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Date: 1 April, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
MtronPTI Introduces New Range of Timing Solutions for Modern Radar Applications - MtronPTI
Kratos Introduces New Virtualized Software Modem for TT&C and Narrowband Payload Missions - KRATOS General Microwave
Peraso Introduces New mmWave Wireless Platform for Secure Tactical Communications - Peraso Technologies, Inc
Umbra Wins Contract to Provide RF Based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Services to the US Gov - Umbra
IEEE MAPCON 2024 to Take Place in Hyderabad, India from December 9-13 2024 - IEEE MAPCON 2024
Rohde & Schwarz Using Bluetooth® Channel Sounding Signals to Enhance Positioning Accuracy
Mercury Collaborates with Lockheed Martin to Develop Defense Technologies in Switzerland - Mercury Systems
Keysight Collaborates with NVIDIA on 6G Research Using AI - Keysight Technologies
Ansys Forms OEM Partnership with SynMatrix to Expand its Electronics Portfolio and Accelerate RF Filter Design - ANSYS
ReliaSat Introduces Universal Radar Signal Processing Board for mmWave Applications - ReliaSat
Leonardo Introduces New Multimode Radio Base Station for the North American Market - Leonardo DRS
The Antenna Company Unveils 5G LTE Antenna with Support for Qualcomm's FWA Ultra Gen-3 Platform - Antenna Company
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New White Papers & Articles
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
Designing Aeronautics for EMC - Quell Corporation
RF Filter Digest | e-Book 2024 - everything RF
10 Ways to meet OPEX & CAPEX Challenges - CRFS
Innovations in Pulse Fidelity for High-Power GaN Radar and EW Transmitters - Empower RF
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Featured Products this Week .
RF Transistor
28 W GaN-on-SiC Transistor from 4.5 to 4.95 GHz for Open RAN Applications
RF Transistor  from RFHIC

The H024 from RFHIC is a GaN-on-SiC Transistor that operates from 4500 to 4950 MHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 28 W with a gain of 14 dBi and a drain efficiency of 43%. This transistor utilizes RFHIC’s OptiGaN technology which is capable of outperforming traditional solutions in 4G and 4G LTE applications without stretching the budget. It requires a DC supply of 48 V.
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RF Amplifier
30 dB Low Noise Amplifier from 0.5 to 50 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The PEC-30-0R5G50G-22-12-24FF from Planar Monolithics Industries is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 0.5 to 50 GHz. It provides a gain of 30 dB (±2.5 dB flatness), has a noise figure of less than 9 dB and a P1dB of over 17 dBm. This LNA requires a DC supply of 12 to 15 V and consumes 600 mA of current. It is available in a module that measures 1.37 x 1.00 x 0.60 Inches and has 2.44 mm-female connectors.
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Power Divider
2-Way mmWave Wilkinson Power Divider from 6 to 70 GHz
Power Divider  from Marki Microwave

The MPDW-0670CSP2 from Marki Microwave is a 2-Way mmWave Wilkinson Power Divider MMIC that operates from 6 to 70 GHz. It can handle an input power of provides an isolation of more than 15 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 8 dB. This power divider has an amplitude balance of 0.1 dB and a phase balance of 1°.
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Power Divider
2-Way Power Divider from 25 to 31 GHz
Power Divider  from TMYTEK

The COMP-PCS-2531-BEK28 from TMYTEK is a 2-Way Power Divider/Combiner that operates from 25 to 31 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 2 dB, provides 15 dB of isolation and has a return loss of 10 dB. This power divider is available in a module that measures 25.4 x 15.2 x 10.2 mm with 2.92 mm (K-type) connectors and is ideal for 5G applications.
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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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RF Amplifier
200 W, Class A/AB Solid-State Power Amplifier from 18 to 26.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Advanced Amplifiers

The AA-1826G-200 from Advanced Amplifiers is a Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 18.0 to 26.5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of more than 200 W with more than 53 dB of gain. This SSPA has a Class A/AB linear design, offering high efficiency with excellent reliability and ruggedness. It has spurious levels of -20 dBc and harmonics of -30 dBc.
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Low Noise Block
Ka-Band Low Noise Block Downconverter with 80 K Noise Temperature (1.05 dB NF)
Low Noise Block  from AmpliTech, Inc.

