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3 Dec, 2018 - everything RF Newsletter

RF & Microwave industry updates.

Date: 3 Dec, 2018

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Latest News this Week

World's First Channel Sounder for Mobile Communications Above 100 GHz - Rohde & Schwarz

1 Port VNA to Measure Dielectric Substrate Properties from 3 MHz to 6 GHz - Copper Mountain Technologies

BAE Systems to Develop Machine Learning Algorithms to Decode RF Signals - BAE Systems

PCTEST Partners with Anritsu to Conduct SAR Testing of 5G NR Devices - Anritsu

Narda Develops Automatic Direction-Finding Antenna for Urban Environments - Narda Safety Test Solutions

Amazon Web Services and Lockheed Martin Make Downlinking Satellite Data Easier and Less Expensive - Lockheed Martin

Global Navigation and Location IP Designed for Power-Constrained Devices - Imagination Technologies

Savi Releases New IoT Asset Tracking Sensors for the Government and Military - Savi

Globally Configurable NB-IoT Module for 3GPP Rel 14 and 5G - u-blox AG

200 Watt Wireless Power System with Data Transmission Capabilities - Wurth Elektronik

Smiths Interconnect Introduces High Power Ku-Band Waveguide Circulators & Loads - Smiths Interconnect

New White Papers

A New Dielectric Analyzer for Rapid Measurement of Microwave Substrates up to 6 GHz - Copper Mountain Technologies

5G for Dummies - Sprint

Balun Parameter Definitions & Measurement - Johanson Technology

Overcoming the Challenges of On-Wafer Load Pull Measurements at mmWave Frequencies for 5G Applications - Maury Microwave

NB-IoT: A Practical Guide for Field Testing - Viavi Solutions

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Featured Products this Week

Power Divider

3-Way Power Divider from 6 to 35 GHz

Power Divider from Pulsar Microwave

The PS3-54-451/9S from Pulsar Microwave is a 3-way power divider that operates from 6 to 35 GHz. It can handle up to 30 watts of power with an isolation of over 12 dB and insertion loss of under 2.2 dB. The power divider has an amplitude balance of 0.8 dB and phase balance of 10 degrees. It is available in a module that measures 2 x 1 x 0.40 inches with 2.92 mm connectors. The divider is also available with BNC, TNC, and F connectors.

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RF Variable Attenuator

USB Digital Attenuator from 0.1 to 13 GHz

RF Variable Attenuator from Telemakus

The TEA13000-12 from Telemakus is a SMA male/female, USB digital attenuator which operates from 0.1 GHz to 13 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 30 dB and an insertion loss of 2 dB. It is based on an analog circuit driven by a 16 bit ADC via USB control. The attenuator contains 0.5 GB of flash memory used for installation files, test data and other supporting documentation.

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Laminate

3.3 Dk Low Loss, Spread Glass Reinforced Laminates

Laminate from Rogers Corporation

The RO4835T laminates from Rogers Corporation are 3.3 Dk, low loss, spread glass reinforced, ceramic filled thermoset materials designed for inner-layer use in multilayer board designs. These laminates have excellent Dk tolerance, and a tight thickness control for outstanding, repeatable wireless performance.

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Frequency Synthesizer

15 GHz RF Synthesizer with Phase Synchronization and JESD204B Support

Frequency Synthesizer from Texas Instruments

The LMX2594 is a wideband phased-locked loop with integrated VCO that operates from 10 MHz to 15 GHz. The device is part of the PLLatinum series from TI with a 32-bit fractional divider that allows fine frequency selection and supports both fractional-N and integer-N modes. A frequency ramp generator can synthesize up to 2 segments of ramp in an automatic ramp generation option or a manual option.

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RF Switch

High Power Solid-State Transfer Switch from 250 to 1250 MHz

RF Switch from UMCC

The SR-AV0H-TS from UMCC is a Solid State Transfer-Switch that operates from 250 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has an insertion loss of under 0.5 dB, an isolation of 32 dB and a VSWR under 1.2:1. The switch has a rise/fall time of 450 ns and can handle up to 43 dBm of average CW power and up to 50 dBm of peak power. It is available with removable SMA female connectors.

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RF Variable Attenuator

10-Bit Programmable PIN Diode Attenuator from 32 to 37 GHz

RF Variable Attenuator from Planar Monolithics Industries

The DTA-26R5G40G-30-CD-1-OPT32G37G from PMI is a 10-Bit programmable PIN diode attenuator that operates from 32 to 37 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 30 dB with a step resolution of 0.03 dB. This attenuator provides ultra-fast switching speeds of 300 ns and can handle an input power of upto 10 dBm. It operates from a single 15 VDC supply and draws only 50 mA of current.

