1. everything RF
  2. RF Newsletters
more
PREV 1st Jan, 2018 NEXT

Top News & White Papers in 2017

1 Jan, 2018 - everything RF Newsletter

RF & Microwave industry updates. View it in your browser

 
everything RF
Date: 1 Jan, 2018
 
The Largest RF & Microwave Company Directory
 
 
 
Top RF Stories of 2017
World’s Smallest Bluetooth SiP Module with Built-in Antenna - Silicon Labs
Researchers Develop a Cellphone that Requires No Battery - University of Washington
Rohde & Schwarz Unveils New Budget-Friendly Spectrum Analyzer - Rohde & Schwarz
World’s First Commercially Available 5G Phased Array Active Antenna for the 28 GHz Band - Anokiwave
Innovative RF Front End Technology to Revolutionize mmWave Networks - Movandi
IBM and Ericsson Develops 28 GHz Si-Based mmWave Phased Array Circuit - Ericsson
Chinese Automotive Radar Solution uses 77 GHz mmWave Radar IC from STMicroelectronics - STMicroelectronics
OriginGPS Launches World's Smallest GPS and GLONASS Module - OriginGPS
New mm-Wave High-Frequency Chip Transmits Gigabits of Data in Seconds - University of California
World's First All-Digital Radio Transmitter - Cambridge Consultants
NXP NFMI Technology Powers New Wireless Earbud Design - NXP Semiconductors
10 Gbps 802.11ac 8x8 MIMO Wi-Fi Product Line - Quantenna Communications
Online Tool Creates Smith Charts from S-Parameter Data - Engineer.rf
OpenSource Bluetooth Sensor Beacon with a 1 Km Range - Ruuvi Innovations
More News
Popular White Papers in 2017
Circularly Polarized Antenna Evaluations Explained, Without The Math - Antenna Test Lab Co
Understanding the Basics of MIMO Communication Technology - Southwest Antennas
Signal Analysis Measurement Fundamentals - Keysight Technologies
Solving RF Isolation Issues with RF Inductors - Coilcraft
New RF DAC Broadens Software-Defined Radio Horizon - Analog Devices
Filters for Dummies - Qorvo
More White Papers
Featured Content
Virtual Antenna
What is a Virtual Antenna?
Virtual Antenna is the commercial name for the "Antenna-less" technology based on a new generation of tiny components named antenna boosters. Antenna boosters are miniature, surface-mount (SMT), off-the-shelf, components that replace conventional customized PIFA/Printed antennas for mobile/wireless connectivity applications. Click here to learn more.
 
 
 
Top Products of 2017
RF Variable Attenuator
USB / Ethernet Programmable Attenuator 1 MHz to 8 GHz

RF Variable Attenuator from Mini Circuits

The RCDAT-8000-60 from Mini-Circuits is a plug and play, single channel programmable attenuator that operates from 1 MHz to 8 GHz. The Attenuator provides 0 to 60 dB of attenuation in 0.25 dB steps and has short attenuation transition time of 800 ns. It is available in a module that measures 2.5 x 3 x 0.85 inches with SMA female connectors and is ideal for automated test equipment, satcom testing and production test applications.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Laminate
40 GHz Stable Ceramic-filled PTFE Composite/Laminate for Commercial Applications

Laminate from Rogers Corporation

The RO3003 from Rogers Corp. is a ceramic-filled PTFE composite/laminate for use in commercial microwave and RF applications. It features excellent stability with a dielectric constant of 3 up to 40 GHz at room temperature. The material has a dissipation factor (Df) of 0.0013 at 10 GHz and is ideal for band pass filters, microstrip patch antennas, and voltage controlled oscillators.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Transistor
65 V LDMOS Transistor from 1.8 to 400 MHz

RF Transistor from NXP Semiconductors

The MRFX1K80H is a 65 V LDMOS transistor that operates from 1.8 to 400 MHz. It delivers an output power of up to 1800 W CW with an efficiency of more than 64.9 % and a gain of over 22.8 dB. The device can be used single-ended or in a push-pull configuration and is also suitable for linear applications with appropriate biasing.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Balun
500 kHz to 6 GHz, Unbalanced to Balanced Balun

Balun from Marki Microwave

The BAL-0006SMG from Marki Microwave is a surface mount broadband balun (Balanced to Unbalanced Transformer) that operates from 500 kHz to 6 GHz.It transforms a 50 ohm input in to a 100 ohm Differential output. The balun has an insertion loss of under 7 dB, an isolation of 8 dB and common mode rejection of 30 dB. It has been tuned for an optimal amplitude/phase balance of 0.4 dB and 3 degrees with a VSWR of 1.50:1.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Frequency Synthesizer
53.125 MHz to 13.6 GHz Wideband Synthesizer with Integrated VCO

