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Date: 3 May, 2021
 
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Latest News this Week
NXP Launches the World’s First QFN RF Front End Solution for Wi-Fi 6 - NXP Semiconductors
Nokia Owns the Most 5G Patents - Nokia
Pentek Introduces 8-Channel Phase-Coherent RF Signal Recorder for Beamforming and Radar Applications - Pentek
Registrations for IMS2021 & Microwave Week In-Person and Virtual Events are Now Open - IMS2021 & Microwave Week
Kyocera & AVX Jointly Establish New Brand "KYOCERA AVX" - AVX Corporation
StratEdge Introduces Surface Mount Ceramic Packages for Devices that Operate from DC to 26 GHz - StratEdge
US DoD Wants to Develop Near Real-Time Spectrum Management Technologies - US DoD
NI Joins NYU Wireless Industrial Affiliates Program to Advance 6G Research and Innovation - National Instruments Corporation
SiTime Introduces MEMS Timing Solutions for Airborne and Cold Temperature Terrestrial Applications - SiTime
Akoustis Awarded Nine New Patents for BAW Filter Devices for 5G, WiFi 6, WiFi 6E and C-V2X - Akoustis
Semtech Unveils LoRa Corecell Reference Design for Full Duplex Gateway Applications - Semtech
Airbus to Increase Aircraft Production Using Ericsson’s 5G-Ready Private Networks - Ericsson
Keysight Receives OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment Status to Accelerate C-V2X Device Certification - Keysight Technologies
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New White Papers & Articles
Solving RF Isolation Issues with RF Inductors - Coilcraft
Directivity and VSWR Measurements - Understanding Return Loss Measurements - Marki Microwave
The Key Things You Need to Know About Bluetooth 5.1 and 5.2: Faster, More Flexible, and Enhanced for Audio - Laird Connectivity
5G New Radio Over-the-Air Base Station Receiver Tests - Rohde & Schwarz
Analysis of a Terahertz Dual-Band, Dielectric-Loaded Horn Antenna - Remcom
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Featured Products this Week
RF Amplifier
16 W GaN SSPA from 29 to 31 GHz for Airborne Applications

RF Amplifier  from Teledyne Microwave Solutions

The TSA-216047 from Teledyne Microwave Solutions is a Ka-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 29 to 31 GHz. It delivers an output power of up to 16 W with a gain of more than 33 dB and gain control range of 20 dB. This GaN-based SSPA has a noise power density of up to -90 dBm/Hz and a VSWR of less than 1.8:1.
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Bi-Directional Coupler
10 dB Bi-Directional Surface Mount Coupler from 2 to 6 GHz

Bi-Directional Coupler  from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-8000 from Innovative Power Products is a Bi-Directional Coupler that operates from 2000 to 6000 MHz. It provides 10 dB of coupling (±1.6 dB flatness) with a directivity of more than 18 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 0.25 dB. The coupler can handle an input power of up to 100 W and has a VSWR of less than 1.3:1.
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Fixed Attenuator
0-10 dB Chip Attenuators from 16 to 36 GHz

Fixed Attenuator  from Smiths Interconnect

The KFA Series from Smiths Interconnect are Fixed Attenuators that operate from 16 to 36 GHz. They are available in attenuation values from 0 to 10 dB in 1 dB increments with an accuracy of ± 0.75 dB. These small signal attenuators can handle a CW input power of up to 200 mW and a peak input power of 2 W with a pulse width of 10 µs and a duty cycle of 1%.
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RF Amplifier
37 W GaN MMIC Power Amplifier from 9.3 to 9.6 GHz for Radar Applications

RF Amplifier  from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The CMPA9396025S from Wolfspeed is a 3-stage GaN MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 9.3 to 9.6 GHz. This X-Band Power Amplifier provides an output power of 37 W with a power gain of 26.7 dB and has a PAE of up to 42%. It has a 100 usec pulse width and 10% duty cycle. This 50-ohm amplifier is available in a surface-mount QFN package that measures 6 x 6 mm.
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RF Amplifier
50 W Class AB Amplifier from 0.6 to 6 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Empower RF

