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Top RF Stories in 2016 - Part 2
Iowa State Engineers Develop Flexible Skin that traps Radar Waves and Cloaks Objects - Iowa State University
Tag-less Identification of Electrical Devices via System Noise - Disney Research
Dust-Sized Wireless Sensors Could Act as a Fitbit for Organs Inside the Body - UC Berkeley
Interscatter Technology Creates WiFi Compliant Implanted Devices and Contact Lenses - University of Washington
NI Introduces World's First MIMO Application Framework - National Instruments
Researchers Develop World's Smallest Transistor with 1nm Gate - Berkeley National Laboratory
AirFuel Alliance to Drive Resonant Global Wireless Charging Standards for PCs - AirFuel Alliance
Innovative Antenna System Transmits Radio Waves using Sea Water - Mitsubishi
Phased Array Radar Identifies and Tracks Unmanned Aerial Systems - Lockheed Martin
Aaronia Launches Real-Time Drone and UAV Detection System - Aaronia
World's First Frequency Selectable RF Power Sensor with Coverage up to 70 GHz - Anritsu
China's BeiDou Navigation System to have 35-Satellite Constellation by 2020 - GNSS
Analog Devices Acquires Linear Technology for $30 Billion - ADI
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Top White Papers in 2016
Carrier Aggregation Fundamentals - Qorvo
Characterizing Active Phased Array Antennas - Rohde & Schwarz
Design and Simulation of a 2.4 GHz/5.6 GHz WLAN Antenna on PCB Technology - National Instruments
Passive Wi-Fi: Bringing Low Power to Wi-Fi Transmissions - University of Washington
U.S. Guide to Radio-Frequency (RF) Equipment Regulation - Marashlian & Donahue
Design of a 10 GHz Low-Noise Amplifier for Amateur Radio Operation - National Instruments
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Top Products of 2016 - Part 3
RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and RF Recorder from 9 kHz to 6 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Signal Hound

The BB60C is a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and RF Recorder that operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. It has a realtime bandwidth of 27 MHz and a resolution bandwidth of up to 10 MHz. The Signal Hound BB60C is ideal for real-time spectrum monitoring, manufacturing process control, interference hunting, spread spectrum signal analysis, capturing intermittent events, and general purpose spectrum analysis.
 
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Vector Network Analyzer
USB Controlled 1 Port Vector Network Analyzer from 150 kHz to 6 GHz

Vector Network Analyzer from Anritsu

The ShockLine MS46121A Series is a 1 Port USB controlled VNA (Vector Network Analyzer). It is available in two frequency options from 40 MHz to 4 GHz and 150 kHz to 6 GHz. It provides performance and accuracy for 1 port measurements in a low cost and compact solution that can connect directly to the device under test. This series of VNA's can be controlled via USB by the ShockLine software installed on any PC.
 
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
9 kHz to 8 GHz / 18 GHz / 27 GHz Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

RF Spectrum Analyzer from ThinkRF

The R5500 from ThinkRF is a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz up to 27 GHz and has real-time bandwidths of 10 MHz, 40 MHz or 100 MHz. The analyzer features a sweep rate of 28 GHz/s that dramatically increases the ability to capture elusive signals, as well as a streaming rate of 360 Mbit/s to enable real-time demodulation.
 
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RF Amplifier
80 W Solid State GaN Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz

RF Amplifier from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2084 from Exodus Advanced Communications is a solid state GaN amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers an output power of more than 80 watts with a gain of above 50 dB and has a return loss of over 10 dB. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 180 to 240 VAC. It is available in a rack mount unit that measures 19 x 8.75 x 22.5 inches with SMA female connectors and weighs 30 kg.
 
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Power Sensor
Real-Time USB Power Sensors from 6 kHz to 6 GHz

Power Sensor from Boonton

The RTP4000 Series from Boonton are Real-Time True Average power sensors that operates from 6 kHz to 6 GHZ and 10 MHz to 6 GHz. They deliver a dynamic range from -60 dBm to +20 dBm with a measurement rate of 100,000 measurements per second, with no gaps in signal acquisition and zero measurement latency. These sensors enable accurate capture and measurement of pulsed, modulated and CW signals.
 
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Fixed Attenuator
Temperature Variable Chip Attenuators from DC to 12 GHz

Fixed Attenuator from API Technologies - Inmet

The TCAF N09 Series are temperature variable chip attenuators that operate from DC to 12 GHz. The attenuators are designed to vary by -0.009 dB/dB/°C to compensate for temperature induced system gain variation without requiring a bias or control voltage. The attenuators are available in attenuation configurations ranging from 2 thru 5 dB and can handle up to 2 watts of power.
 
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Horn Antenna
Conical Horn Antennas from 8.2 GHz to 170 GHz

Horn Antenna from SAGE Millimeter

The SAC Series from Sage Millimetre is a range of conical gain horn antennas that operate from 8.2 GHz to 170 GHz. They have a standard gain of 23 dB, sidelobe level of 15 dB, half power beamwidth of 9 degree and a VSWR of 1.2:1. These horn antennas are also available with a rectangular waveguide interfaces and support various polarization diversities including linear, horizontal, vertical, left and right-handed circular polarizations.
 
