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Date: 9 Dec, 2024
 
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Latest News this Week
Keysight Introduces New 6G Component Characterization Solution for Sub-THz Communication Systems - Keysight Technologies
Raytheon Secures $590 Million Contract for Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band System - Raytheon Technologies
Teledyne e2v HiRel Partners with Flip Electronics to Maintain Semiconductor Wafer Inventory for Critical Applications - Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics
Q-Tech Introduces New Series of Ultra-Low Noise Crystal Oscillators and Modules to the US Market - Q-Tech Corporation
Watech Electronics Unveils High-Power LDMOS Transistor for Industrial and Broadcast Applications - Watech Electronics
Hirose Electric Introduces Microminiature RF Connectors for High-Density PCB Boards - Hirose Electronic
Rakon Introduces New GNSS Receiver with Advanced Clock for NewSpace Applications - Rakon
ETL Systems Redefines RF-over-fiber Transmission with Solutions for Broadcast, Satellite, and Telecom - ETL Systems
u-blox Introduces Innovative Multi-Band GNSS Antenna Redefining Accuracy and Precision Standards - u-blox AG
Keysight Advances Regulatory Clearances for Acquisition of Spirent Communications - Keysight Technologies
Morse Micro Unveils Cutting-Edge Wi-Fi HaLow Evaluation Kit for IoT Innovation - Morse Micro
Neutral Host Networks Expected to be 38% Greener and 47% Cost-Effective than Traditional Standalone 5G - ABI Research
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New White Papers & Articles
Characterizing Wideband Converters for EW & Satcom - ERZIA
The Essential Role of RF Connectors in Quantum Computing - PEI-Genesis
How Wi-Fi HaLow Brings Together Low Power, Long Range, Strong Penetration and High Security to Power a New Generation of IoT Devices - Quectel
Design and Simulate Mixed-Signal Front-End and RFDAC Sampling Clocks with Easy to Use Software - Analog Devices
The 6G Upgrade in 7-8 GHz Spectrum Range: Coverage, Capacity and Technology - 5G Americas
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Featured Products this Week
RF Amplifier
E-Band Low-Noise Amplifier from 71 to 86 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Altum RF

The ARF1206L5 from Altum RF is an E-Band Low-Noise Amplifier that operates from 71 to 86 GHz. It delivers a gain of 18 dB and has a noise figure of less than 5 dB. This amplifier has two stages which are controlled by a single gate bias connection and a separate gate voltage to control the output stage. These voltages can be used to control the amplifier gain, to turn it off, or to connect to 0 V for full gain operation.
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RF Cable Assembly
Flexible Microwave Cable Assembly from DC to 50 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from Times Microwave Systems

The IB-047 (InstaBend® 047) from Times Microwave Systems is a Flexible Microwave Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 50 GHz. It can be bent very closely behind the connector, thereby simplifying the cable routing and minimizing the footprint. This cable is ideal for connecting RF circuit cards, modules, and enclosure panels. This cable assembly has a capacitance of 29 pF/ft, a velocity of propagation of 70%, and a delay of 1.45 ns/ft.
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Vector Network Analyzer
2/4-Ports Vector Network Analyzers from 70 kHz to 220 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Anritsu

The VectorStar ME7838x4 Series from Anritsu are 4-Port Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) that operate from 70 kHz to 220 GHz. These VNAs offer a new level of performance for device modeling engineers struggling to accurately and reliably characterize their devices and for R&D engineers pushing the last traction of a dB out of their state-of-the-art designs.
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RF Switch
Reflective High-Speed SP6T Switch from 2 to 18 GHz
RF Switch  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The P6T-2G18G-55-R-512-SFF-ROHS from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics) is an SP6T Switch that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It has a switching speed of 15 ns, an insertion loss of less than 7.8 dB, and provides an isolation of more than 55 dB. This absorptive switch can handle a CW input power of up to 25 dBm and has a VSWR of less than 2.0:1. It requires a DC supply of -12 V/+5 V and consumes less than 200 mA of current.
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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 Inductor
Ceramic Chip Inductors from 0.67 to 100 nH
RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 0302CS Series from Coilcraft are Ceramic Chip Inductors with inductance values from 0.67 to 100 nH. They have a high Q-factor of up to 131 (at 2.4 GHz) and an inductance tolerance of 5 to 10%. These inductors have DC resistances of less than 3.26 Ohms and a current rating of up to 1600 mA. They are 20% smaller in size than Coilcraft’s 0402CS inductors. These RoHS-compliant inductors are available in a compact 0805 package size that measures 0.86 x 0.53 mm.
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RF Amplifier
Surface Mount GaN Hybrid Power Amplifier from 0.2 to 2.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The HM0225-05A from RFHIC is a GaN Hybrid Power Amplifier that operates from 0.2 to 2.5 GHz. It delivers an output power of more than 37 dBm with a power gain of 35 dB and a power added efficiency of more than 30%. This power amplifier has an intermodulation distortion (IMD) of -25 dBc and an input return loss of -10 dB. It requires a DC supply of 9-24 V and consumes less than 700 mA of current.
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Wireless Chipset
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.4 LE Combo IC for IoT Applications
Wireless Chipset  from Infineon Technologies

