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Date: 25 Mar, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
Keysight and Capgemini Validate 5G New Radio RAN Solution for NTN Test Scenarios - Keysight Technologies
China Leveraging Local IP to Regain Control of its Domestic Supply Chain in the RF Front-End Industry - KnowMade
Vubiq Networks Announces Industry’s First Software-Driven Networking Millimeter-Wave Radio - Vubiq
SWISSto12 Accelerates Global Expansion by Expanding its Production Facility in Switzerland - SWISSto12
Infinite Electronics To Sell KP Performance Antennas and RadioWaves to Alive Telecommunications - KP Performance Antennas
Quadsat and Eutelsat Group Introduce New Drone-Based Method for Earth Station Verification Testing - Quadsat
Mercury Announces Early Access Program for New Direct RF Multi-Chip Module Powered by AMD SoCs - Mercury Systems
Arctic Introduces a Low-Power, High Performance Multi-Stage Transceiver for Satellite Applications - Arctic Semiconductor
MACOM Showcases its Latest Products for Space and Hi-Reliability Applications at SATELLITE 2024 - MACOM
NCAB Group Offers Advanced RF PCB Solutions to Meet the Growing Demand for Wireless Technologies - NCAB Group
GotMic's Cutting-Edge mmWave MMIC Chips Now Available from HASCO Components - Gotmic
Telesat Certifies ThinKom's ThinAir Antenna for its LEO Satellite Network - ThinKom
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New White Papers & Articles
Satellite and Space Digest | e-Book 2024 - everything RF
Broadband Chokes for Bias Tee Applications - Coilcraft
The Butler Matrix and its Use for Beamforming and MIMO Testing - Ranatec
Ground-Breaking Lightning Study Uses GaGe Razor Express High-Speed Digitizer - GaGe by Vitrek
Enhancing Military Operations: Satellite Communications, 5G Impact, and Interference Mitigation - Anritsu
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RF Transistor
Cost-Effective GaN on SiC Transistor from 1800 to 2200 MHz for 4G/LTE and ORAN Applications
RF Transistor  from RFHIC

The H009C12A from RFHIC is a GaN SiC transistor that operates from 1800 to 2200 MHz. It is part of the OptiGaN Series of transistors that provide the advanced capabilities of GaN technology on a budget. This transistor can be used for 4G/LTE and Open RAN wireless infrastructure applications. It provides 320 W of saturated power, 50 W of average power, power gain of 13.9 dB and a drain efficiency of 56%. It requires a supply voltage of 48 V.
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RF Amplifier
4 kW Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier from 1 to 2 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2043P-4KW from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Pulsed Power Amplifier that operates from 1 to 2 GHz. It delivers a saturated pulsed output power of more than 4 kW with a gain of over 66 dB. The amplifier has a pulse width of up to 100 usec, 6% duty cycle and rise/fall time of less than 50 ns.
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Waveguide Pressure Window
Double-Ridge WRD200 Waveguide Pressure Window from 2 to 4.8 GHz
Waveguide Pressure Window  from Scientific Microwave Corporation

The SMC-061D200 from Scientific Microwave Corporation is a Double-Ridge Waveguide Pressure Window (Kapton) that operates from 2 to 4.8 GHz. It has a pressure rating of 30 psi and uses a Kapton film seal. This pressure window can improve the power handling of waveguide systems by maintaining high pressure inside a chain of cascaded components.
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Directional Coupler
mm-Wave Directional Coupler from 6 to 40 GHz
Directional Coupler  from MECA

The 765-20-23.000 from MECA is a 5G-ready mm-wave Directional Coupler that operates from 6 to 40 GHz (Covering the C to V Band). It has a coupling value of 20 dB and can handle up to 20 watts of average power. The coupler has an insertion loss of less than 1.3 dB and directivity of more than 12 dB. It is available in a module with 2.92mm (F) connectors.
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Vector Network Analyzer
16-Port Vector Network Analyzer from 300 kHz to 9 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Copper Mountain Technologies

The SN5090-16 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 16-Port Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 300 kHz to 9 GHz. This VNA is an organic extension of the Compact VNA solutions offered by CMT. It enables the full complexity of VNA measurements, a streamlined calibration process, and reduced test times.
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Vector Network Analyzer
High-Performance VNA's from 70 kHz to 145 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Anritsu

