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New RF & Microwave Products this Week - April 9, 2014

April 9th, 2014 - Newsletter
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New RF & Microwave Products this Week
RF Switch

UltraCMOS SP4T RF Switch from 450 to 4500 MHz for 3G/4G Wireless Infrastructure Applications

RF Switch from Peregrine Semiconductor

The PE42442 is a SP4T RF switch based on Peregrines UltraCMOS SOI technology. The switch operates from 450 to 4000 MHz with a 1.8 V control logic voltage. It has a high isolation of over 43 dB, an IP3 and a fast switching time of 255ns. It has been developed for 3G/4G wireless infrastructure applications and is available in a 24 lead 4x4 mm QFN package.

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RF Cable Assembly

Low Loss, Flexible Cable Assembly with 1.85 mm Connectors for operation up to 67 GHz

RF Cable Assembly from HASCO Components

The HLL125 Series of cable assemblies are ultra-low loss flexible cables with 1.85 mm connectors. The cable assembly has a loss of 2 dB per ft. and can be used from DC to 67 GHz. It has a bend radius of 4 inches and is available in custom length configurations. It also has excellent phase stability vs flexure and temperature.

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Voltage Controlled Oscillator

1540 to 1600 MHz VCO for L Band Applications for SATCOM, Test Equipment and Mobile Radio Applications

Voltage Controlled Oscillator from Z-COMM

The USSP1570-LF is a compact Size low Phase Noise VCO for L Band applications that operates from 1540 to 1600 MHz. It has a narrow tuning voltage range from 0.5 to 2.5 V and a low phase noise of -90 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset while operating off a 2.7Vdc supply while drawing 6 mA of current. It measures 0.2 in. x 0.2 in. x 0.07 in and is available in tape and reel packaging for production requirements making it ideal for automated surface mount assembly and reflow.

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Frequency Synthesizer

6250 to 8000 MHz Miniature Frequency Synthesizer with an Internal Reference

Frequency Synthesizer from EM Research

The THOR-8000-XA is a broadband frequency synthesizer that operates from 6250 to 8000 MHz and has an internal reference with stability <±5 ppm. The frequency synthesizer has a step size of 500 KHz, a switch speed of less than 300 uSec and output power of 15 dBm. It is available in a compact package with SMA connectors.

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Aeroflex - InmetAttenuate Your Signal Path, Not Your Expectations

A 6 GHz SMA reverse polarity attenuator for your in-building DAS build-out. Check out the new addition to the full line of fixed attenuator products from Aeroflex / Inmet - A solution minded, performance driven, and customer focused global supplier of passive RF and Microwave components to the commercial, military, and laboratory test markets.

Vector Network Analyzer

8.5 GHz PNA-X Series Vector Network Analyzer with 2/4 Ports

Vector Network Analyzer from Agilent Technologies

The N5249A is a Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 10 to 8500 MHz. This is part of Agilent’s PNA-X series of analyzers in which 13.5 GHz and 26.5 GHz options were available. This lower frequency model is more economical and supports lower-frequency devices used in wireless communication applications (e.g., handsets, base stations, WLAN and other mobile communication devices).

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PXI RF Switch

PXI Microwave SPDT Relay Switch up to 65 GHz with LED Indicators

PXI RF Switch from Pickering Interfaces

The 40-780A is a PXI microwave switching module that operates up to 65 GHz at 50 Ohms and 2.5 GHz at 75 Ohms. Up to 4 SPDT Relays are available per module and they have SMA/N-Type connectors for 50 Ohm connections and 1.6/5.6 connectors for 75 ohm versions. The switch has a low insertion loss, high isolation and can handle up to 240 W (700 W for N Type option).

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PXI RF Switch

PXI Microwave Transfer Switch up to 40 GHz

PXI RF Switch from Pickering Interfaces

The 40-782A is a PXI microwave switching transfer switch module that operates up to 40 GHz. One or two transfer switches are available per module and they have SMA or 2.9mm connectors based on the required frequency. The switch has a low insertion loss, high isolation and can handle up to 240 Watts.

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Vector Network Analyzer

High Performance Vector Network Analyzer System for Application up to 1.1 THz

Vector Network Analyzer from Anritsu

The ME7838E Series of vector network analyzers are available as a broadband system that operates from 70 kHz up to 110 GHz or as a millimeter waveguide VNA system from 50 GHz to 1.1 THz. The system can be used as a broadband system or be configured to operate only as a waveguide system.

