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14 May, 2018 - everything RF Newsletter

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Date: 14 May, 2018

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Latest News this Week

World's First 28 GHz 5G Wireless Data Transmission Trial at Speeds of 300 km/h - NTT DOCOMO

Researchers Learn How to Use Bandwidth More Efficiently from Cave-Dwelling Fish - University of Georgia

Teledyne e2v Unveils Versatile 12-Bit Quad-Channel Analog-to-Digital Converter - Teledyne e2v

Low Cost 5G Wireless Backhaul Bridges Based on LiFi Technology - Firefly LiFi

MACOM Receives First Volume Production Orders for GaN on Si Power Transistors - MACOM

New Prototype Antennas for Lighter, Economic Communication Satellites - UPNA

Nokia and SFR Conduct 5G Calls Using 3.5 GHz Spectrum in France - Nokia

Researchers Develop Better, More Complex Car Antenna System for Handling Large Volumes of Data - KIT

World’s Smallest Handheld Tester for the Installation and Measurement of 5G Mobile Networks - Anritsu

Deutsche Telekom Lays the Foundation for 5G Rollout in Germany - Deutsche Telekom

New High-Performance Multilayer Organic Band-Pass Filters For RF/Microwave Applications - AVX Corporation

5G NR Deployments Boost Global Macro-cell Transceiver Shipments - EJL

GaN Drove the Growth in the RF Power Semiconductors Market in 2017 - ABI Research

New White Papers

Navigating the GNSS Landscape for More Precise, Power-Efficient Receivers - MAXIM IC

5G Americas Spectrum Recommendations for the US - 5G Americas

Doppler Generation for Moving Target Testing - Eastern OptX

Getting Started: An Introduction to Inductor Specifications - Coilcraft

Testing Uplink Accuracy for WLAN IEEE 802.11ax - Rohde & Schwarz

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Featured Products this Week

Front End Module

Multi-Band, Multi-Mode 2x MIMO Front End Module

Front End Module from NewEdge Signal Solutions

The ETX108 from NewEdge Signal Solutions is a Multi-Band, Multi-Mode X 2 MIMO Front End Module that transmits 7 W of average power per channel, using either 4G or a constant envelope (CE) waveform across 1.8 to 2.7 GHz. The PA provides 44 W peak or 7 W average output power per channel, assuming 8 dB peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR).

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RF Amplifier

200 Watt Solid State GaN Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz

RF Amplifier from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2065A is a solid state GaN power amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of more than 200 watts with a gain of over 53 dB. The amplifier has a wide instantaneous bandwidth and is suitable for all single channel modulation standards. It is available as a rack mount amplifier that measures 482 x 311 x 600 mm and weighs 150 lbs.

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RF Amplifier

50 W Power Amplifier Module from 0.8 to 4.2 GHz

RF Amplifier from KeyLink Microwave

The KB0842M47A from KeyLink Microwave is a multi-octave high power amplifier module that operates from 0.8 to 4.2 GHz. This GaN Amplifier provides a saturated output power of 50 Watts with a gain of 47 dB. It is available in a module that measures 150 x 90 x 25 mm with SMA female connectors and is ideal for RF, L/S linear applications. The rugged amplifier has built-in control and protection circuits.

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RF Transistor

25 W GaN HEMT from DC to 6 GHz

RF Transistor from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The CG2H40025 from Wolfspeed is an unmatched, GaN HEMT that provides 25 watts of power from DC to 6 GHz. The transistor has an Efficiency of 62% at PSAT and requires a 28-volt rail voltage. It is available in a 4-lead flange package and is ideal for 2-way private radio, cellular infrastructure and test instrumentation applications.

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RF Spectrum Analyzer

Compact Handheld Spectrum Analyser from 24 to 40 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer from SAF Tehnika

The J0SSAP14 from SAF Tehnika is a compact, hand-held spectrum analyzer that operates from 24 to 40 GHz. It has an input power range from -105 dBm to -40 dBm and a resolution bandwidth of 1 MHz with a sweep speed of 0.5s @ 100 MHz. The analyzer has an intuitive control interface and a resistive LCD touchscreen that can be operated while wearing gloves. This analyzer is ideal for wireless link troubleshooting, site surveys, installation and maintenance of antenna systems.

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RF Shielded Test Enclosure

Benchtop RF Shield Box from 20 MHz to 6 GHz

RF Shielded Test Enclosure from RF Electronics

The HDRF-S860 from RF Electronics is a RF Shielded Test Enclosure that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. The enclosure has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides an isolation of more than 120 dB @ 3 GHz. It has shielded power filters which can be used to power devices placed inside the enclosure while blocking all wireless signals.