The AIROC CYW55511 from Infineon Technologies is a Single-Band 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 Combo IC. This integrated, power-efficient and cost-effective design offers a balance of advanced Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth/BLE features with performance and power savings. It has a 192 MHz Cortex M33 core processor and supports OFDMA, MU-MIMO, TWT, BSS Coloring and DCM technologies.
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Power Divider
2-Way Resistive Power Splitter from DC to 110 GHz
Power Divider  from HYPERLABS

The HL9479 from Hyperlabs is a 2-way Resistive Power Splitter that operates from DC to 110 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to +24 dBm and has an insertion loss of 6 dB. This power splitter has an amplitude balance of ±1 dB and a phase balance of ±10°. The HL9479 is designed using a three-resistor network resulting in outputs that are nominally attenuated to 6 dB, and all ports are impedance-matched to 50 Ohms.
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Software Defined Radio
Electronic Warfare Engagement System from 1 to 40 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Systems & Processes Engineering Corporation (SPEC)

The ADEP 5000 from SPEC is an advanced Electronic Warfare Engagement System operating within a frequency range of 1 to 20 GHz, with an optional extension to 22-40 GHz. It integrates cutting-edge RF/microwave transceivers, Direct RF conversion modules, and a high-performance Versal AI/ML engine optimized for AI applications, ensuring the system's adaptability to various operational requirements.
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RF Module
2.4 GHz LoRa and LoRaWAN Transceiver Module
RF Module  from Miromico

The FMLR-80-STL4E from Miromico is a 2.4 GHz LoRa® and LoRaWAN® IoT Transceiver Module that is designed to enable wireless connectivity of devices, systems, and sensors communicating with high data rates or over long distances. It delivers a data rate of up to 1.3 Mbps and supports long-range Time-of-Flight (ToF ranging) distance measurements.
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Digital Phase Shifter
6-Bit Digital Phase Shifter MMIC from 0.9 to 1.3 GHz
Digital Phase Shifter  from SuperApex Corporation

The SAC3301B from SuperApex Corporation is a GaAs 6-Bit Digital Phase Shifter MMIC that operates from 0.9 to 1.3 GHz. It provides 360° of phase coverage with an LSB of 5.62° and phase accuracy of ±2°. This phase shifter has a VSWR of 1.3:1 and an insertion loss of 4.5 dB. It is available in a package that measures 3.74 x 1.25 x 0.10 mm and is ideal for use in radar and ECM, RF/ Microwave radio, military & space, beamforming modules, and phase cancellation applications.
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GPS/GNSS Antenna
Multi-Constellation GNSS Antenna for Navigation and Timing Applications
GPS/GNSS Antenna  from Calian

The VSP600P from Calian is a multi-constellation GNSS antenna designed for high-accuracy positioning with robust, reliable performance. This antenna leverages Tallysman’s unique VeroStar™ technology, providing high gain over the full GNSS spectrum, enabling best-in-class tracking of GNSS and L-Band correction signals from low elevation angles.
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Front End Module
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 Front-End Module
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY85353-11 from Skyworks is a Wi-Fi 6 Front-End Module that operates at 2.4 GHz. It consists of a 2.4 GHz single-pole double-throw (SPDT) transmit/receive (T/R) switch, a 2.4 GHz high-performance low-noise amplifier (LNA) with bypass mode, and a non-linear PA. This FEM also has a logarithmic power detector to provide closed-loop power control within the system.
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Directional Coupler
30 dB Directional Coupler from 1.7 to 20 GHz
Directional Coupler  from KRYTAR

The 101720030 from KRYTAR is a Directional Coupler that operates from 1.7 to 20 GHz. It has a coupling of 30 dB and a directivity of more than 10 dB. This coupler can handle an input power of 20 W and a peak input power of 3 kW with a VSWR of less than 1.45:1. It has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and a frequency selectivity of ± 1.8 dB.
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RF Module
Bluetooth 5.1 Radio Module from 2360 to 2500 MHz
RF Module  from Wurth Elektronik

The Ophelia-III from Wurth Elektronik is a Bluetooth 5.1 Radio Module that operates from 2360 to 2500 MHz. It is based on Nordic’s nRF52840 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) SoC that consists of a 32-bit ARM Cortex M4F CPU, 1024 KB flash memory, 256 KB RAM, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.1 radio core. This radio module also incorporates a DC/DC voltage regulator, followed by a high accuracy crystal oscillator, an RF filter, 50-Ohm matching circuit, and an internal PCB antenna.
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Direction Finding Antenna
Automatic Direction-Finding Antenna from 10 MHz to 8 GHz
Direction Finding Antenna  from Narda Safety Test Solutions