The APT5-LNB-17801930-92K10-WR42 from Amplitech is a Ka-Band Low Noise Block Downconverter that converts an RF Frequency from 17.8-19.3 GHz to 920-2420 MHz. It provides over 55 dB of gain with an ultra-low noise temperature of 80K (1.05 dB NF). This ultra-compact block downconverter is ideal for LEO, MEO, GEO fixed and portable Ka-band teleport applications.
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RF Amplifier
Cryogenic InP Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from 200 MHz to 3 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Low Noise Factory

The LNF-LNC0.2_3B from Low Noise Factory is a Cryogenic Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) that operates from 200 MHz to 3 GHz. It provides 30 dB of gain with a noise figure of 0.02 dB and a noise temperature of 1.6 K. This LNA uses LNF’s proprietary InP HEMT technology and has an MMIC design that ensures minimal unit-to-unit variation.
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Down Converter
Microwave Downconverter from 10.7 to 12.7 GHz for SATCOM Applications
Down Converter  from Analog Devices

The ADMV4640 from Analog Devices is a Microwave Downconverter that converts input frequencies from 10.7 to 12.7 GHz to output intermediate frequencies (IF) from 1.4 GHz to 2.2 GHz. It has an internal LO frequency range from 8.7 to 10.7 GHz, provides a conversion gain of up to 30 dB, and has a noise figure of less than 7.4 dB.
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RF Amplifier
9 W LDMOS/GaN Doherty Power Amplifier Module from 3.4 to 3.8 GHz
RF Amplifier  from NXP Semiconductors

The Airfast® A5M36TG140 from NXP Semiconductors is a Fully Integrated Doherty Power Amplifier Module that operates from 3400 to 3800 MHz. It delivers an output power of 9 W with a gain of 32.6 dB and has a Power Added Efficiency (PAE) of up to 46.4%. This amplifier is based on LDMOS and GaN-on-SiC technology and is designed to ensure high performance for TDD and FDD LTE systems.
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RF Transistor
1.2 kW LDMOS Power Transistor from 960 to 1215 MHz for Avionics Application
RF Transistor  from Ampleon

The BLA9H0912LS-1200PG from Ampleon is an LDMOS Power Transistor that operates from 960 to 1215 MHz. It delivers an output power of 1200 W with a power gain of 19 dB and has a drain efficiency of 60%. This transistor has integrated dual-sided ESD protection for excellent off-state isolation. It offers high flexibility with respect to all pulse formats, has a pulse droop power of 0.2 dB, and a rise/fall time of 6 ns.
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Front End Module
Multi-Band Front End Module for 3G/4G/5G Mobile Devices
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The Sky5® SKY58105-11 from Skyworks is a Mid-Band (MB) and High-Band (HB) Front-End Module that supports 3G/4G/5G mobile devices. It has separate 3G/4G/5G PA blocks operating in the mid-bands and high-bands, a silicon controller containing an MIPI® RFFE® interface, RF band switches, MB and HB antenna switches, bi-directional couplers, and integrated filters.
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Software Defined Radio
VHF/UHF Software Defined Radio from 30 MHz to 1.8 GHz for Airborne Applications
Software Defined Radio  from Collins Aerospace

The TruNet™ AR-1500 from Collins Aerospace is an Airborne Software Defined Radio that operates in the VHF/UHF bands from 30 MHz to 1.8 GHz. It supports 5 kHz, 8.33 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz, 1.2 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 30 MHz, and software-definable channel bandwidths. This radio provides secure communication and is interoperable with Collins Aerospace and non-Collins Aerospace VHF/UHF radio systems for cost savings.
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Beamforming IC
5G Beamforming phased array Antenna in Package Module from 37 to 41 GHz
Beamforming IC  from Sivers Semiconductors

The Summit3741 from Siver Semiconductors is a 5G Beamforming phased array Antenna in Package (AiP) module that operates from 37 to 41 GHz covering the FR2 Band n260. It offers exceptionally high linear output power, efficiency, and extreme integration. This AiP module has been designed to enable ?/2 lattice spacing when tiled together for higher EIRP applications.
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Front End Module
2.4/5/6 GHz Front-End Modules for Wi-Fi 6/7 Applications
Front End Module  from Qualcomm

The QXM108x from Qualcomm are 2.4/5/6 GHz Wi-Fi Front-End Modules. They comprise small-sized RF Front Ends (RFFEs) with integrated active and passive components for use in Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 7 applications. These modules consist of a power amplifier (PA), a low noise amplifier (LNA), a switch, and a directional coupler.
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Phase Locked Loop
15 GHz Surface-Mount Fixed Frequency PLL Synthesizer
Phase Locked Loop  from Z-COMM