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RF Switch
0 Hz to 13 GHz SP4T RF MEMS Switch

RF Switch from Analog Devices

The ADGM1004 from Analog Devices is a wideband, SP4T MEMS switch with integrated driver that operates from 0 Hz/DC to 13 GHz. This RF MEMS based switch is ideal for relay replacements, automatic test equipment and RF test instrumentation. This switch has an ESD Rating of 2.5kV HBM and hermetically sealed switch contacts. It has a switching time of 30 microseconds and an actuation lifetime of over 1 billion cycles.
 
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Antenna
High Power Spiral Antenna from 0.4 to 6 GHz

Antenna from Cobham Antenna Systems

The FPA-0.7-2.7R/2319 from Cobham is a high power, directional spiral antenna that operates from 700 MHz to 2.7 GHz and has a beam width of 60° x 60°. It has a peak gain of 10 dBiC and has been designed to handle up to 150 Watts (with the potential of operating efficiently at much higher power). This antenna offers high power, high gain and circular polarization within a compact, low profile, rugged housing.
 
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Fixed Attenuator
DC to 3 GHz, 3 to 20 dB Fixed Attenuator

Fixed Attenuator from JFW Industries

The 75FP-XXX-3G from JFW Industries is a Fixed Attenuator which operates from DC to 3 GHz. It is available in various options with an attenuation of 3 to 20 dB and can handle up to 100 W of power. It has F-type and N-type connectors.
 
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Wireless Charging Solution
15 Watt Wireless Power Receiver IC and Control Unit

Wireless Charging Solution from Integrated Device Technology

The P9220 from IDT is a highly-integrated single-chip wireless medium power receiver that complies with Wireless Power Consortium's WPC 1.2.1(Qi) requirements for certification. The power receiver is configured to receive an AC power signal from a wireless transmitter and convert it into a rectified output voltage, providing up to 15W of output power.
 
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Wireless Charging Solution
15 Watt Wireless Power Transmitter IC

Wireless Charging Solution from Toshiba

The TC7718FTG from Toshiba is a wireless power transmitter IC with a 15W transmission capability. This IC is connected to a microcontroller, and realizes a wireless power transmitter system compliant with Qi, the standard defined by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). Toshiba's original cutting-edge CD-0.13 process realizes a small package and high efficiency, making system integration easy while securing a transmitter system with a small footprint.
 
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Antenna
Multi-Port, Multiband Antenna for WiFi MIMO, Cellular/LTE and GNSS Applications

Antenna from Huber+Suhner

The SENCITY OMNI-S MIMO from Huber+Suhner is a configurable multiband antenna for WiFi MIMO, Cellular/LTE and GNSS applications. This multiband antenna operates from 2.3 to 2.69 GHz, 3.4 to 3.8 GHz and 4.9 to 5.97 GHz delivering a gain of up to 6 dBi. It features four ports making it ideal for use as a 4x4 WiFi MIMO multi-port antenna. The antenna is designed for use in harsh environments i.e on street cabinets, distribution boxes, or industrial vehicles.
 
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Analog Phase Shifter
5 to 18 GHz Analog Phase Shifter with 0 to 400 Degrees Phase Range

Analog Phase Shifter from Planar Monolithics Industries

The PS-5G18G-400-A-SFF is a 5 to 18 GHz, Analog Phase Shifter with the capability for Phase Shifting from 0 to 400 Degrees. It has an Impedance of 50 Ohms, an insertion loss of 4 to 8 dB, VSWR of 2.3:1 and a phase voltage sensitivity of 40 Degrees. The phase shifter can accept a max RF power of 30 dBm CW and has a single positive control voltage from 0 to 10 V.
 
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Fixed Attenuator
N-Type Attenuators from DC to 18 GHz

Fixed Attenuator from MECA

MECA provides a range of N-Type fixed attenuators that operate from DC to 18 GHz. They are available in multiple attenuation configurations – 3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB, 30 dB and 40 dB. These attenuators can handle an average power from 2 to 150 W and up to 1kW of peak power. They are available with N-type connectors and are RoHS compliant.
 
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Signal Generator
USB/Ethernet Controlled Miniature Signal Generators

Signal Generator from AtlanTecRF

The ASG Series of Miniature Signal Generators from AtlanTecRF operate from 25 MHz to 6 GHz. They are tuneable in 1 kHz steps and can generate an output power of up to 13 dBm, controllable in 0.1 dB steps. The output signal from these modules have excellent spectral purity with a phase noise better than -106 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz with a 100 kHz offset from the carrier. Spurious are typically lower than -70dBc and harmonics less than -25dBc.
 
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RF Amplifier
12 W Ku-Band Power Amplifier from 13.4 to 16.5 GHz

RF Amplifier from Qorvo

The TGA2218-SM from Qorvo is a Ku-band, high power MMIC amplifier that operates from 13.4 to 16.5 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 12 W with a gain of more than 23 dB and power added efficiency of 29%. This amplifier requires a supply voltage of 28 Volts and consumes 225 mA of current. It is available in a surface mount package that measures 5.50 x 4.50 x 1.67 mm and is ideal for radar and satellite communication systems.
 
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RF Amplifier
X-Band Power Amplifier from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz

RF Amplifier from ERZIA

The ERZ-HPA-0790-0840-37-E is a High Power Amplifier that operates from 7.9 GHz to 8.4 GHz. This X-Band amplifier provides an output power of 37 dBm and a gain of 36 dB. It requires a 34 V supply and draws 1125 mA of current. The amplifier is available in a module that measures 83.4x68.4x15 mm and has SMA female connectors. It is ideal for use in the lab, SATCOM, Telecom, Space and Aerospace applications.
 
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