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Date: 12 Feb, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
Marki Microwave Introduces Prodigy™ - An Automated MMIC Filter Design Tool - Marki Microwave
Rohde & Schwarz to Showcase its Latest Wi-Fi 7 Test Solutions at MWC Barcelona 2024 - Rohde & Schwarz
Anritsu Partners with DeepSig to Add AI/ML Solutions to its Analyzers for Spectrum Management - Anritsu
Government Intelligence Unit from Southeast Asia Uses CRFS' RFeye Ecosystem to Secure its Borders - CRFS
ACST Supports Evaluation of mm-Wave / THz Frequency ranges for Planetary Research and Radioastronomy - ACST GmbH
LitePoint Collaborates with Morse Micro and AzureWave to Expand Innovative Use Cases for Wi-Fi HaLow - LitePoint
MtronPTI Introduces New Line of RF Filters for Electronic Warfare Applications - MtronPTI
Amphenol to Acquire Carlisle Interconnect Technologies for $2.025 Billion - Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
Ultra Demonstrates High-Capacity Tactical Communications to Support Combat Operations - Ultra
u-blox Introduces LTE-M Modules with Integrated GNSS for Industrial Connectivity - u-blox
Fairview Microwave Introduces Trihedral Corner Reflectors for Precise Radar and Antenna Testing - Fairview Microwave
Data Link Solutions to Supply BAE's FireNet™ Link 16 Tactical Systems to the US Navy - BAE Systems
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Quantic Wenzel Golden VHF Bootstrap Oscillator
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New White Papers & Articles
Overcoming the Challenges of Passive On-Wafer Load Pull Measurements at Millimeter Wave Frequencies for 5G Applications - FormFactor
125 GHz Frequency Doubler using a Waveguide Cavity Produced by Stereolithography - Stereolithography
A Fast Indoor Coverage Prediction Scheme at 60 GHz Based on Image Processing, Geometrical Optics, and Transport Theory - Remcom
Key Technologies for IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) - Anritsu
Step-by-Step Guide to Integrate and Optimize the Antenna in Smart Meters - Ignion
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MWC Barcelona 2024
Date: 26 - 29 February 2024
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Featured Products this Week .
Front End Module
GaN + GaAs Front-End Module from 2 to 18 GHz for Aerospace & Defense Applications
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF0219 from Qorvo is a Tx/Rx Front-End Module that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It consists of a T/R switch, a limiter, a low-noise amplifier, and a power amplifier. In Tx mode, it delivers saturated power of 10 W with a gain of 14 dB and a PAE of 20% while in Rx mode, it provides a gain of 14 dB with a noise figure of 4 dB.
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RF Amplifier
100 W, Rugged CW/Pulsed GaN Solid-State Amplifier from 2 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from RFTR Electronics

The JA20006000P50 from RFTR Electronics is a Solid-State Amplifier Module that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It delivers an output power of 100 W with a gain of 60 dB. This Class AB amplifier utilizes GaN-on-SiC transistors and is suitable for CW and pulsed waveforms. With a fast switching time of less than 4 µs (ON/OFF), this amplifier ensures power saving during pulsed applications.
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DLVA
Successive Detector Log Video Amplifier from 120 to 200 MHz
DLVA  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The SDLVA-160-80 from Quantic PMI is a Successive Detector Log Video Amplifier (SDLVA) that operates from 120 to 200 MHz. This SDLVA has a log slope of 25 mV/dB, a log linearity of ±1.0 dB, and a dynamic range from -80 dBm to 0 dBm. It has a rise time of 30 ns and a fall time of 60 ns. This amplifier has been designed using cutting-edge GaAs technology, which offers excellent performance and reliability in a compact package.
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Power Divider
8-Way Power Divider/Combiner from 0.5 to 8.0 GHz
Power Divider  from MECA

The 808-2-4.250 from MECA is an 8-Way Power Divider/Combiner that operates from 0.5 to 8.0 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 4.8 dB with an isolation of over 20 dB. The power divider can handle an input power of up to 30 W and has a VSWR of 1.6:1. It has an amplitude balance of less than 1 dB and a phase balance of under 15°.
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RF Inductor
Square Air Core Inductors from 47 to 500 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 2929SQ Series from Coilcraft are Square Air Core Inductors with inductance values from 47 to 500 nH. They do not use a magnetic core which enables high Q and the low losses for high-frequency applications. These inductors have a Q factor of up to 230 at 400 MHz and can handle current up to 5.7 A. They have flat top and bottom for reliable pick and place and mechanical stability and solder coated leads for excellent solderability.
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Balun
1:16 Surface-Mount Transformer from 5 to 40 MHz
Balun  from MiniRF

