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Date: 26 Feb, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
imec Introduces Low-power Interference Resilient UWB Receiver Chipset - imec
Rohde & Schwarz Empowers Qualcomm to Demonstrate Giga-MIMO System for 5G-Advanced and 6G Networks - Rohde & Schwarz
Mini-Circuits Offers a Range of Components Based on X-Microwave's X-MWblock® Drop-In Module Format - Mini Circuits
DENGYO Introduces a Series of Transparent Antennas for Indoor Venues - DENGYO
ETS-Lindgren Optimizing its Products with Anritsu's Wireless Connectivity Test Solution for Wi-Fi 7 - ETS-Lindgren
US Launches $11 Billion Semiconductor R&D Initiative, Unveils National Technology Center - Semiconductor Technology
Sony Announces Commercial Availability of its Ultra-Low Power 5G Cellular IoT Chipset - Sony Semiconductor Israel
Maury Microwave Partners with NPL to Advance Cryogenic Measurement Capabilities for Quantum Computing - Maury Microwave
Rohde & Schwarz and Autotalks to Present 5G V2X Chipset Testing Capabilities at MWC Barcelona 2024 - Autotalks
StratEdge Introduces Hybrid Packages for Critical Defense Applications - StratEdge
BAE Systems Receives Regulatory Approvals to Acquire Ball Aerospace - BAE Systems
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New White Papers & Articles
Matrix Attenuators: The Unsung Hero of Handover, Mesh, and Other Test Systems - Vaunix
Coaxial Mechanical Switch Selection Guide - RLC Electronics
A Fast Indoor Coverage Prediction Scheme at 60 GHz Based on Image Processing, Geometrical Optics, and Transport Theory - Remcom
125 GHz Frequency Doubler using a Waveguide Cavity Produced by Stereolithography - Stereolithography
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces - Rohde & Schwarz
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Vector Network Analyzer
2-Port Vector Network Analyzer from 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Copper Mountain Technologies

The S5045 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 130 dB (10 Hz IF BW) and can be used to measure all four S parameters (S11, S21, S12, and S22). The output power of this VNA can be adjusted from -55 dBm to 5 dBm and has a measurement speed of 70 µs.
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RF Amplifier
100 W CW/Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2033-LC from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers a CW/Pulsed saturated output power of more than 100 W with a power gain of over 50 dB. The amplifier has built-in protection circuits with optional monitoring parameters for forwarding/Reflected power, VSWR, voltage, current & temperature sensing for superb reliability and ruggedness.
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Balun
Surface-Mount Ferrite Transformers from 150 kHz to 1200 MHz
Balun  from Coilcraft

The WBC Series from CoilCraft are Wideband Transformers with bandwidths from 150 kHz to 1200 MHz. They have an impedance ratio of up to 1:16 and an insertion loss of less than 2 dB. The transformers have a ferrite core and are available in tapped or untapped configurations. They can handle an input power of 0.25 W and have a current rating of up to 250 mA.
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Gain Equalizer
Variable Positive Slope Equalizer from 850 to 3150 MHz
Gain Equalizer  from ETL Systems

The VEQUS6P-457013 from ETL Systems is a Variable Positive Slope Equalizer that operates in the S-band from 850 to 3150 MHz. It has a slope range from 0 to 10 dB and an insertion loss of less than 11 dB. This slope equalizer enables slope control by setting DC voltage between 0 and 5 V via a feedthrough pin.
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Band Pass Filter
Bandpass Filter MMIC with Passband from 17.52 to 21.45 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from AmpliTech

The AGM-011 from AmpliTech is a GaAs Bandpass Filter MMIC with a passband from 17.52 to 21.45 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of less than 3.8 dB and provides a rejection of 30 dB at 12.58 and 27.77 GHz. The filter is available in a package that measures 1.00 x 0.75 x 0.10 mm and is suitable for use in communication systems, point-to-point radios, fiber optics, test equipment, and military & space applications.
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Termination
1 W, 2.92 mm - F Coaxial Termination from DC to 40 GHz
Termination  from MECA

The 468-2 from MECA is an RF Termination that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It can handle an average power of up to 1 W and peak power of 250 W (pulse width of 5 µSec, duty cycle of 0.05%). This 50-ohm termination has a VSWR of less than 1.2:1. It is available in a module with 2.92 mm-Female connectors.
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VNA Calibration Kit
Waveguide VNA Calibration Kits from 2.6 to 50 GHz
VNA Calibration Kit  from Maury Microwave

