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Date: 5 Feb, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
Qorvo to Expand its Presence in the Defense, SATCOM and 5G Markets with the Acquisition of Anokiwave - Qorvo
New Report Explores the Development of 6G Networks in the US and Europe - ATIS
HAROGIC Technologies Introduces SWaP-C USB-Based Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 20 GHz - HAROGIC Technologies
Keysight Expands its RF Signal Source Analyzer Portfolio for Wireless, Radar, and Digital Applications - Keysight Technologies
Rohde & Schwarz to Unveil Next-Generation Test and Measurement Solutions at MWC 2024 - Rohde & Schwarz
Anritsu Partners with ASUS to Validate RF Measurements for Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz Channel BW - Anritsu
Wi-Fi HaLow Used in Real-World Commercial IoT Deployments Across a Range of Sectors - Wireless Broadband Alliance
CRFS Develops Air Defense Platform for Detection & 3D Geolocation of Aerial Targets for a NATO Organization - CRFS
ETL Systems Introduces New L-Band RF-Over-Fiber Solution for VSAT Applications - ETL Systems
Raytheon's CHIMERA: A High Power Microwave System Excels During US Air Force Field Test - RTX
MegaPhase Offers Cutting-Edge Series of Coaxial Cables for EMC Testing - MegaPhase
Sivers Semiconductors Receives €0.6 Million Grant from ESA to Develop Satellite Communication Chips - Sivers Semiconductors
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New White Papers & Articles
125 GHz Frequency Doubler using a Waveguide Cavity Produced by Stereolithography
A Fast Indoor Coverage Prediction Scheme at 60 GHz Based on Image Processing, Geometrical Optics, and Transport Theory - Remcom
Unlocking the Potential of Robotic Solutions to Calibrate and Measure Active Electronically Scanned Arrays - NSI-MI Technologies
Solving RF Isolation Issues with RF Inductors - Coilcraft
Latest Trends in Core Materials Supporting Next-Generation Semiconductor Packages and Substrate - Resonac
Switch Matrix Configurations for RF Signal Routing - Mini Circuits
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125 GHz Frequency Doubler using a Waveguide Cavity Produced by Stereolithography
This technical paper reports on the first Schottky diode frequency doubler with a split-block waveguide structure 3D printed by a high-precision stereolithography (SLA) process. Click here to learn more.
Featured Products this Week .
RF Amplifier
218 W GaN TWTA-Replacement Spatial Combining Amplifier from 2 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QPB0220N from Qorvo is a GaN Solid-State Spatial Combining Amplifier that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 218.8 W (~53.4 dBm) with a small signal gain of 16 dB and a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 19.5%. This power amplifier is based on Qorvo’s patented and field-proven Spatium combining technology that provides excellent performance in a light, rugged, compact module, thereby reducing the total cost of ownership compared to alternative technologies.
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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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Frequency Synthesizer
Tunable Frequency Synthesizer from 70 MHz to 16 GHz
Frequency Synthesizer  from Quantic MWD

The MDS-500 from Quantic MWD is a Tunable Frequency Synthesizer with a tuning frequency range from 70 MHz to 16 GHz. It has a bandwidth of 150 MHz, provides an output power of +16 dBm with a phase noise of -90 dBc (at 16 GHz), and has a frequency stability of ±0.025 ppm/°C. This frequency synthesizer has an internal voltage regulator, microcontroller unit, power management unit (PMU), VCO, and RF frontend module (FEM). It is ideal for use in test equipment, space, military, industrial, transmitters/receivers, up/down converters, and test equipment applications.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
10 GHz Portable, Battery-Operated Software-Defined RF Analyzer
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Keysight Technologies

The FieldFox N9912C from Keysight is a Handheld RF Analyzer for a frequency range of up to 10 GHz. This software-defined analyzer is fully upgradable with license-key activated frequency range, bandwidth, and various other features. This battery-operated system can address cable and antenna tests (CAT), real-time spectrum analysis and/or vector network analysis (VNA), and over-the-air digital demodulation analysis required for your application.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Handheld Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 54 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Anritsu

The Field Master Pro MS2090A from Anritsu is a RF handheld spectrum analyzer that operates up to 54 GHz and has a real-time spectrum analysis bandwidth of up to 100 MHz. It has a Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) of less than -160 dBm and Third Order Intercept (TOI) of +20 dBm, for more accurate spectrum clearing, radio alignment, and harmonic and distortion measurements.
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Oscilloscope
4/8-Channel Oscilloscopes with Bandwidths up to 2 GHz
Oscilloscope  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®MXO 5 Series from Rohde & Schwarz are Oscilloscopes that are available in four and eight-channel models. They have bandwidth options of 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, and 2 GHz. These oscilloscopes have two MXO-EP (extreme performance) Rohde & Schwarz application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) to perform 4.5 million acquisitions per second and 18 million waveforms per second across multiple channels.
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RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System
Portable Spectrum Recording System from 9 kHz to 8/18 GHz
RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System  from CRFS

