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Date: 11 May, 2020
 
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Latest News this Week
Researchers at CEA-Leti Explore 6G Technology Roadmap in mm-Wave Bands - CEA-Leti
Multiport Network Analysis Solution for MIMO Antennas and 5G Applications - Copper Mountain Technologies
R&S Uses a Helicopter to Install a Direction Finding Antenna in an Inaccessible Location - Rohde & Schwarz
NFC Forum Approves Global Wireless Charging Specification - NFC Forum
MIPI Alliance Releases New RF Front End Control Interface Specifications for IoT & 5G - MIPI Alliance
Samsung Foundry Certifies Ansys RaptorH EM Simulation Software for Developing Advanced SoCs - ANSYS
Avnet Launches RF System-on-Module to Accelerate 5G Product Development - Avnet
BAE Systems Acquires Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios Business - BAE Systems
Keysight Opens New EMC Testing Lab in Malaysia - Keysight Technologies
COVID-19 Will Reduce GaAs Revenue in 2020, but 5G Should Help it Recover - Strategy Analytics
World’s First Nano RF Cable Assemblies for High-Performance Applications - East Coast Microwave
Global Silicon Wafer Shipments Rise by 2.7% in Q1 2020 Despite COVID-19 - SMG
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New White Papers & Articles
RF Matrix Switch Types and Functionality - JFW Industries
The Lightning Event - PolyPhaser
Quickly and Accurately Validate 5G NR Devices - Keysight Technologies
Miniaturizing RF Components Using Advanced Circuit Fabrication Methodologies - Benchmark Lark Technology
C-V2X Use Cases Methodology, Examples and Service Level Requirements - 5GAA
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Date: May 13, 2020
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Featured Products this Week
RF Switch
SP6T Ultra CMOS (SOI) RF Switch from 10 MHz to 8 GHz

RF Switch  from pSemi, A Murata Company

The PE426462 is an UltraCMOS (SOI) based absorptive SP6T RF switch that operates from 10 MHz to 8 GHz. It delivers high isolation of 35 dB, low insertion loss of under 1.6 dB, and a fast switching time of 210 ns. The switch has been developed to operate over extended temperature ranges from –55 °C to +125 °C. It is ideal for harsh industrial applications that require extended support in this temperature range.
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RF Amplifier
0.5 W Two-Stage Power Amplifier from 2.11 to 2.17 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QP9421 from Qorvo is a Two-Stage Power Amplifier that operates from 2.11 to 2.17 GHz. This high-linearity amplifier provides an average power of 27 dBm with a gain of over 27 dB and a PAE of 14%. It integrates two high-performance amplifier stages into a module to allow for compact system design and requires very few external components for operation.
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RF Transistor
300 W, GaN on SiC HEMT from 2110 to 2200 MHz

RF Transistor  from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The GTVA212701FA from Wolfspeed is a GaN on SiC High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) that operates from 2110 to 2200 MHz. The transistor provides an output power of 300 watts with a gain of 19 dB and has a drain efficiency of 68.5% while operating from a 48 V supply. This pulsed / CW device has a pulse width of 10 µs and a duty cycle of 10%.
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RF Amplifier
MMIC-based Low Noise Amplifier from 40 to 60 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Spacek Labs

The SLU-17-4W from Spacek Labs is an MMIC-based Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 40 to 60 GHz. It provides a P1dB of -4 dBm with a gain of over 17 dB and a noise figure of less than 4 dB. The device operates over a DC voltage from 8 to 11 V and consumes 50 mA of current. This LNA has an internal voltage regulator with balanced circuitry.
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RF Amplifier
GaAs Distributed Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from DC to 33 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Eclipse MDI

The EMD1725D from Eclipse MDI is a GaAs pHEMPT Distributed Low Noise Amplifier MMIC that operates from DC to 33 GHz. This LNA delivers a P1dB output power of 20.5 dBm (saturated power: 23 dBm) with a gain of 13.5 dB and has a noise figure of 3.5 dB. It requires 8V of supply while consuming 110mA of current.
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Signal Generator
300 kHz to 8 GHz USB Controlled Signal Generator

Signal Generator  from Pico Technology

The PicoSource AS108 Agile Synthesizer is a frequency synthesizer that operates from 300 kHz to 8 GHz. It is designed to meet the needs of both benchtop and integrated module applications. Its broad frequency range, fast settling, and programmable phase, frequency, and amplitude make it ideal for a wide range of applications, with the added advantages of low cost, small footprint.
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RF Module
2.4 GHz ZigBee Module

RF Module  from Digi

The XBee ZigBee from Digi operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM Band. These Embedded ZigBee modules provide OEMs with a simple way to integrate mesh technology into their application. It is based on the Ember EM35x (EM357 and EM3587) which has a larger memory footprint for customers who may want to upgrade to Thread, an IPv6 based networking stack.
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Cellular Module
Dual-band HSPA+ Module

Cellular Module  from Fibocom

The H350 from Fibocom is a Dual-band HSPA+ Module that supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE (900/1800 MHz), WCDMA (B1, B8), and UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+ Applications. It has a built-in TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocol stack and transmits up to 2 watts of power. The device has an uplink data rate of up to 5.67 Mbps and a downlink data rate of up to 21 Mbps.
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RF Variable Attenuator
100 MHz to 30 GHz, 31 dB Digital, USB Controlled Attenuator

