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11 June, 2014 - Newsletter
everything RF11 June, 2014

The IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is the premier annual international meeting for technologists involved in all aspects of microwave theory and practice. The symposium also hosted a large commercial exhibition featuring over 550 companies. In this newsletter we list the some of the products that were released and showcased by companies at the IMS 2014 last week.

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New RF & Microwave Products this Week
Fixed Attenuator

2 Watt Attenuator Series from DC to 26.5 GHz Qualified for Space

Fixed Attenuator from Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions

The QPS Attenuators from Emerson (Midwest Microwave) are qualified products for space. Using qualification methods based on the space industry requirements and relying on applicable military, NASA, ESA, and major space industry leaders' standards, Emerson has developed an internal space qualifications QPS standard processes for high reliability space application microwave components. The QPS Attenuators are available in two lines. Line one is DC to 18 GHz, and Line 2 is DC to 26 GHz.

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Power Divider

6 to 18 GHz, 2 Way Surface Mount Wilkinson Power Divider

Power Divider from Knowles

The PDW05758 from DLI is a high frequency surface mount 2 Way Wilkinson power dividers that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.7 dB, an isolation of 20 dB and excellent Phase and Amplitude Balance. The power divider utilizes DLI’s high dielectric ceramic material which provides small size and minimal performance variation over temperature. The compact size, broad band performance and ease of integration make this power divider ideal for applications where board space is of a premium.

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RF Amplifier

10 dBm, Coaxial and Compact Ultra-Wideband Linear Low Noise Amplifier from 4 to 12 GHz

RF Amplifier from Miteq

The AMF-5F-04001200-12-10P from Miteq is a low noise wideband coaxial amplifier. This LNA operates from 4 to 12 GHz with a gain of over 39 dB and a noise figure under 1.2 dB. The amplifier has a P1dB of 10 dBm and an IP3 of 20 dbm. It requires a 15 V DC supply for operation and draws 250 mA of current. The AMF-5F-04001200-12-10P is available with SMA connectors by default. This amplifier can be customized with different gains and power levels based on the customers requirement.

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Digital Attenuator

400 to 6000 MHz, 120 dB, Programmable Digital Attenuators

Digital Attenuator from Vaunix

The LDA-602E Lab Brick® Digital Attenuator with SMA female connectors is a 50 Ohm RF step attenuator which operates from 400 MHz to 6 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 120 dB, an insertion loss of 5.5 to 9.5 dB and can handle up to 1 W of power. The attenuator is powered by the USB slot and does not require an additional DC supply voltage. It is easily programmable for fixed attenuation or swept attenuation ramps directly from the included GUI. Lab Brick Digital Attenuator API DLL and LabVIEW-compatible drivers are also available for custom programming applications.

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Power Sensor

1 MHz to 40 GHz , General Purpose Power Sensor for Average power, True RMS and do Scalar Measurements

Power Sensor from LadyBug Technologies

The LB5940A is a high accuracy, platform independent RF Power Sensor that operates up to 40 GHz. This general purpose power meter can measure average power, True RMS and do scalar measurements. It has a fast measurement speed, a broad dynamic range and a wide set of options for programmatic and embedded applications. The sensor is useful in research & development, manufacturing & service applications including radar, satellite and telecommunications.

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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

The BB60C 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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MouserMouser Stocks New Bluetooth® SMART Board Based on BlueNRG.

STMicroelectronics STEVAL-IDB002V1 contains an RF daughter board featuring the BlueNRG device, SMA connector for an antenna or measuring instruments and SPI connector for an external microcontroller. Motherboard is based on the STM32L, acting as external microcontroller driving the BlueNRG device.

RF Mixer

0.7 to 3 GHz Dual Passive Receive Mixer with Integrated PLL and VCO

RF Mixer from Analog Devices

The ADRF6612 is a dual passive receive mixer with an integrated PLL and VCO. It has an RF frequency from 700 to 3000 MHz, LO Frequency from 200 to 2700 MHz and an IF frequency from 40 to 500 MHz. The mixer has a conversion gain of 9.2 dB and a SSB Noise Figure of 11.3 dB. The ADRF6612 is matched to 50 ohms at the RF port with a single ended or balanced LO port. It is available in a 7 x 7 mm, 38 lead LFCSP package.

