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15 May, 2017 - everything RF Newsletter
 
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Date: 15 May, 2017
 
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Industry News
NXP Launches Power Efficient Global RAIN RFID Chip to Boost Retail Customer Experiences - NXP Semiconductors
R&S America and DA-Integrated to Develop On-Wafer Production Test System for RF & mmWave ICs - Rohde & Schwarz
Battery-Free, Wireless Sensor Technology Detects Water Leaks During Vehicle Production - ON Semiconductor
New Technique Achieves Desired Beampatterns for MIMO Based Radar Systems - KAUST
Wirelessly Powered Ingestible Electronic Devices to Track Vital Information - MIT
IoT Sensors to Communicate via Ambient Radio Waves from TV, Radio and Cell Phones - Disney Research
Teledyne LeCroy Selects Spirent to Add Cellular Testing for Connected Cars - Teledyne LeCroy
Analog Devices Relocates its Incubation Lab to Downtown Boston - ADI
Ampleon to Showcase its LDMOS and GaN RF PA Portfolio at IMS 2017 - Ampleon
Changes in European Electronic Communications Code to Hinder 5G Roll-Out Ambition in Europe - GSMA
NI Updates Wireless Test System to Lower Cost of Wireless Device Production Testing - NI
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White Papers
Testing and matching PCB antennas: Switches and Other Options - Copper Mountain
Ultra-Wideband Ambient Backscatter via Commercial Broadcast Systems - Disney Research
RFID Benefits for the Manufacturing Process - NXP Semiconductors
Radar Signal Generation with a High-Performance Arbitrary Waveform Generators - Tektronix
Designing for Bluetooth Low Energy Applications - Silicon Labs
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Featured Products this Week
Digital Phase Shifter
8 to 12 GHz USB Controlled Phase Shifter

Digital Phase Shifter from Vaunix

The LPS-123 is a USB Phase Shifter that operates from 8 to 12 GHz. It has a 360-degree phase control range with one-degree increments and stores settings in internal memory, allowing it to power up in a specific phase state. The phase can be set from the easy to install and use GUI, configured from an uploaded phase profile or programmed using the provided API DLL.
 
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Waveguide Coupler
Bi-Directional Waveguide Couplers from 26.5 to 110 GHz

Waveguide Coupler from MI-WAVE

The 555 Series from MI-Wave are Bidirectional Waveguide Couplers that operate from 26.5 to 110 GHz. They are available in 3, 6, 10, 20, 30 and 40 dB coupling values. These couplers have a directivity of 30 dB and a VSWR of up to 1.10:1. This series is available in waveguide sizes WR-34, WR-51, WR-62, WR-75 and WR-90.
 
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RF Cable Assembly
7-16 & Type-N Male Connectors Low PIM RF Jumper Cables

RF Cable Assembly from ConductRF

The PJA43 series from ConductRF are low PIM RF jumper cables that operate up to 3 GHz. The cables provide a low PIM of under -160 dBc. These cables are available with 7-16 & Type-N straight male connectors and are ideal for DAS and 4G LTE applications. Alternative configurations using right angle and female connectors are available on request. The lengths of the cables can be customized up to 36 ft.
 
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RF Cable Assembly
Test Cables for Lightweight DUTs and Board Testing

RF Cable Assembly from MegaPhase

The CM series of cables from MegaPhase have been developed for lightweight DUTs and fixture board testing up to 40 GHz. These low density dieletric cables provide good flexibility, have a low insertion loss, and low capacitance for low loss transfer of power. They can be customzed to have 2.4 mm, 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, N Type, SMA, and TNC Connectors on either end.
 
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Signal Generator
RF Signal Generator from 24 to 12000 MHz

Signal Generator from DS Instruments

The SG6000LD from DS Instruments is a compact computer controlled RF Signal Generator that operates from 24 to 12000 MHz. It has a step size of 40 Hz to 3 KHz, depending on band of operation. The signal generator provides an output power of above 6 dBm and can be turned ON/OFF via USB commands or using the buttons on the device. It is a bench-space-saving system that measures 2.75 x 1.25 x 3.15 inches and has SMA connectors for the input and output ports.
 
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Analog to Digital Converter
200 Msps, 16-Bit Low-Power ADC

Analog to Digital Converter from Microchip Technology

The MCP37D31-200 from Microchip is a 16-bit pipelined A/D converter with a sampling rate of up to 200 Msps. It has a Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of over 74 dB and a Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) of above 90 dB. The ADC consumes only 490 mW of power at 200 Msps including LVDS digital I/O. The convertor consumes 80 mW of power during Standby and 33 mW during Shutdown.
 
