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Imec Introduces CMOS-based Zero-IF D-band Beamforming Transmitter for Wireless Services Above 100 GHz - Imec
SHF Communication Technologies and KMCO Partner to Develop RF Adapters that Operate up to 145 GHz - SHF Communication Technologies
Micro-Ant Develops Switched-Beam Electronically-Scanned Antennas for Maritime, Aviation, and Terrestrial Markets - Micro-Ant
VIAVI Selects ETS-Lindgren's RF-shielded Anechoic Chamber For Over-The-Air Testing Of Open Radio Units - Viavi Solutions
Pendulum Instruments Introduces Multi-Channel Frequency Analyzer with a 2-Channel Frequency Counter - Pendulum Instruments
Murata Signs Licensing Agreement with Michelin to Integrate RFID Technology into Tires - Murata
Crane A&E Launched a Family of mmWave Integrated Microwave Assemblies at IMS 2024 - Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Z-Wave Alliance Announces Release of 2024A Spec and a New Z-Wave Reference Design - Z-Wave Alliance
Novocomms Secures £3.6 Million Funding to Develop 5G Antenna Technology - Novocomms
Keysight Empowers SGS to Conduct Testing for Skylo Non-Terrestrial Networks Certification Program - Keysight Technologies
U.S. Army Selects BlueHalo to Supply Next-Generation Counter-UAS Missile Solutions - BlueHalo
SatixFy Secures $20 Million Order for its Space-Grade Digital Beamforming Chips - SatixFy Communications
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Simplifying Your 5G Base Transceiver Station Transmitter Line-Up, Design, and Evaluation - Analog Devices
Benefits of Ultralow Noise Switching Regulator in Noise-Sensitive RF Applications - Analog Devices
Understanding SOSA | e-Book 2024 - everything RF
5G NTN Takes Flight: Technical Overview of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks - Rohde & Schwarz
The Surprising Ways MMIC Filters Are Enabling the Development of Next Generation Systems - Marki Microwave
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Per Vices Corporation
Interview with Brandon Malatest from Per Vices Corporation
everything RF recently interviewed Brandon Malatest who is the COO and co-founder of Per Vices Corporation, a leader in Software Defined Radio technology. Brandon has an honour’s degree in Physics with a specialization in Experimental Physics from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. On graduating, Brandon started his career as a research analyst and statistician at one of the largest market research firms in Canada and later joined Victor Wollesen to co-found Per Vices. Click here to read full interview.
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Pick off Tee
Pick-Off Tee from DC to 8 GHz
Pick off Tee  from Werbel Microwave

The WMPT-8-30dB-S from Werbel Microwave is a Pick-Off Tee that operates from DC to 8 GHz. It provides a coupling of 30 dB and a mainline loss of less than 1.2 dB. This pick-off tee can handle a CW input power of up to 0.5 W and has a return loss of 22 dB. It is available in an aluminum module that measures 25.4 x 25.4 x 12.7 mm.
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RF Variable Attenuator
10-Bit Programmable Pin Diode Attenuator from 0.5 to 18 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The DTA-0R5G18G-60-CD-4 from Quantic PMI is a 10-Bit Programmable Pin Diode Attenuator that operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 60 dB in 0.06 dB steps with an accuracy of ±2.0 dB. This attenuator has an insertion loss of less than 4.8 dB and a switching time of less than 1.0 µs (on time) & 0.5 µs (off time).
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Noise Generator
Programmable AWGN Noise Generators from 10 MHz to 3 GHz
Noise Generator  from Boonton

The NGX1000 Series from Boonton are Programmable Noise Generators that operate from 10 MHz to 3 GHz. They generate additive white gaussian noise (AWGN) with an output power of 0/+10 dBm and have a noise attenuation range from 0 to 127 dB in 0.1 dB steps. These noise generators can be controlled manually via a 5-inch touchscreen display or remotely via Ethernet.
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Limiter
GaAs Schottky Diode RF Limiter from DC to 30 GHz
Limiter  from Marki Microwave