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RF Switch

20 dBm CW, SP4T Absorptive Switch from 8 to 12 GHz

RF Switch from Planar Monolithics Industries

The P4T-8G12G-60-T-SFF-KW is a SP4T absorptive switch that operates from 8 to 12 GHz. It has a high isolation of over 90 dB and a low insertion loss under 2 dB through the band. The switch can handle up to 20 dBm of CW power and has a VSWR of 2:1. It has a rise/fall switching time of 20 ns. This SP4T switch requires a +5 V and a -12 V switching voltage and is available in a module with SMA Connectors.

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LDMOS Transistor

Gen9 LDMOS Transistors with Increased Efficiency in Doherty Applications for LTE Base Stations

LDMOS Transistor from NXP Semiconductors

The ninth generation (Gen9) LDMOS RF power transistors from NXP show up to 5% more efficiency in Doherty applications. The amplifiers have been designed for wireless/cellular base station applications for the 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2700 MHz and 3.4-3.8 GHz Bands. The first Gen9 transistors are designed for Doherty power amplifiers – symmetric and asymmetric – and offer benchmark power densities in existing high-volume packages.

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RF Transistor

2nd Generation Airfast LDMOS Power Amplifiers with 50% Efficiency for Wireless Infrastructure Applications

RF Transistor from Freescale

The 2nd Generation of Airfast power amplifiers are one of the first LDMOS products to achieve 50% efficiency in a Doherty configuration. These are ideal for infrastructure equipment - including GSM/UMTS, CDMA/W-CDMA, LTE, and TD-LTE applications. They operate at frequencies from 720 to 2700 MHz.

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RF Transistor

GaN HEMT Transistor for LTE Applications

RF Transistor from Cree

The CGHV27150MP is a gallium nitride (GaN) HEMT designed specifically for high efficiency, high gain applications from 2.3 to 2.7 GHz. It provides an output power of 150 Watts, gain of 16 dB, and has an efficiency of 34%. This GaN HEMT device is ideal for LTE, 4G Telecom and BWA amplifier applications. It is available in an overmold flange package which is matched at the input to 50 ohms.

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RF Transistor

45W, GaN on SiC HEMT Pulsed Power Transistor from DC to 3.5 GHz

RF Transistor from MACOM

The MAGX-000035-045000 is an unmatched Gallium Nitride (GaN) on SiC pulsed power transistor that operates from DC to 3500 MHz. It has a 1 ms pulse with a 10% duty cycle, 45 W peak, high gain, efficiency, bandwidth and ruggedness over its bandwidth. The transistor is ideal for civilian and military radar pulsed applications.

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RF Switch

DC to 20 GHz, 21 dBm SP4T Non-reflective Switch with 2:3 TTL Decoder

RF Switch from Custom MMIC

The CMD203C4 is a DC to 20 GHz SP4T switch that has been developed for microwave radio and VSAT, telecom infrastructure, test instrumentation, and military applications. The switch has an insertion loss of 2.4 dB and isolation of 40 dB at 10 GHz. It includes an integrated binary decoder circuit that only requires two logic inputs to control the four output state. Switch control is accomplished with voltage logic levels of 0 / -5 V, with the logic circuitry consuming less than 1 mA of DC current.

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RF Amplifier

0.5 to 20 GHz GaN Power Amplifier Die with High Linearity

RF Amplifier from Custom MMIC

The CMD184 is a broadband Gallium Nitride Power amplifier that operates from 0.5 to 20 GHz. The amplifier has a P1dB of greater than 34 dBm and a gain of 13 dB. This is Custom MMIC’s first GaN Product. It requires an off-chip bias tee for proper operation. The die offers full passivation for increased reliability and moisture protection. The CMD184 can be used for microwave radio and VSAT, telecom infrastructure, test instrumentation, and military and space applications.

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Vector Network Analyzer

Widest Broadband, Coverage, Best Dynamic Range, Fastest Sweep Speed, Best Stability

Vector Network Analyzer from Anritsu

The Anritsu ME7838A 70-kHz-to-110-GHz broadband VNA system delivers outstanding raw performance for optimum on-wafer calibration stability, extremely wide dynamic range for enhanced accuracy, and the best all-around power-sweep capability for measuring power-sensitive devices. The ME7838A also features compact, easy-to-mount, millimeter-wave (mmW) frequency-extension modules, and the industry&rsquos lowest noise floor for maximum measurement sensitivity.

