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18 June, 2018 - everything RF Newsletter
 
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Date: 18 June, 2018
 
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Latest News this Week
pSemi Introduces World’s First 50 GHz Digital Step Attenuator at IMS 2018 - pSemi
ADI Introduces Single RF Transceiver for 2G/3G/4G/5G Base Stations - Analog Devices
Scientists Develop 28-GHz Transceiver for Next-Gen 5G Devices and High-speed Communications - Tokyo Institute of Technology
Qorvo Launches Ultra-Compact, GaN X-Band FEMs for Radar Applications - Qorvo
NXP Expands GaN & LDMOS High Power RF Product Offerings for 5G Applications - NXP Semiconductors
NXP Unveils RF Front-End Solutions for 5G Infrastructure Applications - NXP Semiconductors
GORE Showcases Cable Solutions for 5G, Aerospace & Defense and Testing at IMS 2018 - W. L. Gore & Associates
Anritsu Adds Differential Noise Figure Measurement Capability to its VNAs - Anritsu
Qorvo Introduces RF Front End Solutions for 5G Infrastructure - Qorvo
imec to Showcase Compact Low-power 140 GHz CMOS Radar with On-chip Antennas at IMS 2018 - imec
New USB Measurement Platform from Keysight Increases Efficiency in Design, Test, and Analysis - Keysight Technologies
WIN Semiconductors Introduces 0.45µm GaN Power Process for 5G Applications - Win Semiconductors
More News
New White Papers
Making the Right Choices When Specifying an RF Switching System - Pickering Interfaces
mmWave Automotive Radar and Antenna System Development - National Instruments
24/7 RF - Reference Book for High Performance Products - Ampleon
Top 8 Reasons to Use an Oscillator Instead of a Crystal Resonator - SiTime
Configurable Array Antenna Simulation for Base Stations - Remcom
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Copper Mountain Technologies Releases New 100 kHz to 18 GHz Compact USB VNA
Copper Mountain Technologies releases their new S5180 Compact USB VNA, with frequency range from 100 kHz to 18 GHz at the 2018 IMS in Philadelphia. This new vector network analyzer is as portable as the others in our Compact series with an expanded frequency range. The S5180 Compact network analyzer provides wide dynamic range up to 135 dB, typ. (10 Hz IFBW) and a fast sweep speed. Click here to learn more.
 
 
 
New RF Products Showcased at IMS 2018
Power Sensor
50 MHz to 6 GHz Power Sensor Controlled via LAN

Power Sensor from Rohde & Schwarz

The NRQ6 from Rohde & Schwarz is a Frequency Selective Power Sensor that operates from 50 MHz to 6 GHz. It has a dynamic range from -130 dBm to +20 dBm and a measurement bandwidth of 100 MHz. The sensor can perform band-limited power measurements - i.e. power measurements on a selected transmission channel, down to -130 dBm. It has a trace display function and also performs ACLR measurements.
 
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RF Transceiver
E-band Transceiver for high-speed Mobile Backhaul Networks

RF Transceiver from Filtronic

The Orpheus from Filtronic is a high performance ODU-Ready E-Band Transceiver with fully integrated 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz modules. It has been developed as a turn-key solution for ultra-high capacity macro cell backhaul and fronthaul for C-RAN (Centralized Radio Access networks). Each module contains all the transmit and receive functions necessary for the RF section of an E-band link and provides a simple connection to a high data rate full duplex modem.
 
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Frequency Synthesizer
55 MHz to 15 GHz Frequency Synthesizer with Integrated VCO

Frequency Synthesizer from Analog Devices

The ADF5610 from ADI is a frequency synthesizer consisting of a phase-locked loop (PLL) with a fully integrated voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) as well as integrated low dropout regulators (LDOs) and integrated tracking filter technology. It operates from 55 MHz to 15 GHz and has been developed for RF/microwave system designs that must meet the most exacting next-generation requirements across multiple markets, including military, test/measurement, communications infrastructure, as well as high-speed converter clocking.
 
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Phase Noise Analyzer
10 MHz to 26 GHz Real-Time Phase Noise Analyzer

Phase Noise Analyzer from Holzworth Instrumentation

The HA7062C from Holzworth is a real time fully integrated phase noise analysis system that operates from 10 MHz to 26 GHz. It utilizes the same core engine from the HA7402C analyzer along with a pair of high performance RF Synthesizers as the test signal LOs. The stability of the agile synthesizers operating as LO sources for the high speed, cross-correlation core enables an extremely reliable phase noise analyzer.
 
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RF Detector
5 to 44 GHz Power Detector with 30 dB Dynamic Range

RF Detector from MACOM

The MADT-011000 is a single-ended, internally-matched power detector that operates from 5 to 44 GHz and has a detection range from -15 dBm to 15 dBm (30 dB dynamic range). The detector consumes 70 ÁA of current from a 4.5 V supply. It is available in a 3 mm 16-lead QFN package and is well suited for power control in microwave radios, test and measurement equipment, and radar applications.
 
