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New RF & Microwave Products this Week
Phase Locked Loop

Low Noise 6 GHz Fractional-N Synthesizer with Integrated VCO that Matches Integer-N Performance

Phase Locked Loop from Linear Technology

The LTC6948 is a 6 GHz low noise fractional-N Synthesizer with an integrated VCO from Linear Technology. At the heart of the LTC6948 is an advanced fourth order delta-sigma modulator that employs intelligent noise-shaping techniques to minimize noise contribution without creating the fractionalization spurs found in most fractional-N PLLs on the market. It is ideal for wireless, test and measurement, and military applications.

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Phase Locked Loop

1 to 5 GHz Fixed Frequency Synthesizers with Internal Reference in a Surface Mount Package

Phase Locked Loop from Z-COMM

The RFS Series are fixed PLL Frequency Synthesizers that operates from 1 to 5 GHz. They have an internal reference signal incorporating the phase detector, loop filter, VCO and PIC controller into the package. The internal reference oscillator eliminates the need for external programming. They are ideal for applications for T&M, Satellite Communications, Up/Down converters and other applications.

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Balun

LTCC Balun Provides Low Amplitude and Phase Unbalance from 700 to 1000 MHz

Balun from Mini Circuits

The NCS4-102+ from Mini-Circuits is an LTCC balun with a low amplitude and phase unbalance from 700 to 1000 MHz. It has a primary to secondary impedance ratio of 4:1 and is available in a miniature ceramic package that measures .08 x .05 x .03”. Its compact size makes it ideal for dense PCB layouts, and LTCC construction gives it outstanding reliability for tough environmental conditions. It can be used in a number of applications including LTE, radar and cellular.

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RF Amplifier

DC to 16 GHz Power Selectable Wideband Amplifier for Communications, Radar and Electronic Warfare

RF Amplifier from Microsemi

The MMA016AA from Microsemi is a DC to 16 GHz power select-able wideband amplifier. It has a P1dB select-able range from 7 to 19 dBm and P3dB from 16 to 21 dBm. The power level can be set by choosing the appropriate bond wire. It is available as a die that measures 0.76 mm x 0.66 mm x 0.1 mm. It is ideal for Instrumentation, Electronic Warfare, Microwave Communications and Radar applications.

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RF Switch

DC to 20 GHz SPST Non-Reflective Switch

RF Switch from Custom MMIC

The CMD204C3 is a DC to 20 GHz SPST Non-reflective switch. It has a low insertion loss and high isolation with a fast switching speed making it ideal for Microwave radios, VSAT, Wireless Infrastructure, T&M and Military applications. The CMD204C3 operates using complementary control voltage logic lines of 0/-5 V and requires no bias supply. It is available in a RoHS compliant 3 x 3 mm SMT package.

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RF Switch

DC to 20 GHz Absorptive SPDT Switch for T&M, Electronic Warfare and Communication Applications

RF Switch from Microsemi

The MMS002AA from Microsemi is an absorptive SPDT switch that operates from DC to 20 GHz. It has an isolation over 45 dB and an insertion loss of under 1.8 dB up to 12 GHz. The switch is ideal for instrumentation, electronic warfare and communication applications. It is available as a die that measures 1.35 x 0.85 x 0.1 mm.

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Sponsored by Aeroflex / Inmet

Aeroflex InmetMeet the New Magic Number for 2 Watt Temperature Variable Attenuators

Push the limits of frequency without sacrificing performance. Aeroflex/Inmet’s new DC to 12 GHz Powerfilm surface mount attenuators vary with temperature and are the perfect balance of price, power, and dependability. 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. To learn more, download the data sheet.

In Series Coaxial Adapter

N Type Male to Male Low PIM Adapter up to 12.4 GHz

In Series Coaxial Adapter from MECA

The ANM-NM-M03 is a Low PIM in series N Type – Male to N Type – Male adapter that operates from DC to 12.4 GHz. It has a PIM of less than -165 dBc and measures 1.6 inches in length with a diameter of 0.82 inches. It has a Nickel Plated housing and a Gold center contact pin.

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In Series Coaxial Adapter

7/16 DIN Female to Female Low PIM Adapter up to 8 GHz

In Series Coaxial Adapter from RF Industries

The P2RFD-1654-4 is a 7/16 DIN Female to Female bulkhead in-series low PIM adapter. It is manufactured with a machined brass body, with tri-metal (white-bronze) plating for a durable finish with low PIM properties. Double flats are machined on two sides along with a lock washer and hex nut provide for securely mounting to a panel or bulkhead. A recessed O-ring provides weather sealing.