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Vector Network Analyzer

100 kHz to 4.5/ 8.5/18 GHz, 2-port 50 ohm S-parameter Fixed Network Analyzer

Vector Network Analyzer from Agilent Technologies

The Agilent E5063A series of network analyzers is available in three frequency options 100 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 8.5 GHz and 18 GHz. It offers a balance of performance and cost. It offers optimized performance and functionality for testing simple RF passive components, such as handset/BTS antennas, RF cables and filters. It can also be used in R&D for evaluation of RF passive devices and dielectric materials. The network analyzers have 2 ports and excellent RF performance, including trace noise of 0.002 dBrms and the stability of 0.01 dB/degC.

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Signal Generator

1 to 6/12.75 MHz, 22 dBm, ATE Signal Generator

Signal Generator from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®SGS100A is an RF source designed to meet the requirements of automated test systems. It is available as a CW source or as a vector signal generator with an integrated I/Q modulator. With its frequency range of up to 12.75 GHz, the vector signal generation version covers the essential digital signals. The CW version can be used as a flexible local oscillator as well as for interference testing against mobile radio standards.

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Surface Mount Isolator

2095 MHz to 2185 MHz Surface Mount Isolator for Wireless Infrastructure Applications

Surface Mount Isolator from Skyworks

The SKYFR-000812 is a single-junction, surface mount isolator designed for wireless infrastructure applications. It operates from 2095 MHz to 2185 MHz with an insertion loss of less than 0.35 dB and an isolation of over 17 dB. It is available in an industry-standard surface mount package and is designed for automated SMT placement.

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OCXO

Compact High Performance OCXO for Telecommunications and Wireless Applications

OCXO from CTS Electronic Components

Model 149 is 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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Limiter

50 Watt Monolithic Power Limiter Series in a 3 x 3 mm QFN Package

Limiter from Peregrine Semiconductor

The PE45150 and PE45450 are 50 watt power limiters that operate from 20 MHz to 2 GHz and 9 kHz to 6 GHz. The limiters are ideal for protection against excessive RF power and ESD events in LMRs, Test Equipment and wireless infrastructure equipment. They are programmable and feature power limiting and power reflecting modes. The series has a linearity greater than 40 dB and an adjustable limiting threshold from 22 to 35 dBm. The limiters are available in a compact 12 lead 3 x 3 mm QFN package.

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RF Amplifier

Amplifiers Based on TriQuints Spatium Technology for Satellite Communications

RF Amplifier from Triquint

TriQuint's patented Spatium™ technology enables satellite communications for commercial and defense use of the Ka-band spectrum, opening up new satellite possibilities. It achieves high power levels of Ka-Band solid state power, bandwidth and efficiency, ensuring that its high frequency broadband connectivity can be used for media-rich and high-bandwidth communications such as airborne wireless access, defense communications and video for unmanned aerial vehicles or systems. Spatium combines multiple GaN or GaAs MMICs enabling cost effective and reliable solid state broadband power amplification.

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RF Amplifier

50 W Multi Channel Broadband System that Covers the 20 to 2500 MHz

RF Amplifier from Ophir RF

The Model 7002 is a 50 W multi-channel broadband system that covers the 20 to 2500 MHz frequency range. It has an IEEE-488/RS232/Ethernet and/or Front panel key-pad provides full control and reduces the power consumption to the minimum by shutting down the un-selected channel. The amplifier is available in a chassis with N Type connectors. It can operate at temperatures ranging from 0º C to +50º C.

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PXI RF Multiplexer

Wideband PXI Multiplexer from 10 MHz to 6 GHz, with 8 to 1 or 16 to 1 Multiplexer Versions

PXI RF Multiplexer from Pickering Interfaces

The 40-883-001 from Pickering is a 50&Omega 6 GHz multiplexer available in 8:1 format (two slot PXI module) or 16:1 format (three slot PXI module). It has a low VSWR and consistent/flat insertion loss over the operating frequency range. The 40-883-001 has been developed using solid state switches to ensure a long life with no wear out mechanism, making it ideal for ATE systems requiring frequent and fast RF switching. It can handle up to 30 dBm of RF power and is able to sustain frequent hot switching without performance degradation.

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Fixed Attenuator

2 Watt Temperature Variable Chip Attenuators from DC to 12 GHz

Fixed Attenuator from Aeroflex - Inmet

The TCAF N05 Series are 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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Fixed Attenuator

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

Fixed Attenuator from JFW Industries

The 50FLP-XXX-100 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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