The RFXF0573 from MiniRF is an RF Transformer that operates from 5 to 40 MHz. It has an impedance ratio of 1:16 and an insertion loss of less than 0.7 dB. This 50-ohm transformer has a phase balance of less than ±3° and an amplitude balance of ±0.3 dB. It can handle up to 2 W of RF input power and has low distortion/temperature variation.
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Board Level EMI/RFI Shielding Can
Nickel-Silver Board Level EMI/RFI Shielding Cans
Board Level EMI/RFI Shielding Can  from Harwin

The S03-R Series from Harwin are Board Level EMI/RFI Shielding Cans. They are unplated cans and have a Nickel-Silver base material contact. These shielding cans are easy to use and rework and require no additional soldering. They are available in customizable dimensions in a packaged tape and reel format for automated placement.
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RF Amplifier
500 W CW/Pulsed Solid State Power Amplifier from 2 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2026B-LC from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 6 GHz in CW or Pulse modes. It delivers an output power of more than 500 W with a gain of over 57 dB. The amplifier has a class A/AB linear design and built-in protection circuits with extensive monitoring features. The high level of performance and excellent power/gain flatness properties make this amplifier ideal to replace TWT Technology.
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RF Amplifier
Test & Measurement Instrument Amplifier from 50 to 67 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Maury Microwave

The MPA-50G-67G-5 from Maury Microwave is a Benchtop/Rack Mount Amplifier that operates from 50 to 67 GHz. It has been developed for Test & Measurement applications. This amplifier has been evaluated for Burn-in and aging tests that include prolonged storage under extreme temperature conditions, extended amplifier operation over the entire rated temperature range, and elongated usage at maximum power under CW and pulsed-CW conditions.
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RF Amplifier
GaN on SiC Power Amplifier from 700 to 2500 MHz
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The RWP15080-10 from RFHIC is a GaN on SiC Power Amplifier that operates from 700 to 2500 MHz. It delivers an output power of 100 W (50 dBm) with a gain of 53 dB and a power-added efficiency of up to 48.31%. This amplifier has an input return loss of 9 dB and harmonics of less than -62.21 dBc (2nd harmonics) & -69.88 dBm (3rd harmonics).
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RF Amplifier
2 W, GaN Power Amplifier MMIC from 16.5 to 21.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AmpliTech

The AGMPA165215 from AmpliTech is a GaN HEMT Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 16.5 to 21.5 GHz. It provides 20 dB of gain with a saturated output power of 35 dBm (~3.16 W) and has a PAE of 30 %. This GaN on SiC power amplifier requires a DC supply of +28 V and consumes 100 mA of current. It is available as a 50-ohm internally matched die that measures 2.4 x 1.8 x 0.1 mm.
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Tunable Filter
Tunable Bandpass Filter MMIC with Passband from 3 to 10 GHz
Tunable Filter  from Marki Microwave

The MFBT-00001PSM from Marki Microwave is a Tunable Bandpass Filter MMIC with a passband from 3 to 10 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of 6.5 dB and provides an out-of-band rejection of 35 dB (low and high band). This GaAs MMIC filter has separate low pass and high pass tuning capabilities, allowing users to create bandpass filter designs with variable center frequencies and bandwidths.
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Cellular Module
Low-Power Dual-mode LTE CAT-M and NB-IoT Chipset with 2G Fallback
Cellular Module  from Sony Semiconductor Israel

The ALT1250 from Sony Semiconductor Israel is a Dual-mode LTE CAT-M and NB-IoT chipset with 2G fallback. It supports 3GPP Releases 13 and 14 and operates in HFDD (Half Duplex FDD) and TDD modes. This module has an ARM Cortex M4 MCU with 128 KB (or 256 KB) RAM for user applications and a carrier-grade hardware-based integrated SIM (iSIM).
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Wireless Chipset
2.4/5/6 GHz Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 Combo SoC for Mobile Handsets
Wireless Chipset  from Broadcom

The BCM4390 from Broadcom is a 2.4/5/6 GHz Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 Combo SoC that has been optimized for mobile handset applications where high performance, low latency, low power consumption, and small solution size are the key requirements. This SoC includes a dual-band 2x2 IEEE 802.11be-compliant radio, a dual-core Bluetooth 5.4 radio, a dedicated scan core, and serial interfaces.
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RF Switch
MEMS-Based SP4T Switch from DC to 8 GHz
RF Switch  from Menlo Micro

The MM5140 from Menlo Micro is a MEMS SP4T Switch that operates from DC to 8 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 25 W and a peak input power of 150 W. The switch has a turn-on time of 8.5 µs and a turn-off time of 2.5 µs. It has an insertion loss of 0.4 dB and provides isolation of more than 26 dB. This switch is built on Menlo Micro's Ideal Switch technology and utilizes an integrated charge pump/driver circuit.
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Data Link
IP Data Links from 4.4 to 5 GHz for Hypersonic Airborne Applications
Data Link  from BERTEN

