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Date: 5 Aug, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
Mini-Circuits Introduces Turnkey 750 W Signal Source for 915 MHz RF Energy Applications - Mini Circuits
u-blox Positioning Solutions Now Available on NVIDIA’s AI Platforms for Industrial and Automotive Applications - u-blox AG
Rohde & Schwarz Transfers its DOCSIS Portfolio to Long Term Partner Calian - Rohde & Schwarz
Novocomms to Develop Next-Gen Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Antenna for Use in Space - Novocomms
Falcomm Launches its First Power Amplifier Based on its Ultra-Efficient Dual-Drive™ Architecture - Falcomm
Keysight Receives Validation for its First 5G-NR FR1 1024-QAM Demodulation Test Case - Keysight Technologies
Langer EMV-Technik Introduces RF Probe Set for Direct Power Injection and Measurement up to 12 GHz - Langer EMV-Technik
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes $400 Million in Funding to Increase Production of Silicon Wafers - GlobalWafers
u-blox Updates Firmware of its GNSS Module to Support Galileo OSNMA - u-blox AG
AmpliTech Launches New Multi-Channel Cryogenic Power Supplies for the Quantum Computing Industry - AmpliTech, Inc.
Teledatics Breaks Wi-Fi HaLow Communication Distance Record with 106 km Wireless link - Newracom
Quectel Wireless Solutions Announces New Quad-Band GNSS Module for Improved RTK Performance - Quectel
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New White Papers & Articles
When to Use S-parameters for High-frequency Circuit Simulations - Coilcraft
Assessing 5G Radar Altimeter Interference for Realistic Instrument Landing System Approaches - Remcom
IoT Satellite Connectivity Enabled by Small Ceramic Chip Antennas Case Study - KYOCERA AVX
20 GHz Direct Sampling: All in One Nyquist - Part 1: Challenges and Approaches - Analog Devices
RF over Fiber GNSS Signal Extension and Distribution - Vialite Communications
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Vector Network Analyzer
4-Port USB-Controlled Vector Network Analyzer from 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Bird

The BNA1000-4P8G5 from Bird is a 4-port USB-Controlled Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) that operates from 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz. It is ideal for RF and manufacturing engineers who prioritize precision and versatility during design and production. This VNA uniquely combines the detailed analysis capabilities of a benchtop unit with the adaptability required for diverse manufacturing and R&D environments.
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Vector Network Analyzer
2-Port PXIe Vector Network Analyzer from 300 kHz to 9 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Copper Mountain Technologies

The PXIe-S5090 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) that operates from 300 kHz to 9 GHz. It can measure all S-parameters (S11, S21, S12, and S22) and has a measurement bandwidth from 1 Hz to 1 MHz. This analyzer delivers metrology-grade performance and speed to National Instruments’ PXI system.
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RF Power Meter & Sensor
Average, Peak & Pulse Power Sensor from 50 MHz to 8 GHz
RF Power Meter & Sensor  from LadyBug Technologies

The LB480A is a 100 MHz to 8 GHz (Usable to 10 GHz) USB power sensor that can measure repetitive peak, pulse and average power signals. It has a measurement range from -60 to 20 dBm, video bandwidth of 10 MHz and a VSWR of 1.09:1. The LB480A is specifically targeted at those applications requiring the detailed analysis of pulse and other repetitive modulated formats.
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Bias Tee
30 V Bias Tee from 160 kHz to 95 GHz
Bias Tee  from HYPERLABS

The HL9448 from Hyperlabs is a Bias Tee that operates from 160 kHz to 95 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 a rise time of 3.7 ps. It has an amplitude match of ±0.1 dB and a phase match of ±4°. This bias tee is available in a module that measures 49.53 x 33.02 x 13.46 mm and has 1.0 mm jack/plug connector options.
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RF Inductor
Wire-Wound Ceramic Chip Inductors from 0.45 to 24 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 016008C Series from Coilcraft are Ceramic Chip Inductors with inductance values from 0.45 to 24 nH. These wire-wound inductors have a DC resistance of less than 1550 mOhms and can handle up to 550 mA of RMS current @ 25°C. They have a higher Q-factor than their thin-film counterparts, making them suitable for high-frequency applications in cell phones, wearable devices, and LTE or 5G IoT networks.
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RF Amplifier
100 W GaN Instrumentation Power Amplifier from 18 to 26.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Maury Microwave