The Waveguide VNA Calibration Kits from Maury Microwave can be used at frequencies up to 50 GHz. Calibration of VNAs are extremely important to accurately determine one-port and two-port network characteristics of RF and microwave devices. Maury Microwave has developed a comprehensive line of waveguide VNA calibration kits that are available with WR284, WR229, WR 187, WR159, WR137, WR112, WR90, WR75, WR62, WR51, WR42, WR34, WR28, and WR22 waveguides.
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RF Module
2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.2 Module for Industrial and Building Automation
RF Module  from Silicon Labs

The BGM220P from Silicon Labs is a 2.4 GHz Wireless Gecko Bluetooth Module that is designed and built to meet the performance, security, and reliability requirements of battery-powered IoT products. It supports Bluetooth 5.2 (BLE), direction-finding, and Bluetooth mesh low power node protocols. Based on the EFR32BG22 SoC, the BGM220P enables Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity while delivering best-in-class RF range and performance with OTA firmware updates, enhanced security features, and low energy consumption.
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RF Module
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 (b/g/n) + Bluetooth 5.2 Combo Module
RF Module  from LM Technologies

The LM833 from LM Technologies is a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 (b/g/n) + Bluetooth 5.2 Combo Module that minimizes the bill of materials (BOM) cost and PCB space. It utilizes Infineon’s CYW43439 power chipset that enables the host controller interface (HCI) module to be compatible with the latest Android and Linux platforms.
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Cellular Module
5G Wireless Module for Home, Enterprise, and Manufacturing Applications
Cellular Module  from Fibocom

The FG190W-NA from Fibocom is a 5G Wireless Module that is compliant with the 3GPP Release 17 standard. It delivers a downlink data rate of up to 6.18 Gbps and an uplink data rate of up to 900 Mbps. This module supports global 5G Sub-6, LTE FDD/TDD, UMTS & CDMA bands, and has 4 antennas. It requires a DC supply of 3.8 V and can be controlled via USB 3.1/3.0/2.0, PCIe 4.0/3.0, UIM, and I2S interfaces.
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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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Beamforming IC
4-Channel Analog 5G Beamforming IC from 24.25 to 27.5 GHz
Beamforming IC  from NXP Semiconductors

The MMW9004KC from NXP is a 4-channel Analog Beamforming IC that operates in the 5G frequency bands from 24.25 to 27.5 GHz. Each channel of this IC consists of a Tx chain and an Rx chain. Both Tx and Rx chains include a phase shifter and a variable gain amplifier (VGA). They provide a Tx gain of 30 dB, an Rx gain of 24 dB, and a high phase and amplitude resolution.
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RF Cable Assembly
Ganged, Multi-Position SMPM Cable Assembly from DC to 50 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from Samtec

The Magnum RFTM GC47 from Samtec is a Ganged, Multi-Position SMPM Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 50 GHz. It has 0.047-inch low-loss, flexible cables with a minimum bend radius of 5.0 mm, a dielectric withstanding voltage of more than 325 V (RMS), and a VSWR of less than 2:1. This cable assembly has a   space-saving, high-density design with a push-on interface that enables quick installation.
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Automotive Radar Chipset
Automotive-Grade mmWave Radar SoC from 76 to 81 GHz
Automotive Radar Chipset  from Calterah Semiconductor Technology

The CAL77S322-AE from Calterah Semiconductor Technology is a Millimeter-Wave Radar SoC that operates from 76 to 81 GHz. It has 2 transmit and 2 receive channels with an integrated phase shifter and power saturation detector. This SoC has a high-speed ADC that delivers a sampling rate of up to 25 MS/s and also supports the down-sampling function.
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Block Up Converter
Ka-Band Block Up-Converter with Integrated Linearizer
Block Up Converter  from Teledyne Microwave Solutions

This is a Ka-Band Block Up-Converter (BUC) with an integrated IF Linearizer up-converts an IF Band signal from 1-2 GHz to 29-30 GHz or 30-31 GHz. The output band is selected via an RS-422 command, as is gain control, mute, and reference frequency selection. The RS-422 interface also allows reporting of the input power to the mixer, internal temperature, and local oscillator (LO) lock detect.
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SATCOM Terminal
SATCOM Terminal from 17.7 to 31 GHz for Manned/Unmanned Aircraft
SATCOM Terminal  from Viasat