Frequency Synthesizer from Analog Devices

The ADF5356 is a frequency synthesizer that generates RF signals from 53.125 MHz to 13.6 GHz without any gaps in frequency coverage. This wideband frequency range allows the device to be used as a multiband synthesizer, thus eliminating the need for multiple band-specific VCOs/synthesizers products and thereby reducing component count, board space, and power.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Transistor
300 Watt Low Cost GaN Power Transistor in a Plastic Package

RF Transistor from MACOM

The MAGe-102425-300 from Macom is a cost effective GaN power transistor. It provides output power of 300 Watts with a gain of 18 dB and efficiency of 70% at 2.45GHz. This transistor is available in a RoHS complaint cost effective plastic packaging optimized for use in commercial scale solid-state RF energy applications.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Directional Coupler
Surface Mount Directional Coupler from 0.8 to 7 GHz

Directional Coupler from BBTLine

The BBTLine Coupler1 SMT from BBTLine is a four port, surface mount Directional Coupler that operates from 0.8 to 7 GHz. It has a coupling value of 19 dB with 2 dB variation over the band. The coupler has a directivity of over 15 dB and an insertion loss of less than 0.7 dB.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Band Pass Filter
Suspended Substrate Bandpass Filter from 8 to 18 GHz

Band Pass Filter from Planar Monolithics Industries

The BP13G-10G-CD-SFF from PMI RF is a suspended substrate bandpass filter that operates from 8 to 18 GHz. It has an insertion loss of below 2.5 dB and a passband VSWR of 2.0:1. The bandpass filter has a stopband rejection of 70 dB from DC to 6 GHz and 60 dB from 20 to 23 GHz. It is available in a module that measures 1.94" L x 0.76" W x 0.5" H with removable SMA - female connectors so it can be used in a connectorized form or as a drop-in module.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Directional Coupler
200 W Directional Coupler from 20 to 520 MHz

Directional Coupler from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-3206 from Innovative Power Products is a directional coupler that operates from 20 to 520 MHz. It has a coupling value of 40 dB and can handle up to 200 watts of power. The coupler has an insertion loss of less than 0.4 dB and directivity of more than 20 dB. It is available in a module that measures 1.16 x 1.76 inches with SMA female connectors.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Frequency Synthesizer
Computer Controlled Frequency Synthesizer from 0.5 to 20 GHz

Frequency Synthesizer from AtlanTecRF

The ASY-0050-2000 from AtlanTecRF is a miniature frequency synthesizer that operates from 0.5 to 20 GHz. The frequency synthesizer has a 1 KHz step size and +/-0.5ppm frequency stability over a temperature range from -10 to +70 degree C. It has a frequency switching time of up to 5 milliseconds. The ASY-0050-2000 can be used for a number of applications in communications, radar and test instrumentation.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Power Divider
16-Way Radial Combiner/Divider from 2700 to 3500 MHz

Power Divider from Werlatone Inc

The D9706 from Werlatone is a 16-way radial power combiner/divider that operates from 2700 to 3500 MHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 0.35 dB and an amplitude balance of under 0.3 dB. The divider can handle up to 6000 watts of CW power and has a VSWR of under 1.35:1. It is available in a module with N-type female connectors.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF & Microwave Circulator
Low Loss Drop-In Circulators from 824 to 4200 MHz

RF & Microwave Circulator from VidaRF

VidaRF has developed a range of drop-in circulators with low IMD that operate from 824 to 4200 MHz. The circulators have an insertion loss of below 0.3 dB and an Isolation of over 20 dB. They can handle up to 250 watts of average forward power and 250 watts of reverse power and up to 500 watts of peak power. The circulators are BeO Free and RoHS complaint. These are ideal for wireless infrastructure applications.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Mixer
High Linearity Double Balanced Mixer from 3 to 20 GHz

RF Mixer from Analog Devices

The LTC5553 from Linear Technology is a microwave double balanced passive mixer that operates from 3 to 20 GHz. The mixer can be used either as an up or downconverter and integrates an LO amplifier and a wideband balun transformer on chip. It delivers outstanding linearity of 23.9 dBm IIP3 at 14 GHz, and 21.5 dBm at 17 GHz. The device has excellent port-to-port isolation, providing RF leakage of –32 dBm LO at 17 GHz.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF Mixer
1 MHz to 500 MHz Plug-In Frequency Mixer

