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Date: 9 Sept, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
NYU Researchers Use Mini-Circuits' Dual-Band Channel Sounder Module for FR1 & FR3 Band Modelling - Mini Circuits
everything RF Publishes an e-Book on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) - everything RF
NETA Communications Introduces Ka-Band Manpack VSAT Antenna System for Military and Civil Applications - NETA Communications
INFRGY Introduces Innovative Wireless Charging Solution to Charge Multiple Devices Over a Distance - INFRGY
Mini-Circuits Introduces 750 W Signal Source from 902 to 928 MHz for RF Energy Applications - Mini Circuits
BAE Systems Acquires Kirintec to Strengthen its Cyber and Electronic Warfare Capabilities - BAE Systems
Microwave Vision Group Introduces Dual-Ridge Horn Antenna from 18 to 40 GHz for EMC Testing - Microwave Vision Group
Scientific Microwave Corporation Introduces Double-Ridge Pressure Windows from 0.84 to 18 GHz - Scientific Microwave Corporation
Orbit Secures $6 Million Contract to Supply Advanced SATCOM Terminals for Naval Military Platforms - Orbit Communication Systems
Rohde & Schwarz to Showcase its Latest RF and Microwave Test Solutions at EuMW 2024 - Rohde & Schwarz
CoreHW and Presto Engineering Develop 2.4 GHz RF Front-End Module in an Ultra-Small Wafer-Scale Package - CoreHW
Würth Elektronik Introduces WR-SMA Solderless Connectors for High-Frequency PCB Applications - Wurth Elektronik
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650V 30mO GaN FETs with integrated gate driver
Texas Instruments LMG3522R030/LMG3522R030-Q1 650V 30mO GaN FETs include an integrated driver and protection for switch-mode power converters. The LMG3522R030/LMG3522R030-Q1 integrates a silicon driver that allows switching speeds up to 150V/ns. Click here to learn more.
New White Papers & Articles
A Fully Integrated 3.5GHz Single Chip GaN Doherty PA for sub-6GHz 5G - PRFI Ltd.
GaGe Digitizers in Military & Aerospace Applications - GaGe by Vitrek
Quartz Crystal Hermeticity and the Relationship to SC-cut Long-Term Reliability - Quantic Croven
Smart Microwave Antennas are a Step Closer with Advanced Dual Beamforming DAC - Teledyne e2v
Benefits of Ultralow Noise Switching Regulator in Noise-Sensitive RF Applications - Analog Devices
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Vector Network Analyzer
2-Port USB Controlled VNA from 300 kHz to 9 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Copper Mountain Technologies

The SC5090 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a modular 2-port compact VNA for 2-path measurements that operates from 300 kHz to 9 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 140 dB, an output power of 15 dBm, and a typical measurement speed of 16 µs per point. The VNA has a directivity of 46 dB and can be used to measure all four S parameters (S11, S21, S12, and S22).
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RF Cable Assembly
67 GHz Colour-Coded, Flexible Low-Profile Cable Assemblies
RF Cable Assembly  from Maury Microwave

The Stability Plus™ Low Profile Cable Assemblies from Maury Microwave operate up to 67 GHz. They provide the same electrical performance as Maury Microwave’s ruggedized StabilityPlus™ cables, but with a more compact and flexible design. These cable assemblies have excellent phase and amplitude stability with flexure that enables highly reliable and repeatable measurements.
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RF Cable
Silicon Dioxide Based Semi-Rigid Coaxial Cable Assemblies for Space Applications
RF Cable  from Times Microwave Systems

The SiO2 Series from Times Microwave Systems are Silicon Dioxide based based Semi-Rigid cables that operate up to 64 GHz. These phase-stable cable assemblies are designed to operate at extreme temperatures and in high radiation environments making them ideal for use in Space. Compared to other cable types, SiO2 cables provide exceptionally low hysteresis, with phase and loss values returning to the same values at a given temperature even after extreme excursions.
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RF Cable Assembly
Microwave Coaxial Cables from DC to 70 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

