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Date: 21 Sept, 2020
 
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Latest News this Week
NXP Opening New GaN Foundry in Arizona to Develop 5G Transistors & Power Amplifiers - NXP Semiconductors
CRFS Introduces the World’s First 40 GHz Rugged RF Receiver - CRFS
Cambium Using Facebook's Terragraph Technology for its New Multi-Gigabit 60 GHz mm-Wave Radios - Cambium Networks
AVX Unveils Off-the-Shelf Embedded Antennas for CAT-M & NB-IoT Applications - AVX Corporation
R&S Introduces High-Performance Electronic Intelligence Receiver with Radar Detection Technology - Rohde & Schwarz
Researchers Develop Terahertz Receiver for 6G Wireless Communications - KIT
Tiny, High Performance, Coaxial mm-Wave Antennas for 28/39/60 GHz Bands - Maja Systems
Ericsson Demonstrates First Live C Band Network with 5.4 Gbps Throughput - Ericsson
Cohu Introduces Module to Optimize RF Testing for 5G and Wi-Fi 6 Applications - Cohu
Self-Cooling Microchip Aims to Provide a Solution for Overheating - Microchip
New Z-Wave Long Range Spec Offers 4x Wireless Range and 10x Node Scalability for Larger Network Support - Z-Wave Alliance
Emerging Countries to Have Faster than Expected 5G Adoption Rate in the Coming Decade - ABI Research
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New White Papers & Articles
Improve 5G Testing with Reliable Microwave/RF Cable Assemblies - W. L. Gore & Associates
Vector Mixer Measurements with a VNA - Copper Mountain Technologies
Getting Started: An Introduction to Inductor Specifications - Coilcraft
Global 5G: Rise of a Transformational Technology - 5G Americas
Fixture Preparation and RF Test of SMT Board Level Components at High Frequencies - Smiths Interconnect
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GNSS Antennas
GNSS Antennas offer reliable positioning of wireless connections
TE Connectivity's GNSS Antennas utilize a range of multi-band antennas for individual device configuration. The GNSS antennas feature a 1559MHz to 5875MHz frequency range, a 50O feed point impedance rating, and a 3W to 10W power handling range. Click here to learn more.
 
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Featured Products this Week
RF Mixer
Double-Balanced Frequency Mixer from 3.8 to 12 GHz

RF Mixer  from Mini Circuits

The MAC-12GL from Mini-Circuits is a Double-Balanced Frequency Mixer with an LO/RF frequency from 3800 to 12000 MHz and an IF frequency from DC to 1500 MHz. It provides LO to RF isolation of over 19 dB and LO to IF isolation of over 8 dB. This level 4 (LO power +4 dBm) mixer has a low conversion loss of 6.5 dB and can handle 1 dBm of input power at the 1 dB compression point.
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RF & Microwave Circulator
Surface-Mount Single-Junction Circulator from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz

RF & Microwave Circulator  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKYFR-001982 from Skyworks Solutions is a Single-Junction Robust Lead Circulator that operates from 1200 to 1400 MHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 0.3 dB and provides isolation of over 20 dB. The device can handle an average power of up to 200 watts and a peak power of up to 400 watts. It is ideal for use in small cells, radars, power-amplifiers, and macro/massive MIMO applications.
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Limiter
100 Watt UltraCMOS Limiter from 10 MHz to 6 GHz

Limiter  from pSemi, A Murata Company

The PE45361 from pSemi is a high power UltraCMOS limiter that operates from 10 MHz to 6 GHz. It can handle up to 100 watts of power and has a fast response time of 1 ns. Unlike traditional PIN diode solutions, this limiter achieves an adjustable input 1 dB compression point via a low current voltage, eliminating the need for external bias components.
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Frequency Synthesizer
Fast Tuning Miniature RF Frequency Synthesizer from 0.1 to 20 GHz

Frequency Synthesizer  from RFE

The RFE-2017001 from RFE is a Fast Tuning Miniature RF Synthesizer that operates from 0.1 to 20 GHz. It has a step size from 2.5 to 10 MHz and a tuning speed of less than 50 µsecs. The synthesizer delivers an output power of 9 dBm and has a phase noise of -100 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz. It requires a DC supply from 5 to 15 V and draws a current of up to 500 mA.
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RF Transistor
450 W LDMOS FET from 960 to 1215 MHz

