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Date: 1 July, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
RFHIC Partners with Rohde & Schwarz to Advance GaN Technology Across Defense & Telecom Sectors - RFHIC
AnaPico Becomes Part of Keysight Technologies - AnaPico
Signal Hound Plans to Enter the Vector Network Analyzer Business with a 2-Port USB Device up to 40 GHz - Signal Hound
KYOCERA AVX Can Custom Build Thin Film Products that Meet ITAR and MIL-spec Requirements - KYOCERA AVX
Taoglas Introduces Industry’s First Dual-band GNSS “Patch-in-a-Patch” Antenna - Taoglas
Samtec Introduces Low-Profile, Ganged Multi-Port Connectors from DC to 65 GHz for 5G/6G Applications - Samtec
Micro-Ant Develops Switched-Beam Electronically-Scanned Antennas for Maritime, Aviation, and Terrestrial Markets - Micro-Ant
HaiLa and e-peas Introduce Battery-free, Wi-Fi Backscatter Chip Powered by Ambient Light - HaiLa Technologies
Crane Aerospace & Electronics Develops Family of Beamforming Backplane Products for Space Applications - Crane Aerospace & Electronics
CesiumAstro Secures $65 Million in Funding to Accelerate R&D and Expand Manufacturing - CesiumAstro
Creomagic Introduces Cognitive SDR for Applications in EW and Contested Spectrum Environments - Creomagic
u-blox Introduces New Ultra-Compact LTE Cat 1bis Cellular Modules for Global Connectivity - u-blox AG
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Versatile GNSS expansion board
Versatile GNSS expansion board
STMicroelectronics X-NUCLEO-LIV4A1 GNSS Expansion Board is based on the Teseo-LIV4F tiny dual-band GNSS low power and measurement engine modules and works simultaneously on multiple constellations GPS / Galileo / Glonass / BeiDou / QZSS) to provide positioning for STM32 Nucleo projects. Click here to learn more.
New White Papers & Articles
RF Filter Digest | e-Book 2024 - everything RF
Supercharging a VNA With an RF Switch Matrix (VNA Port Extension) - JFW Industries
The Surprising Ways MMIC Filters Are Enabling the Development of Next Generation Systems - Marki Microwave
Optimizing RADAR Efficiency: An Examination of ERZIA’s GaN-Based Microwave Solid-State Power Amplifiers in X-Band - ERZIA
Over-The-Air RF Conformance Measurements on 5G NR Devices - Rohde & Schwarz
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Power Divider
2-Way Power Divider from 0.5 to 26.5 GHz
Power Divider  from Werbel Microwave

The WM2PD-0.5-26-S from Werbel Microwave is a 2-way Power Divider that operates from 0.5 to 26.5 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of up to 10 W, provides an isolation of more than 14 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 2.3 dB. This power divider has an amplitude balance of ±0.24 dB and a phase balance of ±6°. It exhibits an excellent VSWR performance over an operating temperature range from -55°C to +85°C.
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RF Amplifier
10 W GaN-on-SiC Power Amplifier Pallet from 20 to 450 MHz
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The RWS03020-11 from RFHIC is a GaN-on-SiC Power Amplifier Pallet that operates from 20 to 450 MHz. It delivers a P1dB power of 10 W (~40 dBm) and a small signal gain of 40 dB with a variation of ± 1.5 dB. This amplifier is fabricated using GaN-on-SiC technology and is mounted on an aluminum sub-carrier with full in/out matching for broadband operation. It also offers improved thermal handling based on patented technology and supports an external heatsink.
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Balun
Broadband RF Balun from 500 kHz to 100 GHz
Balun  from HYPERLABS

The HL9409 from Hyperlabs is an RF Balun that operates from 500 kHz to 100 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 1 W (30 dBm) and has an insertion loss of 6.5 dB. This 50-ohm balun has an amplitude balance of ±0.5 dB and a phase balance of ±15° at 80 GHz. It employs attenuators to improve isolation when the device is used as a signal combiner using differential signals with unmatched source impedance.
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Fixed Attenuator
DC to 4 GHz Flanged Attenuators Handle up to 20 Watts
Fixed Attenuator  from Inmet by Spectrum Control

The PPA20 Series from Inmet by Spectrum Control are flanged attenuator that operates from DC to 4 GHz. The attenuators are available with attenuation values from 1 dB to 20 dB and can handle up to 20 W of power. They are matched to 50 Ohms and have a VSWR of 1.5:1. The attenuators are have a BeO substrate, Alumina ceramic cover and Nickel Plated Copper Flanges.
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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 Inductor
High-Q Square Air Core Inductors from 47 to 82 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 151SQ from Coilcraft are Square Air Core Inductors with inductance values of 47 nH, 68 nH, and 82 nH. They have very high quality factors with tight inductance tolerances, making them suitable for narrowband RF amplifier matching and tuning applications. These inductors utilize air as the magnetic core, resulting in high Q-factor and lowest possible losses at high frequencies.
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RF Cable Assembly
67 GHz Flexible, Colour-Coded VNA Test Cable Assemblies
RF Cable Assembly  from Maury Microwave