RF Variable Attenuator  from Hytem

The 03.02.577 from Hytem is a variable coaxial attenuator module that operates from 100 MHz to 30 GHz. The module has an OLED display with push buttons to control the attenuation level. The attenuation can also be controlled via a micro USB interface from a computer. This attenuator has an attenuation range of 31 dB with a 1 dB step size and an attenuation change speed of 100 ns.
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RF & Microwave Isolator
2 Watt, RF Isolator from 26.5 to 40 GHz

RF & Microwave Isolator  from MECA

The IK-33.250 from MECA is an RF isolator that operates from 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz. It has an isolation of over 14 dB, insertion loss of 0.8 dB and a VSWR of below 1.50:1. The isolator can handle up to 2 watts of reflected power and up to 30 watts of peak power. It is available in a module with 2.92 mm female connectors.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Handheld Spectrum Analyzers from 9 kHz to 20 GHz

RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S FSH Series of handheld Spectrum Analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz operate from 9 kHz to 20 GHz. They have a 6.5-inch color LCD with VGA resolution and a battery life up to 4.5 hours. The series has an average noise level from -115 dBm to -160 dBm displayed on the analyzer, power of 30 dBm, and dynamic range of more than 60 dB for filter and antenna isolation measurements.
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RF Variable Attenuator
Digitally Controlled PIN Attenuator from 0.5 to 18 GHz

RF Variable Attenuator  from Atlantic Microwave

The DVAT3010KX-435009 from Atlantic Microwave is a Digitally Controlled PIN Attenuator that operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz. It has an attenuation range from 0 to 30 dB with 1 dB steps. The attenuator has a switching speed of less than 500 ns, an insertion loss of less than 5.8 dB, and has a VSWR of up to 2:1. The attenuator can be digitally controlled using 5-bit TTL logic and can handle 25 dBm of power.
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RF Mixer
3 to 20 GHz Up or Down-converting Mixer

RF Mixer  from Lotus Communication Systems

The MIX3G20G5M3G from Lotus Communication is an active upconverting or downconverting mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 3 to 20 GHz and IF frequency from 4.5 MHz to 3 GHz. It has a conversion loss of 8 dB and an IP3 from 18.3 to 22.5 dBm. This mixer has integrated LO buffer and uses the LTC5552 and Mini-circuits’ TC1-1-13M+ Balun.
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RF Switch
SP7T Absorptive Switch from 2 to 18 GHz

RF Switch  from Planar Monolithics Industries

The P7T-2G18G-60-T-1W from PMI RF is an SP7T absorptive switch that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It has phase and amplitude matching of ±6° and ±0.5 dB respectively. It has a low in-band video leakage of -65 dBm. The switch has an insertion loss of less than 4.5 dB and an isolation of over 60 dB. It has a switching speed of less than 100 ns.
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Block Up Converter
GaN Based Block Up Converters from 28.5 GHz to 31 GHz

Block Up Converter  from Advantech Wireless

The SSPB-3010Ka series are GaN-based hub-mount block upconverters that accept an L-Band Input frequency of 950 to 2000 MHz and upconvert it to 28.5 GHz to 31 GHz. These solid-state devices provide an output power of 100 to 125 Watt with high linearity and very low spectrum re-growth. They are available in a MIL-Spec weatherproof rugged package that measures 23.28 x 14 x 8.28 inches.
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Noise Generator
18 to 22 GHz Noise Generator for Fixed Satellite Applications

Noise Generator  from NoiseWave

The NW-20000-CNG from NoiseWave is a Noise Generator that operates from 18 to 22 GHz for satellite applications. This noise generator improves the speed and accuracy of BER (bit error rate) testing by automatically setting precise, stable, SNR (signal-to-noise), CNR (carrier-to-noise), and Eb/No (Bit energy to Noise Power Spectral Density) ratios for a user-supplied signal.
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RFID Tag IC
860 to 960 MHz UHF RFID Tag for Logistics, Inventory, and Tracking

RFID Tag IC  from Alien Technology

The Higgs-3 IC from Alien Technology is a UHF RFID Tag IC that operates from 860 to 960 MHz. This EPC Class 1 Gen 2 chip provides an exceptional operating range of up to 10m with a read sensitivity of up to -18 dBm and a write sensitivity of up to -13.5 dBm. It has 800-bits of nonvolatile memory (EPC is expandable from 96 bits to as much as 480 bits).
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RFID Antenna
UHF RFID Antenna from 2400 to 2485 MHz

RFID Antenna  from Antenna Products

The ISM25-2400-12-T0-N from Antenna Products is a UHF RFID Antenna that operates from 2400 to 2485 MHz. This Vertically polarized antenna delivers a forward gain of 12 dBi and can handle up to 200 watts of power. It has a vertical beamwidth of 70-degrees and a VSWR of less than 1.8:1. This antenna is available in a module that measures 16 L x 5.2 W x 2.1 D inches with an N-type female or TNC connector.
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Termination
600 W Coaxial Termination from DC to 3000 MHz

Termination  from WENTEQ Microwave Corp

The TC0800 from Wenteq is a Coaxial Termination that operates from DC to 3000 MHz. It can handle an average power of over 600 watts and a peak power of 10 kW. The termination has a VSWR of less than 1.3:1. It is available in a module that measures 17.80 × 5.90 × 6.30 inches with a DIN 7/16 female connector.
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Directional Coupler
20 dB Directional Coupler from 2 to 18 GHz

Directional Coupler  from Sirius Microwave

The CPL2000-18000-20 from Sirius Microwave is a Directional Coupler that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. This 20 dB coupler has an insertion loss of less than 0.7 dB and directivity of over 18 dB. It can handle 20 watts of average power and 200 watts of peak power. This 50-ohms directional coupler is available in a module with SMA connectors.
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