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Date: 14 March, 2022
 
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Latest News this Week
Keysight Granted FCC License to Develop Sub-THz 6G Technologies - Keysight Technologies
pSemi Introduces SP4T Switches for 5G mmWave Systems up to 67 GHz - pSemi, A Murata Company
Anritsu and EMITE Add Support for the 6 GHz Band to their WiFi-6E Testing System - Anritsu
Filtronic Offers Precision RF Components and Sub-systems for Mission-Critical Communication Networks - Filtronic
Broadcom Ships 1 Billion Wi-Fi 6/6E Chips; Introduces Plans for Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity Solutions - Broadcom
Stellant Systems Provides Critical Power Amplification Systems for Military, Medical and Industrial Applications - Stellant Systems
NI Announces New Software Bundle to Design and Automate Test & Measurement Systems - National Instruments Corporation
Satish Dhanasekaran to be Appointed as New CEO of Keysight Technologies - Keysight Technologies
BAE Systems Launches Advanced, Platform-agnostic Electronic Warfare Electronic Warfare Modules - BAE Systems
Pasternack and Vubiq Introduce 60 GHz Wireless Development Kit - Pasternack Enterprises Inc
Swift Navigation Partners with Taoglas to Deliver GNSS Solutions for Automotive and Industrial Customers - Swift Navigation
CesiumAstro Secures $60 Million Funding to Develop Modular RF Front-End Solutions for LEO Applications - CesiumAstro
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New White Papers & Articles
Four Functions That Enhance Network Analysis - Keysight Technologies
Automatic Fixture Removal Plug-in Method Selection for VNA Measurements - Copper Mountain Technologies
What is Pulse Shaping? - Empower RF
Software Defined Radio Use Case for Low Latency - Per Vices
Angle of Arrival / Direction Finding Techniques - CRFS
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Featured Products this Week
RF Amplifier
2.8 W High-Efficiency Power Amplifier from 130 to 700 MHz
RF Amplifier  from CML Microcircuits

The CMX902 from CML Microcircuits is a 3-Stage Power Amplifier that operates from 130 to 700 MHz. It delivers a saturated power of 2.82 W (34.5 dBm) with a power gain of 39 dB and has a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 60%. The first and second stages of the amplifier operate in a class-A and class-AB mode respectively, and the third stage operates in a class-C mode for maximum efficiency.
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RF Amplifier
30 W Space-Qualified SSPA from 8.4 to 8.6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Aethercomm

The SSPA 8.4-8.6-30 from Aethercomm is a Space-Qualified Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates in the X-band from 8.4 to 8.6 GHz. It delivers a linear output power of more than 30 W with a power-added efficiency of more than 25%. The amplifier is based on GaN technology and offers good linearity when used with OQPSK modulation.
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Switched Filter Bank
USB-Powered Amplified Switch Filter Bank from DC to 8000 MHz
Switched Filter Bank  from Lexatys

The 350-02874-0001 from Lexatys is an Amplified Switch Filter Bank that operates from DC to 8000 MHz. It consists of an amplifier, 8 filtered channels, a bypass channel, and a default safety load channel. Each of the 8 channels and the bypass channel can be selected to have a through-path, an amplified path, or an attenuated path which can be enabled as desired.
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Microwave Generator
100 W GaN Microwave Generator from 2400 to 2500 MHz
Microwave Generator  from RFHIC

The RIM25100-20G from RFHIC is a GaN Microwave Generator that operates from 2400 to 2500 MHz. It delivers up to 100 W of CW output power with an efficiency of more than 58%. The generator can be used in CW, linear, and pulse modes with a pulse duty cycle from 1 to 99%. It has a frequency stability of ±2.5 ppm and is available with an included phase-locked loop.
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Block Up Converter
300/400/500 W GaN Block Upconverters from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The 2200-G Series from Advantech Wireless are X-Band BUCs that convert an input frequency from 950 – 1450 MHz to an output frequency 7.9 – 8.4 GHz. They deliver output power of 300/400/500 W with a gain of 64 dB and gain adjustment of 20 dB in 0.1 dB steps. The BUCs are based on GaN technology and provide high-power density in a compact size.
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RF Amplifier
2500 W Solid-State Amplifier from 10 kHz to 225 MHz
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The 2500A225B from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Amplifier that operates from 10 kHz to 225 MHz. This self-contained, air-cooled amplifier, when used with a sweep generator, delivers more than 2500 W of output power with a gain of over 64 dB. The amplifier has typical spurious levels of -70 dBc and harmonic distortion of -30 dBc. It can be used for a wide range of applications including EMC Testing.
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RF Amplifier
125 W Pulsed/CW Solid-State Power Amplifier from 3 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Exodus Advanced Communications