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RF Cable Assembly

18 GHz N-type Plug to 2.4 mm Plug Cable Assembly

RF Cable Assembly from Jyebao

The N302430-5004-18GXXX from Jyebao is a N-type plug to 2.4 mm plug cable assembly that operates at 18 GHz. This 50 ohm cable has a return loss of below 20 dB. The cable assembly is available in custom lengths.

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Waveguide Isolator

WR-12 Waveguide Junction Isolator from 71 to 76 GHz

Waveguide Isolator from SAGE Millimeter

The SNW-7137630818-12-I1 is a Waveguide Junction Isolator that operates from 71 to 76 GHz. This E-Band Isolator can handle up to 3 watts of CW power with an isolation of 18 dB and insertion loss of 0.8 dB. Compared to a Faraday isolator, it offers a much shorter insertion length for system integration. This isolator has WR-12 waveguides with UG-387/U flanges at the input and output ports.

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Down Converter

RF Down-converter for 5G Signals from 27 to 30 GHz

Down Converter from ThinkRF

The D2030 from ThinkRF is a RF Downconverter that downconverts an input RF frequency from 27 to 30 GHz to an intermediate frequency (IF) from 3.55 GHz to 5.6 GHz. It has a real time bandwidth of 160 MHz with a tuning resolution of 100 kHz. The device consumes 6 W of power while operating at +12 VDC, that allows it to be powered by an external battery, vehicle power outlet or standard power supply with plug adaptor.

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RF Amplifier

800 W Solid State Power Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz

RF Amplifier from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2030-800 is a solid state GaN power amplifier that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 800 watts with a gain of over 59 dB. This rack mount amplifier can be controlled via the front panel on the amplifier system. It is available in a rack mount unit that measures 24 x 56 x 36 inches with N & SC-type female connectors and weighs 200 kg.

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RF Amplifier

Low Noise Amplifier from 0.1 to 26.5 GHz

RF Amplifier from AmpliTech

The APT4-00102650-4008-D4 from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 0.1 to 26.5 GHz. It provides an output power of 10 dBm and gain of 24 dB with a noise figure of 2.8 dB. The amplifier requires a supply of 15 Vdc while consuming 90 mA of current. It is available in a drop-in package with SMA female connectors and is ideal for SATCOM, radar, microwave radio systems and test equipment applications.

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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links

2.3 Gbps, 60 GHz Point to Multi-Point Radio System

Microwave Backhaul Radio Links from Siklu

The MultiHaul Series radios from Siklu are 60 GHz Point to MultiPoint multi-gigabit radios that leverages narrow beams to ensure interference-free and secure communication, connecting up to 8 terminal units at a range of up to 400 meters. This plug & play system provides 2.3 Gbps over the air capacity (1.8 Gbps net throughput) to rooftops or street fixtures.

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RF Test Set

Radio Communication Test Station for 5G Test Requirements

RF Test Set from Anritsu

The MT8000A from Anritsu is a Radio Communication Test Station for developing 5G communications terminals, chipsets and devices. This all-in-one desktop tester supports RF and protocol tests for the sub-6 GHz, including band n41 and millimeter wave bands. Combining it with the OTA Chamber enables both millimeter wave band RF measurements and beamforming tests using call connections specified by 3GPP.

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RF Spectrum Analyzer

1 Hz to 20 GHz USB Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and Recorder

RF Spectrum Analyzer from Aaronia AG

The Spectran V5 X is a Portable USB Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer and Recorder that operate from 1 Hz to 20 GHz (Available in 6 GHz, 12 GHz, 16 GHz and 20 GHz options). These analyzers have a real time bandwidth up to 175 MHz and have a very fast sweep mode enabling them to scan 20 GHz in less than 20 msec.

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Antenna

2.4 GHz Ultra-compact PCB Mount Antenna

Antenna from Linx Technologies

The ANT-2.4-USP from Linx Technologies is an embedded quarter-wave chip antenna that operates from 2.37 to 2.54 GHz. It provides a gain of up to 3.8 dBi and can be mounted directly to a product’s circuit board. It is based on Linx's µSplatch™ technology that uses a grounded-line technique to achieve outstanding performance from a tiny surface-mount element.

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Antenna

Multi-GNSS Antenna for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Antenna from Hemisphere

The HA32 from Hemisphere GNSS is a multi-GNSS, multi-frequency UAV antenna that supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou. It is built on a proprietary 4-helix antenna technology that provides superior filtering and anti-jamming performance with LNA features such as low noise figure of 2.0 dB and up to 30 dB gain.

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