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Date: 22 April, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
Rent High Power RF Amplifiers from Empower RF via Advanced Test Equipment Rentals - Empower RF
Signal Hound's Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Can be Used for Rapid Detection and Identification of UAVs - Signal Hound
Nisshinbo and KIT’s Kenji Itoh Lab Develop RF Rectifier ICs for Microwave Wireless Power Transfer Systems - Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
Mini-Circuits Acquires CATV Amplifier Business from Analog Devices - Mini Circuits
Ampleon Sets New Standards of Compactness and Efficiency with its 13.56 MHz Demo Board for RF Energy - Ampleon
Keysight Introduces Next-Generation Radio Frequency Circuit Simulator for RFIC Chip Designers - Keysight Technologies
US Missile Defense Agency Selects Lockheed Martin to Develop the Next Generation Interceptor Defense Capability - Lockheed Martin
RFHIC Announces Strategic Investment in SweGaN to Focus on Joint R&D and Product Development - RFHIC
Lightweight Radar Altimeter from TUALCOM Provides Accurate Altitude Measurements up to 1500 Meters - TUALCOM
KYOCERA AVX Introduces Innovative Phase-Stable Ultra-Wideband Antenna from 6 to 8.5 GHz - KYOCERA AVX
Syntonics Introduces Battery-Powered Radar that Fits Under the Helmet to Detect and Geolocate Hostile Shooters - Syntonics
Researchers from the University of Glasgow Develop a Digitally Coded Dynamic Metasurface Antenna - University of Glasgow
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WR62 Filter Isolator Combiner Assembly from Scientific Microwave Corporation
The WR62 Filter Isolator assembly comprises a passband filter, a cross guide coupler, a pressure window, and an Isolator, where the device exhibits advanced functionality to meet demanding RF signal management with excellent high band rejection. Click here to learn more.
New White Papers & Articles
Exploring Antenna Remoting Using RFoF: Revolutionizing Communication Technology - Optical Zonu
RedCap Testing: Filling the Gap in 5G New Radio - Viavi Solutions
How to Resolve Trade-Off Between Low Phase Noise, Fast Switching Speed and High Signal Purity - AnaPico
What is a Sub-Harmonic Mixer? - Farran
The Increasing Threat of Electromagnetic Interference - Smiths Interconnect
IoT Satellite Connectivity Enabled by Small Ceramic Chip Antennas Case Study - KYOCERA AVX
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-Time Handheld Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 20 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from HAROGIC Technologies

The PXE-200 from Harogic is a real-time handheld spectrum analyzer with a frequency range from 9 kHz to 20 GHz. This SWaP-C analyzer provides a good combination of size, performance and cost. It can be used to perform real-time spectrum analysis based on an FPGA and can measure channel power, ACPR, IM3, OBW, phase noise, time domain IQ, PvT, real-time spectrum R&P, etc. along with AM/FM analog modulation analysis.
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RF Test Set
Test Application Software for FR1/FR2 5G Including RedCap and NTN
RF Test Set  from Keysight Technologies

The S8711A UXM 5G Test Application from Keysight is a software interface for the UXM One Box Tester to analyze 5G NR chipsets and devices. It is an interactive real-time testing tool that covers the full chipset and device development workflow from early prototype testing through integration and verification. This software allows users to fully control the network environment and validate customized testing campaigns through RF performance and functional KPI.
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Vector Network Analyzer
4-Port VNA from 70 kHz to 220 GHz with Optional Spectrum Analyzer
Vector Network Analyzer  from Anritsu

The VectorStar ME7838G4 from Anritsu is a 4-Port Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) that operates from 70 kHz to 220 GHz. It performs measurements utilizing compact mmWave modules with industry-best calibration stability and includes broadband systems with positive raw directivity. This VNA incorporates the Anritsu MA25400A mmWave module which combines Anritsu’s Nonlinear Transmission Line (NLTL) technology in a small, compact high performance mmWave module for measurements up to 220 GHz.
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Automated Tuner
Compact Automated Tuner from DC to 65 GHz for 5G FR2 Applications
Automated Tuner  from Maury Microwave