The HLM-70CSP2 from Marki Microwave is a GaAs Schottky Diode Signal Limiter that operates from DC to 30 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.5 dB and a return loss of 21 dB. This signal limiter can handle an input IP3 power of 32 dBm and has a flat leakage of 13 to 18 dBm. It is available in a plastic surface mount chip scale package that measures 2.50 x 2.50 x 0.90 mm.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
64T64R MIMO 5G Backhaul Radio from 3.55 to 3.7 GHz
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from AGTGSS

The 64TR mMIMO from AmpliTech Group True G Speed Services (AGTGSS) is a Backhaul Radio that operates from 3.55 to 3.7 GHz. It has a bandwidth of up to 100 MHz and supports QPSK and 16/64/256 QAM modulation schemes. This radio supports TDD duplex mode and 64T64R MIMO. It is a “plug-n-play” solution for P5G and local carriers and offers benefits such as rapid deployment, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, localized high-speed connectivity, enhanced security, and interoperability.
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RF Transistor
2 kW Push-Pull LDMOS Transistor from 88 to 108 MHz
RF Transistor  from Polyfet RF Devices

The LY2843V from Polyfet RF Devices is a Transistor that operates from 88 to 108 MHz. It has a push-pull LDMOS design that is designed for applications within the HF to VHF III. This transistor delivers a saturated output power of 2.1 kW and has a drain breakdown DC voltage rating of 120 V. It is available in an unmatched package and requires a DC supply of 50 V.
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GNSS Chipset
Multi-constellation L1/L5-Band GNSS Chips with Meter-Level Accuracy
GNSS Chipset  from u-blox AG

The UBX-F10 Series from u-Blox are L1/L5 Band GNSS Chips for use in urban environments. They have RF interference and jamming detection/reporting features for signal integrity and advanced filtering algorithms for spoofing detection and reporting. These chips have an odometer that measures the traveled distance with support for different user profiles and provides real-time position accuracy estimates with 95% confidence.
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Antenna
Omnidirectional SMT Cellular/GNSS Antenna from 698 to 2690 MHz
Antenna  from Taoglas

The PCS.50.A from Taoglas is a Cellular and GNSS Antenna that operates from 698 to 960 MHz, 1559 to 1610 MHz and 1710 to 2690 MHz. It is designed specifically for IoT devices with small ground planes and combines aperture tuning and active switching technologies. This linearly polarized antenna has an omnidirectional radiation pattern and provides a peak gain of -7.79 dB with an efficiency of up to 67%.
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Down Converter
Single-Stage Downconverter with RF Frequency from 20 to 40 GHz
Down Converter  from SignalCore

The SC5320A from SignalCore is a Single-stage Downconverter that converts an input RF frequency from 20 - 40 GHz to an output IF frequency from 100 MHz - 4 GHz. It has an external LO frequency range from 10 to 20 GHz. The downconverter features an internal synthesized local oscillator, selectable RF preamplifier, and variable gain control together enabling standalone functionality.
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RF Up-down Converter
Up-Down Converter and Beamformer for 5G mmWave Applications
RF Up-down Converter  from Analog Devices

The ADMV1239 from Analog Devices is an Up-Down Converter and Beamformer that operates from 37 to 43.5 GHz. It integrates a 16 (2x8) channel beamformer paired with a 2 transmit (TX) and 2 receive (RX) channel upconverter/downconverter (UDC). This RFIC has on-chip transmit-receive switches that connect the upconverter RF output and downconverter RF input for each polarization into eight independent channels via the 1x8 power splitters/combiners.
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RF Amplifier
1.25 W Power Amplifier from 2 to 20 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Narda-MITEQ

The MPAS-40-02002000-45-30P from Narda-MITEQ is a Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 20 GHz. It provides a gain of 44 dB with an output P1dB of 31 dBm. This power amplifier has an ON/OFF switch with a switching time of less than 200 µs and a rise/fall time of less than 100 µs. It features reverse polarity protection, over-temperature alarm/protection, and over/under-current alarm.
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Phase Noise Analyzer
Phase Noise Analyzer + VCO Tester for Rapid Testing from 1 MHz to 50 GHz
Phase Noise Analyzer  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S FSPN50 from Rohde & Schwarz is a Phase Noise Analyzer + Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO) Tester with a frequency range from 1 MHz to 50 GHz. It has very high metrological accuracy and measures phase noise from highly stable sources such as synthesizers, VCOs, OCXOs, and DROs in radar and satellite applications.
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Electronically Steerable Antenna
Phased Array Antenna Modules from 24.25 to 29.50 GHz for 5G Applications
Electronically Steerable Antenna  from Fujikura