The MS4640B Series from Anritsu is a 4-port vector network analyzer that operates from 70 KHz to 145 GHz (extendable to 1.1 THz). It offers a superior dynamic range of up to 142 dB, directivity of up to 50 dB and output power of up to 14 dBm. The IMDView software coupled with the internal combiner option offers the ability to switch from S parameters to IMD measurements in a single connection.
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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler
90° Hybrid, 3 dB Coupler from 6 to 18 GHz
90 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from Werbel Microwave

The WMQH-6-18-S from Werbel Microwave is a 90° Hybrid Coupler that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. This 3 dB coupler provides an isolation of 17 dB and has an insertion loss of 0.8 dB. It can handle an input power of up to 30 W, has an amplitude balance of ±0.3 dB, and a phase balance of ±4.4°. This coupler is available in a module that measures 1.00 x 0.50 x 0.38 inches with SMA-female connectors.
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Limiter
3 W Low Leakage RF Limiter from 2 to 18 GHz
Limiter  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The LM-2G18G-RAD-3W-19DBM-SMF from Quantic PMI is an RF Limiter that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It can handle an average input power of 3 W, a peak input power of 1 kW, and a leakage power of 80 mW. This limiter has an insertion loss of less than 2.5 dB and a maximum VSWR of 2.0:1. It is available in a module that measures 1.314 (L) x 0.188 (radius) inches with 2.92 (male/female) connectors.
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RF Amplifier
S-Band Power Amplifier Circuit Card for Low-Earth Space Applications
RF Amplifier  from Triad RF Systems

The TA1295 is an S-Band Power Amplifier circuit card, designed for low earth space applications. It has been built to the stringent requirements of the CubeSat industry. The amplifier provides 2.5 Watt of linear power (3.2W PSat) from 2 to 2.5 GHz with over 24 dB of gain. It requires a DC supply of 7V and draws 2.3 Amps of current.
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OCXO
OCXO from 10 to 120 MHz for Timing Applications
OCXO  from Dynamic Engineers

The OCXO2021AX from Dynamic Engineers is an Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) with a frequency range from 10 to 120 MHz. It provides a sinewave or CMOS/TTL output waveform with frequency stability (vs temperature) of ±100 ppb and an SSB phase noise of -155 dBc/Hz (at 10 kHz offset, 10 MHz frequency). This OCXO has a spurious emission of -70 dBc and harmonics of -30 dBc.
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RF Module
2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Radio Module with Antenna
RF Module  from Fujitsu

The FWM7BLZ23-109172 from Fujitsu is a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.3 (low energy single mode) Wireless Radio Module with an integrated antenna. It is based on the nRF52840 SoC (from Nordic Semiconductor), and has 256 KB of RAM and a flash memory of 1 MB. The increased memory and flash memory give designers the option to leverage the Matter royalty-free home automation connectivity standard as well as the Thread IP-based 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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Antenna
Multi-Band Chip Antenna from 2.4 to 8 GHz for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and UWB Applications
Antenna  from KYOCERA AVX

The A9001978 from Kyocera AVX is a Chip Antenna for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and UWB applications. It operates in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and from 6000 to 8500 MHz for UWB applications. This linearly polarized antenna provides a peak gain of 5.7 dBi with an average efficiency of up to 80%. It can handle a CW input power of 0.5 W and has a VSWR of less than 7:1.
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V2X Module
5.9 GHz C-V2X Chipset for the Automotive Sector
V2X Module  from Qualcomm

The Qualcomm® 9150 C-V2X ASIC is a C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) SoC that is compatible with 5G and complements other Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensors. It has been designed to operate in the 5.9 GHz ITS spectrum. It includes C-V2X direct communication mode, which offers vehicles and roadside equipment low latency communications for Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I), Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) driving with or without the involvement of a cellular network.
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RF Up-down Converter
Block Up/Down Converter from 24 to 29.5 GHz
RF Up-down Converter  from Analog Devices

The ADMV1017 from Analog Devices is a Silicon Germanium (SiGe) based Microwave Block Up/Down Converter with an RF Frequency range from 24 to 29.5 GHz. The up-converter offers two modes of frequency translation which include a direct conversion to RF from differential baseband (I/Q) input signals and single-sideband (SSB) up-conversion from complex intermediate frequency (IF) inputs.
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RF Transmitter
Space-Qualified Integrated Transmitter Module from 26.7 to 26.9 GHz
RF Transmitter  from ERAVANT

