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Visit everything RF & Microwaves 101 at Booth #651 - IMS 2014

IMS 2014Visit everything RF & Microwaves 101 at Booth #651 at the IMS 2014

everything RF & Microwaves 101 have a booth at the upcoming International Microwaves Symposium event in Tampa. Visit us at Booth #651 to learn about the new everything RF calculator App, waveguide section and new features on the site. Microwaves 101 also has some big news. Stop by to learn more #651.

Products to see at the IMS 2014
Vector Network Analyzer

70 KHz to 110 GHz, 4 port Vector Network Analyzer

Vector Network Analyzer from Anritsu - Booth #715

Stop by Booth #715 to see the MS4640B from Anritsu is a 4 port broadband vector network analyzer which operates from 70 KHz to 110 GHz. It has a 2.5 ns pulse resolution with a dynamic range of up to 142 dB and a directivity of 50 dB. Anritsu will also be showcasing a number of other products.

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Vector Network Analyzer

Field Fox Handheld Spectrum Analyzers and Vector Network Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzer from Agilent Technologies - Booth #1133

Stop by Booth #1133 to see the FieldFox range of spectrum analyzers, vector network, analyzers, power meters, independent CW sources and other RF/MW tools from Agilent. This is the ideal field test tool for RADAR, SATCOM, military and commercial communication systems.

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RF Spectrum Analyzer

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and RF Recorder from 9 kHz to 6 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Signal Hound - Booth # 1550

Stop by Booth # 1550 to see the BB60C from SIgnal Hound. This 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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Fixed Attenuator

100 Watt, 5 to 30 dB Fixed Attenuator from 698 to 2700 MHz with N Type Connectors

Fixed Attenuator from JFW Industries - Booth #1115

JFW will be at Booth #1115 and will have the 50FLP-XXX-100 on display - it is a 100 Watt fixed attenuator that operates from 698 to 2700 MHz. It is available in multiple configurations from 5 to 30 dB (5, 6. 10, 20 and 30 dB). The Attenuator can handle up to 100 watts of average power and 1000 watts of peak power. It is available in a module with N Type connectors and an integrated heat sink.

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Fixed Attenuator

2 Watt Temperature Variable Chip Attenuators from DC to 12 GHz

Fixed Attenuator from Aeroflex - Inmet - Booth #1623

Stop by Booth #1623 to see the TCAF N05 Series - Temperature controlled chip attenuators that operate from DC to 12 GHz. The attenuators are designed to vary by 0.005 dB/dB/Degree C to compensate for temperature induced system gain variation without requiring a bias or control voltage. They offer the flattest broadband performance of their kind and will allow you to create automatic and passive link margin compensation on a variety of transmit- and receive-chain circuits.

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Transceiver

100 MHz to 18 GHz Transceiver with an Integrated filter bank

Transceiver from Planar Monolithics Industries - Booth #1705

Stop by Booth #1705 to see PMI RF. The PTRAN-100M18G-SFB-3UVPX-MAH will be on display, it is a transceiver that operates from 100 MHz to 18 GHz. This unit up-converts a 100 MHz to 4 GHz transmit signal to a 2 to 18 GHz signal and down converts a 100 MHz to 18 GHz received signal to a 100 MHz to 4 GHz intermediate frequency range for analog to digital conversion. The transceiver has a receive filter bank that incorporates a 2 way absorptive switch to select an input, along with two 6-way switches allowing one of the six filter paths to be chosen.

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RF Connector

Customized RF/Microwave Connectors

RF Connector from MOLEX - Booth #508

Stop by Booth #508 to see Molex's range of connectors and cables. Molex Customized RF/Microwave Connectors are tailored to specific applications and provide design flexibility to OEMs across a wide range of markets. Typical connector solutions include multi-port RF products, IP rated, sealed RF products, solderless PCB attachment, non-magnetic connectors and a wide range of cable assemblies and unique adapters, all available in 50 or 75 Ohm impedance.

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RF Amplifier

8 to 12 GHz Broadband Limiting Amplifier with Reverse Bias Protection

RF Amplifier from API Technologies - Booth #1515

Stop by Booth #1515 to see API Technologies range of Amplifiers, Filters and integrated microwave assemblies. The BXL9812 will be on display, it is a broadband limiting amplifier that operates from 8 to 12 GHz. It allows input levels from -20 to -10 dBm and has a flat saturated output power of 10 dBm.

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RF Amplifier

20 MHz to 1 GHz, LDMOS 500 W Power Amplifier

RF Amplifier from Empower RF - Booth #523

Stop by Booth #523 to see products from Empower RF. The BBS3K4ARR(SKU 2175) will be displayed - it is a LDMOS 500 W Power Amplifier that operates from 20 to 1000 MHz. The BBS3K4ARR has a touch screen interface, a server, a web browser and is housed pin rack mount package. This amplifier is ideal for broadband RF, VHF & UHF high power linear applications like test and measurement, electronic attack and digital communication.

