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Date: 19 Oct, 2020
 
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Latest News this Week
Keysight's New 5G Base Station Test Solution Accelerates Design Validation of mmWave Small Cells - Keysight Technologies
NXP RF Airfast Multi-Chip Modules Support the 5G Rollout in Japan - NXP Semiconductors
Menlo Micro Raises $44 Million to Accelerate High-Volume Production of its Ideal Switch - Menlo Micro
Vaunix Launches an 8x8 Digital Matrix Attenuator from 500 MHz to 6 GHz - Vaunix
R&S Introduces Location Based Services with Assisted-GPS and 5G NR FR2 mmW Performance Testing - Rohde & Schwarz
Next-Generation 24 GHz Radar Sensors for IoT and Smart Home Applications - Socionext
U.S. Department of Defense Allocates $600 Million for 5G Experimentation and Testing - U.S DoD
Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Digital Antenna Moves into the Design Phase - Northrop Grumman
Qi Wireless Charging Receiver Market Continues to Grow Despite Facing Size Limitations - NuCurrent
AR Releases New High-Power Amplifier and Enhancements to Existing Amplifiers - AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
Efficient Thermal Management: The Key to Better 5G Performance - IDTechEx
Ranatec Announces 10 Gbps Shielded Ethernet Feedthru Filter - Ranatec
World's First E-Band 5G Microwave Intelligent Beam Tracking Antenna Solution - Huawei
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Interesting White Papers & Articles
Providing Narrowband IoT Coverage with Low Earth Orbit Satellites - Remcom
Advanced BAW Filter Technology and Its Impact on 5G - Qorvo
The Space-COTS Dilemma - Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics
A New Dielectric Analyzer for Rapid Measurement of Microwave Substrates up to 6 GHz - Copper Mountain Technologies
Improve 5G Testing with Reliable Microwave/RF Cable Assemblies - W. L. Gore & Associates
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RF Amplifier
Space Qualified SSPA from 3.7 to 4.2 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Mercury Systems

The DM-HPC-30-103-S from Mercury Systems is a Space Qualified SSPA that operates from 3.7 to 4.2 GHz. It provides a CW output power of 32 W (45 dBm) and has a small signal gain of over 40 dB. This amplifier can handle an input power of up to 10 dBm and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. It requires a DC supply from 22-37 V and consumes up to 135 W of power.
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RF Switch
DPDT Switch from 700 to 6000 MHz

RF Switch  from Qorvo

The QPC1217Q from Qorvo is a DPDT Switch for general purpose switching applications from 700 to 6000 MHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.33 dB, port-to-port isolation of over 33 dB and a switching speed of less than 3 µs. The switch can handle up to 36 dBm of input power when it is in a single drive mode and 33.5 dBm when in a dual drive mode.
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Waveguide Detector
K-Band RF Detector from 18 to 26.5 GHz

Waveguide Detector  from Spacek Labs

The DK-2 from Spacek Labs in an RF Detector that operates from 18 to 26.5 GHz. It has a sensitivity of 3000 mV/mW at -20 dBm input power and flatness of ±2 dB across the band with a typical tangential sensitivity of -45 dBm in a 1 MHz video bandwidth. This detector is a very cost-effective way of measuring power in the K-band spectrum.
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Beamforming IC
K-Band Beamforming IC from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz for SATCOM Applications

Beamforming IC  from Anokiwave

The AWMF-0132 from Anokiwave is a K-Band Silicon Beamforming IC that operates from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz. This quad-core IC supports four dual-polarization radiating elements with full polarization flexibility (RHCP, LHCP, Linear). It provides an Rx gain of up to 29 dB with 5-bit gain control and has a noise figure of less than 2 dB. The IC has 6-bit phase control with an LSB of 5.625°.
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Phase Noise Analyzer
Phase Noise Test System from 50 kHz to 40 GHz

Phase Noise Analyzer  from Keysight Technologies

The N5511A is a Phase Noise Test System that operates from 50 kHz to 40 GHz (3 GHz and 26.5 GHz option also available) with offsets from .01 Hz to 160 MHz internally. It can be configured for either single or dual-channel operation and has a high dynamic range. This system can measure phase noise down to kT (-177 dBm/Hz at room temperature), which is the theoretical limit for the thermal phase noise floor.
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Signal Generator
Signal Generator for DOCSIS 3.1 Downstream and Upstream Applications