The GAT-5510 from Viasat is a SATCOM Terminal that operates from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz (Rx) and 27.5 to 31.0 GHz (Tx). It is designed for large-cabin aircraft and enables broadband in-flight connectivity services for business jets and government users on Viasat’s high-capacity satellite network. This terminal has a parabolic reflector.
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Bias Tee
1 W Bias Tee from 10 MHz to 6 GHz
Bias Tee  from Benchmark Lark Technology

The BT Series from Lark Engineering are Bias Tees that operate from 10 MHz to 6 GHz. They can handle an RF power of up to 1 watt and an input current of up to 600 mA while operating over a supply of 5 - 28 V. They are available in connectorized or surface mount modules.
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RF Variable Attenuator
31 dB, 6-Bit Digital Attenuator MMIC from 0.1 to 8 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Sainty-Tech Communications Limited

The BW179D from Sainty-Tech Communications is a 6-Bit GaAs Digital Attenuator MMIC that operates from 0.1 to 8 GHz. It provides an attenuation from 0.5 to 31.5 dB with an accuracy of 0.5 dB (RMS) and has a switching time of 30 ns. This attenuator can handle an input power of +24 dBm and has an insertion loss of 2.5 dB. It is available as a bare die that measures 2.40 x 1.40 x 0.10 mm.
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RF Amplifier
High-Linearity Driver Amplifier from 0.6 to 2.8 GHz for 5G Applications
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QPA9442 from Qorvo is a Driver Amplifier that operates from 0.6 to 2.8 GHz. It provides a gain of up to 19 dB with a noise figure of less than 7.8 dB and has an output P1dB of up to +30 dBm (1 W). This amplifier has an ACPR of less than -63 dBc and provides exceptional linearity performance with +46 dBm output 3rd order intercept (OIP3).
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GPS/GNSS Antenna
Multi-Constellation Triple-band + L-band GNSS Antenna
GPS/GNSS Antenna  from Tallysman Wireless

The ARM972XF from Tallysman is a Triple-band + L-band GNSS Antenna. It uses Tallysman’s patented Accutenna® technology to cover GPS/QZSS-L1/L2/L5, GLONASS-G1/G2/G3, Galileo-E1/E5a/E5b, BeiDou-B1/B2a/B2b, NavIC-L5 + L-band correction services. This antenna has an integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA) that operates from 1160 to 1606 MHz and provides out-of-band rejection of more than 45 dB.
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Base Station Antenna
10-Port Multi-Band Stadium Sector Antenna from 694 to 3800 MHz
Base Station Antenna  from CommScope

The RVVSS-50M-F from CommScope is a 10-Port Multi-Band Sector Antenna that operates from 694-960 MHz, 1695-2690 MHz, and 3300-3800 MHz. This ±45° polarized antenna provides a gain of 12.1 dBi and has a VSWR of 1.5:1. It has a horizontal and vertical beamwidth of 57° with rectangular patterns and sharp cut-off for covering a section of the crowd in stadiums.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 1 to 20 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The PE2-35-120-5R0-10-12-SFF from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics) is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 1 to 20 GHz. It provides more than 30 dB of gain with a noise figure of 3 dB and has an output P1dB of over +10 dBm. This amplifier requires a DC supply from +12 to +15 V and consumes 300 mA of current. It is unconditionally stable and features internal voltage regulation with options for temperature compensation and gain/phase matching.
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Band Pass Filter
Reflectionless Bandpass Filter MMIC with Passband from 18.5 to 21.2 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Marki Microwave

The MFQH-00001PSM from Marki Microwave is a Passive Bandpass Filter MMIC with a passband from 18.5 to 21.2 GHz. It has a center frequency of 19.8 GHz with an insertion loss of 3.2 dB (at the center frequency) and provides a stopband suppression of up to 62 dB. This reflectionless BPF provides excellent return loss for rejected signals as well as in the passband and is suitable for applications that demand high signal fidelity.
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XO
CMOS Crystal Oscillator from 3 to 60 MHz for Small-Scale Design Applications
XO  from Taitien

The O3 Type from Taitien is a Crystal Oscillator that operates from 3 to 60 MHz. It provides a CMOS clock output with frequency stability of ±50ppm (temperature range from -40°C to +105°) and supports tri-state enable/disable mode. This oscillator has a rise/fall time of 10 ns and a startup time of less than 2 ms. It requires a DC supply of 1.8/2.5/3.3 V, consumes less than 15 mA of current during normal operation, and 10 µA of current standby mode.
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