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Date: 9 Aug, 2021
 
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Latest News this Week
Technology Breakthrough: Raytheon Develops a Software Defined Aperture for Radars - Raytheon Technologies
Chinese Researchers Develop Stealth Technology for Small Satellites - Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Trending Base Station Antennas in 2021: August Edition
User Friendly EMC Test Software for Automated Immunity and Emissions Testing - AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
Mini Circuits Introduces Testing Equipment that Adapts to Changing Requirements - Mini Circuits
STL Collaborates with Facebook Connectivity to Develop Radio Units for O-RAN Ecosystem - STL
L3Harris’ Narda Microwave-West and Electron Devices Division to Operate as Stellant Systems - L3Harris Narda-ATM
octoScope Releases New Software Suite for its Sub-6GHz and mmWave Wireless Testbeds - Spirent Communications
Arralis Introduces High-Accuracy Multiband GNSS Antennas - Arralis
Vector Network Analyzer from CMT Helps Conduct X-Ray Free Mammogram - Copper Mountain Technologies
Competition and Technology Complexity to Drive IoT Antenna Shipments to 7.2 Billion by 2025 - ABI Research
Huawei Retains Leadership in the Passive Base Station Antenna Market Amid Increasing Competition - ABI Research
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New White Papers & Articles
Software Option Enables Optimum Design of Doherty Amplifiers - Rohde & Schwarz
Solving RF Isolation Issues with RF Inductors - Coilcraft
ESD Testing Simulation: A Closer Look at TVS Diodes for ESD Protection - Remcom
Connecting Chips With More Than 100 GHz Bandwidth - IEEE Xplore
The Challenges of Real-person Use-case Testing for 5G Antenna Technology - Microwave Vision Group
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Telecommunications Testing Using AR Amplifiers
This application note will explore some of the testing requirements for telecommunication devices including characterization testing and reliability testing. AR amplifiers are chosen by many telecommunications manufactures to tackle these types of testing. Read more to learn why.
 
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Down Converter
RF Down-converter for 5G Signals from 27 to 30 GHz

Down Converter  from ThinkRF

The D2030 from thinkRF is an RF Downconverter / Tuner that is engineered to work seamlessly with existing spectrum analysis equipment by downconverting RF from the 27 - 30 GHz frequency bands down to an intermediate frequency (IF) from 3.55 GHz to 5.5975 GHz (optional). This downconverter allows users to increase performance at a lower cost and without replacing existing solutions.
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RF Switch
USB-Powered Absorptive SPDT Switch from 0.1 to 43.5 GHz

RF Switch  from Mini Circuits

The USB-1SP2T-A44 from Mini-Circuits is an Absorptive SPDT Switch that operates from 0.1 to 43.5 GHz. The switch can handle an input power of up to 27 dBm, has an insertion loss of less than 5.5 dB, and isolation of over 50 dB @ 40 GHz. It has a switching time of 2 ms and is designed to connect up to 25 modules in series (Daisy chain) using dynamic addressing. This means that there is no need to specifically set the address of the modules, these will be set automatically as part of establishing communications with the PC.
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Termination
1 W RF Terminations from DC to 67 GHz

Termination  from Fairview Microwave

The FMTR Series from Fairview Microwave are RF Terminations that operate from DC to 67 GHz. They can handle up to 1 W of power and have a VSWR of less than 1.6:1. They are available with 1.85 mm Male/Female, 2.4 mm Male/Female, 2.92 mm Male/Female, 3.5 mm Male/Female, SMP Female, or Mini-SMP Female connectors and are suitable for satellite communications, radar, wireless communications, test instrumentation, and lab applications.
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Digital Phase Shifter
UltraCMOS 8-bit Digital Phase Shifter from 1.7 to 2.2 GHz

