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New RF & Microwave Products at IMS 2017

7 June, 2017 - everything RF Newsletter
 
everything RF
Date: 7 June, 2017
 
 
 
The International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2017) is taking place in Hawaii this year. This newsletter lists some interesting products that are being showcased at the event.
 
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New RF & MW Products at IMS 2017
Vector Network Analyzer
USB Controlled 1-Port VNA from 1 MHz to 18 GHz

Vector Network Analyzer from Copper Mountain Technologies

The R180 from CMT is a handheld 1-Port VNA that provides lab grade performance from 1 MHz to 18 GHz. This 1-Port VNA (Cable and Antenna Analyzer) can connect directly to the DUT, as a result of which it has excellent measurement accuracy by eliminating the practical limitation of test cables. The R180 can be controlled and powered through a USB-C port or through an external 5 VDC power supply.
 
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RF Switch
700 MHz to 6 GHz High-Power Receiver Protection RF Switch

RF Switch from Peregrine Semiconductor

The UltraCMOS PE42823 from Peregrine Semiconductor is a high-power SPDT receiver protection RF switch that operates from 700 MHz to 6 GHz. Receiver protection switches are used to protect the system when an antenna is disconnected, which can occur during installation, due to field failure or with unexpected power surges.
 
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RF Variable Attenuator
120 dB USB Programmable Digital Attenuator from 200 to 6000 MHz

RF Variable Attenuator from Vaunix

The LDA-602Q from Vaunix is a Digital Attenuator that operates from 200 to 6000 MHz. This 50 Ohm bidirectional RF step attenuator has a programmable attenuation of up to 120 dB with a step size of 0.1 dB. This unit connects to a USB port for control and power and requires no additional DC supply voltage.
 
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RF Amplifier
200 Watt, LDMOS SSPA from 20 MHz to 1000 MHz

RF Amplifier from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP1136 from Exodus Communication is a Class AB Linear LDMOS Amplifier that operates from 20 MHz to 1000 MHz. This amplifier provides an output of 200 W CW Power with a gain of 53 dB and flatness of 3 dB. It is can be used for all single channel modulation standards. It requires a 32 V supply and draws 24 Amps of current. The amplifier is available in a rugged, high reliability module with SMA/N Type Connectors.
 
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Power Sensor
Real-Time Peak USB Power Sensors from 50 MHz to 6, GHz, 18 GHz and 40 GHz

Power Sensor from Boonton

The RTP5000 Series from Boonton are Real-Time peak power sensors that operates from 50 MHz to 40 GHz (available in 6 GHz, 18 GHz and 40 GHz configurations). They have 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.
 
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Fixed Attenuator
100 Watt Low PIM Attenuators with 4.3/10 Connectors

Fixed Attenuator from MECA

The LPA100-dB-16WWP Low PIM Attenuators from MECA operate from 0.698 GHz to 2.7 GHz. They can handle up to 100 watts of average power and up to 1.5 KW of peak power. The attenuators are available in multiple attenuation configurations of 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB and 30 dB (Attenuation value can be customized).
 
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RF Limiting Amplifier
RF Limiting Amplifier Enables Rapid System Realization
Analog Devices' integrated RF solutions enable engineers to efficiently solve system design challenges. The 2-18 GHz HMC7891 limiting amplifier offers a high gain of 47 dB and a saturated output power of +13 dBm over the input power range of -30 dBm to +10 dBm. Click here to learn more.
 
 
 
Signal Generator
44 GHz Scalable PXI Microwave Signal Generator for 5G Applications

Signal Generator from Keysight Technologies

The M9383A PXIe Microwave Signal Generator from Keysight operates from 1 MHz to 44 GHz. This PXIe signal generator meets critical 1 percent EVM and 1 GHz bandwidth requirements for complex waveforms up to 44 GHz making it ideal for 5G, Aerospace and Defense Wideband Applications.
 
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RF Amplifier
Compact High Efficiency GaN Power Amplifier from 0.3 to 6 GHz

RF Amplifier from Analog Devices

The HMC8205 is a GaN Power Amplifier that operates from 0.3 to 6 GHz. It provides 45.5 dBm (35 W) of power with a gain of 20 dB and 38% power added efficiency (PAE). The HMC8205 combines DC feed/RF bias choke, DC blocking capacitors and driver stage on a single design. It is ideal for both pulsed or continuous wave (CW) applications, such as military jammers, wireless infrastructure, radar, and general-purpose amplification.
 
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RF Amplifier
1kW Solid State Broadband High Power Amplifier from 1 to 3 GHz

RF Amplifier from Empower RF

The BBS4A6AUT (SKU 2170) from Empower RF is a high power amplifier module which operates from 1 to 3 GHz. It ptovides up to 1000 Watts of CW power, 500 Watts of P1dB with a gain of 63 dB. The amplifier is ideal for signals with CW, AM, FM and pulse modulation. The BBS4A6AUT (Model 2170) provides excellent performance for end applications that include, but are not limited to, test and measurement, electronic warfare, and communications.
 
