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Date: 20 Nov, 2023
 
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Latest News this Week
Lockheed Martin Prepares to Launch its 5G NTN Satellite Base Station Payload that Delivers 5G.MIL Capability - Lockheed Martin
Anritsu Introduces Butler Matrix Module to Simulate 8x8 MIMO Connections for 5G FR1 Bands - Anritsu
Keysight Strengthens its EDA Simulation Capabilities for Tower Semiconductor's SiGe Power Amplifier Process - Keysight Technologies
Square Peg Communications and ESA Team up to Pioneer Testing of Hybrid 5G Networks Between Earth and Space - Square Peg Communications Inc
STMicroelectronics Launches Innovative Bluetooth Tech for Smaller and Longer Lasting Wireless Devices - STMicroelectronics
Tallysman® Expands its Smart GNSS Antenna Line for UAVs with Helical RTK/PPP-RTK Antennas - Tallysman Wireless
CRFS' RFeye Hardware/Software Solutions Used to Monitor and Protect Large Areas from Hostile Threats - CRFS
VIAVI Stimulates O-RAN Interoperability Testing and Troubleshooting with Industry's First Real-Time Analyzer - Viavi Solutions
Microwave Vision Group Introduces New SAR Measurement Phantoms - Microwave Vision Group
Rohde & Schwarz Shows Steady Growth in 2022/23 Fiscal Year Amidst Difficult Global Conditions - Rohde & Schwarz
US SATCOM Operator Uses ViaLite's L-Band RF-Over-Fiber Links for High-Speed Ground Station Signaling - Vialite Communications
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New White Papers & Articles
Optimizing High-Rejection LTCC Filter Performance in Co-Planar Waveguide Implementations - Mini Circuits
Inductors as RF Chokes - Coilcraft
The Changing Landscape of Frequency Mixing Components - Analog Devices
Reducing the Impact of RF Interference to Improve GNSS Performance - u-blox AG
From ADAS to Driver Replacement: Is Actual Radar Performance Good Enough? - Analog Devices
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RF Module
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3 + Thread Combo Modules
RF Module  from u-blox AG

The IRIS-W10 Series from u-blox are small, stand-alone, 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and Thread wireless microcontroller unit (MCU) modules. They are certified for global use and offer improved network efficiency, latency, range, and power consumption compared to earlier Wi-Fi generations. They also support Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 and Thread mesh networking protocol.
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Front End Module
2.4 GHz Front-End Module for WLAN and Bluetooth Applications
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY85300-21 from Skyworks Solutions is a 2.4 GHz Front-End Module for WLAN and Bluetooth applications. It has a fully matched power amplifier (PA), power detector, harmonic filter, low-noise amplifier (LNA), and single-pole, triple-throw (SP3T) switch. This FEM also has a transmitter positive slope power detector with 20 dB of dynamic range, and a digital enable control for transmitter power ramp on/off control.
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RF Module
UWB + Bluetooth LE Combo Module from 6250 to 8250 MHz
RF Module  from Murata

The LBUA2ZZ2DK (Type 2DK) from Murata is an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) + Bluetooth LE Combo Module. It operates in the 2.4 GHz (for Bluetooth) and from 6250 to 8250 MHz (for UWB) covering UWB channels 5 and 9. This module has an NXP Trimension SR040 UWB chipset, an NXP QN9090 ARM Cortex-M4 MCU + Bluetooth LE chipset with 640 KB Flash and 152 KB SRAM.
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Cellular Module
Sub-6 GHz Automotive Modules for 5G and C-V2X/DSDA Applications
Cellular Module  from Quectel

The AG57xQ Series from Quectel are Sub-6 GHz Automotive Modules that are designed for 5G and C-V2X/DSDA applications. They are based on the AEC-Q100 qualified Qualcomm SA515M chipset and are compliant with IATF 16949 and automotive quality processes such as APQP and PPAP. These modules adopt the 3GPP Rel-15 technology and support both 5GNR NSA and SA modes with 4G/3G/2G fallback.
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Phase Locked Loop
15 GHz Surface-Mount Fixed Frequency PLL Synthesizer
Phase Locked Loop  from Z-COMM

