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Date: 29 Jan, 2024
 
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Mercury Systems Introduces New Direct RF System-on-Module Powered by Intel Agilex FPGA - Mercury Systems
CAES Introduces New Direct-to-Digital RF Converter Based on Intel's Agilex® 9 FPGA Series - CAES
A Revolutionary GNSS Augmentation Service Redefining the Landscape of Precision Positioning Solutions - u-blox AG
Rakon Introduces its First ASIC-Based OCXO with Extended Holdover of 8 hours in Real-World Conditions - Rakon
ETL Systems Introduces Genus Redundant Amplifiers with Cutting-Edge Features for Satellite Communication - ETL Systems
Esseti Circuiti Stampati Accelerates PCB Production for European Broadcast and RF Companies - Esseti Circuiti Stampati
Nokia & NTT Demonstrate Dynamic Rerouting in Mobile Fronthaul using the IOWN All-Photonics Network - Nokia
pinkRF Introduces Easy-to-Use RF Energy Toolkits for Plasma and Medical Applications - pinkRF
Qorvo’s Cutting-edge Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Products Add Key Location Functionality to Existing Applications - Qorvo
AirFuel RF Certification Program Ensures Interoperability Between AirFuel RF Certified Transmitters and Receivers - AirFuel Alliance
Battelle Introduces New RavenStar™ Antenna Technology to Revolutionize the Front-End Wireless Infra Market - Battelle
Quantic Wenzel’s RF & Microwave Solutions Bring New Advanced Capabilities to Test & Measurement Applications - Quantic Wenzel (Wenzel Associates, Inc.)
Guerrilla RF Introduces New Power Amplifiers and Low Noise Amplifiers for the Automotive Market - Guerrilla RF
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Featured Interview
Bill Drafts - President at MtronPTI
Interview with Bill Drafts from MtronPTI
everything RF recently interviewed Bill Drafts who is the President at MtronPTI. Bill has over thirty-five years of high technology development, design, sales, and operations experience. Previously, Bill was the Vice President, General Manager of Teledyne FLIR Systems, Inc., Imaging Division, a world leader in thermal imaging. Preceding FLIR, he was the Vice President, General Manager of Microsensor Systems, Inc., the world leader in surface acoustic wave (SAW) chemical sensors and instrumentation. Click here to read the full Interview.
New White Papers & Articles
Smart Microwave Antennas are a Step Closer with Advanced Dual Beamforming DAC - Teledyne e2v
Location Tracking on the Battlefield - Enea
The Fundamentals of RF Inductors - Coilcraft
2G to 5G Base Station Receiver Design Simplified by Innovative Integrated Transceivers - Analog Devices
Why Combo Antennas are Finding New Markets with Robust, Multi-technology Connectivity - Quectel
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Featured Products this Week .
RF Amplifier
Automatic Gain Controlled Amplifier from 800 to 1000 MHz
RF Amplifier  from Spectrum Control

The BXMF1041 from Spectrum Control is an Automatic Gain Controlled Amplifier that operates from 800 to 1000 MHz. It allows the user to anticipate receiver power levels and automatically adjusts the output power to the desired level. The amplifier has a P1dB of +13 dBm, gain range from 25 to 40 dB and a noise figure of 8 dB. It has an input dynamic range from -55 to 0 dBm and a group delay of +/-1 ns.
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Waveguide to Coax Adapter
WR-15 to 1.85 mm (F) End-Launch Adapter from 50 to 75 GHz
Waveguide to Coax Adapter  from Scientific Microwave Corporation

The SMC-136015 from Scientific Microwave Corporation is a Waveguide to Coax End-Launch Adapter for frequencies from 50 to 75 GHz. This rectangular waveguide to coax adapter provides deep matching and high-power handling capability. It has a WR-15 waveguide interface and a 1.85 mm (female) coaxial connector.
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RF Amplifier
100 W GaN Instrumentation Power Amplifier from 18 to 26.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Maury Microwave

The MPA-18G-26G5-100 from Maury Microwave is an Instrumentation Power Amplifier that operates from 18 to 26.5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 100 W with a small signal gain of more than 51 dB. This amplifier is manufactured based on state-of-the-art GaN technology that exhibits high linearity for wideband communications testing purposes.
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RF Amplifier
4 W CW/Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier from 40 to 50 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP4076-1 from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 40 to 50 GHz. It delivers a CW/Pulsed saturated output power of more than 4 W with a power gain of 30 dB. This class A/AB amplifier has built-in protection circuits with optional monitoring parameters for forward/reflected power, VSWR, voltage, current & temperature sensing for superb reliability and ruggedness.
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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 C1209 is a two port computer-controlled vector network analyzer that operates from 100 kHz to 9 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 148 dB and output power range from -60 dBm to 15 dBm. The VNA can measure all four S-Parameters, has a measurement speed of 10 microseconds and can measure up to 500,001 points.
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TCXO
TCXO from 10 to 50 MHz for 5G Small Cell Applications
TCXO  from Rakon