The 3361/01 from Narda Safety Test Solutions is an Automatic Direction-Finding Antenna (ADFA) that operates from 10 MHz to 8 GHz. This vertically polarized antenna has a VSWR of 2:1 and a return loss of 10 dB. It has a direction finding (DF) accuracy of 1.5°  (RMS) and a DF sensitivity of 1-2 µV/m.This omnidirectional antenna can be integrated with a real-time handheld analyzer (SignalShark) to cover a wide frequency range with the highest sensitivity.
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RF Mixer
Image Reject Mixer from 24 to 34 GHz
RF Mixer  from Qorvo

The QPX0004D from Qorvo is an I/Q Mixer with an RF/LO frequency range from 24 to 34 GHz and an IF frequency range from DC to 7 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 11 dBm, has a low conversion loss of less than 9 dB, and has an IP3 of 19 dBm. This mixer provides an image rejection of 15 dB, has an LO/RF isolation of 30 dB and an LO/IF isolation of 24 dB.
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PXI RF Signal Transceiver
PXI Vector Signal Transceiver from 380 MHz to 12 GHz
PXI RF Signal Transceiver  from Keysight Technologies

The M9416A from Keysight Technologies is a PXI Vector Signal Transceiver that operates from 380 MHz to 6/8/12 GHz. It consists of a vector signal generator (VSG) and a vector signal analyzer (VSA) in a 4-slot PXIe module. This transceiver uses the N9065EM1E sequence analyzer measurement application to accelerate the measurement speed of the VSA.
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Band Pass Filter
Wi-Fi 6E & 7 Coexistence BAW Filter up to 5.925 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Akoustis

The A10157 from Akoustis is a Wi-Fi 6E & 7 Coexistence BAW Filter that operates up to 5.925 GHz, covering U-NII-2C thru U-NII-4 bands. It has a bandwidth of 405 MHz, provides a low insertion loss, and meets the stringent rejection requirements, enabling coexistence with U-NII-1 thru 2A and U-NII-5 thru 8. This BAW filter can handle the high-power levels required by the latest Wi-Fi 6E & 7 standards.
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RF Transceiver
Dual-Channel 5G NR Transceiver IC for 5G FR1/FR2 Bands
RF Transceiver  from MILLIBEAM

The FBD01Q from Millibeam is a Dual-Channel 5G NR Transceiver IC that operates in the 5G FR1 Band from 3.1 to 4.2 GHz (n77 Band) and 5G FR2 Band from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz (n257 Band). It enables inter-leaved dual-band phased array solutions for 5G applications such as macro base stations, small cells, and fixed wireless access (FWA) devices.
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RFID Reader Module
13.56 MHz Embedded NFC RFID Reader with a Read Range of up to 10 cm
RFID Reader Module  from IdTronic

The M980 from idTronic is an 8-Channel Embedded NFC RFID Reader that operates at 13.56 MHz (HF). It has been developed for integration into check-in counters, libraries, retail, or shelving systems. This RFID reader incorporates idTronic’s M900 IC, NXP’s CLRC633 NFC front-end, a cutting-edge microcontroller, and the latest HF transceiver technology, allowing users to read and write 13.56 MHz transponders at a distance of up to 10 cm.
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RF Transistor
400 W GaN Asymmetric Doherty Power Transistor from 2620 to 2690 MHz
RF Transistor  from Ampleon

The C4H27P400A from Ampleon is a GaN Asymmetric Doherty Power Transistor that operates from 2620 to 2690 MHz. It delivers an output power of 400 W with a gain of 14 dB and a drain efficiency of 58%. This transistor provides excellent digital pre-distortion capability with high efficiency. It has lower output capacitance for improved performance in Doherty applications and is internally matched to 50 Ohms for ease of use. This RF transistor requires a drain-source voltage of 50 V and consumes 150 mA of current.
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Base Station Antenna
Dual-Polarized Backhaul Antenna from 10 to 11.7 GHz
Base Station Antenna  from CommScope

The HX6-11W-6WH from CommScope is a Dual-Polarized Backhaul Antenna that operates from 10 to 11.7 GHz. It provides a gain of 44.3 dBi (high band) and has a VSWR of 1.10:1. This antenna has a horizontal / vertical beamwidth of 1° and an azimuth adjustment range of ±15°. It has a front-to-back ratio of 76 dB and cross-polarization discrimination (CPD) of 33 dB (boresite).
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Low Noise Block
Ka-Band Low Noise Block from 18.2 to 20.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Orbital Research

The Wideband Ka LNB from Orbital Research converts input frequencies from 18.2 to 20.2 GHz to output frequencies from 950 to 2000 MHz. It has been designed for mission-critical commercial systems that require predictable and reliable performance. This low noise block (LNB) provides an output P1dB of +15 dB, a conversion gain of more than 60 dB, and a noise figure of less than 1.3 dB.
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