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Date: 30 Sept, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
Novel GaN Transistors and High-Power Amplifiers to Boost Connectivity for LEO and GEO Satellite Communications - Fraunhofer IAF
KVG Quartz Crystal Technology Showcases High-Performance 10 MHz OCXO at EuMW 2024 - KVG Quartz Crystal Technology GmbH
Gapwaves Introduces New Generation of Waveguide Antenna for Imaging Radars - Gapwaves
Silicon Labs Unveils New Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth LE 5.4 Wireless System-on-Chip for IoT Devices - Silicon Labs
Qorvo Introduces New Matter, Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy SoC for Smart Home Devices - Qorvo
Rohde & Schwarz Demonstrates Photonics-based Ultra-stable Tunable THz System for 6G - Rohde & Schwarz
Filtronic Showcases New W-Band Solid State Power Amplifier from 92 to 114 GHz - Filtronic
TMYTEK's Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Technology Revolutionizes 5G Network Coverage - TMYTEK
Vishay Introduces New Powdered Iron-Based Wireless Charging Coils for Consumer Applications - Vishay
Keysight Introduces New High-Performance VNA to Accelerate Component Characterization - Keysight Technologies
Optical Zonu Adds Fault Detection and Localization Capabilities to its DAS Fiber Optic Transport Solution - Optical Zonu
Rohde & Schwarz Advances Counter-UAS Technology to Combat Autonomous Aerial Threats - Rohde & Schwarz
Pickering Interfaces Adds Schematic Design and Simulation Capabilities to its Microwave Switch Design Tool - Pickering Interfaces
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New White Papers & Articles
How to Maintain Maximum Dynamic Range in Wideband High IP2 Receivers - Analog Devices
The Application of Pressure Correction to RGA Test Results for Vacuum Sealed Quartz Resonators - Quantic Croven
Design guide for small, High Positioning Performance GNSS Patch Antenna Applications - u-blox AG
Power up: The rise of GaN as an alternative to GaAs for Enhanced Power and Efficiency - Filtronic
Distinguishing Between APR and Pullability When Specifying a VCXO - NEL Frequency Controls
How To Attach Ground Wires to RF Coaxial Surge Arrestors - PolyPhaser
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Band Pass Filter
Bandpass Filter MMIC with Passband from 17.52 to 21.45 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from AmpliTech

The AGM-011 from AmpliTech is a GaAs Bandpass Filter MMIC with a passband from 17.52 to 21.45 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of less than 3.8 dB and provides a rejection of 30 dB at 12.58 and 27.77 GHz. The filter is available in a package that measures 1.00 x 0.75 x 0.10 mm and is suitable for use in communication systems, point-to-point radios, fiber optics, test equipment, and military & space applications.
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Termination
25 W, SMA - Female Coaxial Termination from DC to 6 GHz
Termination  from Inmet by Spectrum Control

The TS060F-25W from Inmet by Spectrum Control is a Coaxial Termination that operates from DC to 6 GHz. It can handle an input power of 25 W,  a peak pulsed input power of up to 500 W (5 µs pulse width and 0.05% duty cycle) and has a VSWR of less than 1.40:1. This 50 Ohm termination is available in an anodized Aluminum housing that measures 67.31 x 67.31  x 85.3 mm and has an SMA female connector.
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RF Capacitor
30 pF Blocking Capacitor from 20 MHz to 50 GHz
RF Capacitor  from Knowles

The P21BNL300M5S from Knowles Precision Devices is a Blocking Capacitor with a capacitance of 30 pF. It can operate over a frequency range of 20 MHz to 50 GHz and has a voltage rating of up to 50 V. This capacitor has a single-piece construction with 50 Ohm line widths and behaves like an ideal capacitor. It has a dissipation factor of 3.5 % with an insulation resistance of more than 10^5 MOhms.
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DC Block
10 V DC Block from 16 kHz to 110 GHz
DC Block  from HYPERLABS

