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5 Sept, 2016 - everything RF Newsletter
 
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Date: 5 Sept, 2016
 
Featured Interview
Featured Interview
Interview with Greg Baker from MACOM
everything RF interviewed Greg Baker fom MACOM who is the VP and General Manager of their RF & Microwave division. Learn more about MACOM, their GaN Roadmap, their view on RF Energy and much more. Click here to read the interview.
 
 
 
Top Stories this Week
Ericsson Introduces World's First 5G NR Radio - Ericsson
Researchers Develop a New Way to Achieve Antenna Beam Steering - University of Wisconsin
World’s First Wireless, Miniature Implantable Pain Relief Solution - Stimwave
5G Handset Sales to Exceed 300 Million Devices by 2025 - Strategy Analytics
Braidio Technology to Extend Battery Life of Wearable Devices by 100x - University of Massachusetts
Li-Fi Communication Module for Industry 4.0 - Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems
EDI CON USA Announces Dedicated RF Amplifier Design Track - EDI CON
TI Adds Wi-Fi Capability to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Texas Instruments
LTE Cat 4 Module Targets American, European, and Chinese Car Markets - Telit
Z-Wave Interoperability Layer Now Open to the Public - Z-Wave
500 Watt GaN SSPA Improves Size-to-Power Standard in L and S bands - Teledyne
Skyworks Chipsets Power LG Connected Car Solutions in Volkswagen Platforms - Skyworks
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Interesting White Papers
Overcome Wireless Test Challenges - Streamline Measurements, Optimize Designs and Ensure Compliance - Keysight
A Comparison of Measurement Uncertainty in Vector Network Analyzers and Time Domain Reflectometers - W. L. Gore & Associates
Inter-Technology Backscatter: Towards Internet Connectivity for Implanted Devices - University of Washington
802.15.4 (ZigBee) Protocol Comparison - Digi
Braidio: An Integrated Active-Passive Radio for Mobile Devices with Asymmetric Energy Budgets - University of Massachusetts Amherst
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EuMW 2016

Date: 3 to 7 October, 2016

Location: London, United Kingdom

 
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Featured Products this Week
RF Switch
23 dBm Absorptive SPST from 24 to 40 GHz

RF Switch from Planar Monolithics Industries

The P1T-24G40G-55-T-292FF-23DBM from Planar Monolithics is an absorptive, SPST switch that operates from 24 to 40 GHz. The switch has a rise/fall of 10 ns with an isolation of more than 55 dB and can handle an input P1dB of 23 dBm. It is available in a module that measures 1.0" x 1.0" x 0.5" with removable 2.92 mm (F) connectors.
 
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Directional Coupler
50 Watt Directional Couplers from 7 to 12.4 GHz

Directional Coupler from MECA

The 785 Directional Coupler Series from MECA operate from 7 to 12.4 GHz. These couplers can handle up to 50 watts of average power and 3 KW of peak power. The couplers and are available in two coupling configurations of 10 and 20 dB. They have an insertion loss under 0.9 dB and a directivity of 16 dB.
 
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RF Connector
BMA Blind-Mate RF Connectors

RF Connector from MOLEX

The BMA connectors from Molex are similar in size to SMA connectors and can operate to 18 GHz or above, depending on the configuration and cable selected. They are ideal for rack and panel RF applications where axial and radial float are needed. The BMA connectors have Blind mate capabilities – up to 1.27 mm axial and 0.5 mm radial misalignment.
 
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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler
90 Degree Hybrid Coupler from 1 to 12.4 GHz

90 Degree Hybrid Coupler from VidaRF

The VHC-10124A is a 90 degree hybrid coupler from VidaRF that operates from 1 to 12.4 GHz. This 3 dB coupler has an insertion loss of 1 dB, isolation of 20 dB and can handle up to 50 watts of average power and 1 kw of peak power. The hybrid coupler is available in a IP65 sealed package with SMA connectors. It operates from -50 to 85 degrees C.
 
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Antenna
Adhesive-Backed Flexible Antenna from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz

Antenna from LSR

The FlexNotch from LSR is an adhesive-backed, flexible Notch antenna that operates from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. This linearly polarized antenna has a peak gain of 2 dBi and a VSWR of under 2.5:1. It has the ability to be flexed in either concave or convex directions without sacrificing antenna performance.
 