Digital Phase Shifter  from pSemi, A Murata Company

The PE44820 from pSemi is an 8-bit digital phase shifter based on Peregrine's UltraCMOS process (SOI) that operates from 1.7 GHz to 2.2 GHz. It covers a phase range of 358.6 degrees in 1.4 degree steps and has high linearity (IIP3) of 60 dBm. This phase shifter is easy to design-in, requires little PCB space and has flexible programming. It provides reliable and repeatable RF performance to applications such as antenna beamforming, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and phased-array antennas.
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RF Amplifier
35 W GaN Power Amplifier MMIC from 9 to 10 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The CMPA901A035F1 from Wolfspeed is a GaN on SiC MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 9 to 10 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 35 W with a small signal gain of 35 dB and has a PAE of 38%. The MMIC is suitable for long pulse operation and is also capable of CW operation. It requires a DC supply of 28 V and has an operating junction temperature ranting of 167 degrees C.
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RF Amplifier
80 W GaN SSPA from 9.3 to 9.5 GHz for Radar Applications

RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The RRP9395080-50 from RFHIC is an X-band, GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 9300 to 9500 MHz. It delivers a CW output power of more than 80 W with a gain of 50 dB and has an efficiency of 25%. The amplifier is designed with RFHIC’s state-of-the-art gallium-nitride (GaN) on SiC HEMT, providing excellent thermal stability and a high breakdown voltage and efficiency.
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Frequency Synthesizer
High-Performance Digital Frequency Synthesizer from 0.1 to 20 GHz

Frequency Synthesizer  from Mercury Systems

The SpectrumSeries DS-3000 synthesizer from Mercury Systems is a high-performance direct digital synthesis (DDS)-based frequency synthesizer. It can be used to synthesize signals up to 20 GHz with a 1 Hz resolution and has industry-leading phase noise of 121 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz with 10 kHz offset. The SpectrumSeries DS-3000 synthesizer has been designed to support the advanced frequency conversion requirements of customers and operates in the harshest environments.
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RF Amplifier
RF Amplifier for Boosting Signal Generator Output Power from 100 kHz to 20 GHz

RF Amplifier  from Tabor Electronics

The Model A10200 from Tabor Electronics is an Ultra-Wideband Power Amplifier that operates from 100 kHz to 20 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 30 dBm (~1 W) with a gain of 12.5 dB (100 MHz-3 GHz) and has a noise figure of 9 dB. It can handle an input power of up to 27 dBm, requires a DC supply of 20-27 V and consumes 450 mA of current.
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Front End Module
Front-End Module for 5G NR Smartphones

Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY58212-11 from Skyworks is a 5G/4G/3G Front-End Module that supports 5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and CDMA bands. It consists of PA blocks, input and output matching, an MIPI standard digital control block, single-ended duplexers, antenna and band select switches, and a low noise amplifier (LNA). This FEM has a temperature sensor and is SkyShield™ shielded. It is available in an SMT package that measures 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.9 mm and is ideal for 5G NR smartphones.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
Outdoor Multi-Gigabit Radio from 71-76/81-86 GHz

Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Intracom Telecom

The UltraLink-GX80 from Intracom Telecom is a compact all-outdoor Ethernet/CPRI Radio that operates from 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz. With a high system gain, it achieves a throughput of up to 10 Gbps (full duplex) which makes it well suited for use in demanding applications requiring ultra-high capacity. The radio has channel sizes of 125/250/500/750/1,000/1,500/2,000 MHz.
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RF & Microwave Circulator
250 W RF Circulator from 700 to 800 MHz

RF & Microwave Circulator  from MECA

The CS-0.750-M01 from MECA is an RF Circulator that operates from 700 to 800 MHz. It can handle an average input power of up to 250 W and peak input power of 500 W. The circulator has an insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB and provides isolation of more than 17 dB. It is available in an IP67-compliant enclosure that measures 1.25 x 1.25 x 0.73 inches and has passivated SMA-female connectors.
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RF Mixer
GaAs MMIC Double Balanced Mixer from 14 to 53 GHz

RF Mixer  from Marki Microwave

The MM1-1453HSM from Marki Microwave is a GaAs MMIC Double-Balanced Mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 14 to 53 GHz and an IF frequency from DC to 22 GHz. It works well as both an up and down converter in the K/Ka-band and is suitable for moderate power applications that demand high linearity. The mixer can handle an input power of 30 dBm, has a conversion loss of 7 dB, and a P1dB of 9 dBm.
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Fixed Attenuator
2 W Fixed Cryogenic Attenuator from DC to 18 GHz