The MPA-18G-26G5-100 from Maury Microwave is an Instrumentation Power Amplifier that operates from 18 to 26.5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 100 W with a small signal gain of more than 51 dB. This amplifier is manufactured based on state-of-the-art GaN technology that exhibits high linearity for wideband communications testing purposes.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Cryogenic Amplifier from 6 to 8.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AmpliTech

The APTC3-06000850-2K00-D2-V from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Cryogenic Amplifier that operates from 6.0 to 8.5 GHz. It has been designed for cryogenic applications down to 4K, with an industry-low Noise Figure of 25K at +296K and 2K at 4K case temperatures across the band. It provides a more than 40 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 0.029 dB (at 4 K) and has a P1dB of -6 dBm.
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Band Pass Filter
9.18 GHz Combline Bandpass Filter
Band Pass Filter  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The 5CL9D18G-180-CD-SFF from Quantic PMI is a Combline Band Pass Filter with a passband from 9.09 to 9.27 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of less than 4.0 dB and provides more than 70 dBc of rejection below and 60 dBc of rejection above the passband. This BPF has a loss ripple of 0.5 dB and phase linearity of less than +/- 6º. It is available as a silver-plated module that measures 1.9 x 0.4 x 0.4 inch.
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Microwave Absorber
Radio Wave Biomass Absorbers Up to 110 GHz
Microwave Absorber  from TDK RF Solutions

The IS-BP Series from TDK Corporation are Biomass Radio Wave Absorbers that have a frequency range of up to 110 GHz. They incorporate biomass IS materials that cover a wide frequency range from microwaves to millimeter waves and sub-millimeter waves, exhibiting excellent radiowave absorption performance. These absorbers utilize foamed polyethylene as a base material along with ohmic loss of carbon.
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Band Stop Filter
YIG-Tuned Band Reject Filters from 500 MHz to 18 GHz
Band Stop Filter  from Micro Lambda Wireless, Inc.

The MICRO LAMBDA MLUN-Series of YIG-Tuned Band Reject filters are available in multiple frequency configurations from 500 MHz to 18 GHz. They can be tuned to have a rejection bandwidth from 5 MHz to 150 MHz. These filters have excellent notch depth of 50 dB at 500 MHz and 60 dB notch depths at 2 GHz. These filters are available in a a low profile 1.7” cube to a standard 1.7” cube.
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Vector Network Analyzer
Vector Network Analyzer from 10 MHz to 44 GHz for 5G Component Characterization
Vector Network Analyzer  from Keysight Technologies

The E5081A ENA-X from Keysight is a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) that operates from 10 MHz to 44 GHz. This VNA can accelerate 5G and satellite communication component characterization and perform flexible high-power tests with direct receiver access to integrate booster amplifiers, attenuators, or directional couplers.
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Butler Matrix
4x4 Butler Matrix from 2.4 to 8 GHz for Multi-Channel MIMO Testing
Butler Matrix  from Ranatec

The RI 3041 from Ranatec is a 4x4 Butler Matrix that operates from 2.4 to 8 GHz. It can be used to control a beamforming network by switching the direction of beams to the desired beam port. In transmit mode, it delivers the full power of the transmitter to the beam, and in receive mode, it collects the signal from each of the beam directions with the full gain of the antenna array.
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Front End Module
RF Front End Module for GPS Applications
Front End Module  from NuWaves RF Solutions

