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Date: 10 April, 2017
 
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Top Stories this Week
RF Duplexer Market Segment to Reach $8 Billion in Sales by 2020 - Zion Research
Mercury Systems Acquires Delta Microwave for USD 40.5 Million - Mercury Systems
Qualcomm Selects R&S Test System to Characterize its First 5G RF Transceiver - Qualcomm
World's Most Capable X-band Ballistic Missile Defense Radar Upgrades to GaN Technology - Raytheon
Chinese Automotive Radar Solution uses 77 GHz mmWave Radar IC from STMicroelectronics - Autoroad Tech
Analog Devices Introduces Two Broadband 6-GHz GaN Power Amplifier Modules - Analog Devices
Northrop Grumman to Provide Antenna Reflectors for Inmarsat 6 Satellites - Northrop Gruman
Telit IoT Solutions Allow Remote Access to Equipment in Over 100 Semiconductor Fabs - Telit
CTS Develops New RF Sensor Technology to Diagnose Emissions from Vehicles - CTS
Analysis Tool Measures Energy Efficiency of Microcontrollers and RF Modules in IoT End Points - EEMBC
Lime Microsystems Announces Software Defined Small-cells and Base-Stations for Mass Markets - Lime Microsystems
Skyworks 3G/4G Solutions Power IoT Modules from Sierra Wireless - Skyworks
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White Papers & Videos
Noise Figure: What is it and why does it matter? - CRFS
RF Antenna Misalignment Effects on 4G/LTE Data Throughput - Sunsight Instruments
How to Test an RF Coaxial Cable using a Vector Network Analyzer - Copper Mountain Technologies
Hints and Tips for Designing with GaN Power Amplifiers - Plextek
A Flexible and Off-the-Shelf Mobile Antenna Solution - Fractus Antennas
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Featured Products this Week
Power Divider
12-way Power Divider from 5 to 500 MHz

Power Divider from MECA

The 812-2-0.252WWP from MECA is a 12-way power divider that operates from 5 to 500 MHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.9 dB with an isolation of more than 17 dB. The divider can handle up to 2 watts of power and has a VSWR of under 1.40:1. It is available in an IP 67 weather proof case with SMA female connectors.
 
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RF & Microwave Circulator
Low IMD Surface Mount Circulators from 791 to 2700 MHz

RF & Microwave Circulator from VidaRF

VidaRF has developed a range of SMD circulators with low inter-modulation distortion that operate from 791 to 2700 MHz. The circulators have an insertion loss of below 0.3 dB and an Isolation of 20 dB. They can handle up to 150 watts of average power and up to 200 watts of peak power. The circulators are RoHS complaint and are ideal for wireless infrastructure applications. Custom designs are also available upon request.
 
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RF Amplifier
CW-Immune, Successive Detection Logarithmic Video Amplifier from 100 MHz to 18 GHz

RF Amplifier from Planar Monolithics Industries

The SDLVA-100M18G-CW-70-MAH is a Successive Detection Logarithmic Video Amplifier (SDLVA) that operates from 100 MHz to 18 GHz. It has an SPST switch at the RF output which allows for the RF to be turned off when the signal is below the adjustable threshold setting. In addition to this the switch can be controlled externally by enabling the external trigger.
 
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GNSS Module
Ultra-Low Power, Compact Multi-Constellation GNSS Patch Antenna Modules

GNSS Module from Telit Communications

The SE868Kx-Ax Series from Telit are multi-constellation GNSS receivers with an intergrated 9 x 9 mm patch antenna. This series simultaneously tracks GPS and Galileo plus either GLONASS or BeiDou, providing positioning data via a standard serial port. They have a sensitivity of up to -162 dBm and consumes under 30 mA of current. They support both server-based and local-based AGPS (Assisted GPS). Its on-board AGPS software engine can predict ephemeris up to three days in advance.
 
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RF Module
Low Power Dual Band Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 Modules

RF Module from Laird Technologies

The 60 Series of Wi-Fi + Bluetooth modules from Laird operates from 2.4 GHz to 2.495 and 5.15 GHz to 5.825 GHz (including DFS). The modules can achieve data rates up to 866 Mbps. This compact, module supports 802.11ac, 2x2 MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2 and Bluetooth 5 standards. The series has two variants available in SiP and M.2 (USB or SDIO) form factors, the SiP module measures 14 x 13 x 1.7 mm and the USB or SDIO module measures 22 x 30 x 3 mm.
 
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Waveguide Termination
100 Watts Waveguide Terminations from 1.13 to 50 GHz

Waveguide Termination from Vector Telecom

Vector Telecom has a line of high power waveguide terminations that operate from 1.13 to 50 GHz. They can handle up to 100 watts of power and have a VSWR of less than 1.20:1. They are available in a number of waveguide sizes with FBP/FDP/FBM/FBE flances. The terminations are made out out Aluminium or copper.
 