The 2222 from Empower RF is a solid state broadband Class AB high power amplifier that operates from 0.6 to 6 GHz with built-in control, monitoring and protection functions. It provides more than 50 W of output power with a gain of over 50 dB and a return loss of less than 10 dB. It is available in a module that measures 17 x 5.25 x 22 Inches and is suitable for CW, AM, FM, pulse, and linear applications.
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Wireless SoC
Bluetooth 5.2 SoC with Built-in USB for BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, Thread and Zigbee

Wireless SoC  from Nordic Semiconductor

The nRF52820 from Nordic Semiconductor is a Bluetooth 5.2 SoC offering USB and advanced wireless connectivity in a small package, for HID, smart home, commercial, and industrial applications. The 2.4 GHz multiprotocol radio provides up to 8 dBm output power and has a receiver sensitivity of -95 dBm. It is available in a 5 x 5 mm QFN-40 package with 18 GPIOs.
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RF Module
Bluetooth 5.2 + 802.15.4 + NFC Modules

RF Module  from Laird Connectivity

The BL5340 Series from Laird Connectivity are multi-core Bluetooth 5.2 + 802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee) + NFC Modules. These small, robust modules are available in two variants: main module (BL5340 with nRF5340) or power amplified variant (BL5340PA with nRF5340 + nRF21540). The modules are available with integrated pre-certified PCB or trace pad antenna options. They operate over a supply from 1.7 to 5.5 V and transmit up to +10 dBm of power.
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Front End Module
Dual-Band Front-End Module for Wi-Fi 6 Systems

Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF4800 from Qorvo is a dual-band front-end module (FEM) designed for Wi-Fi 6 systems. It consists of a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), regulator, two SPDT switches, diplexer, and a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with bypass. The FEM provides a transmit gain of over 29 dB and a receive gain of 14 dB with a noise figure of 2.6 dB while operating over a 5 V supply.
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RF Switch
AEC-Q100 Qualified SPDT Switch from 0.9 to 6.0 GHz

RF Switch  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKYA21038 from Skyworks is a Single-Pole Double-Throw (SPDT) Switch that operates from 0.9 to 6.0 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.5 dB and provides an isolation of 38 dB at 2.45 GHz. This AEC-Q100 (Automotive grade) qualified switch requires a DC supply from 3 to 5 V and a single control logic that is compatible with 1.8 V and 3.3 V.
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Frequency Synthesizer
X-Band Frequency Synthesizer from 6300 to 8300 MHz

Frequency Synthesizer  from Princeton Microwave Technology

The PmT-S-1000 from Princeton Microwave Technology is an X-Band frequency synthesizer that can generate a signal from 6300 to 8300 MHz. It has a 50 MHz frequency step size, an internal reference of 25 MHz. The generated signal has a low phase noise of -80 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset. The synthesizer is available in a sealed module that measures 3.55 x 3.50 x 0.69 inches and requires a DC supply of 15 V.
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RF Amplifier
Dual Gain Amplifier from 0.5 to 18 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Planar Monolithics Industries

The PEC-40-25-0R518-20-12-SFF-TTLVG from Planar Monolithics Industries is a Dual Gain Amplifier that operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz. This variable gain amplifier has a low gain mode of 23 dB and high gain mode of 38 dB. It provides a P1dB of 17 dBm (low gain mode) and 19 dBm (high gain mode) with a gain switching time of less than 500 ns.
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Threshold Detector
Adjustable Threshold Detector from 9.4 to 10 GHz

Threshold Detector  from Crane Aerospace & Electronics

The O-DET-2116 from Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a Threshold Detector that operates from 9.4 to 10 GHz. It provides several integrated functions for detection and measurement of RF levels. The module consists of an internal temperature compensated RF detector that rectifies the RF signal and produces a DC voltage based on the input signal level.
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RF Amplifier
800 W GaN Power Amplifier from 900 to 930 MHz

RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The RIM09800-20 from RFHIC is a Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 900 to 930 MHz. It delivers an output power of 800 W with an efficiency of 65%. The SSPA is fabricated using RFHIC’s state-of-the-art GaN-HEMT technology which has excellent thermal stability and a high breakdown voltage. It requires a supply voltage of 50 V. The amplifier is available in a module with coaxial connectors and is matched to 50 ohms.
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RF Amplifier
Automatic Gain Controlled Amplifier from 800 to 1000 MHz

