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1 July, 2019 - everything RF Newsletter

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Date: 1 July, 2019
 
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Latest News this Week
Demand for RF-SOI to Help the Global SOI Market Grow to $2.1 Billion by 2024 - MarketsandMarkets
Ericsson Building Smart-Factory in the US to Develop 5G Radios - Ericsson
Ceramic Antenna for Global LTE and 5G Cellular Applications - Taoglas
Rogers Introduces High Performance Laminates for 5G Active Antenna Arrays - Rogers Corporation
World's First Regulatory Platform for Low Earth Orbit Satellites - LeoLabs
NFC Forum Updates Specifications to Support Enhanced Connectivity of IoT Devices - NFC Forum
Vubiq's New Patent Enables it to Speed up Development of mm-Wave Radios - Vubiq
1000 W X-Band GaN based SSPA/BUC for Military Applications - Advantech Wireless
Thread Introduces Version 1.2 with Significant Performance Enhancements - Thread Group
Pasternack Introduces 26.5 to 67 GHz Power Dividers for SATCOM, Radar & Telecom - Pasternack Enterprises Inc
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New White Papers & Articles
Application Fixture for Tactical Communication Radios - Wolfspeed, A Cree Company
Eutectic Die-Attach of GaN and GaAs MMICs - SemiGen
Consequences of Non-Isotropic Behavior of E-Field Probes - DARE!! Instruments
Using EM Simulation for 5G Design - Remcom
LTCC T/R X-Band Module With a Phased-Array Antenna - AWR Corporation
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Date: 22 to 26 July, 2019
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The Increasing Importance of Increasing Ports
Switch-based multi-port test solutions that require significant setup and calibration still fall short of the measurement performance required for modern, multiport device characterization. Learn why engineers are moving to vector network analyzers built for multiport characterization. Download Now.
 
Featured Products this Week
Digital Phase Shifter
GaAs 6-Bit Phase Shifter from 8 to 12 GHz

Digital Phase Shifter  from OMMIC

The CGY2172XAUH/C1 from OMMIC is a GaAs MMIC 6-bit Phase Shifter that operates from 8 to 12 GHz in the X-band. It has a phase shifting range of 0 - 360° in 5.625° steps and a very low phase error of 2° and insertion loss of 8 dB at 10 GHz. The phase shifter is available as a die that measures 3900 x 1300 µm and is ideal for Radar, Telecommunication and Instrumentation applications.
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RF Variable Attenuator
8-Bit Digital Pin Attenuator from 2.5 to 7.5 GHz

RF Variable Attenuator  from L3 Narda-MITEQ

The DPAT-02500750-60-08H from Miteq is an 8-bit digital pin attenuator that operates from 2.5 to 7.5 GHz. It has an attenuation range from 0 to 63.5 dB with an accuracy of 0.75 dB, an insertion loss of 3 dB and a VSWR of 2.5:1. The attenuator can handle up to 20 dBm of power and has a switching time of less than 1 usec. It is available with SMA female connectors and measures 34.04 x 34.04 x 11.76 mm.
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RF Amplifier
Solid State Wideband Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Elite RF

The R006018G3455AC is a broadband power amplifier designed for CW/Digital/Pulse signals and general-purpose amplification. Operating from 6 to 18 GHz, it delivers an output power of 4 watts with a gain of 55 dB. It has a front touch panel that allows complete control of all amplifier functions. The device is available in a 2U rack mount unit that measures 19 x 15 x 3.5 inches with N-type connectors.
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DLVA
2 to 18 GHz ERDLVA with 73 dB Dynamic Range

DLVA  from Akon Inc

The A15-MH096 from Akon is an Extended Range Detector Log Video Amplifier (ERDLVA) that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 73 dB and Tangential Signal Sensitivity (TSS) of -69 dBm. This ERDLVA has an excellent log slope variation, temperature stability and fast rise & fall times of 20 nS and 150 nS. It is available in a ruggedized package and is ideal for Military, Space and Industrial applications.
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Band Stop Filter
Band Reject / Notch Filter from 960 to 1210 MHz

Band Stop Filter  from Planar Monolithics Industries

The JTIDS-0001-TNC from PMI RF is a band reject filter with a stop band frequency from 960 to 1210 MHz (250 MHz notch bandwidth). This filter has a center reject frequency of 1085 MHz and an attenuation of 40 dB in the reject band. It has an insertion loss of 6 dB in the passband and VSWR of 2.0:1. The filter is available in a module that measures 1.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches with TNC connectors and is specifically designed for Military JDITS applications.
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RF Switch
0.6 to 6 GHz SP4T MIPI Antenna Tuning Switch

RF Switch  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY5-9269-702LF from Skyworks is an SP4T Absorptive/Reflective Antenna Tuning switch that operates from 0.6 to 6.0 GHz. It has an Integrated Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI), can handle 84 volts of peak power and requires 1.8 volts of supply. This switch is suitable for Antenna Tuning and Impedance Tuning applications that require very low RON and COFF, and high VPK.
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RF Connector
2.92 mm, 2.4 mm and 1.85 mm End Launch Connectors from DC to 67 GHz

RF Connector  from Withwave

The End Launch Connectors from WithWave are specially designed for high frequency substrates to minimize electromagnetic effects including impedance discontinuities from coaxial to GCPWG (Grounded Coplanar Waveguide) and Top Ground Microstrip structure. The connectors are available in three configurations 2.92 mm (DC to 40 GHz), 2.4 mm (DC to 50 GHz) and 1.85 mm (DC to 67 GHz).
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Automotive Radar Chipset
SiGe 24 GHz Transceiver MMIC for Automotive Radar Applications