The RFS15000C-LF from Z-Communications is a Fixed Frequency PLL Synthesizer that generates frequency of 15 GHz. It provides an output power of -6 dBm with a phase noise of -80 dBc/Hz and has a settling time of 3 ms. This synthesizer has an integrated 10 MHz TCXO reference oscillator (frequency stability of ±10 ppm), phase detector, loop filter, VCO and PIC microcontroller.
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RF Switch
MIPI-Controlled SP4T Switch from 0.04 to 7.125 GHz for 5G/LTE Applications
RF Switch  from Infineon Technologies

The BGS14M8U9 from Infineon is an SP4T Switch that operates from 400 MHz to 7.125 GHz. It has a switching speed of 1.3 µs and provides an isolation of up to 49 dB. This switch can handle an input power of up to 39 dBm and has an insertion loss of less than 0.9 dB. It is optimized for 5G and other cellular applications and is suitable for 5G and LTE 4G applications, such as 5G SRS, uplink-carrier aggregation and high-power user equipment.
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RF Amplifier
Space Qualified Solid-State Power Amplifier from 2.2 to 2.3 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mercury Systems

The DM-HPS-50-102-S from Mercury Systems is a Space-qualified Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 2.2 to 2.3 GHz. It delivers an output power of 50 W (P3dB) with a small signal gain of more than 50 dB. This CW SSPA includes an EPC, an EMI filter, and an optional ALC (with fixed Pout over 0-10 dBm input range).
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Waveguide Coupler
100 W Space-Qualified Hybrid Coupler from 71 to 76 GHz
Waveguide Coupler  from Smiths Interconnect

The 26WC404 from Smiths Interconnect is a Space-Qualified Hybrid Coupler that operates from 71 to 76 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of up to 100 W (1 W load fitted). This 2 x 1 hybrid coupler has an insertion loss of less than 0.4 dB and provides an isolation of more than 23 dB. It is designed for space and terrestrial environments and is qualified for environmental stress screening capability including mechanical shock, sine/random vibration, and humidity testing.
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GNSS Module
Multi-Band, Highly-Integrated GNSS Receiver for Small and Nanosatellites
GNSS Module  from Rakon

The GNSS Receiver DB from Rakon is a GNSS Receiver that is designed for SmallSats and nanosatellites. It supports multiple bands and multiple constellations which enables this daughter-board receiver to process signals from up to 448 channels simultaneously and provides high-performance position, velocity, and timing.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Compact Spectrum Analyzer and Measuring Receiver from 100 kHz to 12.4 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Signal Hound

The USB-SA124B Spectrum Analyzer and Measuring Receiver from Signal Hound that operates from 100 kHz to 12.4 GHz. This USB powered compact analyzer is ideal for general field and lab use, electrical engineering students, ham radio enthusiasts, and electronic hobbyists. It has a wide dynamic range from -151 dBm to 10 dBm and can also be used as a down-converter with a 63 MHz IF Output and a 6 MHz Resolution Bandwidth.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Compact Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 8 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Aaronia AG

The SPECTRAN V6 ECO 200XA-6 from Aaronia is a Compact Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz (up to 8 GHz optional extension for Wi-Fi 6E support). It incorporates a vector signal generator, has a real-time bandwidth of 44 MHz (Tx) and 88 MHz (2 x 44 MHz, via USB), and a resolution bandwidth from 62 to 200 MHz.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Battery-Powered Portable RF Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 3 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Anritsu

The Field Master™ MS2070A from Anritsu is a Handheld RF Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 3 GHz. It conducts reliable and accurate RF measurements in a variety of general-purpose fields, labs, and manufacturing environments at an economical price. This spectrum analyzer has sweep speeds of up to 32 GHz/s in common low-noise configurations and can conduct a variety of “smart” measurements, including occupied bandwidth (OBW), channel power, and adjacent channel power (ACP).
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Microwave Generator
250 W Microwave Generator from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz for Plasma Applications
Microwave Generator  from WAVEPIA Co,. Ltd.

The WPG24S25250 from WAVEPIA is a Microwave Generator Module with a frequency range from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. This generator delivers a CW output power of up to 250 W with a power control resolution of 10 W and has an efficiency of 57%. It has a frequency resolution of 100 kHz over a bandwidth of 100 MHz and provides a phase control range of 0° to 180°.
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RF Amplifier
2 W GaN Power Amplifier from 20 to 40 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QPA2040D from Qorvo is a Power Amplifier that operates in the Ka-Band from 20 to 40 GHz. It delivers an output power of 33.5 dBm (~2.2 W) with a small signal gain of 24.3 dB and a power-added efficiency of 13%. This amplifier is fabricated using Qorvo's production 0.15 um GaN-on-SiC process (QGaN15) and has on-chip blocking capacitors with DC grounded I/O ports for optimum ESD performance. It is ideal for communications, radar, point-to-point radio, and electronic warfare applications.
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RF Switch
PIN-Diode SPDT Switch from 20 to 44 GHz for 5G Applications
RF Switch  from MACOM