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
USB Powered Compact Spectrum Analyzer from 100 kHz to 12.4 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Signal Hound

The Signal Hound USB-SA124B is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) optimized as a spectrum analyzer. It operates from 100 kHz to 12.4 GHz with a wide dynamic range from -151 dBm to 10 dBm and a 6 MHz resolution bandwidth. The USB-SA124B is powered by a USB port, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. It is available in a compact, lightweight package making it easy to carry around.
 
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USB Power Sensor
USB Power Sensor from 10 MHz to 18 GHz

USB Power Sensor from Keysight Technologies

The U2000A from Keysight is a USB power sensor that operates from 10 MHz to 18 GHz. It has a dynamic range from -60 dBm to 20 dBm with a measurement speed of up to 250 readings/second. Internal triggering enables triggering based on the burst signal envelope, eliminating the need for an external triggering signal. A trace display provides a graphical view of the signal envelope to assist in gate placement and trigger level setup. It also supports the Keysight BenchVue software.
 
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Low Noise Block
Compact Ka-Band Low Noise Block

Low Noise Block from Orbital Research

The LNBKaML2.4G-WN-S from Orbital Research is a Ka-Band Low Noise Block that down converts an input frequency of 17.8 to 20.2 GHz to 950 to 2150 MHz. This high performance LNB is switchable between multiple preset input frequencies. The LNB provides a conversion gain of 30 to 60 dB with a noise figure of up to 1.5 dB and has a 1 dB compression point of above 10 dBm. This unit is ideal for receiving HTS Satellites (or any GEO Ka Satellites) plus high order modulations such as Multi-PSK, QAM, & APSK.
 
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Wireless Charging Solution
15 W WPC V1.2 Compatible Wireless Power Transmitter

Wireless Charging Solution from Texas Instruments

The BQ501210 from Texas Instruments is a WPC V1.2 compatible wireless power transmitter that integrates the logic functions required to wirelessly transfer power to a WPC-compatible receiver with the capability of delivering up to 15 W. It is an intelligent device that periodically pings the surrounding environment for available devices to be powered, detects if a foreign metal object is present on the charging pad, monitors all communication from the device being wirelessly powered, and adjusts power applied to the transmitter coil as per feedback received from the powered device.
 
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Dual Directional Coupler
Dual Directional Couplers from 2 to 4 GHz

Dual Directional Coupler from Cobham Signal & Control Solutions

The CLD-2040-X from Cobham Signal & Control Solutions is a Dual Directional Coupler that operates from 2 to 4 GHz. It is available in 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB, and 30 dB coupling configurations with a directivity of 20 dB and an insertion loss of 0.4 dB. The coupler can handle up to 1 watt of power at 25 degree celcius and has a VSWR of 1.20:1. It is available in a module that measures 2.4 x 0.5 inches with SMA female connectors and is ideally suited for applications involving high density packaging.
 
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In Series RF Adapter
Right Angle 2.4 mm Adapter from DC to 50 GHz

In Series RF Adapter from HASCO Components

The 2.4mm Series of right angled adapters can handle signals with a frequency from DC to 50 GHz. They are matched to 50 ohms and have a VSWR of 1.30:1 through the band. The adapters are available in female to female, male to male and male to female configurations. They have a BeCu inner conductor, passivated stainless steel outer conductor and a PTFE dielectric.
 
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RF Switch
Coaxial SPDT Switch from 2 to 4 GHz

RF Switch from RF-Lambda

The RFSP2TA0204G from RF-Lambda is an absorptive coaxial SPDT switch with a TTL driver that operates from 2 to 4 GHz. The switch provides an isolation of 80 dB with an insertion loss of 1 dB. It can handle up to 1 watt of power and has a switching speed of 100 ns. The switch is available in a connectorized module with SMA female connectors. RF-Lambda can customize this switch to handle up to 100 watts of power.
 
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Receiver
Low Power Integrated Receiver ISM Bands from 290 to 1000 MHz

Receiver from Semtech

The SX1239 from Semtech is a highly integrated RF receiver that operates from 290 to 1000 MHz, covering the popular 433, 868 and 915 MHz license-free ISM bands. The receiver is optimized for low power consumption while providing high sensitivity of down to -120 dBm at 1.2 kbps and channelized operation. It has highly integrated architecture with mixers, modulators, oscillators, PLL and Frequency Synthesizers integrated in to the package.
 
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RF Cable Assembly
40 GHz Crush Resistant, Ultra-Flexibl VNA Test Cable

RF Cable Assembly from AtlanTecRF

The ACV-CA40 is a low loss VNA test cable assembly that operates up to 40 GHz. This ultra-flexible cable assembly has superb crush resistance and a jacket which stands up to the high abrasion levels often present in a laboratory environment. It is available with 2.92 mm male connectors and have an insertion loss of 5 dB/meter.
 
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