The NT-18G-50G-1C Nano5G Automated Impedance Tuner from Maury Microwave has been developed to conduct load pull measurements from 18 to 65 GHz. It supports 5G FR2 frequencies and provides a typical matching range with a VSWR up to 40:1 @ 28, 39 GHz. It can handle a CW power of 10 W and has an insertion loss of below 0.5 dB.
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Band Pass Filter
5G Cavity Bandpass Filter with Passband from 37.7 to 43.5 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Mini Circuits

The ZVBP-40600-K1+ from Mini-Circuits is a Cavity Bandpass Filter with a passband from 37.7 to 43.5 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of 1.8 dB and provides an out-of-band rejection of 88 dB (lower-band) and 79 dB (upper-band). This filter is designed by implementing resonant structures with very high Q-factor and narrow-band selectivity.
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RF Inductor
Low-Profile Ceramic Core Chip Inductors from 1 to 56 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 0603CT Series from Coilcraft are Low-Profile Ceramic Core Chip Inductors available in inductance values from 1.0 to 56 nH. They have Q-factors up to 95, a self-resonant frequency (SRF) of 16.0 GHz and a DC resistance of less than 0.700 ohms. These inductors are available in surface-mount packages that measure 1.63 x 0.84 x 0.61 mm with Tin over Ni over Ag-Pt-glass frit termination.
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WRD650 Band pass Filter from Scientific Microwave Corporation
The WRD650 End-launch wideband bandpass filter, commonly used in wireless transmitters(TX) and receivers(RX) from SMC allows RF signals to pass within 6-18 GHz with excellent matching level and provides high-band rejection for out-of-band signals. Click here to learn more.
RF Amplifier
20 W GaN Power Amplifier from 8.2 to 11.8 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Analog Devices

The ADPA1122 from Analog Devices is a Power Amplifier that operates from 8.2 to 11.8 GHz. It delivers an output power of 20 W with a small signal gain of 31 dB and a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 46%. This GaN amplifier has an integrated temperature-compensated RF power detector and is optimized for pulsed applications such as military, marine, and weather radar.
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RF Transceiver
SOSA-Aligned Microwave Transceiver from 6 to 18 GHz for EW Applications
RF Transceiver  from Mercury Systems

The RFM3111 from Mercury is a Microwave Transceiver that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. In Tx mode, it provides a gain of 20 dB, has a noise figure of less than 26 dB, and a P1dB of 21 dBm. In Rx mode, it provides a gain of 25 dB, has a noise figure of less than 17 dB, and a P1dB of 16 dBm. The transceiver has a versatile local oscillator (LO), low-phase noise, and fast tuning speed.
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RF Amplifier
2 kW GaN Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier from 1 to 2 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Advanced Amplifiers

The AA-12G-2KWP from Advanced Amplifiers is a Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 1 to 2 GHz. It delivers a peak output power of more than 2 kW with a gain of over 63 dB and has a pulse width of up to 100 µs (duty cycle – 10%). This SSPA is based on a Class AB linear GaN design that is suitable for high-power pulse applications.
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Band Pass Filter
In-line Band Pass Filter MMIC with Passband from 17.52 to 21.45 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from AmpliTech

The APTX-17522145-BPF-X1001 from AmpliTech is a Coaxial In-line Band Pass Filter MMIC with a passband from 17.52 to 21.45 GHz (19.45 GHz center frequency). It can handle an RF input power of up to +20 dBm, has a passband insertion loss of 2.69 dB and provides a stopband rejection of 20 dB. This BPF is available in a module that measures 0.38 (Dia.) x 1.31 (L) inches with SMA (male/female) connectors.
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Power Divider
MIL-Qualified 3-Way GNSS Splitter from 1.1 to 1.7 GHz
Power Divider  from GPS Networking

