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Date: 15 Nov, 2021
 
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Latest News this Week
Renesas Introduces Two New Dual-Polarization 5G mmWave Beamformer ICs - Renesas
Rohde & Schwarz Collaborates with MediaTek to Develop Production Test Solution for Wi-Fi 6E Devices - Rohde & Schwarz
ASUS Upgrades its Multi-Probe OTA Testing Solution to Test Wi-Fi 6E Devices - Microwave Vision Group
Calterah Introduces mmWave Radar Chip Product Families for Automotive Applications - Calterah Semiconductor Technology
Rohde & Schwarz Introduces Economy VNAs with Internal CW Source that Operate up to 20 GHz - Rohde & Schwarz
Menlo Micro Announces Commercial Availability of Industry’s First 40 Gbps Differential Switch - Menlo Micro
UK Defence Department Awards £100 Million Contract to Upgrade Maritime Electronic Warfare Systems - Elbit Systems
Kymeta, Intelsat, and Fraunhofer IIS Demonstrate Satellite-Enabled 5G Connectivity - Kymeta
Spirent Launches First Commercially Available Test Solution for Galileo High Accuracy Service - Spirent Communications
Sofant Tech to Develop Low-power, Low-cost Satellite Communications Platform Using RF MEMS Technology - Sofant Technologies
AiRANACULUS Gets NASA Contract to Develop Space Communications for Moon and Mars Missions - AiRANACULUS
Rising Demand for 5G Networks and Smartphones Strengthens Antenna Substrate Segment - 5G
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New White Papers & Articles
Benefits of RFSOI Technology for mmWave 5G Phased Array Antennas - MixComm
Getting Started: An Introduction to Inductor Specifications - Coilcraft
Designing RF Switches for Aerospace and Defense Applications - Menlo Micro
Si LDMOS Transistors Based on Advanced Rugged Technology - Ampleon
RF Power Calibration Improves Performance of Wireless Transmitters - Analog Devices
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Featured Products this Week
Frequency Synthesizer
YIG-Based Frequency Synthesizer from 28 to 32 GHz

Frequency Synthesizer  from Micro Lambda Wireless, Inc.

The MLMS-2832 from Micro Lambda Wireless is a YIG-based Frequency Synthesizer with an output frequency from 28 to 32 GHz. It delivers an output power of more than 10 dB, has a minimum step size of 1 kHz, and a warm-up time of 250 ms. It is available in a chassis-mount (Single Slot PXI) module that measures 2.50 x 2.50 x 0.65 inches with 5-line serial and USB control interfaces.
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RF Switch
SP8T Reflective Switch Module from 20 MHz to 6 GHz

RF Switch  from Planar Monolithics Industries

The P8T-20M6G-80-R-515-SFF is an SP8T reflective switch module that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. The switch can handle up to 23 dBm of CW power, has a low insertion loss of less than 3.25 dB and an isolation of over 100 dB. It has a switching speed of 250 ns and requires an operating voltage of +5 / -15 V. It is painted blue and measures 3 x 1.5 x 0.5 inches.
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Waveguide Circulator
Low Power Space Qualified Waveguide Circulator from 18 to 20 GHz

Waveguide Circulator  from Smiths Interconnect

The 19CD328 from Smiths Interconnect is a low power waveguide circulator that operates from 18 to 20 GHz. It can handle up to 2 W of CW power, has an insertion loss of less than 0.15 dB and provides more than 23 dB of isolation. The circulator has been specifically designed for waveguide demultiplexers (channel droppers). It is available with a WR51 waveguide interface and is suitable for satellite communication payloads in GEO/MEO and LEO orbits.
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RF Amplifier
20 W GaN Bidirectional Amplifier from 1 to 2.5 GHz

RF Amplifier  from NuWaves Engineering

The NW-BA-LS-10-S01-D30 from NuWaves Engineering is a Bidirectional Amplifier that operates from 1 to 2.5 GHz covering the L- and S-Band. In Tx mode, it delivers a saturated output power of 20 W with a gain of 38 dB. In Rx mode, it provides a gain of more than 12 dB with a noise figure of 2 dB and a P1dB of 16.2 dBm. The amplifier is based on the latest gallium nitride (GaN) technology and has an efficiency of 38%.
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Vector Network Analyzer
1-Port USB Vector Network Analyzer from 1 MHz to 18 GHz

Vector Network Analyzer  from Copper Mountain Technologies

The R180 from CMT is a handheld 1-Port VNA that provides lab grade performance from 1 MHz to 18 GHz. This 1-Port VNA (Cable and Antenna Analyzer) can connect directly to the DUT, as a result of which it has excellent measurement accuracy by eliminating the practical limitation of test cables. The R180 can be controlled and powered through a USB-C port or powered by an external 5 VDC supply.
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Digital Phase Shifter
6-Bit Phase Shifter from 6 to 18 GHz