RF Mixer from Mini Circuits

The SBL-1 from Mini Circuits is a frequency mixer with an RF frequency from 1 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 7 dBm of LO power, LO/RF Isolation of 45 dB, an excellent conversion loss of 5.6 dB and has a VSWR up to 1.80:1. The mixer has a rugged welded construction making it ideal for VHF and defense & federal communication applications.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Wireless Charging Coil
Qi Compliant Wireless Charging Transmitter Coil up to 20 W

Wireless Charging Coil from Wurth Elektronik

The 760308102144 from Wurth Electronics is a Qi standard compliant wireless charging transmitter coil with an Inductance of 19.5 µH and a Q factor of 220 at 125 kHz. It has high permeability shielding for wireless charging and upoorts up to 20 watts of power. The 760308102144 operates over a wide temperature range from -20 C to 105 C and is ideal for smart sensors and portable devices.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Wireless Charging Solution
15 Watt Qi Compliant Wireless Charging Transmitter

Wireless Charging Solution from Integrated Device Technology

The P9242-R from IDT is a highly-integrated 15 W magnetic induction wireless power transmitter for the WPC-1.2.2 specification (Qi-compliant). It can handle a wide input voltage range of 4.25 V to 21 V, while consuming very low power in standby mode and operates at 87 percent efficiency. The transmitter includes a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 processor, foreign object detection (FOD), full bridge drivers and on-chip simultaneous voltage and current demodulation.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Low Noise Block
ITAR Free K-Band Low Noise Block from 19.2 GHz to 21.2 GHz

Low Noise Block from Teledyne Microwave Solutions

The LNB-192-212-XXX from Teledyne Microwave Solutions is an ITAR-FREE (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) low noise block that operates in the K-band. It down-converts input frequencies from 19.2 - 21.2 GHz to 1 - 2 GHz (LO Frequency of 18.2/19.2 GHz). This LNB has a conversion gain of 40, 50 or 60 dB and a noise figure of 1.5 dB. The unit also includes a digital attenuator and PLL lock indicator.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Voltage Controlled Oscillator
2330 to 3150 MHz Surface Mount VCO

Voltage Controlled Oscillator from Mercury Systems

The MW500-1733 is a VCO from Mercury Systems that operates from 2330 to 3150 MHz. It has a tuning voltage from 0 to 20 V with frequency pushing of 5 MHz/V and frequency pulling of 20 MHz. The VCO has an output power of 10 dBm and a phase nouse of -85 dBc/Hz at a 10 kHz offset. It requires a 5V supply and draws 40 mA of current. The MW500-1733 is available in a surface mount package.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
RF & Microwave Circulator
50 Watt RF Circulator from 0.8 to 2 GHz

RF & Microwave Circulator from MECA

The CN-1.400 from MECA is an RF circulator that operates from 0.8 to 2 GHz. It provides an isolation of more than 13 dB with an insertion loss of under 1.1 dB. The circulator can handle a power of up to 50 watts and has a VSWR of 1.55:1. It is availabe in a module with N-type female connectors with the option for an IP-67 complaint casing also available. The circulator can ship from STOCK to 4 weeks after receipt of order. Additional frequency ranges are also available.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
80 GHz Millimeter Wave Radio Delivering Up to 5.35 Gbps Capacity

Microwave Backhaul Radio Links from BridgeWave

The Flex4G-5000 from BridgeWave Communications is an E-band (70/80 GHz) microwave backhaul with 12&rdquo (30 cm) or 24" (60 cm) Antenna. This backhaul solution is available in two models: the Flex4G-5000 ANSI and Flex4G ETSI. The ANSI system delivers up to 5.35 Gbps full duplex capacity per radio, and is scalable to 10.7 Gbps in a 2+0 configuration the ETSI system delivers 4.7 Gbps full duplex throughput per radio and scales to 9.4 Gbps in a 2+0 configuration.
 
Download Datasheet | Product Details
 
Featured Content
Evolution of the Microwave Oven
Evolution of the Microwave Oven.
This Infographic shows the evolution of the microwave oven from discovery in 1939, to commercial adoption in 1967 followed by the development of Solid State RF Energy (SSRFE) Technology and its adoption by the industry. Click here to learn more.
 
 
 
About everything RF
everything RF is a product discovery platform for RF & Microwave products/Services. We list over 200,000 Products from more than 200 Companies across 200 Categories in our database and enable engineers to search for them using our customized parametric search tool.

To unsubscribe please click here[Sender_Name]
[Sender_Address], [Sender_City], [Sender_State], [Sender_Zip]