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Block Up Converter
X-band Block Up Converters from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz

Block Up Converter from AnaCom, Inc

The ELSAT BUC series from Anacom are X-band Block Up Converters with an output power of 30 W, 50 W or 70 W. The BUC's accept an input signal from 950 to 1450 MHz and up convert it to 7.9 to 8.4 GHz. They provide a gain of up to 73.5 dB.
 
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Front End Module
5 GHz WiFi Front-End Module with Detector

Front End Module from Avago Technologies

The AFEM-S106 from Avago Technologies is a WiFi Front-End Module that operates from 5.1 to 5.9 GHz. This module consists of a power amplifier, directional coupler, power detector and SPDT antenna switch. The PA provides a gain of 28 dB and has been optimized for IEEE 802.11 a/n WiFi applications.
 
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RFID Tag
Global RFID Tag from 860 to 930 MHz

RFID Tag from Omni-ID, Ltd

The Prox NG from Omni-ID is a small form factor, global, RFID tag that operates from 860 to 930 MHz. It has 96 Bits of EPC Memory, 64 Bits of TID Memory and 512 Bits of User Memory. Powered by Alien’s Higgs 3 RFID IC, it provides reliable identification within a range of 1.8 meters for Fixed Readers and 0.9 meters for Handheld Readers.
 
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RF Shielded Test Enclosure
Pneumatic RF Shielded Box from 100 MHz to 6 GHz

RF Shielded Test Enclosure from Tescom

The TC-5952C from Tescom is a RF Shielded Test Enclosure that provides shielding from 100 MHz to 6 GHz with an attenuation of over 60 dB. This enclosure has simple up-down lid motion which can controlled pneumatically and has EMI filters on all data ports & the power line. It has red & green LED's for pass/fail indication and can be controlled manually or remotely by an RS-232C port.
 
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Vector Network Analyzer
PXIe Vector Network Analyzer, 300 kHz to 6.5 GHz

Vector Network Analyzer from Keysight Technologies

The M9371A from Keysight Technologies is a PXIe Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 300 kHz to 6.5 GHz. It has a dynamic range of over 115 dB, noise floor of -108 dBm and a sweep speed of 6 ms. It is a full two-port VNA that fits in to just one PXI Chassis slot and is ideal for wireless manufacturing testing, handset component testing and defense depot maintenance level testing applications.
 
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Waveguide Attenuator
Rotary Attenuator Models up to 500 GHz

Waveguide Attenuator from Flann Microwave

The Series 110 from Flann Microwave is a range of rotary attenuators that are available in frequencies from 2.6 GHz to 500 GHz. They have a 0 dB to 60 dB attenuation range with 0.1 dB accuracy. Since the attenuation is independent of frequency these attenuators are ideally suited for attenuation transfer and verification standards.
 
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Fixed Attenuator
750 mW Fixed Attenuators from DC to 18 GHz

Fixed Attenuator from API Technologies - Inmet

The PCAAL Series are chip attenuators that operate from DC to 18 GHz. They are available in attenuator configurations from 0 to 20 dB (0 to 10 dB, 12, 15 and 20 dB) and can handle up to 750 mW of average power. The PCAAL Series consist of a laser trimmed distributed thin film element on an alumina ceramic substrate with a protective paint layer and solderable leads.
 
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SAR Measurement System
Probe Calibration Bench for SAR Measurements from 30 MHz to 6 GHz

SAR Measurement System from Microwave Vision Group

The CALISAR Bench from the Microwave Vision Group is dedicated to the probe calibration process for SAR measurements from 30 to 6000 MHz. The calibration process allows the assessment of the relation between the theoretical E-field and the effective voltage at the tip of the probe using a waveguide method.
 
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Antenna
5 dBi Omni In-building Antenna for Cellular Bands

Antenna from CommScope

The CELLMAX-O-CPUSE from Commscope is a Omni-directional In-building Antenna that operates at 698-960 and 1710-2700 MHz. This vertically polarized antenna has a gain of up to 5 dBi and a return loss of under 14 dB with a VSWR of 1.8:1. It measures 85 mm in height, 186 mm in diameter with N-type female connectors and is available with a KS195 plenum rated 315 mm pigtail cable.
 
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