The HL8439 from HYPERLABS is a DC Block that operates from 16 kHz to 110 GHz. It has a breakdown voltage of up to 10 V and an insertion loss of less than 2 dB. This DC block has an amplitude match of ±0.1 dB and a phase match of ±4°. It will remove DC bias from the input signal to prevent damage to DC-sensitive devices or equipment.
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Termination
5 W RF Termination from DC to 26.5 GHz
Termination  from JFW Industries

The 50T-736 from JFW Industries is a RF Termination that operates from DC to 26.5 GHz. It can handle an RF input power of 5 W and has a VSWR of less than 1.35:1. This 50-Ohm termination measures ?0.62 x 1.12 inches and has an SMA male or female connector.
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Switched Filter Bank
Sub-Octave Switch Filter Bank from 2 MHz to 8 GHz
Switched Filter Bank  from ATEK MIDAS

The ATEK950P6 from ATEK MIDAS is a Sub-Octave Switch Filter Bank that operates from 2 to 8000 MHz. It consists of an SP8T switch followed by 7 fixed frequency bandpass filters which are followed by another SP8T switch. Each SP8T switch is used to send the input/output signals to 2 pins. This allows users to bypass the filter bank off-chip. Alternatively, additional off-chip filters or filter banks can be implemented by using the bypass feature.
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Limiter
Broadband Power Limiter from 10 MHz to 40 GHz
Limiter  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The LM-10M40G-15DBM-4W-AGAL from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics) is a Power Limiter that operates from 10 MHz to 40 GHz. It can handle a CWinput power of up to 5 W, a peak input power of 25 W (1 µs Pw, 1% Duty Cycle) with a VSWR of 2.0:1. This limiter has an insertion loss of less than 3.2 dB, a flat leakage power of 15 dBm, and provides a P1dB of 7 dBm.
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RF Amplifier
500 W CW/Pulsed Solid State Power Amplifier from 2 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2026B-LC from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 6 GHz in CW or Pulse modes. It delivers an output power of more than 500 W with a gain of over 57 dB. The amplifier has a class A/AB linear design and built-in protection circuits with extensive monitoring features. The high level of performance and excellent power/gain flatness properties make this amplifier ideal to replace TWT Technology.
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RF Shielded Test Enclosure
Rugged RF Shield Box from 20 MHz to 6 GHz
RF Shielded Test Enclosure  from RF Electronics

The HDRF-2270-C from RF Electronics is an RF Shield Box that is designed and developed for WLAN and Wireless Device (Bluetooth, RFID) Testing from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It has thick RF absorbing that deadens standing waves and reflections and provides over 90 dB of isolation for accurate performance. The box is equipped with shielded power filters for making power connections in the box while still blocking all wireless signals.
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Waveguide Filter
WR-62 Filter Isolator Assembly with Passband from 16.6 to 16.8 GHz
Waveguide Filter  from Scientific Microwave Corporation

The SMC-250062 from Scientific Microwave Corporation is a Filter Isolator Assembly with a passband from 16.6 to 16.8 GHz. It integrates a passband Filter, a triple crossguide coupler, a pressure window, and an isolator. This assembly has a passband insertion loss of 1.2 dB and provides a rejection of 30 dB above and below the passband.
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Directional Coupler
20 dB SMT Directional Coupler from 2 to 6 GHz
Directional Coupler  from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-8111 from Innovative Power Products is a Directional Coupler that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. This 20 dB coupler provides a directivity of more than 17 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 0.35 dB. It can handle an input power of up to 150 W and has a VSWR of less than 1.35:1. The coupler is available in a surface-mount package that measures 0.5 x 1.0 inches.
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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler
30 W Hybrid Coupler from 11 to 17 GHz
90 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from UMCC

The HC-G000-QS from UMCC is a 90 Degree Hybrid Coupler that operates from 11 to 17 GHz. This coupler provides 3.3 dB ± 0.8 dB of coupling with an isolation of over 15 dB. It can handle up to 30 W of CW Power and has a VSWR of 1.45:1. This coupler is available in a module with SMA - Female connectors that measures 0.6 x 1.1 x 0.38 inches.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 10 kHz to 22 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Analog Devices