The RFS15000C-LF from Z-Communications is a Fixed Frequency PLL Synthesizer that generates frequency of 15 GHz. It provides an output power of -6 dBm with a phase noise of -80 dBc/Hz and has a settling time of 3 ms. This synthesizer has an integrated 10 MHz TCXO reference oscillator (frequency stability of ±10 ppm), phase detector, loop filter, VCO and PIC microcontroller.
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RFID Tag IC
13.56 MHz HF Inlay RFID Tag for Non-Metallic Surfaces
RFID Tag IC  from SAG

The Tag-it Pro/Plus from SAG RFID is an HF Inlay RFID Tag that operates at a frequency of 13.56 MHz. It has a 64-bit UID memory and a user memory of 2000 bits. This inlay has a TI Tag-it HF-I Plus 2048/Pro RFID chip and is compliant with ISO/IEC 15693 & ISO 18000-3 RF interface protocols. It enables contactless identification and has an anti-collision function that enables the operation of multiple inlays simultaneously in the field of a reader.
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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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Power Divider
Space-Qualified 6-Way Isolated Power Divider from 2.3 to 2.4 GHz
Power Divider  from Smiths Interconnect

The SPD701 from Smiths Interconnect is a 6-Way Isolated Power Divider that operates from 2.3 to 2.4 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of up to 6 W, has an insertion loss of less than 9 dB, and an amplitude balance of ±0.7 dB. All channels of this splitter are phase and group delay matched and each channel includes a ferrite isolator on the output.
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Directional Coupler
6 dB Directional Coupler from 0.5 to 20 GHz
Directional Coupler  from Pulsar Microwave

The CS06-25-436/20 from Pulsar Microwave is a Directional Coupler that operates from 0.5 to 20 GHz. This 6 dB coupler has a directivity of more than 15 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 1.8 dB. The coupler can handle an average input power of up to 25 W and a reflected power of 10 W. It is available in a module that measures 4.40 x 0.70 x 0.40 inches and has SMA connectors.
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RF & Microwave Circulator
500 W Coaxial Circulator from 2.5 to 3.5 GHz for SATCOM Applications
RF & Microwave Circulator  from Renaissance Electronics Corporation

The 3A5BAF from Renaissance is a Coaxial Circulator that operates from 2.5 to 3.5 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of up to 500 W and a peak input power of 5.5 kW. This circulator provides an isolation of 18 dB and has an insertion loss of 0.6 dB. It is available in a module that measures 1.66 x 1.50 x 1.01 inches with N-Type (female) connectors and is ideal for satellite communication applications.
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RF Connector
25 GHz mmWave Flex-to-Board PCB Headers for 5G Applications
RF Connector  from MOLEX

The 2188770062 from Molex are mmWave Flex-to-Board PCB Headers that have been designed to support frequency signals up to 25 GHz. They can handle a current of up to 1.0 A per contact and has a dielectric withstanding voltage of 250 V (AC). These board connectors can withstand up to 10 mating cycles and enable the high-speed transfer of RF signals while offering space savings and mechanical robustness.
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RF Cable Assembly
Vapor-Sealed Cable Assemblies for Aerospace Applications up to 40 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from W. L. Gore & Associates

The GORE-FLIGHT from W. L. Gore & Associates are Microwave Assemblies that operate up to 40 GHz. These rugged assemblies have been designed for airborne electronic surveillance/counter measures, radar warning systems, navigation/communication systems, and electronic/signal intelligence applications. They are tested for vapor leakage, dielectric withstanding voltage, VSWR, insertion loss, impedance, and velocity of propagation.
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Electronically Steerable Antenna
Multi-Orbit, Low-Profile Hybrid-GEO-LEO Terminal for Military Applications
Electronically Steerable Antenna  from Kymeta

The Osprey™ u8 from Kymeta is a Hybrid-GEO-LEO (HGL) Terminal that can be mounted on various military vehicles and vessels. It provides multi-orbit capability for mission-critical operations while on the move. This flat-panel terminal leverages the OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network and combines the flexibility and reliability of GEO satellites with LTE for network redundancy in contested environments.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
6 GHz, 7 Gbps Wi-Fi 6E Point-to-Multipoint Backhaul Radio for Dense Environment
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Mimosa

The A6 from Mimosa is a Point-to-Multipoint Backhaul Radio that operates from 5150 to 6425 MHz for Wi-Fi 6E applications. It supports 20, 40, 80, and 160 MHz channels, 8x8 multi-user MIMO, and delivers a data rate of up to 7 Gbps (UL/DL). This access point utilizes BPSK-1024QAM, OFDMA, and other PHY layer technologies to ensure sufficient AP capacity to handle large populations in dense urban/rural environments.
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