The M-FLEX Cable Assemblies from Carlisle Interconnect Technologies are Microwave Coaxial Cables that operate from DC to 70 GHz. They provide an RF shielding of over 90 dB to minimize crosstalk and maximize system performance. These cables have an outer diameter from 0.055-0.160 in. and have an insertion loss of less than 3.69 dB/ft.
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Directional Coupler
mm-Wave Directional Coupler from 6 to 40 GHz
Directional Coupler  from MECA

The 765-20-23.000 from MECA is a 5G-ready mm-wave Directional Coupler that operates from 6 to 40 GHz (Covering the C to V Band). It has a coupling value of 20 dB and can handle up to 20 watts of average power. The coupler has an insertion loss of less than 1.3 dB and directivity of more than 12 dB. It is available in a module with 2.92mm (F) connectors.
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RF Amplifier
2 W, GaN Power Amplifier MMIC from 16.5 to 21.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AmpliTech

The AGMPA165215 from AmpliTech is a GaN HEMT Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 16.5 to 21.5 GHz. It provides 20 dB of gain with a saturated output power of 35 dBm (~3.16 W) and has a PAE of 30 %. This GaN on SiC power amplifier requires a DC supply of +28 V and consumes 100 mA of current. It is available as a 50-ohm internally matched die that measures 2.4 x 1.8 x 0.1 mm and is ideal for point-to-point radio and K-Band SATCOM applications.
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Band Pass Filter
Cavity Bandpass Filter from 1.3 to 2.3 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The BPF-1D3G2D3G-SMT from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics) is a Bandpass Filter with a passband from 1.3 to 2.3 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of less than 5 dB, provides more than 60 dBc of rejection both above and below the passband, and has a VSWR of 2.1:1. This BPF is available in a copper casing surface mount package with a silver plate at the bottom that measures 30 x 8 x 5 mm.
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RF & Microwave Isolator
80 W Rugged RF Isolator from 8 to 12 GHz for Military Applications
RF & Microwave Isolator  from Smiths Interconnect

The IB800012000P300S from Smiths Interconnect is an RF Isolator that operates in the X-Band from 8 to 12 GHz. It provides more than 20 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of less than 0.35 dB. This 50-ohm isolator can handle an average input power of 80 W, a peak input power of 300 W, and a reverse power of up to 30 W.
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Automotive Radar Chipset
Fully-Integrated 77 GHz Radar Transceiver
Automotive Radar Chipset  from NXP Semiconductors

The TEF810X is a fully integrated RFCMOS automotive radar transceiver that operates from 76 to 81 GHz. It has 3 transmit and 4 receiver channels and is optimized for Fast Chirp Modulation. The device has 2 GHz of bandwidth but can also support 4 GHz with chirp stitching. It supports cascading of 4 TEF810X devices and is ideal for applications including emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert and automated-parking.
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Balun
1:2 Balanced-to-Unbalanced Transformer from 9.2 to 16.15 GHz
Balun  from TTM Technologies

The X4BD130LTI from TTM Technologies is a Balanced-to-Unbalanced Transformer that operates from 9.2 to 16.15 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 1 W, has an impedance ratio of 1:2, and an insertion loss of less than 1.0 dB. This Balun has an amplitude balance of ±1.0 dB and a phase balance of ±12°. It is designed specifically for Texas Instruments’ AFE7950 and ADC12DJ5200RF chipsets.
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Bias Tee
400 V Bias-Tee from 10 MHz to 6 GHz for High-Current Applications
Bias Tee  from Lotus Communication Systems

The BT2M6G2P3A400V from Lotus Communication Systems is a Bias-Tee that operates from 10 to 6000 MHz. It can handle a DC voltage of up to 400 V and a maximum DC current of 2300 mA. This RoHS-compliant bias-tee has a low dynamic contact resistance (DCR) and an excellent current handling capability for high current bias-tee applications.
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Band Stop Filter
869 MHz Low-loss SAW Notch Filter
Band Stop Filter  from RFM Integrated Device

The SF2472E from RFM Integrated Device is a Notch Filter with center frequency of 869 MHz. It can handle an input power of up to 33 dBm in pass band and 15 dBm in stop band. The filter has an insertion loss of less than 2.9 dB and attenuation of 24 dB. It is available in an AEC-Q200 Qualified-surface mount package that measures 3.0 x 3.0 mm.
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RF Amplifier
8 W GaN Power Amplifier from 27.5 to 31 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Nxbeam Inc