The ADL8101 from Analog Devices is a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) that operates from 10 kHz to 22 GHz. It delivers 14 dB of gain with a noise figure of up to 3.8 dB and has a saturated output power of up to 18 dBm. This LNA has a power-added efficiency of up to 8.66% and a return loss of 10-17 dB. It is fabricated on a pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) process and has a resistor programmable bias setting.
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Front End Module
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Front End Module
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF4207 from Qorvo is a Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Front-End Module (FEM) that operates from 2412 to 2484 MHz. It consists of a 2.4 GHz power amplifier, SP2T switch, and a bypassable multimode low noise amplifier (LNA). This FEM also has an RF output coupler, a broad-range constant slope voltage logarithmic power detector for precise power control, and digital pre-distortion (DPD) for enhanced linear output power and throughput.
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Direction Finding Antenna
Direction Finding and Monitoring Antenna from 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz
Direction Finding Antenna  from Rohde & Schwarz

The ADD557SR from Rohde & Schwarz is a Direction Finding (DF) and Monitoring Antenna that operates from 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz. It has a DF accuracy of 1° RMS and a DF sensitivity of 10 µV/m. This vertically/horizontally polarized antenna contains an additional switchable omnidirectional antenna output in both polarizations.
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RF Module
Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 Combo Module
RF Module  from NXP Semiconductors

The IW620 from NXP Semiconductors is a Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.1 combo module that is designed for industrial, mobile, and smart home applications. It delivers a Wi-Fi throughput of up to 1.2 Gbps and consists of integrated dual band Power Amplifiers (PAs), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), switches and a PMIC.
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Antenna
6-Port Outdoor Omni Whip Antenna [1695-2360 and 5150-5925 MHz]
Antenna  from Galtronics USA, Inc

The GO4806-06664 is an omnidirectional "whip" antenna intended for densification in dense urban environments.  The GO4806-06664 provides 4x4 MIMO capability from 1695-2360MHz, and 2x2 MIMO capability in UNII-1 through -4 bands 5150-5925MHz, and is compliant to FCC gain and UNII-1 band pattern requirements. The GO4806-06664 has been designed to hide in plain sight, measuring 48" height x 2" diameter, can can be mounted on top of light or utility poles.
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RF Variable Attenuator
2-Channel Digital Attenuator from 200 MHz to 8 GHz for Wi-Fi 6E Applications
RF Variable Attenuator  from Vaunix

The LDA-908V-2 from Vaunix is a 2-Channel Digital Attenuator that operates from 200 to 8000 MHz. It can provide up to 90 dB of attenuation in 0.1 dB steps with an attenuation accuracy of 0.25 dB. This attenuator has 2 independently controlled attenuator paths and offers easy programmability for fixed attenuation, sweep attenuation ramps, and fading profiles directly from the included Windows or macOS GUI.
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Analog Phase Shifter
Analog Variable Phase Shifter MMIC from 25.5 to 32.5 GHz
Analog Phase Shifter  from ReliaSat

The PS11202533B from ReliaSat is an Analog Variable Phase Shifter MMIC that operates from 25.5 to 32.5 GHz. It provides a phase shift from 0 to 360°, has a control voltage from -0.5 to 0.7 V, and has an insertion loss of less than 10 dB. The phase shifter offers an alternative to digital phase-shifters where any required phase delay can be achieved.
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Band Pass Filter
Wi-Fi 6E & 7 Coexistence BAW Filter up to 6.8 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Akoustis

The A10168 from Akoustis is a Wi-Fi 6E & 7 Coexistence BAW Filter that operates up to 6.8 GHz, covering U-NII Bands from 7 and 8. It has a bandwidth of 600 MHz, provides a low insertion loss and meets the stringent rejection requirements, enabling coexistence with U-NII-1 thru 5. This BAW filter can handle the high-power levels required by the latest Wi-Fi 6E & 7 standards.
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Beamforming IC
Multi-channel Ka-Band Beamforming Transceiver IC
Beamforming IC  from EnSilica