The NW-RF-GPS-FE from NuWaves is an RF Front End Module for GPS applications with a transmit (Tx) frequency from 1626.5 to 1675 MHz and a receive (Rx) frequency from 1518 to 1559 MHz. It delivers more than 20 W of saturated output power with a transmit gain of 43 dB and a receive gain of 47 dB. The module can handle up to 12 dBm of input power and operates on 27-32 VDC supply while consuming 3.25 A (typical) of current.
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Cellular Module
LTE Cat M1/NB2 Module for Global Operations
Cellular Module  from Telit Communications

The ME310M1 from Telit is an LTE Cat M1/NB2 Module that covers LTE UE Cat M1 (1.4 MHz) and NB2 (200 kHz) bands. It delivers an uplink data rate of up to 1 Mbps (LTE Cat M1) & 160 Kbps (LTE Cat NB2) and a downlink data rate of up to 588 Kbps (LTE Cat M1) & 120 Kbps (LTE Cat NB2). This module has a global SKU with future support for non-terrestrial networks (NTN).
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Power Divider
Rack-Mount, 16-Way Active GPS Splitter from 1.1 to 1.7 GHz
Power Divider  from GPS Networking

The CRMALDCBS1X16 from GPS Networking is an Active 16-Way GPS Power Splitter that operates from 1.1 to 1.7 GHz. It has been designed to accept signals in the L-band, covering all major GNSS constellations, and provides multiple devices with the signal from a single antenna. In the standard configuration, the J1 port will pass DC voltage from a connected device and pass this power to the antenna or other devices upline from the splitter through the antenna port.
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Front End Module
Integrated Tx/Rx Front-End Module for 3G/4G/5G Applications
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY58101-11 from Skyworks is a Front-End Module that covers 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G bands. It consists of a low-band 3G/4G/5G PA block, low-band and high-band 2G PA blocks, a silicon controller consisting of the MIPI RFFE interface, RF band switches, antenna switches, a bi-directional coupler, integrated filters for Bands 8, 12, 20, 26, 28A, and 29, and low noise amplifier (LNA).
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Front End Module
2.4 GHz Front-End IC for Wi-Fi® 7, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth® Applications
Front End Module  from NXP Semiconductors

The WLAN7301HC from NXP Semiconductor is a 2.4 GHz Front-End IC for Wi-Fi® 7, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth® applications. In the Tx path, it includes a transmit power amplifier with five transmit modes for WLAN and two transmit modes for Bluetooth. It has an integrated directional power coupler that allows output power monitoring in all transmit modes.
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RF Mixer
GaAs MMIC Sub-Harmonic Mixer from 22.5 to 25 GHz
RF Mixer  from ReliaSat

The LE-Ka1340309 from ReliaSat is a GaAs MMIC Sub-Harmonic Mixer with RF Frequencies from 22.5 to 25 GHz and LO frequencies from 10.8 GHz to 13.6 GHz. The LEKa1340309 MMIC incorporates an anti-parallel diode pair and is usable for LO drive levels of less than 10 dBm at the first sub-harmonic frequency, with conversion losses of less than 16dB with an LO power of 8 dBm.
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RF & Microwave Isolator
2 W Microstrip Isolator from 34.5 to 35.6 GHz for Radar Applications
RF & Microwave Isolator  from JQL Electronics

The JIS34K5T35K6G0C from JQL Technologies is a Microstrip Isolator that operates from 34.5 to 35.6 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 2 W, provides more than 19 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of less than 1.2 dB. This Ka-band isolator is extremely stable over the temperature range of -40°C to +70°C. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 5.0 x 5.0 x 1.2 mm and is ideal for radar applications.
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Cellular Module
Multi-Chip, Multi-Band System-in-Package for 5G Massive IoT Platforms
Cellular Module  from Sequans Communications

The Monarch 2 from Sequans Communications is a Multi-Chip, Multi-Band System-in-Package (SiP) that supports 5G massive IoT (LTE-M/NB-IoT) platforms. It is based on the 2nd generation of Sequans’ Monarch LTE Cat M1/NB1/NB2 chipsets and consists of an entire front-end, transceiver, power management, RAM memory, crystals, and baseband modem for an LTE multi-band radio operating from 699 to 2200 MHz.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
6 GHz Fixed Wireless Subscriber Module for PMP and PTP Deployments
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Cambium Networks