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SATCOM Amplifier System
400 Watt, Rugged Outdoor TWT Amplifier from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz

SATCOM Amplifier System from Communications & Power Industries

The T04XO from Communications & Power Industries is a Rugged X-band TWT Amplifier that operates from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz. It provides a TWT power of more than 400 watts with a gain of over 46 dB. This SATCOM amplifier is available in a system that measures 10.25 x 10.5 x 20.5 inches with N-type female connectors and is ideal for military communications and satellite uplink applications.
 
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RF Amplifier
750 W Solid-State Amplifier from 80 MHz to 1000 MHz

RF Amplifier from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The 750W1000A from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a self-contained, air-cooled, completely solid-state amplifier that operates from 80 MHz to 1000 MHz. It delivers over 750 watts of output power with a gain of more than 58.8 dB and a noise figure of 6 dB. The amplifier has been designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth and high gain are required, making it ideal for RF susceptibility testing, antenna/component testing, and watt meter calibration.
 
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Antenna
2.4 to 2.5 / 4.9 to 5.9 GHz, 5 dBi Dual-Band Sector Antenna

Antenna from Laird Technologies

The SR249120D from Laird is a dual-band 120 Degree Sector antenna that operates from 2.4 to 5.9 GHz. This wall mount antenna delivers a gain of up to 5 dBi and can handle up to 5 watts of power. Its integrated backplane shields the radiating element from the wall eliminating any problems from wall construction components.
 
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180 Degree Hybrid Coupler
180 Deg Hybrid Coupler from 10 to 40 GHz

180 Degree Hybrid Coupler from KRYTAR

The 4100400K from Krytar is a 180 Degree/3 dB Hybrid Coupler that operates from 10 to 40 GHz. It provides an isolation of over 12 dB with an insertion loss of below 1.7 dB and has a VSWR of 1.8:1. The coupler can handle up to 20 watts of average power and up to 3 KW of peak power. It is available in a module that mesures 1.10 x 0.86 x 0.50 inches with 2.92 mm (K) female connectors and is ideal for electronic warfare (EW), commercial wireless, SATCOM, radar, signal monitoring and measurement, antenna beam forming, and EMC testing environments.
 
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Antenna
Embedded GNSS Antenna for Omnistar/ GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou

Antenna from Maxtena

The 100-00049-01 from Maxtena is an 8 element RHCP helix multi-band antenna that operates from 1539 to 1610 MHz. The antenna can be used for BeiDou, GPS L1, GLONASS, and Omni-star GNSS systems. It has an optional integrated filter which improves signal quality. This ROHS complaint antenna measures 17 x 29.2 mm and has a short U.FL pigtail connector for easy installation.
 
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Antenna
Multi-Antenna Module with Cellular, WiFi and GPS Antennas

Antenna from Mobile Mark

The MLTM502 from MobileMark is a multi-antenna module that contains two cellular antennas, two WiFi antennas and one GPS antenna. It operates from 694 - 960 MHz & 1710 - 3700 MHz with a gain of up to 5 dBi. The antenna can handle up to 10 watts of power. It is ideal for fleet management systems that combine GPS with a broadband cellular modem as well as a WiFi MIMO modem.
 
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RF Shielded Test Enclosure
RF Shielded Test Enclosure from 20 MHz to 6 GHz

RF Shielded Test Enclosure from RF Electronics

The HDRF-1160 from RF Electronics is a RF Shielded Test Enclosure that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. The test box has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides an isolation of more than 90 dB. It has shielded power filters for powering devices placed inside the box while blocking all wireless signals. The HDRF-1160 has a number of I/O connector options that include HDMI, RJ45, USB, DB9, VGA, DB25 and AC/DC.
 
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Vector Network Analyzer
PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer from 1 MHz to 9 GHz

Vector Network Analyzer from Keysight Technologies

The M9485A is a multiport PXI Vector Network Analyzer from Keysight that has been designed for high-volume wireless component manufacturing of front-end modules, switches and filters used in mobile phones and base stations. It can support applications from 1 MHz to 9 GHz and provides excellent measurement speeds. This PXI VNA provides higher throughput with fewer sweeps than a VNA with a switch matrix for the same multiport device.
 
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