The FA28MD88B from Fujikura are Phased Array Antenna Modules (PAAM) that operate from 24.25 to 29.50 GHz covering 5GNR n257/n258/n261 bands. They support concurrent dual-polarization (vertical and horizontal) and integrate RF-ICs, filters, and an array antenna to reduce development time. These modules deliver an EIRP of 56 dBm with a peak PAE of more than 20% and have an Rx noise figure of less than 4 dB.
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RF Mixer
RF Mixer Die from 20 to 80 GHz for Military and Space Applications
RF Mixer  from mmTron Inc

The TMC170 from mmTRON is an RF Mixer that operates from 20 to 80 GHz. It provides an LO power range from -3 to +3 dBm and has an integrated LO amplifier which eliminates the need for an external LO buffer. This mixer has a conversion gain of 0 dB and provides an RF-to-IF isolation of 80 dB. The balanced architecture of this mixer in LO, RF and IF ensures outstanding harmonic performance and the wide bandwidth of IF, LO and RF ports provides much flexibility in frequency planning and simplifies the design.
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Frequency Synthesizer
Smart PLL Frequency Synthesizer from 3 to 4 GHz
Frequency Synthesizer  from Z-COMM

The SSG3500A from Z-Communications is a Smart PLL Frequency Synthesizer that operates from 3 to 4 GHz. It delivers an output power of 7 dBm with a phase noise of -110 dBc/Hz (@100 kHz offset) and provides a harmonic suppression of -15 dBc. This frequency synthesizer has a 100 MHz reference oscillator with a phase noise of -140 dBc/Hz (@1 kHz offset).
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OCXO
OCXO from 10 to 20 MHz with 24-Hour Holdover
OCXO  from Rakon

The ROD2522S2H from Rakon is an Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) that operates from 10 to 20 MHz. It provides square-wave output waveforms with an SSB phase noise of -134 dBc/Hz (at 100 Hz offset) and has a frequency stability of ±0.5 ppb (vs. temperature). This OCXO has a hold-over time of 24 hours and a rise/fall time of 5 ns.
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Switched Filter Bank
Rugged S/C Band 4-Channel Switched Filter Assembly
Switched Filter Bank  from Smiths Interconnect

The SWF008 from Trak Microwave is a 4-Channel Switched Filter Assembly for S and C band applications. It has a passband insertion loss of 5 dB, a switching speed of less than 100 ns and has TTL compatible control logic. The assembly requires a DC supply of 5 V and consumes 70 mA of current. It is available in a hermetically-sealed, laser-welded enclosure that measures 2.75 x 1.787 x 0.31 inches with hermetic SMP connectors.
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Gain Equalizer
Negative Slope Gain Equalizers from 950 MHz to 2150 MHz
Gain Equalizer  from Polaris

The PNE Series from Polaris are negative slope gain equalizers that operate from 950 MHz to 2150 MHz. They have a slope linearity of below 0.75 dB and a slope compensation range of 1 to 10 dB. These equalizers are available in two variants - PCB type package that measures 15 x 12 x 0.5 mm and module with SMA connectors measuring 33 x 20 x 20.3 mm.
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PLDRO
10.24 GHz Phase-Locked DRO Demonstrator
PLDRO  from Synergy Microwave Corporation

The KFSULN1024-100 from Synergy Microwave Corporation is a Phase-Locked DRO Demonstrator that operates at 10.24 GHz. It provides an output power of 10 dBm and has a warm-up time of 15 minutes. The oscillator has a phase noise of -168 dBc/Hz @ 10 MHz and harmonic suppression of 30 dBc. It requires an AC supply from 120-240 V and consumes up to 250 mA of current.
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RF Power Meter & Sensor
USB Power Meter from 80 MHz to 18 GHz for EMC Testing
RF Power Meter & Sensor  from Raditeq B.V.