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In Series Coaxial Adapter

Right Angle SMA Adapter Series up to 27 GHz

In Series Coaxial Adapter from HASCO Components

The Right Angle SMA Series from HASCO are In Series SMA adapters available in a number of configurations – Male to Male, Male to Female and Female to Female. The adapters operate up to 27 GHz with a VSWR of 1.2:1 up to 18 GHz and 1.35:1 from 18 to 27 GHz. They are matched to 50 ohms and handle up to 1000 V RMS. The series have a BeCu center contact, corrosion resistant steel body with a PTFE dielectric.

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RF Cable Assembly

DC to 18 GHz Semi Flex Cable Assembly with SMA Male Connectors

RF Cable Assembly from VidaRF

The CA-5000-29-HXX from VidaRF is a DC to 18 GHz RG405 Semi Flex Cable Assembly with SMA Male Connectors. The assembly is available with a cable length from 3 inches to 36 inches. The outer shield is copper braided and tin soaked to minimize signal leakage and maintain flexibility. It is can also be customized with a wide variety of connector combinations to meet the users requirement.

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RF Amplifier

800 MHz to 6 GHz, 50 Watt Power Amplifier System

RF Amplifier from Ophir RF

The Model 7016 is an 800 MHz to 6 GHz 50 Watt power amplifier system. It has a variable gain range of 20 dB and a small signal flatness of 3 dB with no ALC. The amplifier has a VSWR of 2:1, harmonics of -20 dBc and spurious signal of greater than -60 dBc. The system includes high power switches and can be controlled via a key-pad on the front panel or RS232/Ethernet. The Model 7016 amplifier system is available in chassis with N type connectors.

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RF Amplifier

2110 to 2170 MHz Gallium Nitride Amplifier for LTE & WCDMA Applications

RF Amplifier from RFHIC

The RTP21070-20 from RFHIC is a Gallium Nitride (GaN) Amplifier Pallet for LTE & WCDMA applications from 2110 to 2170 MHz. This amplifier pallet can provide an average output power of 70 watts and has a high breakdown voltage, high linearity and efficiency. It has a gain of over 50 dB and is matched to 50 ohms at the input and output. It is available with SMA Female connectors and measures 170 x 100 x 20 mm.

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RF Amplifier

2 to 18 GHz Variable Gain Amplifier with 15 dB Gain Range

RF Amplifier from Planar Monolithics Industries

The PE2-34-2G18G-3R5-15-SFF-VVG from PMI RF is a variable gain amplifier which operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It provides up to 10 dBm of power, a gain of 30 dB with a flatness of +/-1 dB. It requires a 12 V of supply and draws 280 mA of current. The PE2-34-2G18G-3R5-15-SFF-VVG has SMA - female connectors and is available in a gold plated package.

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GPS/GNSS Antenna

Micro-Miniature Ultra-Low Noise High IP3 GNSS Active Antenna

GPS/GNSS Antenna from Parsec Technologies, Inc.

The PTA1.5M-16 high linearity active antenna for GPS/GNSS applications from 1560 to 1610 MHz. It is ideal for enhancing location based service (LBS) receivers to improve immunity to unintentional interference and receiver de-sensing caused by close proximity radio transmissions. It is available in a small form factor, measuring 16 x 9.175 x 1.3 mm (L x W x H).

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Limiter

PIN Diode Limiter up to 6 GHz with Integrate RF Choke Inductor and DC Blocking Capacitors

Limiter from Skyworks

The SKY16601-555LF is a low threshold PIN diode limiter module for frequencies up to 6 GHz. The module consists of a PIN diode limiter, an RF choke inductor and two DC blocking capacitors at the RF ports in a two-lead MLP package that measures 2.5 x 2.5 mm. It has been designed for use as a passive receiver protector in wireless or other RF systems.

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Power Divider

10.7 to 14.8 GHz, 2 Way Power Divider & Isolator

Power Divider from Crane Aerospace & Electronics

The 12810V-2418 is a Ku-Band 2 Way Isolator-Divider for Space Applications. The divider operates from 10.7 to 14.8 GHz with a low insertion loss of 1.8 dB, isolation over 36 dB and can handle up to 2 watts of power. The Isolator-Divider combines the functions of high performance power dividers with ferrite isolators to provide a high isolation power divider solution, making the external isolators redundant, for satellite receiver applications, without introducing complex switch-based solutions.

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