RF Transistor  from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The PTVA104501EH from Wolfspeed is an LDMOS FET that operates from 960 to 1215 MHz. It delivers an output power of up to 450 W with a gain of 17.5 dB and has a typical drain efficiency of 58%. The device requires a 50 V supply. Manufactured on Wolfspeed's advanced LDMOS process, this device provides excellent thermal performance and superior reliability.
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RF Amplifier
350/550/1000 W X-band Solid State Power Amplifier

RF Amplifier  from Teledyne Defence & Space (TDS)

The X-band SSPA Series from Teledyne Defence & Space (TDS) are Solid State Power Amplifiers that operate from 9 to 10 GHz. They are available in three different peak output power ratings of 350W, 550W and 1kW with a duty cycle of 10 % and a gain of over 55.5 dB. Designed in a compact, environmentally sealed housing, these SSPAs can be used in any airborne or ground-based environment.
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Waveguide Coupler
Precision Bi-Directional Couplers from 18 to 220 GHz

Waveguide Coupler  from QuinStar Technology Inc

The QJB Series from QuinStar Technology are Bi-Directional Couplers that operate from 18 to 220 GHz. They have coupling values of 10, 20, 30, and 40 dB, a directivity of more than 25 dB, and an insertion loss of less than 3 dB. The couplers have a VSWR of less than 1.20:1 and are available in a module with various waveguide sizes (depending on the frequency).
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RF Variable Attenuator
6-Bit PIN Diode Digital Attenuator from 4 to 6 GHz

RF Variable Attenuator  from Cobham Signal & Control Solutions

The ATC6B from Cobham Signal & Control Solutions is a PIN Diode Digital Attenuator that operates from 4 to 6 GHz. This 6-bit attenuator provides attenuation of up to 63 dB and has an LSB of 1 dB and an MSB of 32 dB. It has an insertion loss of under 4 dB and a VSWR of less than 2:1. The device requires a single +5V DC power supply and feature TTL-compatible control logic.
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RF Module
Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.0 Combo Chip

RF Module  from Broadcom

The BCM4389 from Broadcom is a Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.0 Combo Chip designed for low-power mobile devices and AR/VR devices. Wi-Fi 6E extends the Wi-Fi 6 standard to support the soon-to-be-operational 6 GHz band with wider 160 MHz channel bandwidths that double Wi-Fi speeds and cut latency inhalf compared to Wi-Fi 5.
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Power Divider
4-Way Surface Mount Power Divider from 10.6 to 11.8 GHz

Power Divider  from Knowles

The PDW08605 from Knowles is a 4-Way Wilkinson Power Divider that operates from 10.6 to 11.8 GHz. This divider has an insertion loss of 0.6 dB and an isolation of over 12 dB. It utilizes DLI’s low loss temperature stable materials which offer minimal performance variation over temperature. This power divider is available in a surface-mount package.
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RF Transceiver
Single-Chip 2.4 GHz RF Transceiver for Wireless ZigBee and IoT Connectivity

RF Transceiver  from Zilog

The MG2420 from Zilog is a single-chip 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee compliant radio transceiver that operates from 2.4 to 2.48 GHz with enhanced data rates from 1 to 3 Mbps. This ultra-low power device consumes a current of 15.4 mA in receiver (Rx) mode and 16.1 mA in transmitter (Tx) mode with 0 dBm output power.
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GNSS Module
High Sensitivity Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver with Dead Reckoning

GNSS Module  from FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd.