The MIL-NLDCBS1x3 from GPS Networking is a 3-Way Military Qualified Networked Loaded DC Blocked Splitter that operates from 1.1 to 1.7 GHz. It covers all major GNSS frequency bands, has excellent gain flatness, an insertion loss of less than 9.1 dB and provides 15 dB of isolation. The power splitter can accept any DC voltage from 8 to 32 V which is then regulated down to 5 V to power the GPS Antenna.
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Band Pass Filter
Helical Cavity Bandpass Filter from 150.5 to 155.5 MHz
Band Pass Filter  from ECHO Microwave

The EHCA153P5BR50B from ECHO Microwave is a Helical Cavity Bandpass Filter with a passband from 150.5 to 155.5 MHz. It can handle a CW input power of up to 50 W, has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and provides an attenuation of above 50 dB above and below the passband. This ceramic filter is available in a module with N-type (Female) connectors.
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Automotive Radar Chipset
24 GHz SiGe Quad Receiver Radar MMIC for Automotive Applications
Automotive Radar Chipset  from Infineon Technologies

The BGT24AR4 from Infineon Technologies is a Silicon Germanium Quad Receiver Radar MMIC that operates from 24.0 GHz to 24.25 GHz. It provides a power gain of more than 47 dB and has a single side-band noise figure of 10 dB. The radar chip features four separate homodyne receiver chains each with a downconverter operating with an input RF frequency of 24 GHz.
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RF Mixer
71 to 76 GHz and 81 to 86 GHz E-Band Mixer with Integrated LO
RF Mixer  from Spacek Labs

The M80-5X2B from Spacek is an E-band mixer covering the two radio bands of 71 to 76 GHz and 81 to 86 GHz. The mixer includes an integrated LO doubler with which the device only requires an input signal of 39 GHz. This mixer can also be supplied with a phase-locked-source. It has a conversion loss of 6-10 dB, an IF Frequency of 2 to 8 GHz and input P1dB of -6 dBm. It requires a 12 V Bias Voltage and draws 10 mA of current.
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Vector Network Analyzer Extender
J-Band VNA Frequency Extender from 220 to 330 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer Extender  from ERAVANT

The STO-03203N05-T-E1 from Eravant is a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Frequency Extender that operates in the J-Band from 220 to 330 GHz. It supports input frequencies from 9.1 to 13.75 GHz and integrates a Tx/Ref pair that has been designed to achieve full 1-port, S-parameter testing over the operating (extended) frequency range.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier Module from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz for Radar Applications
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The RRM1214-R1A from RFHIC is a Low Noise Amplifier Module that operates from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz. It provides 37 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 0.45 dB and has an output P1dB of 18 dBm. This amplifier has a phase linearity of 1° and a gain linearity of 0.1 dB. It is available in a module that measures 17.78 x 21.08 x 7.22 mm and has SMA-male connectors.
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Front End Module
5 GHz, 256-QAM Front-End Module for 802.11ac Applications
Front End Module  from Microchip Technology

The LX5589H from Microchip Technology is a 5 GHz 802.11ac Front-End Module (FEM). It has been designed to reduce the system footprint, bill of materials, and manufacturing cost. This module integrates a highly linear power amplifier (PA), log power detector, low noise amplifier (LNA) with bypass capability, and an SPDT Tx/Rx antenna switch.
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DCXO
340 to 725 MHz Programmable Oscillator with Ultra-Low Jitter
DCXO  from SiTime