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GaN Transistor

10 W CW/Pulsed Wideband GaN Transistor from DC to 3.5 GHz in a Plastic Package

GaN Transistor from MACOM - Booth #915

Stop by Booth #915 to see the MAGX-000035-01000P from MACOM - A GaN on SiC unmatched power transistor that operates from DC to 3.5 GHz. This wideband transistor provides 10 W CW / Pulsed power and requires a 50 V supply for operation. It is available in a compact plastic package that measures 3 x 6 mm 14-Lead DFN.

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Digital Attenuator

DC to 30 GHz, 6-Bit Digital Attenuator with 0.5 dB LSB step and 31.5dB Range

Digital Attenuator from MACOM - Booth #915

Stop by Booth #915 to see the MAAD-011021 from MACOM - A DC to 30 GHz 6 Bit Digital Attenuator with an attenuation range of 31.5 dB. It has a 0.5 dB LSB and an insertion loss of under 8.5 dB. The attenuator integrates an inverter to allow a single control for series/shunt attenuation. The inverter requires a -5 V supply (VCC) and 17 mA typical, logic is 0 V / +5 V. It is available in a surface mount configuration and as a die.

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PXI RF Switch

PXI Microwave SPDT Relay Switch up to 65 GHz with LED Indicators

PXI RF Switch from Pickering Interfaces - Booth #653

The 40-780A is a PXI microwave switching module that operates up to 65 GHz at 50 Ohms and 2.5 GHz at 75 Ohms. Up to 4 SPDT Relays are available per module and they have SMA/N-Type connectors for 50 Ohm connections and 1.6/5.6 connectors for 75 ohm versions. The switch has a low insertion loss, high isolation and can handle up to 240 W (700 W for N Type option).

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RF Switch

0.05 to 2.70 GHz, 100 W High Power Silicon PIN Diode SPDT Switch

RF Switch from Skyworks - Booth #1815

Stop by Booth #1815 to see the SKY12212-478LF from Skyworks - A high power handling, SPDT silicon PIN diode switch. The device operates over the 50 MHz to 2.7 GHz band. It features a low insertion loss, excellent power handling, and superb linearity with low DC power consumption. The SKY12212-478LF is well-suited for use as a high power transmit/receive switch in a variety of telecommunication systems such as WiMAX, TD-SCDMA, or LTE base stations.

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Variable Gain Amplifier

695 to 866 MHz SMT Variable Gain Amplifier

Variable Gain Amplifier from Skyworks - Booth #1815

Stop by Booth #1815 to see the SKY65388-11 - A 695 to 866 MHz variable gain amplifier that is ideal for WCDMA base stations and femto cells. It has a high gain of over 25 dB, P1dB of 26 dBm and requires a single 5 V supply for operation. The SKY65388-11 includes an input amplifier driver, a variable voltage attenuator and an output power amplifier. It is available in a compact 12 pin 8.385 x 8.385 mm surface mount package.

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OCXO

Compact High Performance OCXO for Telecommunications and Wireless Applications

OCXO from CTS Electronic Components - Booth #322

Stop by Booth #322 to see the Model 149 from CTS Electronics - A compact high performance OCXO for telecommunications and wireless applications. It operates from 10 to 25 MHz and requires a 3.3 or 5 V supply. It consumes less than 1 W of power and is ultra-durable with stability as tight as ±50 ppb at -40°C to +85°C temperature range and the lowest phase noise available of its kind at -152 dBc/Hz offset 100 kHz from the carrier. The OCXO is available in a compact 9x14 mm surface mount package.

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RF Transistor

Low Cost, High Power Plastic Package GaN RF Transistors Enable Higher Data Rate Telecom Systems

RF Transistor from Cree - Booth #433

Stop by Booth #433 to see the new range of low cost, high power plastic packaged GaN RF Transistors from CREE. They operate up to 2.8 GHz and are available at power levels of 60, 100, 150, 200 and 300 watts. These transistors are ideal for use in wireless telecom infrastructure applications.

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Industry News
API Technologies to Feature High Reliability, Engineer-Friendly Products at IMS 2014 - API Technologies
AWR to Offer a Wide Range of Activities at IMS2014 - AWR (Booth #633)
Agilent Technologies to Showcase Leading-Edge RF/Microwave Design and Measurement Solutions at the IMS 2014 - Agilent Technologies (Booth #1133)
Low Cost, High Power Plastic Package GaN RF Transistors Enable Higher Data Rate Telecom Systems - CREE
Molex to Feature Products at International Microwave Symposium - Molex (Booth #508)
Signal Hound BB60C Real-time Spectrum Analyzer Raises High Performance Bar - Signal Hound
Compact High Performance OCXO for Telecommunications and Wireless Applications - CTS Electronics
Genesys 2014 from Agilent Delivers Breakthrough Modulated RF Analysis for Circuit & System Design - Agilent Technologies
MACOM to Showcase its GaN Portfolio at the International Microwave Symposium 2014 - MACOM (Booth #915)
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