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Date: 23 June, 2020
 
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Trending Military News
Mercury Systems Receives $49 Million Order to Develop RF Solutions for Missile Defense Systems - Mercury Systems
Airbus Introduces SATCOM On-The-Move Solution for Military Applications - Airbus
Kratos Acquires CPI's ASC Signal Division to Grow their Satellite Communications Business - KRATOS General Microwave
DARPA Enabling Long-Range Communications without Large, Power-Hungry Antennas - DARPA
L3Harris Awarded Contract for US Air Force B-1B Bomber Electronic Warfare System - L3Harris
Cobham Develops mm-Wave Active Electronically Scanned Arrays for Radars & Surveillance Applications - Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions
Triad Helps its Customer with a Communication Link for a Critical Stratospheric Flight - Triad RF Systems
Skyworks’ California Facility Receives AS9100D Certification - Skyworks Solutions
Orolia Introduces its First Low SWaP-C Miniaturized Rubidium Oscillator - Orolia
Comtech Introduces the World’s Smallest Over-the-Horizon Microwave Troposcatter Terminal - Comtech Telecommunications
US Navy’s Unmanned Fire Safety Helicopter to Be Equipped with an AN/ZPY Radar - Northrop Grumman
Radar Industry to Show Steady Growth from 2019 to 2025 - Yole
More News
Interesting White Papers
Building Qualified High-Reliability Cable Assemblies - Pasternack Enterprises Inc
Design Secrets Behind the World’s First K-band DAC - e2v
RBW Influence on Peak or Mean Power Measurement of Pulsed Signals - Rohde & Schwarz
28 nm Analog-to-Digital Converters Enable Next-Generation Electronic Warfare Receiver Systems - Analog Devices
Zero-in on the Best RF Transistor Technology for Your Radar's High Power Amplifier Designs - Integra Technologies, Inc.
Radar, EW & ELINT Testing: Identifying Common Test Challenges - Keysight Technologies
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Best-in-Class Mixers from Qorvo
The CMD303C3 is a sub-harmonically pumped mixer with an integrated LO amplifier housed in a leadless 3x3 mm surface mount QFN package. The CMD303C3 can be used as an upconverter or downconverter. The device has low conversion loss and excellent 2LO to RF isolation eliminating the need for additional filtering. Click here to learn more.
 
New RF & Microwave Military Products
Up Converter
SOSA-Aligned Microwave Dual Upconverter for EW Applications

Up Converter  from Mercury Systems

The SpectrumSeries RFM3103s from Mercury Systems is a SOSA-Aligned Microwave Dual Upconverter designed for electronic warfare (EW) applications. It upconverts an IF frequency from 1.375-2.375 GHz to an RF frequency from 6-18 GHz. The dual upconverter offers high dynamic range and performance operation with a low phase noise of -133 dBc/Hz (@100 MHz) and an internal local oscillator.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier Series from 0.1 to 40 GHz

RF Amplifier  from L3Harris Narda-MITEQ

The LNA Series from L3 Narda-MITEQ consists of over 300 low noise amplifiers that are available in multiple frequency configurations that operate up to 40 GHz (UHF to Ka-band). These LNAs are available with power levels of 10 dBm, 15 dBm, 20 dBm and 25 dBm. These LNAs can be used for a wide range of commercial and military applications.
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Termination
50 W Coaxial Terminations from DC to 6 GHz

Termination  from MECA

The 480-7 from MECA is a Coaxial RF Termination that operates from DC to 6 GHz. It can handle an average power of 50 watts and a peak power of 5 kW. This 50-ohm termination has a VSWR of less than 1.30:1 and is available in a package of length 4.57 inches and diameter 1.62 Inches with an SMA Male connector.
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Limiter
2 to 4 GHz PIN Diode Limiter for Military Applications

Limiter  from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics

The TDLM202402 from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics is a Quasi-Active Silicon PIN Diode Limiter Module that operates in the S-band (2 to 4 GHz). It provides passive receiver protection (always on), which protects against high CW average power up to 50 dBm, high pulsed peak power up to 60 dBm (25 µsec pulse width @ 5% duty cycle), maintains low flat leakage to less than 14 dBm, and reduces spike leakage to less than 0.5 ergs.
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PLDRO
1 to 50 GHz Dual Loop Phase Locked Oscillators with 10 MHz Ext. Reference