The Endura™ SiT3542 is a user-programmable, ultra-low jitter, ruggedized oscillator that operates from 340 to 725 MHz. This oscillator has a maximum acceleration sensitivity of 0.1 ppb/g and is engineered to deliver high reliability in aerospace and defense applications. User programming of the device is achieved via an I2C or SPI interface.
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Front End Module
5 GHz Front End Module for Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Applications
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF4559 from Qorvo is a 5 GHz Front-End Module (FEM) for Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) systems. The FEM has an integrated 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), a single pole two-throw switch (SP2T), and a bypassable low noise amplifier (LNA). It has integrated die-level filtering for 2nd and 3rd harmonics as well as 2.4 GHz rejection for DBDC operation.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
750 W Ka-band Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier for Mission-Critical Applications
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Spacepath Communications

The STA-5575P-KA6ZN from SpacePath Communications is a Ka-band Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA). It delivers an output power of up to 750 W and is ideal for military and high throughput satellite (HTS) applications. This amplifier uses an innovative design that incorporates SpacePath’s unique carbon fin air-cooling heat sink that has similar thermal properties to copper.
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Software Defined Radio
Ruggedized, Multi-Band Handheld Transceiver from 30 to 512 MHz
Software Defined Radio  from Datron

The HH3100 from Datron is a Handheld Transceiver that operates in the VHF Band from 30 to 512 MHz. It offers 100 programmable channels at 25 kHz or 12.5 kHz spacing. This transceiver supports simplex and half-duplex modes and provides a user-selectable output power of 500 mW to 7 W. It provides accurate position and time-of-day capability using the embedded GPS receiver.
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Wireless Chipset
2.4 GHz Multiprotocol Wireless SoCs for Mesh IoT Connectivity
Wireless Chipset  from Silicon Labs

The EFR32MG24 Series 2 from Silicon Labs are 2.4 GHz Multiprotocol Wireless SoCs that support mesh IoT wireless connectivity using Bluetooth LE 5.3, Matter, OpenThread and Zigbee protocols. These SoCs include an AI/ML hardware accelerator and Secure Vault to enable smart, robust, and energy-efficient products that are secure from remote and local cyber-attacks.
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Cellular Module
Low-Power Multi-Band Cat-M/NB-IoT Module for e-Health Applications
Cellular Module  from SIMCom

The SIM7080G from SimCom is a Multi-Band Cat-M/NB-IoT Module. It has been designed for applications that require low latency and enables low throughput data communication in a variety of radio propagation conditions. This module supports both Cat-M and NB-IoT technologies in a single package and offers a unique combination of performance, security, and flexibility, providing flexibility and ease of integration for the customer’s application.
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RF Test Set
Scanning Receiver Supports sub-8 GHz and mmWave Frequency Bands
RF Test Set  from PCTEL

The Gflex® from PCTEL is a Scanning Receiver for multi-operator 2G/3G/4G/5G testing. It supports frequencies from 10 MHz to 8 GHz (Sub-8 GHz) and 24.26 – 44 GHz/47.2 – 48.2 GHz (mmWave) and can measure up to 120 5G channels. This receiver supports every 5G band defined in the 3GPP release 17 specification and can measure the entire 100 MHz 5G bandwidth.
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Triplexer
Triplexer from 617 to 4200 MHz for In-Building Wireless Infra Applications
Triplexer  from Westell Technologies

The CS06-617-38C from Westell is a Triplexer that operates from 617 – 960 MHz, 1695 – 2690 MHz, and 3400 – 4200 MHz. It has been designed to combine three different frequency bands during transmission and reception to support carrier aggregation for licensed bands. This triplexer can handle an input power of 250 W, provides an isolation of more than 50 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 0.40 dB.
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Base Station Antenna
8-Port Single-Sector MIMO Panel Antenna from 1695 to 4200 MHz
Base Station Antenna  from Galtronics USA, Inc

The GP2408-B7057 from Galtronics is an 8-Port MIMO Panel Antenna that operates in the C-Band from 1695-2690 MHz and 3300-4200 MHz. This ±45° polarized antenna provides a gain of up to 16.7 dBi and has a VSWR of 1.50:1. It has an azimuth beamwidth from 22 to 28°, an elevation beamwidth of up to 28° and a front-to-back ratio of 35 dB.
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