The NPA2050-SM from Nxbeam is a GaN Power Amplifier (PA) that operates in the Ka-Band from 27.5 to 31 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 8 W with a gain of 23 dB and a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 28%. This PA requires a DC supply from 20 to 28 V and consumes less than 140 mA of current. It is available in a ceramic surface-mount package and is ideal for Ka-Band satellite communications, point-to-point/multi-point digital radios, and 5G infrastructure applications.
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Beamforming IC
4 Channel System-in-Package Phased Array Module for 5G NR n257 Band
Beamforming IC  from ED2 Corp

The ED2-0023 from ED2 Corp is a 4-Channel System-in-Package (SiP) Phased Array Module (PAM) that operates at 28 GHz in the 5G NR n257-Band. It consists of 2x2 radiating elements with the Renesas F5288 beamforming half-duplex transceiver. On the Tx side, this PAM delivers an output power of 14.5 dBm with a gain of 42 dB from 42-47.5 dB, while on the Rx side, it provides a gain of 18 dB and has a noise figure of 4.9 dB.
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Front End Module
Integrated RF Front-End Module for 3G, 4G, and 5G Applications
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY58105-31 from Skyworks Solutions is a Front-End Module (FEM) that is designed for 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile devices. This module consists of separate 3G/4G/5G power amplifier (PA) blocks operating in mid-bands (MB) and high-bands (HB), a silicon controller with MIPI RFFE interface, RF-band switches, bidirectional couplers, MB/HB antenna switches, and integrated filters for bands 1, 3, 34, 39, 40, and 41.
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OCXO
Radiation Tolerant Microcomputer Compensated Crystal Oscillator from 5 to 80 MHz
OCXO  from Q-Tech Corporation

The QT2020 from Q-Tech Corporation is a Microcomputer Compensated Crystal Oscillator (MCXO) with output frequencies from 5 to 80 MHz. It provides sinewave or HCMOS output with an output power of 3 dBm and also provides a 1PPS output. This oscillator uses a high-stability overtone SC-cut crystal with microprocessor-controlled compensation.
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RFID Antenna
Circularly Polarized Flat-Panel RFID Antenna from 865 to 928 MHz
RFID Antenna  from Feig Electronic

The ANT.U280/210 from FEIG is a UHF Flat-Panel RFID Antenna that operates from 865 to 868 MHz (EU) and 902 to 928 MHz (FCC). This RHCP antenna has a read range of up to 4 meters with a 3 dB beamwidth of 60° x 80°. It is available in an IP54-rated ultra-flat housing that measures 275 x 214 x 8 mm and has an SMA-female connector.
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Software Defined Radio
Integrated, Multi-Channel Software Defined Radios from 10 MHz to 6 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Epiq Solutions

The Matchstiq G-Series from Epiq Solutions are Software Defined Radios (SDRs) that operate from 10 MHz to 6 GHz. They have up to four channels for Tz/Rx, each with a channel bandwidth of up to 50 MHz. This series consists of the Matchstiq™ G20 and G40 SDRs, which utilize the Sidekiq™ NV100 as a fundamental component. The Matchstiq™ G20 incorporates a single Sidekiq™ NV100, a 2TB SSD, and an Nvidia Orin NX, enabling direct RF record, analysis, and playback.
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Block Up Converter
200 W GaN-Based BUC/SSPA from 17.3 to 18.4 GHz
Block Up Converter  from TTI

The GaN-DBS-SSPA-BUC-200W from TTI is a GaN SSPA/BUC that converts an input frequency of 950 MHz to 2050 MHz (IF) to an output frequency of 17.3 to 18.4 GHz (RF). It delivers a saturated output power of 53 dBm (~200 W) & a linear output power of 52 dBm (~158 W)with a gain of over 65 dB. This SSPA/BUC has a gain flatness of less than 4 dB p-p over the full band and a gain variation of ± 1.5 dB over the full operating range.
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Block Up Converter
Block Up Converter from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz for Airborne Applications
Block Up Converter  from Communications & Power Industries

