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Date: 15 July, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
STMicroelectronics Integrates Ceva Cellular IoT Platform in NB-IoT Industrial Module - STMicroelectronics
Researchers Develop Hexagonal Boron Nitride Based RF Switch for High Frequency Applications up to 120 GHz - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
EMITE and Rohde & Schwarz Partner to Support OTA Testing of Wi-Fi 7 and 5G RedCap Devices - Rohde & Schwarz
GCT Semiconductor and Kyocera Collaborate on 5G Reference Platform for CPE Devices - GCT Semiconductor
Filtronic Launches Ultra-High Power E-Band Links for High-Speed Backhaul Networks - Filtronic
Mercury Systems Shortens Timeline to Design Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems for the U.S. Navy - Mercury Systems
CAES Secures $172 Million Contract to Develop RF Electronics for Raytheon Technologies Missile Program - CAES
Crane A&E Launches mmWave-Integrated Microwave Assemblies with EAR99 Export Classification - Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Nokia, BT Group, and Qualcomm Achieve Enhanced 5G Downlink Speeds with 5CC Carrier Aggregation - Nokia
Akoustis Receives $2 Million Order for Wi-Fi 7 Filters from Tier-1 Carrier - Akoustis
NavX™ Provides Ultra-Fast, RF-Synchronized Tuning for Precise Control of Plasma Characteristics - Advanced Energy Industries
NXP Introduces 2-Stage Airfast® Power Amplifier Module for LTE & 5G Systems from 3400 to 3600 MHz - NXP Semiconductors
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New White Papers & Articles
Automotive Millimeter-Wave Radar and Test Solution - Anritsu
Benefits of Ultralow Noise Switching Regulator in Noise-Sensitive RF Applications - Analog Devices
Distinguishing Between APR and Pullability When Specifying a VCXO - NEL Frequency Controls
A Concept for Evaluating sub-THz Communication for Future 6G - Ericsson
A Fully Integrated 3.5GHz Single Chip GaN Doherty PA for sub-6GHz 5G - PRFI Ltd.
Design Considerations: 5G Small Cell Radios - NXP Semiconductors
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RF Cable
6 GHz Low-Smoke, Fire-Retardant Cable for In-Building Applications
RF Cable  from Times Microwave Systems

The LMR-400-75-FR from Times Microwave Systems is an RF Cable that operates up to 6 GHz. This RF cable is a non-toxic (non-halogen), low-smoke, and fire-retardant solution that is designed for in-building runs to enable routing anywhere except air handling plenums. It is UL/NEC and CSA-rated, and also meets the requirements of MSHA-P standard for mining applications.
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RF Amplifier
50 W GaN-on-SiC Power Amplifier Pallet from 500 to 2500 MHz
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The RWP15040-10 from RFHIC is a GaN-on-SiC Power Amplifier Pallet that operates from 500 to 2500 MHz. It provides an output power of 47 dBm (~50W) and has a power gain of 38 dB with a flatness of less than +/-2 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.
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Balun
50-Ohm to 75-Ohm Impedance Matching Transformer from 5 to 2200 MHz
Balun  from JFW Industries

The 57ZT-2.2G from JFW Industries is a 50-Ohm to 75-Ohm Impedance Matching Transformer that operates from 5 to 2200 MHz. It can handle an average input power of 0.25 W, has an insertion loss of 0.65 dB, and a VSWR of less than 1.3:1. This transformer has an operating temperature range of –20 °C to +85° C.
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RF Inductor
Low Profile Wirewound Chip Inductors from 0.5 to 13 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 0201HT Series from Coilcraft are Low Profile Wirewound Chip Inductors with inductance values from 0.5 to 13 nH. They have higher Q and lower DCR than similarly sized thin-film inductors and are optimized for high-frequency impedance matching in applications such as cell phones, wearable devices, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and LTE/5G IoT networks.
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Bias Tee
30 V Bias Tee from 160 kHz to 110 GHz
Bias Tee  from HYPERLABS

The HL9449 from Hyperlabs is a Bias Tee that operates from 160 kHz to 110 GHz. It has a DC breakdown voltage of up to 30 V and a breakdown current of 175 mA. The bias tee has an insertion loss of less than 2.5 dB and has a rise time of 3.2 ps. It has an amplitude match of ±0.1 dB and a phase match of ±4°.
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Vector Network Analyzer
2-Port USB Controlled Lab Grade VNA from 300 kHz to 6.5 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Copper Mountain Technologies