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RF Mixer
Double Balanced MMIC Mixer from 26 to 45 GHz

RF Mixer from Custom MMIC

The CMD181 is a general purpose double balanced mixer die with a RF frequency from 26 and 45 GHz. It has a low conversion loss of 6.5 dB, high LO to RF isolation of 37 dB, and a high input IP3 of 22 dBm across the bandwidth. The CMD181 can be used in both up/down converting systems and can be configured as an image reject mixer or single sideband modulator with external hybrids and power splitters.
 
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RF Amplifier
22 to 32 GHz LNA for 5G Applications

RF Amplifier from Qorvo

The QPA2628 is a low noise amplifier from Qorvo that operates from 22 to 32 GHz. This amplifier is ideal for 28 GHz 5G applications, Satellite communications and point to point communications. It provides a small signal gain of 23 dB with a noise figure of 1.6 dB and P1dB of 19 dBm. The LNA is available in a compact 4 x 4 mm QFN package and is matched to 50 ohms with integrated DC blocking caps on both I/O ports for easy handling and simple system integration.
 
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Frequency Synthesizer
Single Slot PXI Frequency Synthesizer from 250 MHz to 16 GHz

Frequency Synthesizer from Micro Lambda Wireless, Inc.

The MLMS-Series from Wireless Lambda are PXI frequency synthesizers that operate from 250 MHz to 6 GHz, 2 to 8 GHz, 6 to 13 GHz and 8 to 16 GHz. This series of miniature frequency synthesizers have been designed to fit within a single slot PXI chassis and has a 9 pin molex connector for all input voltages and signals as well as a standard USB mini-b connector.
 
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Vector Network Analyzer
6 GHz Low Cost, High Performance USB-controlled VNA

Vector Network Analyzer from Pico Technology

The PicoVNA 106 is a 2 Port USB-controlled, laboratory grade vector network analyzer that operates from 300 kHz to 6 GHz. This compact, low cost, high performance VNA has a ‘Quad RX’ four-receiver architecture to eliminate errors, delays and fragility of three-receiver designs with internal transfer switches.
 
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Power Divider
16 Way Power Divider from 0.5 to 18 GHz

Power Divider from Planar Monolithics Industries

The PD-16-0D5G18D0G-SFF from PMI is a 16-way, In-phase power divider that operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 16 dB with an isolation of more than 14 dB. The divider can handle up to 10 watts of power and has a VSWR of under 2.0:1. It is available in a module that measures 482.60 mm x 255.52 mm x 43.92 mm with SMA female connectors.
 
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Signal Generator
High Performance Analog Signal Generator up to 20 GHz

Signal Generator from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S SMA100B from Rohde & Schwarz is a powerful analog signal generator with a frequency range up to 20 GHz. It can generate signals with the a very low phase noise and low harmonics while delivering a high output power. The device can provide high-level signals with extremely low, close-in phase noise of less than -152 dBc at 1 GHz and less than -132 dBc at 10 GHz, each at 20 kHz offset.
 
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
110 GHz Ultra-portable, Millimeter Wave Spectrum Analyzer

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Anritsu

The Spectrum Master MS2760A is an ultra-portable, millimeter wave spectrum analyzer that can be used to verify high-frequency designs, including those used in 5G and E-band applications. It is available in multiple frequency options that vary from 9 kHz to 110 GHz (32 GHz, 44 GHz, 50 GHz, 70 GHz, 90 GHz and 110 GHz).
 
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RF Test Set
6 GHz PXI-Based Wireless Production Test System

RF Test Set from National Instruments

The Wireless Test System from National Instruments dramatically lowers the cost of high-volume wireless manufacturing testing. This Test Set can be used to test a range of wireless technologies including Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS and Cellular including LTE-Advanced. The WTS combines the latest advances in PXI hardware to offer a single platform for multi-standard, multi- DUT and multi-port testing.
 
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Front End Module
2.4 GHz Fully-Integrated Front-End Module for BLE/802.15.4/Thread/ZigBee Applications

Front End Module from Skyworks

The SKY66113-11 from Skyworks is a 2.4 GHz fully-integrated RF front-end module that supports Bluetooth Low Energy/Bluetooth Smart, 802.15.4, Thread and ZigBee applications. The module has an integrated high gain, low-noise amplifier with transmit bypass path and digital controls. It operates on a wide supply voltage range from 1.7 to 3.6 V that allows the module to be used in battery powered applications. The solution has a fast switch on/off time of less than 2 microsecond.
 
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RF Amplifier
GaAs Low Noise Amplifier from 0.5 GHz to 12 GHz

RF Amplifier from Microsemi

The MMA043PP4 from Microsemi is a GaAs pseudomorphic pHEMT low-noise amplifier that operates between 0.5 GHz and 12 GHz. The amplifier delivers a gain of 16 dB with a noise figure of 2.0 dB. It provides a P1dB 17 dBm while drawing only 55 mA of current from a 5 V supply. The LNA is available in a leadless 4 mm x 4 mm surface-mount package and is ideal for military applications.
 
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RF Cable Assembly
110 GHz High Performance Cable Assemblies for T&M Applications

RF Cable Assembly from W. L. Gore & Associates

The GORE PHASEFLEX Microwave/RF Test Assemblies provide excellent phase and amplitude stability with flexure. The rugged, lightweight construction of these assemblies delivers reliable performance with longer service life and reduced equipment downtime, which results in lower costs for testing in laboratory, production, and field test environments.
 
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