Signal Generator  from Rohde & Schwarz

The SFD DOCSIS signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz has a downstream frequency range from 47 to 1218 MHz (extendable to 1794 MHz) and an upstream frequency range from 5 to 204 MHz. It produces signals for DOCSIS 3.1, DOCSIS 3.0, digital cable TV in line with J.83/A/B/C, and analog cable TV. This signal generator has a bandwidth up to 192 MHz for DOCSIS 3.1 and up to 200 MHz bandwidth for arbitrary waveforms.
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Frequency Synthesizer
RF Synthesizer Module from 10 MHz to 2 GHz

Frequency Synthesizer  from Holzworth Instrumentation

The HSM2001B from Holzworth Instrumentation is an RF Synthesizer Module that operates from 10 MHz to 2 GHz. This microwave CW source is architected on a non-PLL based platform. It is based on a digital/analog hybrid design that provides excellent phase noise performance and spurious response, which compliment the phase coherent nature of these hybrid signal sources.
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RF Variable Attenuator
Integrated Limiter and Attenuator from 14.65 to 15.35 GHz

RF Variable Attenuator  from Planar Monolithics Industries

The PLA-14D65G15G35G-20DB-SFF-250W is an integrated limiter and attenuator that operates from 14.65 to 15.35 GHz. It has a 20 dB attenuation range with an insertion loss of 3.5 dB. The device can handle up to 250 watts of peak power (i.e a pulse width of 40 us) and average power of up to 25 watts. As a limiter it is has a P1dB threshold of 5 dBm and a flat leakage of 50 mW.
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Bias Tee
Surface Mount Bias Tee from 1.5 to 28 GHz

Bias Tee  from Mini Circuits

The MBT-283+ from Mini-Circuits is a Bias Tee MMIC that operates from 1.5 to 28 GHz. It can handle up to 1 W of input power and a DC current of up to 500 mA. This bias tee has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and provides an isolation of up to 57 dB. It is available in a 16-lead surface mount MCLP package that measures 3.5 x 2.5 mm.
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RF Module
Pre-Certified Zigbee, Thread and Bluetooth Mesh Module

RF Module  from Silicon Labs

The MGM210P is a pre-certified wireless module that supports Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth 5.1, Bluetooth Mesh or multi-protocol (Zigbee + Bluetooth 5.1) connectivity and networking capabilities. This multiprotocol module has an optimized form-factor with an integrated chip antenna and low profile for space-constrained IoT designs including smart lighting, HVAC, building, and factory automation systems.
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Cellular IoT Module
Multi-Mode LPWA Module for Real-Time Fixed & Mobile Applications

Cellular IoT Module  from Sierra Wireless

The HL7800 from Sierra Wireless is a Multi-Mode LPWA Module that supports LTE Cat-M1, Cat-NB1, and NB-IoT networks. It has a peak upload rate of 375 kbps and a download rate of up to 300 kbps. This module has an integrated GNSS receiver which enables tracking and location-based services. It can be programmed by AT commands and supports 8-wire UART, USB, ADC, and GPIO interfaces.
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Up Converter
Multi-Octave RF Upconverter from 2 to 3000 MHz

Up Converter  from NuWaves Engineering

The RF2-3000UCV1 from NuWaves Engineering is a multi-octave RF upconverter that accepts an input signal from 2 MHz to 70 MHz and upconverts it to an output signal from 2 MHz to 3000 MHz with 5 kHz tuning resolution. It provides 50 dB of user-selectable attenuation control and has two IF bandwidth options of 4 MHz and 35 MHz.
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RF Mixer
Passive Double Balanced Mixer from 11 to 18 GHz

RF Mixer  from Analog Devices

The ADH554S from Analog Devices is a passive double balanced mixer that can be used as an upconverter or downconverter with an RF frequency from 11 to 18 GHz and IF frequency from DC to 6 GHz. It has a conversion loss of 13 dB and provides excellent LO to RF isolation of 40 dB due to optimized balun structures.
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OCXO
Low Power G-Compensated OCXO Operating from 5 to 130 MHz