The MAMF-011183 from MACOM is a PIN Diode SPDT Switch that operates from 20 to 44 GHz. This switch can handle a CW input power of 41.2 dBm, provides an isolation of more than 32 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 1.7 dB. It has a switching speed of 36 ns, a rise time of 4 ns, and a fall time of 13 ns.
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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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Power Divider
16-Way Power Divider from 500 to 6000 MHz
Power Divider  from Werbel Microwave

The D-16002 from Werbel Microwave is a 16-Way Power Divider that operates from 500 to 6000 MHz. It can handle an input power of up to 30 W, provides an isolation of more than 16 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 4.5 dB. The power divider has an amplitude balance of ±1.2 dB and a phase balance of ±16°.
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Directional Coupler
400 W, 40 dB Directional Coupler from 6 to 18 GHz
Directional Coupler  from Narda-MITEQ

The 27004A-40 from Narda-MITEQ is a Directional Coupler that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. This 40 dB coupler provides a directivity of more than 10 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB. It can handle up to 400 W of input power and 5 kW of peak input power. This directional coupler is available in a module that measures 104 x 23.83 x 30.48 mm with TNC and SMA connectors.
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RF Cable Assembly
90 GHz Phase Stable, Customizable Flexible RF Cable Assembly
RF Cable Assembly  from ConductRF

The A33TFL from Conduct RF is a Flexible RF Cable Assembly that operates up to 90 GHz. It has an outer diameter of 0.056 inches and a minimum bend radius of 0.20 inches. This cable assembly utilizes a dielectric material that eliminates the PTFE knee phenomenon and provides a more linear change in phase with change in temperature.
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EMF Meter / Antenna
EMF Meter for Non-Directional Isotropic Measurements from DC to 90 GHz
EMF Meter / Antenna  from Narda Safety Test Solutions

The FieldMan from Narda Safety Test Solutions is an Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Meter that operates from DC to 90 GHz. It is designed to conduct precise measurements of electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields to establish human safety, particularly in workplace environments where such fields are more likely to occur.
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SATCOM Terminal
Compact SATCOM On-The-Move (SOTM) Antennas from 7.25 to 31 GHz
SATCOM Terminal  from Gilat Satellite Networks

The RaySat SR300-M from Gilat are Compact Satcom On-The-Move (SOTM) Antennas that operate from 7.25 to 21.2 GHz (Rx) and 7.9 to 31 GHz (Tx). This reliable, two-way antenna system enables real-time broadband satellite communications, primarily for voice and data on-the-move or on-the-pause.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
200 Km Microwave Backhaul Radio Link from 3300 to 3900 MHz
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Ubiquiti Inc

The AF-3X from Ubiquiti is a Microwave Backhaul Radio Link that operates from 3300 to 3900 MHz. It delivers a data rate of up to 687.9 Mbps and uses xtreme Range Technology (xRT) to provide a maximum range of more than 200 km. This microwave backhaul radio link can deliver over 1 million packets per second with a latency of less than 2 ms (at full throughput, half duplex mode).
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RFID Tag IC
UHF RFID Tag IC for Global Operation from 840 to 960 MHz
RFID Tag IC  from Alien Technology

The Higgs™ 10 from Alien is a UHF RFID Tag IC that is designed for global operation from 840 to 960 MHz. It has excellent read/write sensitivity along with enhanced backscatter capability and is optimized for high-volume applications. This RFID IC provides a flexible EPC memory structure supporting 96-bit EPC formats, plus a 32-bit expansion for longer EPC formats.
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Data Link
100 km, NATO Band III+/Band IV Line-of-Sight Radio System
Data Link  from Elbit Systems

The GRX-8000 from Elbit Systems is a Radio System that operates in the NATO Band IV (4.4 to 5 GHz) and optional NATO Band III+ (1.35 to 2.7 GHz). It is a line-of-sight radio system with a range of 100 Km and supports fixed frequency (FF) and frequency hopping (FH) modes. This radio system provides a one-way data rate of up to 100 Mbps and an aggregated data rate of up to 200 Mbps.
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