PREV 26 Dec, 2016 NEXT

Top News, White Papers & Products in 2016

Dec 26, 2016 - everything RF Newsletter
 
everything RF
Date: Dec 26, 2016
 
Happy Holidays!
 
 
 
Industry News
Facebook Records Data Rate of Nearly 20 Gbps Using mm-wave Technology - Facebook
Bluetooth 5 is Finally Here! - Bluetooth SIG
Qualcomm to Acquire NXP Semiconductors for $47 Billion - NXP Semiconductors
NI Introduces World’s First Vector Signal Transceiver with 1 GHz Bandwidth - National Instruments
Ericsson and China Mobile Conduct 5G Drone Prototype Field Trial - Ericsson
Researchers Develop Fully Flexible NFC Antennas from Graphene - Graphene Flagship
Next-Gen Navigation System Uses Existing Cellular Signals, Not GPS - University of California
Braidio Technology to Extend Battery Life of Wearable Devices by 100x - University of Massachusetts Amherst
World's First All-Digital Radio Transmitter - Cambridge Consultants
Digital Antennas to Increase Data Tranfer & Efficiency on Mobile Phones - Aalto University
New WiFi Technology is 10,000 Times More Energy Efficient - Passive WiFi
Spray-on Concrete Protects Against Intense Electromagnetic Pulses - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
RF GaN Revenue to Reach $690 Million in 2020 - Strategy Analytics
More News
White Papers
Filters for Dummies - Qorvo
Fundamentals of RF Solid State Cooking - Ampleon
RF Measurement Basics for the Non-RF Test Engineer - Keithley Instruments
Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems Engineering Handbook - Naval Air Warfare Center
Simulation of MIMO Antennas for 5G Telecommunications - Remcom
RF Design Guidelines for PCB Layout and Circuit Optimization - Semtech
More White Papers
Top Products of 2016 - Part 1
Vector Network Analyzer
16 Port Vector Network Analyzer from 100 kHz to 20 GHz

Vector Network Analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S ZNBT20 is a vector network analyzer that enables users to characterize devices under test with multiple test ports. This particular analyzer has 16 ports which enables production lines to maintain high throughput by measuring multiple DUTs in parallel. The VNA operates from 100 kHz to 20 GHz and provides the high RF performance of a two-port network analyzer at each of its test ports.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Spectrum Analyzer
USB Real Time Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Tektronix, Inc.

The RSA607A is a USB based Real Time Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz. The analyzer can be controlled from a PC using Tektronix SignalVu-PC RF Signal Analysis Software to provide real time spectrum analysis, streaming capture and deep signal analysis capabilities. This USB-based spectrum analyzer captures 40 MHz bandwidth with great fidelity, has a dynamic range of 70 dB and has an optional tracking generator with an integrated internal bridge for basic device, cable and antenna testing.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Transceiver
Highly Integrated Silicon Quad Core IC for 5G Phase Arrays

Transceiver from Anokiwave

The AWMF-0108 from Anokiwave is a highly integrated silicon quad core IC for 5G phase array applications. It operates from 27.5 GHz to 30 GHz and supports four Tx/Rx radiating elements, includes all requisite beam steering controls for 5 bit phase and gain control, and operates in half duplex fashion to enable a single antenna to support both Tx and Rx operation.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Transceiver
RF Transceiver Simplifies Wireless System Design

Transceiver from Analog Devices

The AD9371 from Analog Devices is a new transceiver that is part of the RadioVerse technology and design ecosystem. The transceiver is a highly versatile, carrier-grade, system-on-chip radio solution that achieves a wide RF tuning range of 300 MHz to 6 GHz, 100-MHz signal bandwidth, and power consumption of less than 5W under standard operating conditions.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Variable Attenuator
DC to 2000 MHz, 70 dB Variable Step Attenuator

RF Variable Attenuator from MECA

The 680-70-1 is a variable step attenuator from MECA that operates from DC to 2 GHz. It has a total attenuation of 70 dB with a 1 dB Step. It can be controlled manually by a rotary knob. This attenuator can handle up to 2 W (Average Power) and up to 1000 W Peak Power. It is available in a connectorized module with N Type Female connectors.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Amplifier
200 Watt Dual Channel GaN Rack Mount Amplifier

RF Amplifier from API Technologies

The QBS-620 is a dual channel rack mount power amplifier that operates from 30 MHz to 512 MHz. The amplifier consists of two identical channels, each containing a 200 W amplifier, VHF & UHF switched harmonic filter banks, SP3T high powered switches, a controller, and an AC/DC power supply.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Directional Coupler
10 dB, Directional Coupler from 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz

Directional Coupler from UMCC

The DC-G000-10S from UMCC is a directional coupler that operates from 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz. It has 10 dB coupling with a directivity of 12 dB, insertion loss of 1.4 dB and VSWR of 1.45:1. The coupler can handle up to 10 W of CW power and is matched to 50 Ohms. It is available with SMA Female connectors.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Variable Attenuator
DC to 3 GHz Bench Top Rotary Attenuator with 110 dB Range

RF Variable Attenuator from JFW Industries

The 50BR-147 from JFW Industries is a Bench Top Rotary Attenuator that operates from DC to 3 GHz with an attenuation range of 110 dB and step size of 1 dB. It can handle up to 2 watts of power and is available with N Type, SMA or TNC connectors. This attenuator can be easily integrated into RF systems for OEM or test applications.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Mixer
RF SOI Image Reject Mixer from 10 to 19 GHz

RF Mixer from Peregrine Semiconductor

The UltraCMOS PE41901 is a SOI based passive double-balanced, Ku band mixer with image rejection. It integrates two mixers, a local oscillator (LO) path 90-degree coupler and RF port baluns on a single die. Integrating these functions provides good image rejection, reduces LO leakage and improves LO to RF isolation.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Mixer
1 MHz to 500 MHz Plug-In Frequency Mixer

RF Mixer from Mini Circuits

The SBL-1 from Mini Circuits is a frequency mixer with an RF frequency from 1 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 7 dBm of LO power, LO/RF Isolation of 45 dB, an excellent conversion loss of 5.6 dB and has a VSWR up to 1.80:1. The mixer has a rugged welded construction making it ideal for VHF and defense & federal communication applications.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
In Series RF Adapter
4.3-10 Mini DIN Series of Adapters from DC to 12 GHz

In Series RF Adapter from VidaRF

The 4.3-10 Mini DIN series of adapters from VidaRF have been developed to meet the growing demands of high performance mobile communications systems. These adapters operate from DC to 12 GHz with excellent return loss and low PIM (Under -160 dBc).
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Antenna
Ultra-Compact Omni-directional Chip Antennas

Antenna from Linx Technologies

The ANT-XXX-CHP-X from Linx Technologies is a series of Omni-directional chip antennas with center frequencies 868 MHz, 916 MHz and 2.45 GHz. These antennas can provide a gain of 0.5 dBi and can handle up to 3 watts of power with a VSWR of 2.0:1. These linearly polarized tiny antennas use advanced LTCC technology and proprietary elements to achieve superior size and performance characteristics.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Waveguide to Coax Adapter
Coax to Waveguide Adapters from 8.2 to 70 GHz

Waveguide to Coax Adapter from Ducommun

The PTC Series of coax to waveguide adapters cover nine waveguide bands from 8.2 to 70 GHz. These adapters are available with SMA male or female connectors for WR-90, WR-75 and WR-62 Interfaces. For 2.92 mm male/female connectors they are available with WR-43 and WR-28 waveguide interfaces.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Inductor
High Q Square Air Core Inductors Series

RF Inductor from Coilcraft

The 111SQ from Coilcraft is a Square Air Core Inductors series with exceptionally high Quality factor up to 200 at 400 MHz. This series of inductors have an inductance from 27 to 47 uH and have a SRF of between 2.2 and 2.6 GHz. The inductors have solar coated leads to ensure excellent solderabilty and have a flat top and bottom for easy placement via pick and place machines.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Switch
SP3T Switch from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz

RF Switch from Skyworks

The SKY13586-678LF from Skyworks is a SP3T switch that operates from 2.4 to 2.4 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.75 dB and a high isolation of 35 dB. This switch can handle a power of 29 dBm and requires a supply voltage of 3 to 5 Volts. It has integrated DC blocking capacitors, so no external DC blocking capacitors are required.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Spectrum Analyzer
3 Hz to 110 GHz Signal Analyzer with 5 GHz Bandwidth

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Keysight Technologies

The N9041B UXA X-Series signal analyzer from Keysight is the first signal analyser that provides frequency coverage up to 110 GHz and an analysis bandwidth of up to 5 GHz. Apart from its excellent frequency coverage, the N9041B UXA has some unique capabilities with attributes such as advanced front-end circuitry that achieves low loss and efficient mixing, providing a displayed average noise level (DANL) as low as -150 dBm/Hz when characterizing wideband modulated signals in the millimeter-wave band.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
About everything RF
everything RF is a product discovery platform for RF & Microwave products/Services. We list over 100,000 Products from more than 200 Companies across 200 Categories in our database and enable engineers to search for them using our customized parametric search tool.