PLDRO  from Microwave Dynamics

The PLO-4200 from Microwave Dynamics is a Dual Loop PLDRO that can be configured to operate at a single frequency from 1 to 50 GHz. Once the frequency is set, the PLDRO does have a mechanical tuning range of 100 MHz. It provides an output power of up to 13 dBm (25 dBm also available) and has a phase noise of -110 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset at 10 GHz.
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RF & Microwave Circulator
X-band Surface Mount Circulator from 8.7 to 8.9 GHz

RF & Microwave Circulator  from Renaissance Electronics Corporation

The 3SMH8NAM from Renaissance Electronics Corporation is an X-band Surface Mount Circulator that operates from 8.7 to 8.9 GHz. It has a low insertion loss of 0.6 dB, high isolation of 17 dB, and can handle up to 1 watt of power. The device has a VSWR of 1.33:1 and operates over a temperature range from -40°C to 90°C.
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RF Variable Attenuator
10-Bit Programmable PIN Diode Attenuator from 6 to 18 GHz

RF Variable Attenuator  from Planar Monolithics Industries

The DTA-2G18G-60-CD-1-OPT618-2 from Planar Monolithics is a 10-Bit Programmable PIN Diode Attenuator that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 60 dB with a 0.06 dB step size (±1.5 dB accuracy) and an insertion loss of 4.5 dB. The attenuator has a switching speed of 1 µs and a VSWR of less than 2:1.
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DLVA
0.5 to 2 GHz DLVA with 45 dB Dynamic Range

DLVA  from Akon Inc

The A15-ML053 from Akon Inc is a DLVA that operates from 0.5 to 2 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 45 dB and Tangential Signal Sensitivity (TSS) of -44 dBm. This DLVA has an excellent log slope of 50 mV/dB, and has a fast rise and fall time of 20 nS and 150 nS, respectively. It requires a DC supply voltage of +/- 12 V and consumes up to 125 mA of current.
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RF Mixer
GaAs MMIC Triple Balanced Mixer with 1.5 to 13 GHz RF/LO

RF Mixer  from Marki Microwave

The MT3-0113HCQG is a triple balanced passive diode GaAs MMIC mixer which has an LO/RF frequency from 1.5 to 13 GHz and IF frequency from 0.01 to 7 GHz. It provides a high dynamic range, low conversion loss of 7.5 dB and excellent repeatability. The mixer can be used for both up and down conversion and is compatible with sine or square wave LO drive.
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RF Switch
SP48T Absorptive PIN Diode Switch from 18 to 21.5 GHz

RF Switch  from American Microwave Corporation

The MSN-48DT-05-DEC-MP from American Microwave Corporation is an absorptive SP48T switch that operates from 18 to 21.5 GHz with 6-Bit binary control and an integral TTL driver. This PIN Diode switch has an insertion loss of less than 11.5 dB and isolation of more than 80 dB. It can handle up to 20 dBm of CW power and has a switching speed of 250 ns.
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Digital Phase Shifter
Solid-State PIN Diode Phase Shifter from 0.7 to 1.85 GHz

Digital Phase Shifter  from KRATOS General Microwave

The 7720A from KRATOS is a Solid-State PIN Diode Phase Shifter that operates from 0.7 to 1.85 GHz (main band) and 0.5 to 2 GHz (stretch band). This 10-bit TTL controlled device has an insertion loss of less than 13 dB, VSWR of under 1.75:1, and an accuracy of up to ±15°. It provides a full 360° phase shift range and may also be used for frequency translation applications.
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RF Amplifier
85 W GaN HEMT Power Amplifier MMIC from 2.7 to 3.8 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The CMPA2738060F Wolfspeed is a GaN HEMT Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 2.7 to 3.8 GHz. This MMIC uses a 2-stage reactively matched amplifier design which enables very high bandwidth. It provides an output power of up to 85 watts with a power gain of over 27.4 dB and has a PAE of up to 60%. The amplifier requires a 50 V DC Supply.
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RF Switch
X-Band GaN SPDT Switch from 8 to 12 GHz