The RTH7050PA from Rakon is a Hybrid Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) that operates from 10 to 50 MHz. It provides a regulated/standard CMOS output with an SSB phase noise of -144 dBc/Hz (at 100 Hz offset) and a frequency stability (versus temperature) of ±20 ppb. This TCXO uses Rakon’s proprietary Mercury+ ASIC technology with a built-in heating control system, enabling it to achieve high-frequency stability over an operating temperature range from -40°C to +95°C.
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Featured Article by RLC Electronics
RLC Electronics
Coaxial Mechanical Switch Selection Guide
Requirements for Low Insertion Loss , High Levels of Isolation and High-Power Handling without the need for solid state switching speeds are generally the main drivers for the selection of a Coaxial Mechanical Switch as the signal routing choice for RF applications. The purpose of this technical article is to point out those additional considerations, and to define, describe and contrast them accordingly. Click here to read this article.
Power Divider
4-Way Power Divider/Combiner from 0.7 to 2.7 GHz
Power Divider  from MECA

The DC804-4-1.700V from MECA is a 4-way Power Divider/Combiner that operates from 0.7 to 2.7 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 40 W, provides 25 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB. This power divider has an inbuilt DC block with a voltage handling capacity of 50 V. It has an amplitude balance of ±0.2 dB and a phase balance of less than ±4°.
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RF Switch
Reflective SPDT PIN Diode Switch from 2 to 8 GHz
RF Switch  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The PMSN-2DR-05-STD-OPT28-XB59D from Quantic PMI is a Reflective SPDT PIN Diode Switch that operates from 2 to 8 GHz. It has a switching time (rise/fall) of less than 15 ns and provides more than 60 dB of isolation. This switch can handle an input power of up to 20 dBm, has an insertion loss of less than 1.4 dB and a VSWR of better than 1.65:1.
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Waveguide Coupler
2x1 Space-Qualified Hybrid Coupler from 71 to 76 GHz
Waveguide Coupler  from Smiths Interconnect

The 26WC404 from Smiths Interconnect is a 2 x 1 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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RF & Microwave Isolator
25 W Drop-in Isolator from 7 to 8.5 GHz for Defense and Space Applications
RF & Microwave Isolator  from Renaissance Electronics Corporation

The 3G7NK-S from Renaissance Electronics Corporation is a Drop-in Isolator that operates from 7 to 8.5 GHz. It provides more than 20 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of 0.5 dB. This isolator can handle a reflected input power of 25 W and has excellent temperature stability for operation under extreme conditions.
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GPS/GNSS Antenna
L1/L5 Band Active GNSS Antenna with Integrated LNA and SAW Filter
GPS/GNSS Antenna  from u-blox AG

The ANN-MB5 from u-blox is an Active Multi-Band (L1/L5/E5a/B2a/NavIC) active GNSS antenna. It operates from 1559 to 1608 MHz (L1) and 1164 to 1186 MHz (L5/E5a/B2a/NavIC) frequency bands. This RHCP antenna provides a gain of 4.5 dBic (Zenith) with an efficiency of up to 65% (L5 band) and has an axial ratio of 6.3 dB (L5 band).
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RF Shielded Test Enclosure
Portable RF Shielded Enclosures for Aerospace and Automotive Industries
RF Shielded Test Enclosure  from V Technical Textiles

The 8000T Series from V Technical Textiles are Portable RF Shielded Enclosures. They provide an average shielding effectiveness of 85 dB from 0.3 to 18 GHz and are designed as premium, highly durable, cost-effective alternatives to solid metal or screened rooms. These enclosures are available in standard sizes from 4 x 4 x 8 feet to 12 x 12 x 7 feet and can be custom fabricated to the customer’s size or configuration requirements. They use 3-layer Shielding Fabric and a 4-layer double door with conductive Zipper and Velcro closure.
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RFID Tag
Washable and Rugged UHF RFID Tags for Flat Linen Applications
RFID Tag  from Fujitsu

The Softight W5RL from Fujitsu is a UHF RFID Tag designed for superior performance and durability for flat linen applications. This rugged tag can withstand high-pressure extractors, industrial washing and drying, and rugged environments without losing performance, all in a cost-effective package. It can withstand 200 wash cycles and is chemically resistant to standard detergent, softener, bleach (Oxygen/ Chlorine), Alkali, and acetic/peracetic acid.
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RF Surge Protector
RF Surge and Lightning Protector from 400 to 2700 MHz
RF Surge Protector  from NexTek, LLC.