The ENS92030 from EnSilica is a Multi-channel Beamforming Transceiver IC that is designed for phased-array electronically steerable antenna systems. It has 4 Rx and 4 Tx paths with each RF path containing independent 5-bit phase control and fine gain control to achieve accurate beam steering and gain compensation/weighting between antenna elements.
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RF Mixer
0.1 to 5 GHz Downconverter Mixer for High-linearity Receivers
RF Mixer  from Guerrilla RF

The GRF7034 from Guerrilla RF is a Linear Downconverter Mixer with an integrated LO buffer and IF amplifier. The LO/ RF and IF frequencies of this Mixer can be tuned between 0.1 to 5 GHz. It has a conversion gain of 11.8 dB, an SSB noise figure of 8 dB, and an input IP3 of 11 dBm. The GRF7034 inputs and outputs are single-ended and internally matched to 50 ohms.
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RF Transistor
500 W LDMOS Power Transistor from 423 to 443 MHz
RF Transistor  from Ampleon

The BLP05H9S500P from Ampleon is an LDMOS Power Transistor that operates from 423 to 443 MHz. It provides an output power of up to 500 W with a power gain of over 24 dB and a drain efficiency of 75%. The transistor requires a 50 V power supply and is ideal for use in industrial heating, defrosting, plasma lighting and medical applications.
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Base Station Antenna
Multi-Beam Dual Band Spherical Lens Antenna from 698 to 2690 MHz
Base Station Antenna  from MatSing

The MS-4.2DB60 from Matsing is a Multi-Beam Dual Band Spherical Lens Antenna that operates from 698 to 960 MHz (low band) and 1695 to 2690 MHz (high band). This 45° dual-slant polarized antenna has 6 beams (2 beams for the low band and 4 beams for the high band) that support 2x2 MIMO with a 60 cm spherical lens.
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RF Monitoring Receiver
Multichannel Receiver for COMINT Applications from 2 MHz to 6 GHz
RF Monitoring Receiver  from Novator Solutions

The HUGIN 4000 from Novator Solutions is a Multichannel Receiver optimized for strategic COMINT applications that operates from 2 MHz to 6 GHz. It has 2 to 12 RF input channels, with an instantaneous bandwidth of 80 MHz and an aggregated bandwidth between 160 MHz and 960 MHz. This receiver contains up to 6144 DDCs and each of these DDCs is individually configurable during run-time.
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Block Up Converter
1 kW Antenna-Mountable Ku-Band Block Upconverter (BUC)
Block Up Converter  from Mission Microwave

The MOAB-Ku-1 KW from Mission Microwave is a Block Upconverter (BUC) that operates in the Ku-Band from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz (or 14.0-14.5 GHz). It delivers an output power of 1000 W (~60 dBm). This BUC has Ethernet and serial interfaces and can be connected with Mission’s GUI on a remote PC for monitoring and control. It is available in a rack-mount enclosure that measures 22.25 x 10.25 x 10.50 inches and can be mounted on the hub of antennas.
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RF Probe
RF Probe Set for Direct Power Injection and Measurements up to 12 GHz
RF Probe  from Langer EMV-Technik

The P512 Set from Langer EMV-Technik is an RF Probe Set for measurements up to 12 GHz. It is designed to enable direct power injection (DPI) into the pins of the IC in a conducted manner according to the IEC 62132-4 standard. The probe is connected to the power amplifier with an RF connector on the back of the probe and then the IC pins are contacted using the tip of the probe.
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GNSS Module
High-Precision Quad-Band GNSS Module
GNSS Module  from Quectel

The LG290P from Quectel is a Quad-Band GNSS Module that supports multiple constellations, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, and NavIC. Utilizing multi-mode and multi-frequency RTK algorithms, it delivers fast and reliable RTK high-precision positioning results at 20 Hz, even in complex environments with interference and blockage.
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