Digital Phase Shifter  from OMMIC

The CGY2392SHV/C1 from OMMIC is a GaAs MMIC 6-bit Phase Shifter that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It has a 360° phase shift range with a step size of 5.625°, a very low phase error of 1.9° and an insertion loss of 10.8 dB at 12 GHz. The phase shifter is available as a die that measures 5 x 5 mm and is ideal for Radar, Telecommunication and Instrumentation applications.
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RF Inductor
Near Field Magnetic Induction Antenna Coil

RF Inductor  from Coilcraft

The 2208NF Series from Coilcraft are NFMI (Near Field Magnetic Induction) Antenna Coils that can be used for syncing earbuds/headphones, hearing aids, and other IoT wearable devices in audio data streaming applications. They are optimized for operation at 10.579 MHz and have inductance values of 3.7 / 3.9 µH with a DC resistance of under 740 mOhms.
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Cellular IoT Module
CAT-NB1/NB2 Cellular IoT Chipset for NB-IoT Applications

Cellular IoT Module  from Sony Semiconductor Israel

The ALT1255 from Sony Semiconductor Israel is a CAT-NB1/NB2 Cellular IoT chipset. It has an uplink speed of up to 62.5 Kbps (CAT-NB1) and 158 Kbps (CAT-NB2) and a downlink speed of up to 27.2 Kbps (CAT-NB1) and 127 Kbps (CAT-NB2). The module is based on the LTE-M/NB ALT1250 chipset and supports features such as eDRX, PSM, Relaxed monitoring, RAI (Release Assistance Indication), Large TBS, and Dual HARQ processes.
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Wireless SoC
5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.2 SoC for IoT Applications

Wireless SoC  from Qualcomm

The QCS6490 from Qualcomm is a Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.2 SoC that is designed for Enterprise and IoT applications including support for 5G and Wi-Fi 6E. It supports bi-directional Multi-User MIMO and delivers a data rate of up to 3.6 Gbps. The SoC has an integrated Kryo 670 CPU built on Arm v8 Cortex technology and an 812 MHz Adreno 642L GPU.
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Front End Module
High-Efficiency 2.4 GHz Tx/Rx Front-End Module

Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY65337-11 from Skyworks Solutions is a 2.4 GHz Tx/Rx Front-End Module that is designed for Zigbee, IEEE 802.15.4 and ISM band applications. It has a high-efficiency transmit path and a low-loss bidirectional path. The transmit path of this module consists of a harmonic filter and high efficiency power amplifier (PA) with an internal balun to allow use of differential input signals.
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RF Variable Attenuator
95 dB USB Controlled Programmable Attenuator from 200 to 8000 MHz

RF Variable Attenuator  from JFW Industries

The 50P-2111 from JFW Industries is a Bi-Directional, Solid-State Programmable Attenuator that operates from 200 to 8000 MHz. It has an attenuation range from 0 to 95 dB with a step size of 1 dB (1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 dB step options available). The attenuator has an insertion loss of less than 7 dB and a typical switching speed of 0.7 µs.
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Down Converter
50 GHz Heterodyne Downconversion System for Phase Noise Measurements

Down Converter  from Holzworth Instrumentation

The HA7063A from Holzworth is a Heterodyne Downconversion System that can accept an input RF signal from 10 MHz to 50 GHz. This system has been designed to seamlessly integrate with Holzworth's HA7062 series real-time phase noise analysis products as an ANSI z540 calibrated frequency extension. It downconverts the signal to DC to 40 MHz (with HA7062C) and DC to 100 MHz (with HA7062D).
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Handover Test System
12 x 12 Fan-Out Handover Test System from 0.8 to 3 GHz

Handover Test System  from API Technologies - Weinschel

The Model 10282 from API Weinschel is a 12 x 12 Handover Test System that operates from 0.8 to 3 GHz. It constructed as a full fan-out network, meaning there is a non-blocked RF path between each input and output RF port. Each of the 144 paths includes its own individually controllable programmable attenuator, allowing the path’s signal to be adjusted in amplitude as desired.
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RF Amplifier
RF Amplifier from 0.5 to 30 GHz for Test and Instrumentation

RF Amplifier  from Mini Circuits

The ZVA-02303HP+ from Mini Circuits is an RF Amplifier that operates from 0.5 to 30 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of more than 27 dBm (~0.5 W) with a gain of 38 dB and has a noise figure of less than 6.5 dB. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 12 to 15 V, draws less than 720 mA of current, and consumes 6 W of power.
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Software Defined Radio
Rugged Software Defined Radio with GPU from 30 MHz to 6 GHz