The FPLNMNFAP36 from NexTek is an RF DC Pass Fine Protector that operates from 400 to 2700 MHz. It is designed for surge and lightning protection applications where a DC pass is required to power the electronics. This protector can handle a surge current of up to 25 kA and a multi-strike current of 15 kA. It can handle a maximum RF power of 300 W (RMS), a maximum DC voltage of 36 V, and a DC current of up to 4 A.
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Software Defined Radio
Rugged Software-Defined Modem for SATCOM-on-the-Move Applications
Software Defined Radio  from Hughes Network Systems

The HM400 from Hughes is a Software-Defined Modem that has been designed for satellite communications (SATCOM) on the move. It leverages an open architecture and can be used with any qualified system components that are suited for delivering mission-specific requirements. This modem can operate over multiple frequencies (L-, Ku-, Ka-, Mil Ka-, and X-band) and multi-orbit (LEO, MEO, GEO) constellations.
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RF Monitoring Receiver
26.5 GHz Multichannel Receiver for Surveillance and Spectrum Monitoring
RF Monitoring Receiver  from Novator Solutions

The HUGIN 2000 from Novator Solutions is a Multichannel Receiver that operates from 2 MHz to 26.5 GHz. It utilizes one or two high-end wideband RF tuners (1024 channels per tuner) and allows users to monitor the wideband spectrum and receive thousands of narrowband channels. This receiver has up to 2048 individually configurable radio channels with a total channel bandwidth of up to 200 MHz.
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RF Over Fiber Module
CISPR25-Compliant 8-Channel RF-over-Fiber Module from 9 kHz to 6 GHz
RF Over Fiber Module  from Raditeq B.V.

The RLK3006C from Raditeq is an 8-Channel RF-over-Fiber (RFoF) Module with an RF frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. It is designed for full vehicle testing and CISPR25 compliance with the ability to connect up to 8 antennas to this system. This module consists of two parts, the RadiLink model RLK3016C RX plug-in card for the RadiCentre modular test system and the RadiLink model RLK3086R 8-channel remote unit.
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Antenna
Rugged, Multiband Vehicular-Mounted Antenna from 225 to 2000 MHz
Antenna  from ARA

The ARA-252 from ARA is a Multiband Vehicular-Mounted Antenna that operates from 225 to 2000 MHz. It provides a gain of 2 dBi and has a VSWR of 2.0:1. This 50-ohm single-port antenna can handle an input power of up to 125 W and does not require any tuning or ground plane for operation. It is an environmentally qualified, Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), TRL-8 (Technology Readiness Level) antenna and bolts to a standard universal antenna mount, or a NATO standard 4.5-inch bolt circle found on most military vehicles.
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Antenna
Sub-6 GHz Omnidirectional MIMO Dipole Antenna for 5G/Wi-Fi 6E Applications
Antenna  from Pulse Electronics

The W1856 from Pulse is a 2-Port 5G/Wi-Fi 6E Dipole Antenna that operates from 617 to 7125 MHz (617 – 960 MHz, 1710 – 2690 MHz, 3300 – 4200 MHz, 4400 – 5150 MHz, and 5150 – 7125 MHz). This linearly polarized antenna supports 2x2 MIMO and has an efficiency of up to 73%. It can handle an input power of 2 W and provides a port-to-port isolation of more than 15 dB.
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RF Amplifier
Positive Gain Slope Amplifier from 0.5 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mini Circuits

The ZX60-R5183P+ from Mini-Circuits is a Positive Gain Slope Amplifier that operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz. It provides a gain of more than 5 dB with a typical gain slope of 3 dB and has an output P1dB of up to 11.5 dBm. This gain block has a noise figure of 4.5 dB and provides an OIP3 power of 20.5 dBm. It supports a wide range of sensitive, high-dynamic range receiver applications and many systems where high performance over wideband is needed.
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RF Transistor
170 W GaN-on-SiC Transistor from 1880 to 2025 MHz
RF Transistor  from RFHIC

The H005C11D from RFHIC is a GaN-on-SiC Transistor that operates from 1880 to 2025 MHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 170 W with a gain of 17 dB and a drain efficiency of 48%. This transistor uses RFHIC’s OptiGaN GaN-on-SiC technology, enabling customers to derive high efficiency without stretching their budget.
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RF Cable
Conformable RG405 Cables with SMA Connectors from DC to 26.5 GHz
RF Cable  from HASCO Components

The HA141C Series from HASCO are Conformable RG405 Cables that operate from DC to 26.5 GHz. They have a diameter of 0.141 inches with a dielectric withstanding voltage of up to 500 V and a VSWR of 1.35:1. The HA141C series use an RG402 Tin-Braid Conformable coax that can be terminated with SMA connectors.
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Laminate
Thermally Reliable Hydrocarbon and Ceramic Based Laminate
Laminate  from Ventec Electronics

The VTM1000i from Ventec is a Hydrocarbon and Ceramic-Based Laminate. It has a dielectric constant (Dk) of 9.8 (at 10 GHz) and a loss tangent (Df) of 0.0023 with excellent thermal reliability. This laminate has a Decomposition Temperature (Td) of 426°C and a thermal conductivity of 1.00 W/mK. It is ideal for use in satellite communication systems, power amplifiers, global positioning system antennas, filters and couplers, and RF and Microwave circuitry applications.
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Probe Station & System
Semi/Fully-Automated Probe System for DC/RF/mmWave/THz Applications
Probe Station & System  from FormFactor Inc.

The SUMMIT200 from FormFactor is a 200 mm Semi/Fully-Automated Probe System for conducting high-accuracy measurements on single or volume wafers. It enables precision electrical measurements over temperature for ultra-low noise, DC, RF, mmWave, and THz applications, with the manual, semi-automatic, and fully-automatic operation.
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