The SB50UAA from Communications and Power Industries is a Block Up Converter (BUC) that converts input frequencies (IF) from 950 to 1700 MHz to output frequencies (RF) from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz. It delivers an output power of more than 50 W (~47 dBm) with a gain of over 68 dB. This BUC has spurious levels of -60 dBc and a phase noise of -92 dBc/Hz (at 100 kHz offset). It includes control interfaces such as Ethernet, Telnet, Web, and SNMP and features built-in fault diagnostic capabilities via remote monitoring.
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GPS/GNSS Antenna
Rugged L1/L2-Band GPS Antennas with Integrated LNAs
GPS/GNSS Antenna  from Antcom Corporation

The 2DG1215X-MNX-X-A Series from Antcom are GPS L1/L2 Antennas that operate at 1575.42 ± 12 MHz (L1) and 1227.60 ± 12 MHz (L2). They have RHCP polarization and a VSWR of less than 2.0:1. These antennas have an integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA) that delivers a P1dB of +13 dBm and has a noise figure of 3.5 dB. They can handle a CW input power of 1 W and support the M-code signal.
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RF Digitizer
Direct RF 3U VPX Data Converter for High-Speed Connectivity Applications
RF Digitizer  from Mercury Systems

The DRF3182 from Mercury Systems is a Data Converter that is designed to directly digitize RF signals in radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems. It eliminates the need to implement RF-to-IF down conversion prior to digitization. This converter combines excellent data capture capability with powerful processing from Intel’s 14 nm Intel Stratix 10 SoC FPGA, making it suitable for applications with size, weight, and power constraints.
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Frequency Multiplier
GaAs MMIC Frequency Doubler from 20 to 40 GHz
Frequency Multiplier  from Keysight Technologies

The HMMC-5645 from Keysight Technologies is a GaAs MMIC Frequency Doubler that converts an input frequency from 10-20 GHz to an output frequency from 20-40 GHz (useable up to 50 GHz). It has a conversion efficiency of -12 dB which can remain flat over an input power range of 20 dB using the bias. This doubler is ideal for microwave radio, aerospace and defense, and instrumentation applications.
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Digital Phase Shifter
8-Bit, 360° Digital Phase Shifter with 500 MHz Center Frequency
Digital Phase Shifter  from Sigatek

The SFD500D10 from Sigatek is an 8-Bit Digital Phase Shifter that operates at 500 MHz. It provides a phase shift from 0 to 360° with an LSB of 1.4° and has a switching speed of 500 ns. This bi-directional phase shifter can handle an input power of up to 1 W (~30 dBm) and has an insertion loss of less than 5 dB. It has a TTL control bus that allows 256 discrete phase values and is controlled using a control voltage of 0/+5 V.
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Antenna
Omnidirectional 5G-NR Pole/Screw Mount Antenna from 617 to 5925 MHz
Antenna  from 2J Antennas

The 2J7A83JB-B16J from 2J Antennas is a 5G NR Antenna that operates from 617-960 MHz, 1427-2690 MHz, 3300-5000 MHz, and 5150-5925 MHz. This linearly-polarized antenna provides a peak gain of 3.6 dBi with an efficiency of 56.3% and has a VSWR of 1.7:1. It can handle an input power of up to 35 W. This antenna supports 5G NR, 4G LTE, FirstNet, CBRS, LPWA, CAT-X, CAT-Mx, CAT-NBx, NB-IoT, 3G, and 2G, providing backward compatibility with the existing networks.
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VNA Calibration Kit
1.0 mm OSLT Calibration Kit from DC to 116.5 GHz
VNA Calibration Kit  from Spinner Group

The BN 535742 from Spinner Group is an OSLT Calibration Kit with 1.0 mm plug and socket connectors that operates from DC to 116.5 GHz (resonance free up to 120 GHz). This kit consists of a 1.0 mm open-circuit plug, 1.0 mm open circuit socket, 1.0 mm short circuit plug, 1.0 mm short circuit socket, 1.0 mm load plug, 1.0 mm load socket, 1.0 mm through plug/plug, 1.0 mm through socket/socket, 1.0 mm through plug/socket, torque wrench 6 mm/45 N-cm, torque wrench 6 mm/34 N-cm, and a double open-ended spanner (7 mm).
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