 x 12 mm with SMA-female connectors.
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DC Block
50 V Inner DC Block from 30 MHz to 40 GHz
DC Block  from Aaren Technology Ltd

The AT35A-3637-A-I-40 from Aaren Technology is an Inner DC Block that operates from 30 MHz to 40 GHz. It has a DC voltage rating of 50 V, an insertion loss of less than 0.8 dB, and a VSWR of up to 1.30:1. This DC block is available in a SU303F-polished and passivated module that measures 25 x 9 mm and has 2.92 mm (K) male/female connectors.
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RF Amplifier
Top-Side Cooled RF Power Amplifiers for 5G Infrastructure from 3300 to 3670 MHz
RF Amplifier  from NXP Semiconductors

The A5M34TG140-TC from NXP Semiconductors is a Doherty Power Amplifier Module that operates from 3300 to 3670 MHz. It is based on NXP's new top-side cooling technology that helps radio designers create thinner, lighter 5G radio units while reducing design and manufacturing complexities. This 8 W module series is designed for massive MIMO radios covering 3.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz — typically 32T32R (200 W) or 64T64R (320 W) radios.
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Power Divider
9-Way Divider/Combiner from 20 to 3000 MHz
Power Divider  from Preferred Power Products (P3)

The PNW9-20-3000-1S from Preferred Power Products is a 9-Way Divider/Combiner that operates from 20 to 3000 MHz. It can handle an input power of up to 1 W (as a divider), provides up to 23 dB of isolation, and has an insertion loss of less than 16 dB. This divider/combiner has a phase balance of ±4° and an amplitude balance of ±0.75 dB.
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Software
3D Wireless Prediction Software
Software  from Remcom

Wireless InSite® is a suite of ray-tracing models and high-fidelity EM solvers for the analysis of site-specific radio wave propagation and wireless communication systems. The RF propagation software provides efficient and accurate predictions of EM propagation and communication channel characteristics in complex urban, indoor, rural and mixed path environments. Wireless InSite's unique ray-tracing capabilities determine multipath propagation through a 3D environment, including diffuse scattering at millimeter waves.
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Block Up Converter
50 W GaN Solid-State Power Blockup Converter from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Communications & Power Industries

The CPKOG1430SOTM from Communications & Power Industries is a Solid-State Power Blockup Converter (SSPB) that converts an input frequency (IF) from 950-1700 MHz to an output frequency (RF) from 13.75-14.50 GHz. It delivers an output power of 50 W (~ +47 dBm) with a gain of more than 53 dB. This SSPB has a phase noise (LO) of -78 dBc/Hz (at 1 kHz offset) and spurious emissions and harmonics of better than -60 dBc.
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RF Switch
8 GHz SP4T Switch for Massive MIMO 4G/5G Base Stations
RF Switch  from pSemi, A Murata Company

The PE42446 from pSemi is an SP4T Switch that operates from 10 MHz to 8 GHz. It provides more than 60 dB of isolation to prevent interference and maintain signal integrity and has a switching time of 250 ns. This switch integrates seamlessly into 4G and 5G base stations and massive MIMO architecture and provides digital pre-distortion (DPD) feedback loops and transmitter monitoring signal paths.
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RF Test Set
Sub-6 GHz Scalable Cellular/Non-Cellular Radio Communication Tester
RF Test Set  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S CMW500 from Rohde & Schwarz is a Compact Radio Communication Tester for the frequency range from 70 MHz to 3.3 GHz (optional up to 6 GHz). It is a fast and precise solution for production testing of current and future wireless devices such as mobile phones and tablets. The base model of this tester comes with a general-purpose RF power meter and CW generator with list modes for fast calibration of wireless devices.
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Cellular Module
Multi-Mode LTE Cat 4 Smart Modules for Global M2M Applications
Cellular Module  from Quectel

The SC696S Series from Quectel are Multi-Mode LTE Cat 4 Smart Modules that have a built-in Linux OS. They deliver a downlink data rate of 150 Mbps and an uplink data rate of 50 Mbps. These modules are based on QCM6125 high-performance 64-bit ARM Kryo 260 octa-core processors with a built-in Qualcomm high-performance Adreno 610 graphics engine (GPU).
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RF Test Set
Single-Box Versatile RF PHY Tester for 2.4 GHz ISM Band Technologies
RF Test Set  from Teledyne LeCroy

The TLF3000 RF PHY Tester from Teledyne LeCroy is a wideband, ultra-high dynamic range 2.4 GHz software-defined receiver, signal analyzer and signal generator. It captures and analyses the entire 2402-2480 MHz band simultaneously providing RF PHY testing, signal generation, signal analysis in one powerful package.
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Front End Module
5G-NR mmWave Antenna Module from 24.25 to 43.5 GHz
Front End Module  from Qualcomm

The QTM545 from Qualcomm is a 5G-NR mmWave Antenna Module that operates from 24.25 to 43.5 GHz covering global 5G mmWave bands. It has a bandwidth of up to 1000 MHz and utilizes performance enhancement technologies like dual-layer polarization in downlink and uplink (mmWave), beam tracking (mmWave), beam forming (mmWave), and beam steering (mmWave).
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RF Connector
Multi-RF Compatible FPC-to-Board Connector from DC to 20 GHz
RF Connector  from Hirose Electronic

The BM56 Series from Hirose Electric is a Multi-RF Compatible FPC-to-Board Connector for frequencies from DC to 20 GHz. It has a contact pitch of 0.35 mm, a mounting pitch of 0.35 mm, a stacking height of 0.6 mm, and a width of 2.2 mm. This connector has a current rating of 1 A and a voltage rating of 30 V (AC/DC).
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RFID Tag
RFID Inlay from 865 – 868 MHz (ETSI) and 902 – 928 MHz (FCC)
RFID Tag  from Zebra

The ZBR4100 from Zebra is an RFID Inlay that operates from 865 – 868 MHz (ETSI) and 902 – 928 MHz (FCC). It utilizes a high-sensitivity UCODE 9 chip, which ensures read ranges of up to 20 meters in free space and is optimized to be read from nearly any angle. This inlay is designed and tested for optimal performance with Zebra printers and RFID readers which enables users to maximize the benefits of RFID in their enterprise.
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