RF Switch  from Qorvo

The QPC2040 from Qorvo is an SPDT switch fabricated on Qorvo’s QGaN15 0.15um GaN on SiC production process. It operates from 8 to 12 GHz and can handle an input power of up to 10 Watts. This X-Band switch maintains low insertion loss of less than 1.2 dB and provides isolation of greater than 30 dB. It has a control voltage of 0/28V and a switching speed of 35 ns.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 18 to 40 GHz

RF Amplifier  from AmpliTech

The AWLN-45-18004000-3005-D20 from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 18 to 40 GHz. It provides a P1dB of 5 dBm with a gain of 45 dB and a noise figure of 3 dB. The amplifier requires a DC Supply of 15 V and consumes 250 mA of current with an internal DC regulator. It is designed using State-of-the-Art pHEMT Technology and follows MIL-883 and MIL-45208 constructional standards for reliability.
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RF Amplifier
Hermetically Sealed Low Noise Amplifier from 7.5 to 18 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Mesa Microwave

The MMC-WBLNA-7518-27 from Mesa Microwave is a Hermetically sealed Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 7.5 to 18 GHz. It provides a gain of more than 37 dB (2 dB gain flatness) with a noise figure of less than 6 dB. The LNA has a P1dB of 27 dBm, IP3 of 33 dBm, and a VSWR of 2:1. The device requires a 15 V DC supply and consumes 1 A of current.
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RF Amplifier
10 W Solid State Power Amplifier Operating from 1 to 2.5 GHz

RF Amplifier  from NuWaves Engineering

The NuPower™ 12B01A-D30 by NuWave Engineering is an L & S-Band Solid State Power Amplifier that operates from 1000 to 2500 MHz. The amplifier provides over 10 watts of RF power with a gain of 40 dB. It is based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology and provides 30% - 50% power efficiency in a compact package.
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Directional Coupler
3-Port Uni-Directional Coupler from 30 to 3000 MHz

Directional Coupler  from Werlatone Inc

The C8188 from Werlatone is a 3-Port Uni-Directional Coupler that operates from 30 to 3000 MHz. It provides a coupling factor of 20 dB (± 1 dB deviation) with directivity of 18 dB and an insertion loss of less than 2.4 dB. This coupler can handle up to 20 W of CW input power and has a VSWR of 1.35:1. One end of the coupled line is internally terminated, while the other end serves as a coupled port.
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RF Amplifier
MMIC GaN Low Noise Amplifier from 6 to 12.5 GHz

RF Amplifier  from OMMIC

The CGY2222UH from OMMIC is a GaN Low Noise Amplifier MMIC designed to operate in the X-band from 6 to 12.5 GHz. It provides an output power of 20 dBm with a gain of 20 dB and a noise figure of 1.5 dB. The amplifier requires a DC supply voltage of 8 V and consumes 160 mA of current. This 50-ohm amplifier is available as a die that measures 1.56 x 3.5 mm and is ideal for radars, military, and space applications.
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RF Amplifier
GaAs MMIC pHEMT Power Amplifier from DC to 26 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Microsemi

The MMA052AA from Microsemi is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT Self Biased Power Amplifier that operates from DC to 26 GHz. It provides a gain of 15 dB (±0.7 gain flatness) with a noise figure of 3.5 dB, has a P1dB of 26 dBm and an IP3 of 35 dBm at 18 GHz. The amplifier can handle up to 24 dBm of input power and consumes 235 mA of current when operating on a 10 V supply.
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RF Variable Attenuator
5-Bit GaAs MMIC Digital Attenuator Die from 0.1 to 40 GHz

RF Variable Attenuator  from Analog Devices

The ADH939S from Analog Devices is a 5-Bit GaAs MMIC Digital Attenuator that operates from 0.1 to 40 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 31 dB with 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 dB step sizes (± 0.6 dB accuracy) and an insertion loss of 6.4 dB at 40 GHz. The attenuator can handle up to +25 dBm of input power and has an input IP3 of +43 dBm.
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