The StabilityVNA™ (SV-Series) from Maury Microwave are 67 GHz Test Port VNA Cable Assemblies. They offer excellent amplitude and phase stability with flexure, thereby improving measurement accuracy while reducing measurement uncertainty. These cable assemblies have excellent flexibility and anti-skid bands to ensure the cables can be arbitrarily positioned without spring-back or stress on DUTs.
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RF Amplifier
4kW Solid-State Pulse Amplifier from 400 to 1000 MHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2123P-4KW from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 400 to 1000 MHz. It provides a peak pulsed output power of 4 kW with a gain of more than 66 dB (gain adjustment range of 20 dB). The amplifier has a pulse width of up to 100 µs, 6% duty cycle, and a pulse droop of less than 1 dB.
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Between Series RF Adapter
Low-PIM Nex10 Plug to N-Type Jack Straight Adapter from DC to 6 GHz
Between Series RF Adapter  from Amphenol RF

The AD-N10JNJ-1 from Amphenol RF is a Nex10 Plug to N-Type Jack Straight Adapter with low PIM performance up to 6 GHz. This between-series coaxial adapter has a compact design that allows for more connection density in comparison to other connectors or adapters. It is designed to prevent passive intermodulation (PIM) and reduce interference in small cells, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and MIMO applications.
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Band Pass Filter
Wi-Fi 6E & 7 Coexistence BAW Filter up to 6.5 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Akoustis

The A10765 from Akoustis is a Wi-Fi 6E & 7 Coexistence BAW Filter that operates up to 6.5 GHz covering U-NII Bands from 5 to 8 GHz. It has a passband of 1180 MHz and can handle an RF input power of up to +30 dBm. This filter utilizes Akoustis’ patented XBAW technology to provide exceptional RF filter performance.
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Base Station Antenna
36-Port, 4x4 MIMO Base Station Panel Antenna from 1695 to 2690 MHz
Base Station Antenna  from Galtronics USA, Inc

The GP5136-07800 from Galtronics is a 4x4 MIMO Base Station Panel Antenna that operates from 1695 to 2690 MHz. This dual-slant (±45°)-polarized antenna provides a gain of up to 23.2 dBi and has a VSWR of 1.4:1. It has an azimuth beamwidth of up to 8.8°, elevation beamwidth of 16.0°, and an electrical down-tilt of 6 FET (per each 4 x 4 beam cluster).
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RF Connector
2.92 mm Edge-Lock RF PCB Connector
RF Connector  from SV Microwave

The 1521-00005 from SV Microwave is a 40 GHz 2.92 mm Edge-Lock RF PCB Connector. It has an edge-lock design that allows for precision placement prior to the reflow process and ensures optimal RF performance throughout the connector’s full frequency range. This design is developed to form an interference fit between the conical alignment pin and the PCB thru-hole, thus pulling the contact lane of the connector into the edge of the PCB.
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RF Variable Attenuator
2-Bit Silicon Digital Attenuator from 100 MHz to 30 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Analog Devices

The ADRF5716 from Analog Devices is a 2-bit Silicon Digital Attenuator that operates from 100 MHz to 30 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 48 dB with a step size of 16 dB and an attenuation accuracy of ±0.50 dB. This attenuator can handle an input power of up to 33 dBm and has an insertion loss of less than 2.9 dB. It has a rise/fall time switching of 20 ns and an on-time/off-time switching of 50 ns.
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RF Switch
Surface-Mount SP5T Switch from 0.6 to 6 GHz for Automotive Applications
RF Switch  from Qorvo

The QPC8018Q from Qorvo is an SP5T Switch that operates from 617 to 6000 MHz. It has a switching speed of 3.2 ns and provides up to 48 dB of isolation. This switch can handle up to 5 W of input power and has an insertion loss of less than 1.33 dB. It is AEC-Q100 Grade 3-qualified and does not require external DC-blocking capacitors.
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RF Mixer
GaAs MMIC Mixer from 2.5 to 6 GHz
RF Mixer  from BeRex, Inc.