The ePMP Force 4625 Series from Cambium Networks is a Fixed Wireless Subscriber Module that operates from 5925 to 7125 MHz. It supports channel bandwidths of 20, 40, 80 and 160 MHz, and has configurable channel spacing in 5 MHz increments. This module supports MCS 0 (BPSK) to MCS 11 (1024 QAM-5/6) modulation levels and meets the demand for high performance and low latency across both PMP and PTP deployments.
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Software Defined Radio
Dual-Channel Software-Defined Radio from 30 to 2500 MHz for Military Applications
Software Defined Radio  from Collins Aerospace

The TRUNET AN/PRC-162(V)1 from Collins Aerospace is a Dual-Channel Networking Radio. It operates from 30-88 MHz, 1188-137 MHz, 225-450 MHz, 1250-1450 MHz, and 1755-1850 MHz, with the capability to extend coverage up to 2500 MHz in 1.25 kHz steps.This radio is a versatile software-defined radio (SDR) receiver-transmitter for ground systems and is part of the TruNet networked communications solution family.
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Block Up Converter
GaN Block Up Converter + Solid-State Power Amplifier from 17.3 to 18.4 GHz
Block Up Converter  from TTI

The GaN-DBS-SSPA-BUC-300-550W from Celestia TTI is a Block Up Converter + Solid-State Power Amplifier (BUC-SSPA) that converts input frequencies (IF) from 950-2050 MHz to output frequencies (RF) from 17.3-18.4 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 550 W with a gain of more than 75 dB. This BUC has spurious levels of up to -60 dBc and a phase noise of -65 dBc/Hz (at 100 Hz offset).
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RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System
RF Record and Playback System from 30 MHz to 26.5 GHz
RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System  from Spectra Lab

The Model 3863 from Spectra Lab is an RF Record and Playback Instrument that can capture and reproduce RF signals from 30 MHz to 26.5 GHz. It features two RF channels that enable the simultaneous recording and playback of two RF input/output channels. This instrument has an instantaneous bandwidth (IBW) of 1 GHz and supports 1 GHz/channel continuous IQ streaming & 2 GHz/channel short-duration IQ capture/generation.
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GPS/GNSS Antenna
IP-67 Rated Dual Band Active GNSS Antenna
GPS/GNSS Antenna  from Amphenol RF

The ST0326-41-001-A from Amphenol RF is an Active GNSS Antenna that operates up to 1.61 GHz. This dual-band antenna supports GLONASS, GNSS and GPS constellations and can handle an input power of 2 W. It has an integrated LNA that makes this antenna ideal for applications where the receiver is close to the antenna and in environments where signal strength is strong, such as open areas with a clear line-of-sight.
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Waveguide Switch
GaAs Non-Reflective SPDT Switch MMIC from 26.5 to 40 GHz
Waveguide Switch  from Renaissance Electronics Corporation

The HSWM22801-351 from Renaissance Electronics Corporation is a Non-Reflective SPDT Switch MMIC that operates from 26.5 to 40 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 10 W (~40 dBm) and has an insertion loss of less than 3.1 dB. The switch supports TTL control, has a switching speed of 30 ns and provides more than 38 dB of isolation.
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RFID Tag
UHF RAIN RFID Tags from 865 to 928 MHz with Anti-Collision Technology
RFID Tag  from HID Global Corporation

The IronTag from HID Global are RAIN RFID Tags that operate in the UHF Band from 865-868 MHz (ETSI) and 865-928 MHz (Global). They are based on Impinj’s Monza X chip that has a user memory of 8192 bits, an EPC memory of 128 bits, and a TID memory of 96 bits. These UHF transponders deliver excellent performance on metal surfaces, and are built to withstand vibration, shock, chemical exposure, and fluctuating temperatures.
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