The RFeye® SenS Portable is a Lightweight I/Q Recorder for high-fidelity, long-duration RF recording and signal extraction from 9 kHz to 8/18 GHz. This recorder has a real-time bandwidth of 100 MHz and can store up to 12 hours of spectrum recordings in its internal 25.6 TB SSD. This recorder uses the DeepView software interface from CRFS that allows users to quickly find and extract the required signals. It is ideal for capturing live, real-world signals in their native environment – without sacrificing RF recording quality.
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RFID Tag IC
RAIN RFID Tag Chips for Large-Scale Enterprise IoT Deployments
RFID Tag IC  from Impinj

The M800 Series from Impinj are RAIN RFID Tag Chips that meet the increasing demands of large-scale enterprise solutions. They have low power requirements and excellent readability that allows them to be used across a broad range of items ranging from apparel, electronics, sporting goods, and home goods, to other general merchandise.
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RF Module
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 Module for Automotive Applications
RF Module  from NXP Semiconductors

The AW611 from NXP Semiconductor is a 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth (LE) 5.2 Module. It is optimized for the automotive market with AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualification. This module has a Wi-Fi subsystem that integrates a Wi-Fi MAC, baseband, and direct-conversion radio with PA, LNA and transmit/receive switch and removes the need for an RF front-end module (FEM).
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RF Module
UWB + Bluetooth LE 5.4 + NFC Combo Modules for IoT Applications
RF Module  from Laird Connectivity

The Sera NX040 Series from Laird Connectivity are UWB + Bluetooth LE 5.4 + NFC Combo Modules that have been designed for mainstream IoT devices. They allow developers to deliver granular positioning that yields higher accuracy compared to RSSI-only proximity applications in industrial and medical environments.
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Front End Module
Multi-band Front-End Module for 4G/LTE and 5G NR Applications
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY58109-51 from Skyworks is a Front-End Module for multi-band 4G/LTE and 5G NR applications. It consists of power amplifier (PA) blocks, low-noise amplifier (LNA) blocks, integrated bi-direction RF coupler with cascade support, and duplexers for LTE Bands 1, 3, 40, 32, 25, 66, 30, 7, 41, 34, 39.
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RF Transistor
300 W High-Efficiency GaN Amplifier from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz
RF Transistor  from Gallium Semiconductor

The GTH2e-2425300P from Gallium Semiconductor is a GaN-on-SiC Amplifier that operates from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. It delivers a CW output power of 300 W with a gain of 17 dB and has an efficiency of up to 76%. This amplifier has been designed to simplify the integration into various systems, enhancing the development process of RF engineers. This HEMT requires a DC supply of 50 V and is powered by a supply rail.
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Termination
50 Ohm GaAs IPD Termination MMIC from DC to 50 GHz
Termination  from AmpliTech

The AGTRM050 from AmpliTech is a GaAs IPD Termination MMIC that operates from DC to 50 GHz. This 50-ohm termination has a return loss of 18 dB. It is available as a die that measures 1.00 x 0.75 x 0.10 mm with an option for AC and DC-coupled RF port. This termination is ideal for use in communication systems, point-to-point radio, fiber optics, test equipment, and wideband military and space applications.
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RF Amplifier
2 W Distributed Power Amplifier MMIC from 0.01 to 10 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mini Circuits

The PMA5-83-2W+ from Mini-Circuits is a Distributed Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 0.01 to 10 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 2 W with a gain of 12 dB and has a noise figure of 3.5 dB. This amplifier has low 2nd and 3rd harmonic response to ensure very low in-band distortion products, which is typically needed for high-fidelity measurement systems.
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PLDRO
15.7 GHz Ku-Band Low-Phase Noise, Phase-Locked DRO
PLDRO  from Nanowave Technologies

The NWO1570-12-02 from NANOWAVE Technologies is a 15.7 GHz Ku-Band Phase-Locked DRO Source. It has a phase noise of -150 dBc/Hz (at 1 MHz offset) and -170 dBc/Hz (at 10 MHz). This DRO source uses Nanowave’s proprietary HMIC process that uses chip and wire integration for lower insertion loss and improved heat dissipation necessary to achieve ultra-low phase noise over operational temperature ranges from 25°C to 70°C.
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RF Amplifier
Ultra-Low Noise Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz for Space Applications
RF Amplifier  from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics

The TDLNA002093SEP from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics is a low noise amplifier developed for high-reliability space and radar applications. The LNA operates from 1 to 6 GHz and provides 21 dB of gain with a noise figure 0.37 dB and has a P1dB of 19 dBm. The device utilizes application-specific biasing and can be biased over a VDD range of 2.7 to 5.0 volts and an IDDQ range of 30 mA to 100 mA.
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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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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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Vector Network Analyzer
2-Port Vector Network Analyzers from 10 MHz to 20 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Micran

The R4M Series from Micran are Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) with a frequency range from 10 MHz to 20 GHz. They have a dynamic range of 100 dB and are used to measure the S-parameters of linear 1-port and 2-port devices and various characteristics of electric circuits. These analyzers are useful for analyzing, tuning, testing, monitoring, and manufacturing of high-frequency and microwave devices used in radio electronics, communications, radars, and measurement equipment.
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RF Test Set
Modular Signalling Test Solution for 5G FR1 and FR2
RF Test Set  from LitePoint

The IQcell-5G from LitePoint is a 5G FR1/FR2 Signalling Test Solution that is designed for end-of-line manufacturing, software regression and functional performance testing. It validates RF parametric measurements, end-to-end throughput, MIMO, mobility, and user experience testing across cellular and cellular-capable connectivity devices such as smartphones, CPE’s, laptops, tablets, hotspots, etc.
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RF Amplifier
125 W, Rackmount GaN Power Amplifier from 0.6 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Vectawave Technology

The VBA0660-125 from Vectawave is a High-Power Amplifier that operates from 0.6 to 6 GHz. It delivers an output power of 125 W with a gain of over 51 dB. This amplifier is based on high-performance GaN output stages and utilizes Vectawave proprietary quadrature hybrid combining techniques, minimizing loss for a more efficient solution.
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Radar Sensor
60 GHz High-Resolution SiGe BiCMOS FMCW Radar Sensor
Radar Sensor  from Infineon Technologies

The BGT60UTR11AIP from Infineon Technologies is a 60 GHz Radar Sensor with a bandwidth of 5.6 GHz. This Antenna-in-Package (AIP) radar sensor with ±60° Field of View (FoV) has an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with a sampling rate of 4 Mbps. It is based on Infineon's B11 SiGe BiCMOS technology and has a ramp speed of up to 400 MHz/µs that allows FMCW operations with extremely high resolution.
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Front End Module
10 Gbps 5G mmWave Antenna Module for Global Bands
Front End Module  from Qualcomm

The QTM565 from Qualcomm is a 5G mmWave Antenna Module that supports global frequency bands: 24-29.5 GHz and 37-43.5 GHz. It delivers peak download speeds of up to 10 Gbps and has a bandwidth of up to 1000 MHz. This module is based on Qualcomm’s 5G modem-RF systems (Snapdragon X75, Snapdragon X72) and supports the 1st converged 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave architecture, Qualcomm 5G PowerSave Gen 4 and Qualcomm SmartTransmit Gen 4 technology.
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Antenna
IP67 Rated Omni-Antenna for 5G, 4X4 MIMO cellular, 2X2 MIMO Wi-Fi
Antenna  from Parsec Technologies, Inc.

The Irish Setter Pro Series are 5G, 4X4 MIMO cellular, 2X2 MIMO Wi-Fi, omnidirectional antenna with optional GPS and Bluetooth. These IP67 rated, linearly/RHCP polarized antennas operate from 600 Mhz to 6 GHz with a peak gain of 9 dBi. They have an omnidirectional radiation pattern with a radiation efficiency of up to 85%. These antennas are designed to operate dual SIMs across two antennas in a 4X4 configuration and use Parsec’s patent-pending technology that allows uniform antenna patterns to send all bands in the same direction, producing the highest performance.
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RF Amplifier
Battery-Powered Class A/B Bidirectional Amplifier from 768 to 869 MHz
RF Amplifier  from Westell Technologies

The CS40-734834-CAN from Westell Technologies is a Bidirectional Amplifier (BDA) that operates from 798 – 824 MHz (uplink) and 768-776 MHz/851-869 MHz (downlink). It delivers an output power of 2.5 W (~34 dBm) with a gain of 75 dB and has a noise figure of less than 7 dB. This amplifier represents the next revolution in public safety DAS designs, offering the most flexible platform available on the market.
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