RF Amplifier  from API Technologies

The BXMF1041 from APITech is an Automatic Gain Controlled Amplifier that operates from 800 to 1000 MHz. It allows the user to anticipate receiver power levels and automatically adjust the output power to the desired level. The amplifier has a P1dB of +13 dBm, a gain range from 25 to 40 dB and a noise figure of 8 dB. It has an input dynamic range from -55 to 0 dBm and a group delay of +/-1 ns.
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RF Amplifier
24 to 27.5 GHz Doherty MMIC Power Amplifier

RF Amplifier  from ICONIC RF

The ICD2629 from ICONIC RF is a two-stage Doherty MMIC power amplifier (PA) that operates from 24 to 27.5 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 28.5 dBm with a gain of 13 dB and an efficiency of 20% at 8 dB output power backoff (OBO). The amplifier is manufactured using an enhancement mode 0.15µm GaAs technology with integrated 50 ohm matching circuits and DC blocking.
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Waveguide Attenuator
60 dB Direct Reading Attenuator from 140 to 220 GHz

Waveguide Attenuator  from ERAVANT

The STA-60-05-D5 from ERAVANT is a G-Band Direct Reading, Rotary Vane Attenuator that operates from 140 to 220 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 60 dB with a 0.01 dB step size from 0 to 20 dB attenuation and a 0.1 dB step size from 20 to 60 dB attenuation. The attenuator is suitable for use in millimeter wave systems across the standard G-band.
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Horn Antenna
Microwave Horn Antenna from 33 to 50 GHz for RFI/EMI Field Testing

Horn Antenna  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The ATH33G50 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Microwave Horn Antenna that operates from 33 to 50 GHz. It provides a gain of 20 dB (over isotropic) and has a VSWR of less than 1.2:1. The antenna can handle CW power of 240 W. It is used to measure gain for other antennas by comparing the signal level of a test antenna to the signal level of a standard gain horn antenna and adds this difference to the calibrated gain of the standard gain horn antenna.
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Waveguide Termination
60 W Waveguide Terminations from 3.95 to 18 GHz

Waveguide Termination  from ARRA Inc.

The 930 Series from ARRA Inc. are Waveguide Terminations that operate from 3.95 to 18 GHz. These terminations can handle an average input power of up to 60 W and have a VSWR of less than 1.04:1. They offer low loss and are designed to absorb power with high isolation thus terminating the source power from a waveguide. These terminations are constructed using aluminum.
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GNSS Module
L1/L5 Band Multi-Constellation GNSS Module with Sub-Meter Accuracy

GNSS Module  from LOCOSYSTECH

The MC-1010-V3b from LOCOSYSTECH is a Dual-Band Multi-Constellation GNSS Module that supports GPS & QZSS (L1 C/A), GLONASS (L1OF), GALILEO (E1), BEIDOU (B1I) and IRNSS (NAVIC L5) bands. It supports concurrent reception of L1 and L5 band signals which mitigates the multipath delay and achieves sub-meter position accuracy.
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Tower Mount Amplifier
Twin Tower Mount Amplifier from 2500 to 2690 MHz with AISG 2.0 Protocol

Tower Mount Amplifier  from CommScope

The E14R00P05 from Commscope is a Twin Tower Mount Amplifier that operates from 2500 to 2570 MHz (Uplink – Rx) and 2620 to 2690 MHz (Downlink – Tx). On the Rx side, it provides a gain of 12 dB with a noise figure of less than 1.6 dB. On the Tx side, it can handle an RMS power of up to 200 watts and has an insertion loss of 0.8 dB.
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Base Station Antenna
Cross Polarized Penta-Band Antenna from 698 to 2690 MHz

Base Station Antenna  from Radio Frequency Systems

The APXVB4L26X_43-C-I20B from Radio Frequency Systems is a Cross Polarized Penta-Band Antenna that operates from 698 to 2690 MHz. This +/-45° dual polarized antenna provides a gain of more than 16 dBi. It has a horizontal beamwidth of up to 74° and a vertical beamwidth of up to 8.6°. The antenna has a front-to-back ratio of 25 dB and a first upper sidelobe suppression of 17 dB.
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