The SC5065 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a modular 2-port compact lab grade VNA that operates from 300 kHz to 6.5 GHz. This small USB Controlled lab grade VNA has higher speeds, more dynamic range, and higher output power, with features like time domain and gating conversion, segmented frequency sweeps, linear/ logarithmic sweeps, power sweeps, multiple trace formats, 16 channels max. with up to 16 traces each, marker math, and limit tests.
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RF Variable Attenuator
50 dB Variable Step Attenuator from DC to 2 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from MECA

The 685-110-1 from MECA is a Variable Step Attenuator that operates from DC to 2 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 0 to 50 dB in 1 dB steps (manually controlled by a knob) and an insertion loss of less than 1 dB. This attenuator can handle an average power of 2 W, and a peak input power of 1 kW with a VSWR of less than 1.5:1.
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180 Degree Hybrid Coupler
150 W, 180° RF Hybrid Combiner/Divider from 2 to 6 GHz
180 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from Werlatone Inc

The H12489 from Werlatone is a 180° RF Hybrid Combiner/Divider that operates from 2000 to 6000 MHz. It can handle a CW input power of 150 W, provides more than 20 dB of isolation, and has an insertion loss of less than 0.65 dB. This combiner/divider has a phase balance of 180° (±8°) and a maximum amplitude balance of ±0.4 dB.
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Balun
75-Ohm 1:1 Surface-Mount Transformer from 45 to 2000 MHz
Balun  from MiniRF

The MRFXF0089 from MiniRF is an RF Transformer that operates from 45 to 2000 MHz. It has an impedance ratio of 1:1 and an insertion loss of 0.5 dB. This 75-ohm transformer has an amplitude balance of 1.2 dB and a phase balance of less than 10°. It is designed for applications that require small, low cost, and highly reliable surface-mount components and has a welded wire construction for increased reliability.
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Fixed Attenuator
0-20 dB Fixed Chip Attenuators from DC to 50 GHz
Fixed Attenuator  from Smiths Interconnect

The TSX Series from Smiths Interconnect are Fixed Chip Attenuators that operate from DC to 50 GHz. These attenuators are available in attenuation values of 0-10 (with a 1 dB step size), 15, & 20 dB. They can handle a CW input power of up to 10 W and have a VSWR of less than 1.25:1. The attenuators have been developed using 3D Electromagnetic Simulation (EM) software to provide excellent performance in a total thin film process.
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RF Variable Attenuator
4-Channel USB-Controlled Attenuator from 50 to 6000 MHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Adaura Technologies

The AD-USB PT5 from Adaura Technologies is a 4 Channel Attenuator that operates from 50 to 6000 MHz. It has an attenuation range from 0 to 63 dB in 0.5 dB steps and have a switching time of 250 µs. The attenuator can handle an input power of up to 1 W, provides chain-to-chain isolation of more than 85 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 9 dB.
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Signal Generator
Compact and Cost-Effective Signal Generator from 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
Signal Generator  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®SMC100A from Rohde & Schwarz is a Signal Generator with a frequency range from 9 kHz to 1.1 GHz/3.2 GHz. It supports AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation functions and has an internal modulation and pulse generator to supply the required modulation signals. This signal generator has an SSB phase noise of -105 dBc (at 20 kHz offset, 1 GHz frequency) and non-harmonics of better than -60 dBc.
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Base Station Simulator
Multi-Band Vector Transceiver for 5G Sub-6 GHz/mmWave Frequencies
Base Station Simulator  from Keysight Technologies

The S9100A from Keysight is a 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver that operates from 380 MHz to 6 GHz (FR1) and 24.25 to 43.5 GHz (FR2). It is a streamlined, non-signaling measurement system that enables automated testing of 5G New Radio (5G-NR) infrastructure equipment at both the FR1 and millimeter wave FR2 frequencies.
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RF Amplifier
50 W Dual-Channel Bidirectional Amplifier from 2.2 to 2.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from NuWaves RF Solutions

The NuPower Xtender DUAL-S-50-C01-S01 from NuWaves RF Solutions is a Dual-Channel Bidirectional Amplifier (BDA) that operates from 2200 to 2500 MHz. On the Tx side, this amplifier delivers a saturated output power of 47 W with a gain of 17 dB while on the Rx side, it provides a gain of 12 dB and has a noise figure of 2.5 dB.
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RF Amplifier
100 W Solid State Power Amplifier from 500 to 2700 MHz
RF Amplifier  from Comtech PST

The BME58278-100 from Comtech PST is a solid-state power amplifier that operates from 500 to 2700 MHz. It delivers an output power of more than 100 Watts with a gain of over 52.5 dB and has a VSWR of 2.0:1. The module requires a supply voltage of 18 - 36 VDC and consumes under 15 A of current. It is rugged and reliable with low harmonic distortion.
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TCVCXO
Clipped Sine Wave or HCMOS, VCTCXO from 10 to 52 MHz
TCVCXO  from MtronPTI