The P4700 Series from BERTEN are Airborne-Qualified IP Data Links that operate in the NATO Band IV from 4400 to 5000 MHz. They have been designed to provide a compact, robust, and affordable solution for tactical communications in electronic warfare (EW) environments. These transceivers implement unique frequency offset compensation algorithms that keep communication performance at hypersonic speeds of up to Mach 5 (more than 6000 km/h).
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Beamforming IC
Dual-Polarized 2-Beam, 4-Element Beamformer IC from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz
Beamforming IC  from Analog Devices

The ADAR3002 from Analog Devices is a Beamformer IC that operates from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz. This dual-polarized, dual-beam, 4-element dual-polarized beamforming IC is designed for phased array antennas. In each of the 16 RF channels, it provides an adjustable gain of 31 dB (in 0.5 dB steps) and a phase adjustment of 360° (in 5.625° steps) via Variable Amplitude and Phase (VAP) blocks.
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DRO
10 GHz Surface-Mount Dielectric Resonator Oscillator
DRO  from Synergy Microwave Corporation

The GSDRO1000-8XT from Synergy Microwave Corporation is a Dielectric Resonator Oscillator that operates at 10 GHz. It provides an output power of more than 3 dBm with a phase noise of -168 dBc/Hz (@10 MHz offset) and provides a harmonics suppression of 28 dBc. This oscillator has a tuning voltage range (DC) from 1 to 15 V and a tuning sensitivity of 0.35 MHz/V.
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Radar Target Simulator
Handheld Doppler Target Simulator from 24 to 24.250 GHz
Radar Target Simulator  from RFbeam Microwave

The K-DT1 from RFbeam Microwave is a Handheld Doppler Target Simulator that operates in the K-Band from 24.00 to 24.25 GHz. It is used to support K-band radar transceivers by simulating moving target objects with a speed from 1 to 300 km/h and Doppler frequency range from 44 to 13,400 Hz.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Basic Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 4 GHz for Essential RF Applications
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Keysight Technologies

The N9321C from Keysight is a Basic Spectrum Analyzer (BSA) that operates from 9 kHz to 4 GHz. It has an analysis bandwidth of up to 1 MHz, a phase noise of -90 dBc/Hz (@10 kHz offset), and a DANL of -152 dBm (@1 GHz). This BSA is built to address essential applications and offers proven test efficiency, best-in-class usability, and flexibility to adapt to new requirements.
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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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Probe Station & System
220 GHz Probe Station for On-Wafer Characterization of 5G/6G Devices
Probe Station & System  from FormFactor Inc.

The 220 GHz Broadband Solution from FormFactor is a Single-Sweep Probe Station for high-accuracy on-wafer measurements. It provides an excellent combination of dynamic range, output power, and stability for efficient broadband device modeling and characterization of on-wafer devices for next-generation 5G and future 6G technologies.
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Waveguide Isolator
20 W, Waveguide Isolator from 17.3 to 21.2 GHz for LEO/GEO Applications
Waveguide Isolator  from Smiths Interconnect

The 19HD358 from Smiths Interconnect is a Space-qualified Isolator that operates from 17.3 to 21.2 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 20 W, provides more than 21 dB of isolation, and has an insertion loss of less than 0.2 dB. This isolator has completed qualification for spacecraft using Smith Interconnect’s comprehensive in-house test facilities that comprise sine and random vibration, mechanical shock and RF power TVAC, average power and multipaction, and critical power testing.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
1.5 Gbps 4x4 MIMO Point-to-Point/Point-to-Multipoint Radio from 5.15 to 5.85 GHz
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Proxim

The Stratum X5 from Proxim is a Point-to-Point/Point-to-Multipoint (PtP/PtMP) Radio that operates from 5.15 to 5.85 GHz. It supports channel sizes of 20 MHz, 40 MHz, and 80 MHz (80 +80 MHz, and 160 MHz via future upgrades), 2x2, and 4x4 MIMO and delivers a data rate of more than 1.5 Gbps. This radio utilizes a BPSK/1024-QAM and OFDM modulation scheme with maximum throughput and uses antenna diversity to improve radio stability in harsh environments.
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Triplexer
150 W IP64-Rated Triplexer from DC to 960 MHz
Triplexer  from Amphenol Procom

The PRO-TRI-174/380-520/760-960 from Amphenol Procom is a Triplexer that operates from DC to 174 MHz, 380 to 520 MHz, and 760 to 960 MHz. It has been designed to split or combine signals in all three operating frequency ranges. This triplexer can handle an input power of up to 150 W (high-power version), provides an isolation of more than 50 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 0.7 dB.
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