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News, White Papers and Events this Week

Feb 10th, 2014 - everything RF Newsletter
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News, White Papers, Upcoming Events and Featured Products on everything RF this Week.

Industry News
Dig-Key Signs Global Distribution Agreement with MACOM
CMOS RF Front-End System for LTE Applications - Peregrine Semiconductor
Single Box LTE and LTE-A Base Station Tester - Aeroflex
Video: Simulating Distortion of QAM-256 Signals by GaN PAs - Plextek RF Integration
Rohde & Schwarz to Exhibit New EMC test solutions at EMV 2014 - R&S
More Industry News
White Papers
Measuring the Passive Intermodulation Performance of RF Cable Assemblies - Kaelus
Novel Silicon-on-Insulator SP5T Switch-LNA Front-end IC Enabling Concurrent Dual-band 256-QAM 802.11ac WLAN Radio Operations - Skyworks
Detecting Signals Hidden in Plain Sight Application Note - Anritsu
Designing Laminate PCBs at Microwave Frequencies - Plextek RF Integration
The Nuts and Bolts of Tuning Varactors - Skyworks
More White Papers
Upcoming Event
EMV 2014

Date: 11 to 13 March 2014

Location: Duesseldorf, Germany

The EMV is an International Exhibition with Conference on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). It is Europe’s leading event on electromagnetic compatibility. Meet the industry's leading companies for EMC-equipment, components and EMC-services from the 11th to 13th of March 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event offers a wide range of EMC-specific topics.
Featured Products
Fixed Attenuator

DC to 18 GHz, 2 W Fixed SMA Attenuators

Fixed Attenuator from Aeroflex - Inmet

The FH Attenuators from Aeroflex/Inmet are fixed SMA attenuators that operate from DC to 18 GHz (6FH - DC to 6 GHz & 18FH - DC to 18GHz). They are available with standard attenuation values from 0-10 dB (1 dB increments), 12 dB, 15 dB, 20 dB & 30 dB. This series of attenuators can handle up to 2 W average power and 250 W peak power and are matched to 50 ohms. A full hex (FH) body configuration helps minimize the possibility of the attenuator rotating during installation by providing the technician with increased surface by which to secure the device.

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Directional Coupler

Low PIM Directional Coupler from 0.8 to 2.5 GHz - 6, 10, 20, 30 & 40 dB Option Available

Directional Coupler from MECA

The LP715-40-1.650W is a low PIM 40 dB Directional Coupler (6, 10, 20, 30 dB options also available) that operates from 0.8 to 2.5 GHz. It can handle an average power of 500 W and peak power of 10 kW. The coupler has an insertion loss of 0.1 dB and a PIM below -155 dBc. It is available in a connectorized module with N Type Connectors.

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RF Amplifier

2.61 to 2.69 GHz, 2 stage GaN hybrid power amplifier for Communication Applications

RF Amplifier from RFHIC

The HT2626-15M from RFHIC is a 2 stage GaN hybrid power amplifier. It operates at a frequency range from 2610 MHz to 2690 MHz, has a power gain of 27.5 dB to 32.5 dB, with a supply voltage of 28 V and draws 260 mA of current. It provides an average output power of 33 dBm and is ideal for use in RF sub-systems, base stations, repeaters, small cells and LTE systems.

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RF Amplifier

80 - 1000 MHz, 500 Watts, Linear Power RF Amplifier System

RF Amplifier from Ophir RF

The 5227 from Ophir RF is a 500 W broadband amplifier system which operates from 80 MHz to 1 GHz. It provides 350 W of power (P1dB) and a gain of 58 dB with 4 dB of flatness. It has harmonics of -20 dBc, spurious of -60 dBc and a VSWR of 2:1. The system operates on 180 to 264 V of AC Voltage and consumes 5000 W of AC power.

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Between Series Coaxial Adapter

Low PIM 7/16 DIN - Male to N Type - Female Adapter

Between Series Coaxial Adapter from VidaRF

The ADP-3000-342-LP from VidaRF is a 7/16 DIN Male to N Type female between Series coaxial adapter that can be used from DC to 6 GHz. The Adapter has a VSWR of 1.2:1 and a low PIM of -165 dBc. It has a Brass, Suco plated body material and center contact pin with an operating temperature from -45 to 120 Degrees C.

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RF Cable Assembly

18 GHz, 0.085 Diameter, RG-405 Conformable Cable with SMA Connectors

RF Cable Assembly from HASCO Components

The HA085C Series from HASCO are Conformable cable assemblies which operate up to 20 GHz. This series consists of RG-405 Conformable Cable with SMA plug connectors. Cable lengths available are upwards of 3 inches with a bend radius of 0.125 to 1.5 inches. The cable assembly is matched to 50 ohms and has a capacitance of 29.5 pf/Ft with a 69.5% velocity propagation. They can operate at temperatures from -70 to 200 Degrees C.

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Frequency Synthesizer

Frequency Synthesizer from 6 to 18 GHz with 100 kHz Steps with a 10 dBm Output

Frequency Synthesizer from Planar Monolithics Industries

The PFS-618-CD-1 from PMI is a high speed frequency synthesizer that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It can generate frequencies in this range with 100 kHz steps with an output of greater than 10 dBm. The synthesizer has a low SSB Noise, low spurious output of -55 dBc and harmonics below -30 dBc. Frequency Modulation is offered and has a bandwidth of DC to 10 MHz with ± 400MHz minimum at 100MHz / volt. It is available in a compact package that measures only 6.48" x 6.23" x 1.6".

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