The M6054 Series from Mtron PTI is a VCTXO which operates from 10 MHz to 52 MHz. It has Clipped Sinewave and HCMOS output waveforms and requires a supply voltage of 2.85 V. It has a load capacitance of 10 pF and a load resistance of 10 k ohms. It has ±0.5 ppm of stability over -40 °C to +85 °C range and ±0.2 ppm over 0 °C to +70 °C range.
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Switch Matrix
USB-Powered Switch Matrix with up to 4 SPDT Switches from DC to 40 GHz
Switch Matrix  from Teledyne Relays

The MMA Series from Teledyne Relays is an RF Switch Matrix that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It supports up to 4 SPDT switches which have a break before making the design. This 50-ohm switch matrix can be controlled via USB or Ethernet and requires a DC supply of 24 V. It is designed to allow remote operation via TCP/IP commands to the Matrix’s Ethernet interface.
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Power Divider
2-Way MLDD Power Divider from 0.4 to 7.125 GHz
Power Divider  from KRYTAR

The 600407125 from KRYTAR is a 2-Way Power Divider that operates from 0.4 to 7.125 GHz. This MLDD (matched-line directional divider) can handle an input power of 10 W, provides more than 15 dB of isolation, and has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB. It uses a MLDD proprietary design to provide ultra-high performance over a broad frequency range.
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RF Variable Attenuator
6-Bit Digital Step Attenuator from 9 kHz to 13 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from pSemi, A Murata Company

The PE43610 from pSemi is a 6-Bit Digital Step Attenuator that operates from 9 kHz to 13 GHz. It has an attenuation range from 0-31.5 dB with a step size of 0.5 dB. This DSA features glitch-free attenuation state transitions and has a control voltage of 1.8 V with an optional VSS_EXT bypass mode to improve spurious performance, making this device ideal for test and measurement, point-to-point communication systems, and very small aperture terminals (VSAT).
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RF Amplifier
87 W Doherty Power Amplifier from 3400 to 3600 MHz
RF Amplifier  from NXP Semiconductors

The A5M35TG040-TC from NXP Semiconductors is a Doherty Power Amplifier that operates from 3400 to 3600 MHz. It is a 2-stage module that includes an LDMOS integrated circuit as a driver and a GaN final stage amplifier. The amplifier delivers a Pulsed CW power of 49.4 dBm (~87 W) with a gain of 30.5 dB and a power-added efficiency of 47.5%.
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Base Station Antenna
6-Port Base Station Panel Antenna from 617 to 2690 MHz
Base Station Antenna  from Amphenol Antenna Solutions

The APXV4ALL24-U-J20 from Amphenol Antenna Solutions is a 6-Port Base Station Panel Antenna that operates from 617-894 MHz (low-band) and 1695-2690 MHz (mid-band). This ±45° cross-polarized antenna provides a gain of 18.5 dBi and has a VSWR of 1.5:1. It has an azimuth beamwidth of 48°, an elevation beamwidth of 10.4°, and supports an electrical downtilt from 2°to 12°.
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Satellite Link Emulator
Advanced Satellite Link Emulator for Geostationary Satellite Testing Applications
Satellite Link Emulator  from Polaris

The ASLE-140-36D from Polaris is an Advanced Satellite Link Emulator for geostationary satellite testing. It operates at a frequency of 140 MHz and has a bandwidth of more than 36 MHz. This link emulator provides accurate simulation of propagation delay, path loss, and Doppler frequency shift for closed-loop testing of geostationary satellites and earth station terminals.
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Balun
Surface-Mount, 75-Ohm 1:1 RF Balun from 45 to 1218 MHz
Balun  from Qorvo

The QPP0021 from Qorvo is a 1:1 RF Balun that operates from 45 to 1218 MHz. It converts a 75-ohm balanced input to a 75-ohm unbalanced differential output with a phase balance of ±7° and an amplitude balance of ±1.4 dB. This balun can handle an input power of up to 36 dBm (~4 W) and has an insertion loss of 0.4 dB.
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Electronically Steerable Antenna
Electronically Scanned Array Antenna SATCOM Terminal from 17.7 to 31 GHz
Electronically Steerable Antenna  from ReQuTech AB

The RESA L Ka from ReQuTech is an Electronically Scanned Phased Array Antenna Terminal that operates from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz (Rx) and 27.5 to 31 GHz (Tx). It features a fully integrated satellite terminal suitable for SATCOM-On-The-Move LEO/MEO/GEO communication. This lightweight terminal can be used either as a standalone product or in a mesh configuration with several RESA terminals.
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