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RF Amplifier

220/100 W Solid State Power Amplifier from 0.8 to 6 GHz

RF Amplifier from Prana

The SX 220/100 from Prana is a solid state power amplifier that operates from 0.8 to 6 GHz. It delivers an output power of 220 W from 0.8 to 3.2 GHz and 100 W from 3.2 to 6 GHz with a gain of 53 dB. It is available in a 19" rack mount unit that measures 600 x 840 x 1050 mm with N-type female connectors and is ideal for communications, EMC tests, RF tests and instrumentation applications.

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Base Station Antenna

Geodetic GNSS Base Station / Reference Station Antenna

Base Station Antenna from Orban Microwave

This antenna from Orban Microwave is a Geodetic GNSS antenna that has been developed for reference stations that require tight phase center stability. It covers all of the GNSS frequency bands - GPS, Galileo, Compass and GLONASS. The antenna has a standard integrated LNA with a gain of 50 dB (LNA's with other gain options are also available: 20 , 30 and 40 dB).

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Vector Network Analyzer

1-Port USB Vector Network Analyzer, 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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GNSS Module

GLONASS / GPS / GALILEO Receiver Module

GNSS Module from Navia

The ML8088sE from Navia is a GLONASS/GPS/GALILEO receiver module. It has been developed for the L1 Band and can support up to 32 channels. The GNSS receiver module has a good tracking sensitivity and cold start sensitivity. It is available in a compact surface mount package that measures 15 x 13 x 2.6 mm. The module requires a 3-6 V supply and draws 110 mA of current.

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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links

5.9 to 6.425 GHz Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Backhaul Radio

Microwave Backhaul Radio Links from Proxim

The Tsunami MP-826-CPE from Proxim Wireless is a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Backhaul radio solution that operates from 5.900 to 6.425 GHz. The radio consists of a 2x2 MIMO, high-power radio that is capable of 25 dBm transmission power and is available with an integrated 15 dBi antenna. The radio provides 50 Mbps of throughput, with maximum data rates of 300 Mbps and can handle an input power of up to 15 W.

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Laminate

High Frequency, Low Cost Ceramic Laminate

Laminate from Rogers Corporation

The RO4350B hydrocarbon ceramic laminate from Rogers has been developed for high-frequency, low cost applications. The laminate can be fabricated into printed circuit boards using standard FR-4 circuit board processing techniques. Unlike PTFE based high performance materials, this series of laminates do not require specialized via preparation processes such as sodium etch. This material is a rigid, thermoset laminate that is capable of being processed by automated handling systems and scrubbing equipment used for copper surface preparation.

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Power Sensor

USB/LAN Average Power Sensors from 50 MHz to 8 GHz

Power Sensor from Boonton

The CPS200 from Boonton is a true average power sensor that can measure power for modulated and CW RF signals from 50 MHZ to 8 GHz. It has a 60 dB dynamic range and carry out 100 measurements per second. The sensor can be controlled via a Windows or Linux computer using USB, LAN or PoE. Each sensor includes all the necessary drivers for programming through SCPI, IVI and LabVIEW.

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OCXO

Rugged Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators from 10 to 25 MHz

OCXO from Wenzel Associates

The HF CITRINE from Wenzel are rugged Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXO) for dynamic environments that operate from 10 to 25 MHz. They have standard or premium phase noise options, excellent aging and temperature stability. The oscillators are available in a hard-mount nickel plated machined aluminum package that measures 2.25 x 2.25 x 0.8 inches with single and dual output options.

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Switch Matrix

698 to 2700 MHz, 6 x 5 Port, High Power Low PIM Switch Matrix

Switch Matrix from AWT Global

The LPSU5P6T from AWT Global is a high power, low PIM coaxial switch matrix that operates from 698 to 2700 MHz. It is available in a 6 x 5 switch configuration. This switch matrix is designed for use in testing situations that require multi-band PIM sources, components or antennas. Combinations of multi-band PIM testing are now easily possible, improving workflow significantly.

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RF Switch

High-Voltage MEMS SPST Digital-Micro-Switch from DC to 750 MHz

RF Switch from Menlo Micro

The MM7100 from Menlo Micro is a high-voltage SPST Digital-Micro-Switch that operates from DC to 750 MHz. The innovative DMS technology enables highly reliable micro-mechanical switches capable of carrying high voltage and high current in a small SMT form factor. This MEMS based switch provides ultra-low on-state resistance and high off-state isolation, with greater than 3 billion switching cycles guaranteed at +85ºC.

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