The RadiPower RPR2018C from Raditeq is a power meter designed for CW power measurements from 80 MHz to 18 GHz for EMC immunity testing. The power meter can be used to measure the forward and/or reflected power levels from an RF amplifier. It provides a dynamic range of over 55 dB and performs EMC measurements with an accuracy of 0.2 dB over the complete band.
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Power Divider
300 W, 4-Way Power Divider from 2 to 8 GHz
Power Divider  from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-1314 from Innovative Power Products is a 4-Way Power Combiner/Divider that operates from 2 to 8 GHz. It can handle 300 W of CW input power, has an insertion loss of less than 0.8 dB, and provides more than 7.5 dB of isolation. This divider/combiner has a phase balance of ±6° and an amplitude balance of ±0.3 dB.
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Front End Module
4G-LTE/5G-NR Front-End Module for Automotive Applications
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY5A3047 from Skyworks is a Front-End Module for 4G LTE and 5G NR applications. It consists of power amplifier (PA) blocks, low-noise amplifier (LNA) blocks, two Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) v3.0 standard digital control blocks and integrated duplexers. This module includes a multiple gain state average power tracking mode, integrated filters, antenna port and band select switches.
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RF Transistor
10 W, 2-Stage LDMOS Doherty Transistor MMIC from 1805 to 1880 MHz
RF Transistor  from Ampleon

The B10G1819N10DL from Ampleon is a 2-Stage Doherty LDMOS Transistor MMIC that operates from 1805 to 1880 MHz. It delivers an output power of 10 W with a gain of 31.8 dB with a drain efficiency of 46.7%. This transistor is based on Ampleon’s state-of-the-art LDMOS technology that integrates carrier and peaking device, input splitter, output combiner, and output matching in a single package.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
2x2 MIMO Multipoint Radios with Beam Steering Antenna from 4.9 to 5.85 GHz
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Proxim

The MP-10250 BeamX Series from Proxim are Multi-Point Radios that operate from 4.9 to 5.85 GHz. They use a beam steering antenna and a secondary, look-ahead scan radio to avoid interference and maximize the use of the available radio spectrum. These 2x2 MIMO radios are powered by Proxim Wireless Outdoor Router Protocol (WORP), which enables efficient wireless broadband access in a packet-based network.
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Low Noise Block
Rugged Low Noise Block Downconverters from 17.7 to 22.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from ACORDE

The ACLNBW-Ka-Ex-V2 Series from ACORDE are Low Noise Blocks that convert input frequencies (RF) from 17.7-22.2 GHz to output frequencies (IF) from 1000 to 2000 MHz. They have been designed for challenging Ka-band professional and military satellite communication systems (ground, SOTP, SOTM, maritime etc.). These LNBs provide a gain of more than 60 dB with 40 dB image rejection and have a noise figure of less than 1.8 dB.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Software Defined Spectrum Analyzer from 400 MHz to 3 GHz for Remote Spectrum Monitoring
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Avcom

The EVO-RSA-3040A from AVCOM is a Rack-Mount Spectrum Analyzer for remote spectrum monitoring of L-band signals from 400 to 3000 MHz. It has been designed for the measurement and analysis of communications and broadcast carriers, making Satcom link, L-Band carriers, easy to measure, monitor, and record. The EVO-RSA provides excellent uplink, downlink frequency and amplitude accuracy along with resolution bandwidth (RBW) selection from 1kHz to 1MHz.
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Wireless Chipset
Multiprotocol Bluetooth 5.4 SoC with Support for Mesh, Thread and Matter Protocols
Wireless Chipset  from Nordic Semiconductor

The nRF54L15 from Nordic Semiconductor is a Multiprotocol Bluetooth 5.4 Systems-on-Chip (SoC) with support for Bluetooth (LE) Low Energy, Bluetooth mesh, Thread, and Matter protocols. It has a 128 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 processor, 1.5 MB non-volatile memory, and 256 KB RAM. This SoC also has a Global RTC (real-time clock) peripheral, 14-bit ADC, and a software-defined peripheral enabled by a RISC-V coprocessor.
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