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Front End Module
8.5 to 10.5 GHz GaN Transmit / Receive Module

Front End Module from Qorvo

The QPM1002 is a GaN MMIC front-end module that operates from 8.5 to 10.5 GHz. The MMIC has a T/R switch, low-noise amplifier, and a power amplifier. The receive path provides a gain of 25 dB with a low noise figure of 2.2 dB. The transmit path provides a small signal gain of 33 dB, it can deliver 3 W of saturated power with a PAE of 32%, with a 25 dB of large signal gain.
 
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RF Transistor
25 Watt Power Transistor from DC to 4.5 GHz

RF Transistor from United Monolithic Semiconductors

The CHK025A-SOA from UMS is a GaN Transistor that operates up to 4.5 GHz. It provides an output power of 30 W and a gain of 16 dB with a PAE of 60% @ 4 GHz. The transistor is available as a ceramic-metal flange power package and is ideal for multi-purpose applications such as radar and telecommunications. The CHK025A-SOA is developed on a 0.5µm gate length GaN HEMT process and requires external matching circuitry.
 
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RF Variable Attenuator
12 dB, 2-Bit Digital Attenuator from DC to 40 GHz

RF Variable Attenuator from Custom MMIC

The CMD282 from Custom MMIC is a 2-bit Digital Attenuator that operates from DC to 40 GHz. Each bit of the attenuator is controlled by a single voltage of either 0 V or –5 V. The attenuator bit values are 4 dB and 8 dB, for a total attenuation of 12 dB. The CMD282 has a low insertion loss of 1.5 dB at 18 GHz and the attenuation accuracy is typically 0.1 dB step error. It is matched to 50 ohms and is available as a die that offers full passivation for increased reliability and moisture protection.
 
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RF Amplifier
1 kW Pulsed Microwave Power Module from 9 to 10 GHz

RF Amplifier from dB Control

The dB-3756HE from dB Control is a pulsed microwave power module that operates from 9 to 10 GHz and provides 1 kW of peak power at 20% max duty cycle. The conduction-cooled dB-3756HE MPM requires a +28 VDC supply. It is available in a module that measures 11.8 x 2 x 6.5 inches with TNC female output connector and is ideal for radar, SAR systems, manned and unmanned platforms applications.
 
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PXI RF Switch
50 Ohm N-Type PXI Dual Microwave SPDT Relay up to 12.4 GHz

PXI RF Switch from Pickering Interfaces

The 40-780A-512 from Pickering Interfaces is a PXI Dual Microwave SPDT Relay module with 2 relays in each module. The module is available in a 50 Ohm version with frequency range from DC to 12.4 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 700 W. This PXI module is available with 3 year manufacturer's warranty and has N-type connectors.
 
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RF Mixer
0.1 to 5.0 GHz Up/Down-converter Mixer with Integrated LO Buffer

RF Mixer from Guerrilla RF

The GRF7001 from Guerrilla RF is a high linearity mixer with integrated LO buffer. The mixer has an RF/IF frequency range of the mixer is 0.1 to 5.0 GHz, and the LO range is 0.1 to 4.0 GHz. It has low conversion loss and can be used as an up or down converter. The GRF7001 inputs and outputs are single-ended and internally matched to 50 ohms.
 
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Noise Source
Noise Source from 26.5 to 40 GHz

Noise Source from NoiseWave

The NW26.5G40-W from Noisecom is a noise source that operates from 26.5 to 40 GHz. It has a high ENR of >15 dB with a flatness of ± 0.75 dB. It requires a supply voltage of +28 V and draws 30 mA of current. The NW26.5G40-W is ideal for use in Noise figure measurement, millimeter wave radiometers, automotive radar as well as research and development in modern high frequency broadband wireless communication systems. It is available in a module with WR-28 waveguide interface at the output.
 
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RF Transistor
920 to 960 MHz Thermally-Enhanced High Power RF LDMOS FET

RF Transistor from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The PTRA097008NB from Wolfspeed is a RF LDMOS FET that operates from 920 to 960 MHz. It provides a peak output power of 600 W and a gain of 19 dB with a drain efficiency of 49%. The device is available in a thermally-enhanced package with earless flanges and is ideal for use in multi-standard cellular power amplifier applications.
 
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Frequency Synthesizer
450 MHz to 18.25 GHz Synthesizer with 10 MHz Steps

Frequency Synthesizer from Cobham Signal & Control Solutions

The 435-36105 from Cobham is a Frequency Synthesizer that operates from 450 MHz to 18.25 GHz with 10 MHz steps. This device provides a switching speed of 250 µs from any start frequency to any stop frequency in the full range and has a parallel control interface to facilitate pipelined hopping. The spurious content is -55 dBc from 450 MHz to 12 GHz and -50 dBc from 12 to 18.25 GHz.
 
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Laminate
Thermally Stable Composite based on Nanotechnology and PTFE

Laminate from Taconic

The EZ-IO from Taconic is a thermally stable composite for the next generation of digital circuitry where digital signal processing chips are at or beyond 25 gbps and cannot tolerate unpredictable dielectric constant variation. It can also be used in microwave applications operating at increasingly higher speeds where there is a need to merge both digital and microwave circuitry onto one PCB.
 
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