OCXO  from Bliley Technologies

The Poseidon 3 - POS3–OBD-XMXX-XXXA from Bliley Technologies are OCXOs that operate from 5 to 130 MHz with a frequency stability of ±50, ±100, or ±250 ppb. They provide either sinusoidal or CMOS waveforms at the output and have a phase noise of -165 dBc/Hz at a 10 kHz offset. These oscillators require a DC supply voltage of 3.13 to 5.25 V and have a warm-up time of less than 1 minute.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
X-band Solid State BUC from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz

SATCOM Amplifier System  from Comtech Xicom Technology

The PUMA 200X from Comtech Xicom Technology is an X-band Solid State BUC that up-converts an input frequency from 950-1450 MHz to an output frequency from 7.9-8.4 GHz. This BUC has an efficient GaN SSPA that provides 200 W of saturated output power with a gain of over 70 dB. It requires an AC supply from 90-264 V and supports Ethernet and RS-232 interfaces.
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Block Up Converter
20 W Fanless GaN BUC from 5.850 to 7.05 GHz

Block Up Converter  from Actox

The ABE20XC from Actox is a C-Band Fanless Block Up Converter that up-converts an input frequency from 950-1850 MHz to an RF frequency from 5.850-7.05 GHz. It has two LOs with a frequency of 4.90 and 5.50 GHz. The BUC delivers an output power of 20 W with a gain of 68 dB. It requires a DC supply voltage from 18 to 75 V and consumes 85 W of power.
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Low Noise Block
High-Reliability Ka-Band Low Noise Block from 20.2 to 21.2 GHz

Low Noise Block  from ACORDE

The ACLNBS-Ka-E2-V3-xxx from ACORDE is a Low Noise Block that down converts an RF frequency from 20.2 - 21.2 GHz to an IF frequency from 1000 - 2000 MHz. It provides a gain of 60 dB with a noise figure of less than 1.5 dB and has a P1dB above 10 dBm. This LNB requires a DC supply voltage from 9 to 25 V and draws up to 370 mA of current. It has an internal 10 MHz reference source.
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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler
90° Hybrid Coupler from 4 to 26.5 GHz

90 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from Pulsar Microwave

The QS8-50-463/4S from Pulsar Microwave is a 90° Hybrid Coupler that operates from 4 to 26.5 GHz. The coupler provides 3 dB of coupling with the isolation of over 14 dB. It has an amplitude balance of 1.6 dB and a phase balance of 8°. This RoHS-compliant coupler has a VSWR of 1.25:1. It is available in a module with SMA connectors that measures 1.70 x 0.85 x 0.40 inches.
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Directional Coupler
20 dB Directional Coupler from 18 to 40 GHz

Directional Coupler  from L3Harris Narda-MITEQ

The 4018-10 from L3Harris Narda-MITEQ is an mm-Wave Ultra-Broadband Directional Coupler that operates from 18 to 40 GHz. It has a coupling factor of 10 ±1.25 dB, high directivity of 12 dB, and an insertion loss of 1.45 dB. The coupler can handle 20 W of average power and 200 W of peak power with a VSWR of less than 1.9:1.
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RF Amplifier
GaAs MMIC Wideband Amplifier from DC to 45 GHz

RF Amplifier  from VIPER RF

The VRFA0021-BD from VIPER RF is a GaAs MMIC Wideband Amplifier that operates from DC to 45 GHz. The amplifier delivers a saturated CW output power of 15.5 dBm with a small signal gain of 12 dB. It requires an 8 V DC supply and consumes 50 mA of current. The RF ports are DC blocked and matched to 50 ohms.
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Antenna
Outdoor Dipole Antenna from 600 MHz to 6 GHz for 5G applications

Antenna  from Airgain

The AP-Dipole-Next-C-O-S6-GR from Airgain is an Outdoor Dipole Antenna for Wideband Cellular 5G applications from 600 MHz to 6 GHz. It provides a peak gain of up to 3.5 dBi and can handle 30 dBm of power. This externally mounted antenna covers CDMA, DCS, PCS, and GSM 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G frequency bands. It measures 28.0 x 300 mm and has N-type male connectors.
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