The BM351 from Berex is a GaAs MMIC Mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 2.5 to 6 GHz and IF frequency from 50 to 200 MHz. It has a conversion loss of 9 dB and provides RF-IF isolation of up-to 37.9 dB with an IP3 of 32 dBm. The mixer has a passive GaAs FET converter and two stage integrated LO driver.
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Laminate
Flame-Retardant Glass Reinforced Hydrocarbon Laminates
Laminate  from Rogers Corporation

The Anteo™ from Rogers Corporation are Laminates that are based on glass reinforced hydrocarbon thermoset platform. They are designed with a dielectric constant (Dk) to match that of FR-4 and offer a more cost-effective solution while retaining the tight Dk and thickness tolerances required to cater to wireless market. These laminates are designed to be fabricated using standard epoxy/glass (FR-4) processes which align with conventional bond plies.
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Directional Coupler
Surface Mount Directional Coupler from 2 to 18 GHz
Directional Coupler  from Knowles

The FPC09291 from Knowles is a Wide Band Wire Bondable (WB) Directional Coupler that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. This 10 dB coupler uses DLI’s high dielectric ceramic materials to provide a small size device with minimal performance variation over temperature. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.2 dB and directivity of over 10 dB. This coupler is available in a surface-mount package that measures 12.7 x 3.81 x 0.76 mm.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Handheld Cable and Antenna Analyzer from 5 kHz to 6 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Anritsu

The Site MasterTM MS2089A from Anritsu is a Handheld Cable and Antenna Analyzer with a frequency range of 5 kHz to 6 GHz. It has cable and antenna spectrum analysis and monitoring capabilities that together offer a complete test solution for industry professionals. This cable analyzer has a dynamic range of more than 105 dB and a displayed average noise level (DANL) of -167 dBm with a sweep speed of 45 GHz/s.
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Front End Module
Dual-Channel Receiver Front-End Module 1.8 to 2.8 GHz
Front End Module  from iCana

The ARQSF1828-RX-A from iCana is a Dual-channel, Receiver Front-End Module that operates from 1.8 to 2.8 GHz. Each channel of this FEM consists of a silicon SPDT switch and a two-stage GaAs LNA with bypass. The LNA provides high and low gain modes with a noise figure of 1.3 dB and the SPDT switch can handle an input power of up to 12 W with 10 dB PAR.
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RF Transmitter
Rugged Telemetry Transmitter from 2.2 to 2.4 GHz for Airborne Applications
RF Transmitter  from L3Harris Technologies

The CSS-905A from L3Harris is an Airborne Transmitter that is ideal for missiles, aircraft, UAVs and munitions. It has a frequency range from 2200 to 2400 MHz, which can be adjusted in 0.5 MHz steps. This telemetry transmitter has a proven transmitter design, which can operate in high-shock, vibration and acceleration environments to support the most challenging requirements.
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Block Up Converter
Block Up Converter Power Amplifiers from 28.5 to 29.5 GHz
Block Up Converter  from EM Research

The BUCPA Series from EM Research are Block Up Converter Power Amplifiers that convert input frequencies from 1 – 2 GHz to output frequencies (RF) from 28.5 – 29.5 GHz. They deliver an output power of 10 W (~40 dBm) with a gain of 62 dB. These converters have spurious levels of less than -60 dBc and phase noise of -77 dBc/Hz (at 1 kHz offset).
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GNSS Module
Rugged GNSS/INS Receiver with RTK for Centimeter-Level Positioning
GNSS Module  from Septentrio

The AntaRx-Si3 from Septentrio is a GNSS/INS Receiver designed to provide robust and reliable positioning and 3D altitude in challenging environments. It integrates a GNSS receiver, an inertial sensor, and an antenna in a single ultra-robust module. This receiver can simultaneously receive signals from GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS constellations using 544 built-in hardware channels and provides centimeter-level positioning services for excellent performance in multiple heading, pitch, and roll angles.
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RF Module
2.4/5/6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.4 Module for Industrial Applications
RF Module  from Ezurio

The Sona IF513 from Ezurio is a 2.4/5/6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.4 Combo Module. It delivers a data rate of up to 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi) and up to 1.2 Gbps (5/6 GHz Wi-Fi). This module is based on the Infineon AIROC CYW55513 and has an integrated PA (Power Amplifier) and LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) with 1x1 MU-SISO antenna for reliable connectivity in harsh RF environments.
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Orthomode Transducer
Orthomode Transducers from 33 to 220 GHz for 5G/6G Test Applications
Orthomode Transducer  from Flann Microwave

The Series 785 from Flann Microwave are Orthomode Transducers (OMTs) that operate from 33 to 220 GHz. They provide an isolation of 40 dB, have a cross-polarization of 35 dB, and an insertion loss of 1 dB. These OMTs are bi-directional that allow signals to be sent from, or received at, the rectangular ports via an antenna supporting dual polarization (at the common port).
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Radar Target Simulator
Single/Multi-Target Automotive Radar Target Simulator from 76 to 81 GHz
Radar Target Simulator  from Keysight Technologies

The E8719A from Keysight is an Automotive Radar Target Simulator that has a frequency range from 76 to 81 GHz with exceptional gain flatness complemented with over-the-air calibration feature enabling accurate target simulation. It has a simulation distance from 3 to 300 meters with a distance accuracy of ±5 cm and supports Doppler simulation up to ±500 km/h.
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