The ePV6010B from Furuno is a Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver that supports GPS, QZSS, and SBAS satellite constellations. The receiver uses an autonomous, self-calibrating, and tightly coupled dead-reckoning algorithm to provide excellent accuracy. The dead reckoning calculation is performed on the receiver and the results are seen in NMEA data.
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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler
90 Degree Hybrid Coupler from 2.7 to 3.2 GHz

90 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from MECA

The 705S-2.950 from MECA is a 90 Degree Hybrid Coupler that operates from 2.7 to 3.2 GHz. This 3 dB coupler can handle up to 50 watts of average power and up to 3 kW of peak power. It provides isolation of more than 27 dB and has a VSWR of less than 1.15:1. The 705S-2.950 is available in a rugged aluminum module with SMA female connectors.
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DRO
Mechanically Tunable Dielectric Resonator Oscillators from 12 to 18 GHz

DRO  from Princeton Microwave Technology

The PmT DRO-5000 Series from Princeton Microwave Technology are Mechanically Tunable Dielectric Resonator Oscillators that operate from 12 to 18 GHz. These DROs delivers an output power of 13 dBm and have a phase noise of -95 dBc/Hz at a 100 kHz offset. They have harmonics of -20 dBc and spurious output of -60 dB.
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RF Amplifier
500 W Power Amplifier from 700 to 4200 MHz

RF Amplifier  from Ophir RF

The 5266 from Ophir RF is a Power Amplifier that operates from 700 to 4200 MHz. This Class A linear amplifier provides up to 61 dB of gain with a P1dB of 350 watts and a saturated output power of 500 watts. The amplifier has high efficiency and harmonics of -20 dBc and spurious signals of -60 dBc at 350 watts.
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Signal Generator
9 kHz to 3/6 GHz Vector Signal Generator for IoT Applications

Signal Generator  from Keysight Technologies

The N5166B CXG from Keysight is an RF Vector Signal Generator that operates from 9 kHz to 3/6 GHz with up to 120 MHz of RF modulation bandwidth covering most consumer wireless application testing requirements. It provides an output power of 18 dBm and has a phase noise of -119 dBc/Hz (20 kHz offset) at 1 GHz.
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Integrated Microwave Assemblie
15 dBm Amplitude Control Module from 2 to 18 GHz

Integrated Microwave Assemblie  from KRATOS General Microwave

The ACM2218 from KRATOS General Microwave is an Amplitude Control Module that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It provides precise control of signal amplitude and pulse modulation over a high dynamic range with very fine resolution. The device delivers a P1dB of 15 dBm with a gain of more than 14 dB and provides isolation of more than 90 dB.
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Low Noise Block
Ka-band Low Noise Blocks from 19.2 to 22.2 GHz

Low Noise Block  from ACORDE

The ACLNBS-Ka-Ex-V3 Series from Acorde are Ka-band Low Noise Blocks that downconvert an input RF frequency from 19.2 - 22.2 GHz to output IF frequency from 950-2000 MHz. These LNBs provide a gain of over 60 dB and with a noise figure of less than 1.5 dB and has a P1dB of more than 10 dBm. They require a 9-15 VDC supply and draw 370 mA of current.
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Power Sensor
9 kHz to 18 GHz True RMS Power Sensor

Power Sensor  from LadyBug Technologies

The LB5918L from Ladybug Technologies is a True RMS Microwave Power Sensor that operates from 9 kHz to 18 GHz. The high sensitivity, high accuracy RF sensor is ideal for EMC applications, general-purpose average power, and scalar measurements. This sensor has a dynamic range from -60 to 26 dBm and can handle a maximum average power of up to 400mW and 2 W peak power.
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Fixed Attenuator
20 dB Fixed Attenuator from DC to 40 GHz

Fixed Attenuator  from P1dB Inc.

The P1AT-29MF-40G20W-20 from P1dB is a Fixed Attenuator that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It provides a fixed attenuation of 20 dB with an accuracy of +/- 1.5 dB. The attenuator can handle up to 20 W of CW power and has a VSWR of less than 1.30:1. This RoHS-compliant attenuator is available as a connectorized module with 2.92 mm male and female I/O connectors.
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Balun
1:4 Balun from 869 to 960 / 1805 to 1990 MHz

Balun  from Frontier Electronics

The BD0919N08054T from Frontier Electronics is an RF Balun that operates from 869 to 960 MHz and 1805 to 1990 MHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.8 dB and an impedance ratio of 1:4 (50 ohms unbalanced and 200 ohms balanced impedance). The balun has an amplitude balance of up to 2 dB and a phase difference of 180°± 15°.
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