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Low Noise Amplifier

9 to 10 GHz Low Noise Amplifier with a 30 dB Gain and 2 dB Noise Figure

Low Noise Amplifier from Planar Monolithics Industries

The PE2-30-9R010R0-2R5-21-12-SFF is a low noise amplifier that operates from 9 to 10 GHz. It provides a gain of 30 dB with a low noise figure of 2.5dB and a P1dB of over 21 dBm. The input and output VSWR is better than 2:1 and the amplifier requires a supply voltage between 12 and 15V. It is available in a connectorized module with SMA female connectors.

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RF Amplifier

2 to 6 GHz, 100 Watt Rack Mountable Linear Power Amplifier

RF Amplifier from Ophir RF

Model 5194 is a 100 Watt linear power amplifier that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. This rack mount power amplifier provides a saturated power of 100 W, P1dB of 60 watts, IP3 of 54 dBm and a small signal gain of 53 dB. It utilizes class A linear power devices that are able to provide it with an excellent IP3, gain and wide dynamic range.

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GaN Amplifier

GaN Hybrid Power Amplifier from 7100 to 7900 MHz for Point-to-Point Applications

GaN Amplifier from RFHIC

The HS7179-20A is a GaN hybrid power amplifier that operates from 7100 to 7900 MHz. It has been developed for radio systems and point-to-point applications. This amplifier has a gain of 10 dB, an output pulse power of 43 dBm, an efficiency of 45% and requires a 40 V Supply. It is housed in a package which measures 15 x 10 x 5.4 mm.

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Power Amplifier

DC to 20 GHz GaAs MMIC Distributed Power Amplifier for Fiber Optics, Military and Space Applications

Power Amplifier from Custom MMIC

The CMD201 is a wideband distributed power amplifier that operates from DC to 20 GHz. It provides 20 dB of gain, has a P1dB of 29 dBm and an output power of 38 dBm at 10 GHz. The amplifier is ideal for microwave radio and VSAT, telecom infrastructure, test instrumentation, military and space, and fiber optic applications.

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GPS/GNSS Antenna

Compact Low Noise GPS/GNSS Active Antenna for Enhancing Location Based Services

GPS/GNSS Antenna from Parsec Technologies, Inc.

The PTA1.5M-9 is one of the most compact high linearity active antennas for GPS/GNSS applications from 1560 to 1610 MHz. It measures 9 x 9.175 x 1.3 mm (L x W x H) and is ideal for enhancing location based service (LBS) receivers to improve immunity to unintentional interference and receiver de-sensing caused by close proximity radio transmissions.

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GPS/GNSS Antenna

Miniature Passive Antenna for GNSS/GPS Receivers

GPS/GNSS Antenna from Parsec Technologies, Inc.

The PTA1.5-V is a miniature printed circuit board (PCB) laminate based passive antenna that operates from 1560 to 1610 MHz. It easily integrates with GNSS/GPS receivers with a single direct connection. The antenna has a gain of 1.6 dB at 1560 MHz and a low noise figure of less than 1 dB. The antenna has a dimension of 6.30 x 14.95 x 0.8 mm (L x W x thickness).

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RF Mixer

8 to 32 GHz Double Balanced Compact Surface Mount Mixer

RF Mixer from Marki Microwave

The ML1-0832SM is a Surface Mount Microlithicâ„¢ double balanced mixer with RF/LO Frequency from 8 to 32 GHz and IF frequency from DC to 10 GHz. The mixer has a conversion loss of 7 dB and a P1dB of 3 dBm. It is a lead free, RoHS compliant package compatible with standard leaded and lead-free solder reflows. SMA connectorized evaluation packages are available.

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RF Mixer

1.5 to 10 GHz Double Balanced Compact Surface Mount Mixer

RF Mixer from Marki Microwave

The ML1-0110SM is a Surface Mount Microlithicâ„¢ double balanced mixer with RF/LO Frequency from 1.5 to 10 GHz and IF frequency from DC to 2 GHz. The mixer has a conversion loss of 7-9 dB and a P1dB of 3-9 dBm. It is a lead free, RoHS compliant package compatible with standard leaded and lead-free solder reflows. SMA connectorized evaluation packages are available.

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