Software Defined Radio  from Deepwave Digital

The AIR8201 from Deepwave Digital is an industrial-grade Software Defined Radio (SDR) that operates from 30 MHz to 6 GHz. It has a 256-core NVIDIA Jetson TX2i GPU accelerator to enable deep learning and allows tough computations to occur on the radio, at the edge. The radio provides a receive gain of 28 dB with a noise figure of 2.2 dB.
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Band Pass Filter
1575.42 MHz Space-Qualified GPS Bandpass Filter

Band Pass Filter  from Mercury Systems

The L1355 from Mercury Systems is a Space-Qualified GPS Bandpass Filter with its center frequency at 1575.42 MHz. It has a 3 dB bandwidth of 1575.42 ± 20 MHz and an insertion loss of 0.25 dB. The filter has a cavity design and provides 30 dBc rejection @ 1200 MHz and 60 dBc rejection@ 2100 MHz. It is ideal for use in spacecrafts and boosters.
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RF Amplifier
Waterproof In-Line Amplifier from 1.2 to 1.8 GHz for GNSS Signals

RF Amplifier  from Tallysman Wireless

The TW141 from Tallysman Wireless is an In-Line GNSS Amplifier that operates from 1200 to 1800 MHz. It provides 42 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 2 dB and a P1dB of 7 dBm. The amplifier provides for much longer cable runs from the antenna to receiver without degradation of system sensitivity, for applications such as mast-mount, large vehicles, and timing systems.
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Directional Coupler
30 dB Directional Coupler from 2 to 18 GHz

Directional Coupler  from Werbel Microwave

The C-1182-30 from Werbel Microwave is a Directional Coupler that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It has a coupling factor of 30 dB, an insertion loss of 0.6 dB and directivity of 17 dB. The coupler can handle up to 50 W of average and 3 kW of peak input power. It has a frequency sensitivity of ± 0.55 dB, a VSWR of 1.25:1, and an excellent return loss.
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Cellular Module
Multi-Sensor System-on-Module for Industrial IoT Applications

Cellular Module  from Taoglas

The EDGE IG25 from Taoglas is a Multi-Sensor Industrial System-on-Module with 4G/3G/2G NB-IoT, CatM, GNSS, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity. This module provides real-time sensor and positioning data and can enable real-time intelligence from the IoT Edge instantly. It is supported by the Taoglas Insights, a proprietary cloud management platform, which provides a scalable end-to-end solution for ease of control and management of connected devices.
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RF Amplifier
17 W Space Qualified SSPA from 7.8 to 8.8 GHz

RF Amplifier  from General Dynamics Mission Systems

The X-Band Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) from General Dynamics is a space-qualified SSPA that operates from 7.8 to 8.8 GHz. It delivers an output power of 17 W with an efficiency of 28%. The SSPA is based on GaAs power MMIC technology which provides high efficiency, high reliability, a small size, and low mass. The SSPA is available in a module that measures 6.85 x 5.28 x 1.85 inches and has SMA-female connectors.
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Waveguide Mixer
140 to 220 GHz Downconverter Mixer for Mobile & Satellite Communications

Waveguide Mixer  from MI-WAVE

The 920 Series from Mi-Wave are Harmonic Mixers used to downconvert millimeter wave signals using a Schottky barrier mixer diode. They have an RF frequency from 140 to 220 GHz and an LO frequency range from 2 to 20 GHz. These mixers have a conversion loss of 10 dB and an LO power of 10 dBm. They have a flexible bias voltage and are available with a WR-05 Waveguide interface at the RF port, UG-387/U-M Flange and SMA- Female connectors at IF/LO ports.
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RF Switch
High Power SP4T RF Switch from 0.05 to 6 GHz

RF Switch  from Infineon Technologies

The BGS14MPA9 from Infineon is an SP4T switch optimized for 2G / 3G / 4G and 5G cellular applications up to 6 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.2 dB and provides an isolation of 50 dB @ 1 GHz. The switch can handle an input power of up to 38 dBm and is perfect for LTE 4G applications, such as Uplink-Carrier Aggregation, High Power User Equipment (HPUE Class 2) and 5G sub 6 GHz.
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RFID Tag
Printable UHF RFID Loop Tag for Tubes and Wires

RFID Tag  from Confidex Ltd

The Confidex LoopTag M4E from Confidex is a printable and versatile UHF RFID label that operates from 865 to 928 MHz. This printable and versatile UHF RFID label has been designed for hard-to-tag assets such as tubes and wires. It is based on the Impinj Monza 4E IC and designed for hard-to-tag assets such as tubes and wires. The tag has an EPC memory of 496 bits, user memory of 128 bits and TID of 96 bits. It has a read range of up to 7 m on metal pipes and up to 5 m on plastic pipes.
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