Fixed Attenuator  from API Technologies

The 9103-CRYO from API Technologies are Fixed Cryogenic Attenuators that operate from DC to 18 GHz. They are available in attenuation values of 0, 3, 6, 10, and 20 dB. The attenuators can handle an average input power of 2 W and have a VSWR of less than 1.35:1. They offer stable attenuation over a temperature range from 4 °mK to +125 °C and have low thermal noise characteristics with minimal self-heating.
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Waveguide Mixer
Harmonic RF Mixers from 18 to 110 GHz

Waveguide Mixer  from QuinStar Technology Inc

The QMH Series from QuinStar Technology are RF Mixers available in multiple frequency configurations from 18 GHz to 110 GHz. They have a waveguide interface at one end and an SMA Jack interface at the other end. The waveguide size can be selected based on the frequency band of interest. The mixers have a typical LO power range from 6 to 13 dBm and a conversion loss of less than 40 dB.
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RF Test Set
5G-NR C-V2X Test Solution with GNSS Emulation

RF Test Set  from Keysight Technologies

The SA8700A C-V2X Test Solution from Keysight is a comprehensive test solution enabling functional, protocol, and RF measurements of C-V2X devices. It is based on Keysight’s new UXM 5G platform, with support for future releases of 5G NR C-V2X, and the MXG for GNSS emulation. This test solution is up-to-date with the evolving C-V2X requirements as autonomous vehicles (AVs) depend on technologies that enable greater situational awareness like observing, predicting, and automatically taking action.
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Block Up Converter
Weatherproof GaN BUCs from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz for Outdoor Applications

Block Up Converter  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The SSPBg-210X Series from Advantech Wireless are X-Band GaN SSPA BUCs that up-convert an input frequency from 950 - 1450 MHz to an output frequency from 7.9 - 8.4 GHz with an LO frequency of 6.95 GHz. They deliver rated output power of 50 W and linear output power of more than 25 W with a gain of 68 dB.
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RF Amplifier
300 W Ku-Band Compact Outdoor SSPA

RF Amplifier  from Teledyne Paradise Datacom

The HPAK2300ACXXXXG from Teledyne is a compact outdoor solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) that operates in the Ku-band (12 to 18 GHz). This SSPA has an integrated forced-air cooling system built for extreme environmental conditions and high-reliability operation. It provides an output power of 300 W, linear power of over 150 W and a gain of 20 dB.`
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Cellular IoT Module
LTE CAT (M1/NB1/NB2) Cellular Module for Logistics, Automotive, and Vehicle Tracking System Applications

Cellular IoT Module  from Cavli Wireless

The C42GM from Cavli Wireless is an LTE CAT (M1/NB1/NB2) Cellular Module that also supports GNSS, Bluetooth 4.2, Sigfox, and eSIM functionalities. The eSIM is coupled with Cavli’s Hubble Global Connectivity platform that ensures the module can be deployed across the globe and reduces sensor costs, to build robust yet affordable smart control systems.
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Oscilloscope
4-Channel, 5 GHz Sampler-Extended Real-Time Oscilloscope

Oscilloscope  from Pico Technology

The 9404-05 from PicoScope is a 5 GHz Sampler-Extended Real-time Oscilloscope (SXRTO) that combines the benefits of real-time sampling, equivalent-time sampling and high analog bandwidth. It has 4 input channels with excellent ADC, timing, and display resolution for accurately measuring and visualizing high-speed analog and data signals. The oscilloscope has a narrow analog bandwidth from DC to 100 MHz, a transition time of 70 ps and 1 TS/s (1 ps resolution) random equivalent-time sampling.
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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler
90-Degree Hybrid Coupler from 2 to 4 GHz

90 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from Lotus Communication Systems

The HCUP2G4G60Wfrom Lotus Communication Systems is a 90-Degree Hybrid Coupler that operates from 2 to 4GHz. It has a coupling factor of 3 dB, low insertion loss of 0.35 dB, and provides high isolation of more than 20 dB. This coupler can handle an average input CW power of up to 60 W and has an amplitude balance of ± 0.5 dB. It has four ports - input, output (3 dB 0 degrees) and output (3 dB 90 degree) and an isolated port.
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