Automotive Radar Chipset  from Infineon Technologies

The BGT24ATR12 from Infineon is a SiGe MMIC for signal generation and reception, operating in the 24 GHz ISM band from 24 to 24.25 GHz. This Automotive Radar Chipset is based on a 24 GHz fundamental voltage controlled oscillator and has one transmitter and two receiver units. It has an integrated switchable frequency pre-scaler with output frequencies of 1.5 GHz and 23 kHz.
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RF Amplifier
20 W GaN MMIC Power Amplifier from 2.7 to 3.5 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The CMPA2735015D from Wolfspeed is a GaN HEMT-based MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 2.7 to 3.5 GHz. The PA provides an output power of 20 watts with a signal gain of 35 dB and efficiency over 45%. It requires a supply voltage of 50 Volts and has a high breakdown voltage. This MMIC contains a two-stage reactively matched amplifier design approach enabling very wide bandwidths to be achieved.
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DC Block
Broadband DC Block from DC to 110 GHz

DC Block  from SHF Communication Technologies

The SHF DCB110R from SHF Communication Technologies is a DC Block with 1.00 mm connectors that operates from DC to 110 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB and can handle up to 30 watts of input power with a voltage rating of 20 V. The SHF DCB110R measures 17 x 7 x 8 mm and is ideal for SATCOM, antenna measurements, data transmission, and optical communications.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
PXI Spectrum Analyzer from 20 Hz to 26.5 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer  from National Instruments

The PXIe-5668R from NI is a spectrum analyzer that operates from 20 Hz to 26.5 GHz. It provides 765 MHz of bandwidth with an average noise floor of -166 dBm/Hz at 1 GHz and phase noise of -129 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. This VSA is ideal for applications such as wireless communications, radio frequency integrated circuit characterization, RADAR test, and spectrum monitoring.
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RF Mixer
4 to 10 GHz Mixer with Integrated Synthesizer

RF Mixer  from Texas Instruments

The LMX8410L is a high-performance mixer with an integrated LO and IF amplifier that accepts an input RF frequency from 4 to 10 GHz and downconverts it to DC to 1350 MHz. It provides an excellent dynamic range for high-performance applications with an IIP3 of 28 dBm and NF of 15 dB (both at 5 GHz).
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Vector Network Analyzer
High-End VNAs from 10 MHz to 26.5/43.5 GHz

Vector Network Analyzer  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S ZNA series of 2/4 ports high-end vector network analyzers operate from 10 MHz to 26.5/43.5 GHz (R&S ZNA26/43). These VNAs are a powerful, universal test platform for characterizing active and passive DUTs. They provide an outstanding dynamic range of 146 dB and a trace noise as low as 0.001 dB at 1 kHz IF bandwidth.
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Analog to Digital Converter
200 Msps, 16-Bit Low-Power ADC

Analog to Digital Converter  from Microchip Technology

The MCP37D31-200 from Microchip is a 16-bit pipelined A/D converter with a sampling rate of up to 200 Msps. It has a Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of over 74 dB and a Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) of above 90 dB. The ADC consumes only 490 mW of power at 200 Msps including LVDS digital I/O. The convertor consumes 80 mW of power during Standby and 33 mW during Shutdown.
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RF Module
2.4 GHz Low Power, Long Range Radio Module

RF Module  from IMST

The iM282A-L is a compact, low power, bi-directional radio module for the unlicensed 2.4 GHz band. It combines a powerful Cortex-M3 controller with Semtech's new ultra long range transceiver - SX1280. This module has been specifically designed for battery operated applications and is able to achieve line of sight transmissions of more than 10 km without the use of any additional amplifiers.
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Line Stretcher
SMA Line Stretcher from DC to 12 GHz with 15 Degrees Phase Adjust

Line Stretcher  from ARRA Inc.

The 6428T from ARRA is a line stretcher that operates from DC to 12 GHz. It has a phase adjustment of 15°/ GHz and an insertion delay of less than 0.348 nsec. This line stretcher has an insertion loss of 0.5 dB at 12 GHz and can handle up to 100 watts of average power. It has SMA connectors at the input and output.
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RF Repeaters
700/800 MHz Band RF Repeater for LTE Applications

RF Repeaters  from Advanced RF Technologies

The PSR-78-9537 from ADRF Tech is a Channelized 5 Watt Digital Repeater designed for use in the 700 and 800 MHz bands which have been designated for use to firefighters and the police. The repeater has software defined filtering with up to 32 non-contiguous narrowband channels that can be controlled through ADRF's web or mobile GUI, as well as alarming outputs to supervised circuits for antenna, amplifier, power supply, battery, and charger failures.
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Antenna
LTE-MIMO/WiFi-MIMO/GNSS Antenna

Antenna  from Maxtena

The NETZ 5 in 1 from Maxtena is a LTE-MIMO/WIFI-MIMO/GNSS antenna that is ideal for high data throughput and streaming, video, industrial and IOT applications. This 5 in 1 solution has two LTE antennas, two WiFi antennas and 1 GNSS antenna. The antenna measuring 141.98 x 66.5 mm has a low profile design with easy mounting and integrated SMA connectors.
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Sponsored by Keysight Technologies
Diva Kappa
The Increasing Importance of Increasing Ports
Switch-based multi-port test solutions that require significant setup and calibration still fall short of the measurement performance required for modern, multiport device characterization. Learn why engineers are moving to vector network analyzers built for multiport characterization. Download Now.
 
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