The SSK-ST2730253027-28-C1 from ERAVANT is a Space-Qualified Transmitter Module with a frequency range from 26.7 to 26.9 GHz. It is designed and manufactured for small satellite applications and incorporates a phase-locked oscillator to convert 1.0 GHz signals to 26.8 GHz signals. This module has an integrated circular-polarized, lens-corrected antenna with a 3 dB beamwidth of 10°.
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RF Amplifier
Surface-Mount Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from DC to 7 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mini Circuits

The PSA2-6+ from Mini-Circuits is a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) that operates from DC to 7 GHz. It provides a gain of up to 22.2 dB with a noise figure of less than 3.2 dB and has a P1dB of 5.6 dBm. This amplifier is fabricated using GaAs HBT technology and is ideal for use in 5G MIMO, radar systems, broadband test and measurement equipment. It requires a DC supply of 5 V and consumes 15 mA of current.
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Noise Source
Precision Cryogenic Waveguide Noise Source from 52 to 97 GHz
Noise Source  from Low Noise Factory

The LNF-VTL_WR12B from Low Noise Factory is a Cryogenic Noise Source with a frequency range from 52 to 97 GHz. It is based on a variable temperature waveguide termination with a WR-12 port. This termination is made of a crystal quartz chip with a resistive film, a 50-ohm heater resistor, and a precision temperature sensor.
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RF Mixer
Broadband GaAs IQ Mixer MMIC from 2 to 18 GHz
RF Mixer  from Marki Microwave

The MMIQA-0218HPSM from Marki Microwave is a GaAs IQ Mixer MMIC that operates from 2 to 18 GHz (RF/LO response) and DC to 3 GHz (IF response). It has an integrated broadband LO driver amplifier that can operate with LO powers as low as +0 dBm while retaining exceptional conversion loss and linearity. This mixer has a conversion loss of less than 11 dB and a noise figure of under 10.5 dB.
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RF Connector
15 GHz Flex-to-Board Connectors for High-Speed 5G Applications
RF Connector  from MOLEX

The 5G15 Series from Molex are RF Flex-to-Board Connectors that are designed for 5G and other high-speed RF applications. They provide excellent signal integrity (SI) performance along with the robust mating features and PCB real-estate space savings needed in compact 5G mobile and other communication devices.
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RF & Microwave Circulator
10 W RF Circulator from 17.3 to 22 GHz for Military Applications
RF & Microwave Circulator  from DiTom Microwave

The DHC1722 from DiTom Microwave is an RF Circulator that operates from 17.3 to 22 GHz. It can handle an average input power of up to 10 W and a peak input power of 30 W. This isolator provides more than 20 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB. It is available in a passivated stainless-steel module that measures 0.5 x 0.7 x 0.5 inches with SMA (male/female) connectors.
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Beamforming IC
3.5 Gbps mmWave RF Module from 57 to 66 GHz with Integrated Phased Array Antenna
Beamforming IC  from Peraso Technologies, Inc

The PRM2136X from Peraso is an mmWave RF Module that operates from 57 to 66 GHz. It has a channel bandwidth of 2.16 GHz and delivers a data rate of up to 3.5 Gbps. This module has an integrated 8+8 element phased array antenna in the circuit board which includes polarization diversity allowing optimal signal reception for any signal polarization.
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RF Variable Attenuator
63 dB Solid-State Programmable Attenuator from 0.1 to 18 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from JFW Industries

The 50P-2103 from JFW Industries is a Solid-State Programmable Attenuator that operates from 0.1 to 18 GHz. This USB-controlled attenuator has seven individually controlled attenuation steps: 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 dB to cover a total attenuation range of 0 to 63 dB. The attenuator operates bi-directionally and can handle up to 24 dBm of power at the input port and 15 dBm of power at the output port.
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Antenna
Rugged, Omnidirectional Monitoring Antenna from 20 MHz to 9 GHz
Antenna  from Alaris Antennas

The OMNI-A0258 from Alaris Antennas is a Monitoring Antenna that operates from 20 to 1000 MHz (Band A) and 1 to 9 GHz (Band B). This vertically polarized antenna provides a gain of 8 dBi and has a VSWR of less than 2.5.1. It has a beamwidth of 360° (H-plane) and 60° (E-plane). This omnidirectional antenna consists of an antenna array under a single compact radome.
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