The AMP2026-1 from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 3 to 6 GHz. It delivers more than 125 W of pulsed/CW output power with a gain of over 51 dB. This Class A/AB linear amplifier has spurious levels less than -60 dBc and harmonics of -20 dBc. It is available in a compact 3U chassis enclosure that measures 430 x 133 x 560 mm and has N-type (female) connectors.
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Limiter
100 W X-band Limiter from 8 to 11.5 GHz
Limiter  from Qorvo

The QPP0100 from Qorvo is an X-Band VPIN Limiter that operates from 8.0 to 11.5 GHz. It can handle a peak input power of 100 W and has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB. The limiter has flat leakage under 21 dBm, spike leakage of less than 22 dBm, and has recovery time of less than 200 ns. It is a passive device (no DC bias is required) and is internally matched to 50-ohms.
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Vector Network Analyzer
8.5 GHz VNA with Metrology-Grade Performance
Vector Network Analyzer  from Copper Mountain Technologies

The M5090 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 2-port, 8.5 GHz Vector Network Analyzer that delivers metrology-grade performance. This computer-controlled VNA has a dynamic range of 130 dB, a measurement speed of 70 µs and can be used to measure all four S parameters (S11, S21, S12, S22). The ports are matched to 50 ohms.
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Vector Network Analyzer
1-Port Modular Vector Network Analyzers from 1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Anritsu

The ShockLine MS46131A series from Anritsu are modular 1-Port Vector Network Analyzers that operate from 1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz. These PC-controlled VNAs are ideally suited for 1-port RF and microwave applications in engineering, manufacturing, and education. The VNA models have fast sweep speed times and excellent corrected directivity (>42 dB).
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RF Module
Stand-Alone Bluetooth 5 LE Module with Internal Chip Antenna
RF Module  from u-blox AG

The BMD-380 Series from u-blox are Stand-alone Bluetooth 5 low energy modules that support NFC and IEEE 802.15.4 with Thread and Zigbee. Based on Nordic’s nRF52840 chip, BMD-380 modules support a number of Bluetooth features including Bluetooth long-range, Bluetooth mesh, and Bluetooth Advertising Extensions.
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RF Variable Attenuator
31.5 dB USB-Controlled Variable Attenuator from 100 MHz to 40 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Hytem

The 03.02.762 from Hytem is a Variable Attenuator that operates from 100 MHz to 40 GHz. It provides an attenuation range of 31.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps and can change the attenuation level at a speed of 100 ns. The attenuator can handle an input power of 24 dBm and has an insertion loss of less than 5.2 dB. It can be manually, or USB controlled and has an onboard OLED screen to view various parameters.
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Microwave Absorber
Hybrid Thermal/EMI Absorber for 5G High Frequency
Microwave Absorber  from Laird Connectivity

The CoolZorb 5G from Laird is a hybrid thermal & EMI absorbing material that supports 5G handheld device and network infrastructure applications. It is specifically designed for the millimeter wave and microwave frequencies that 5G will use. The multifunctional CoolZorb 5G serves as a heat-mitigating gap filler and EMI-reducing absorber to optimize 5G system performance.
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Waveguide Isolator
WR-28 Faraday Rotation Waveguide Isolator from 26 to 40 GHz
Waveguide Isolator  from Micro Harmonics

The FR280 from MicroHarmonics is a Faraday Rotation Isolator that operates from 26 to 40 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and an isolation of over 23 dB. The device can handle an input power of up to 4 watts and has a VSWR of less than 1.4:1. This isolator has a WR-28 waveguide interface and measures 0.75 x 0.75 x 1.6 inches.
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RF Amplifier
300 W GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier from 1 to 2 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Comtech PST

The BME1929-300 from COMTECH PST is a Solid-State Power Amplifier Module that operates from 1000 to 2000 MHz. It delivers an output power of 300 W and has an efficiency of 25%. The amplifier is manufactured using GaN technology and has an in-band harmonic distortion of less than -13 dBc with spurious signal levels of better than -60 dBc.
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Front End Module
Tx/Rx Front-End Module from 2400 to 2483 MHz
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY65383-11 from Skyworks is a Tx/Rx Front-End Module that operates from 2400 to 2483 MHz. It has an integrated low-loss, SPDT switch, a high-performance low-noise amplifier (LNA), Power amplifier (PA), harmonic filter, and control logic. The FEM delivers a Tx output power of +30 dBm with a small signal gain of 34 dB and power-added efficiency (PAE) of 36%.
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RF Switch
Solid-State SP8T RF Switch from 20 MHz to 8 GHz
RF Switch  from JFW Industries

The 50S-2145 SMA from JFW Industries is an Absorptive SP8T Solid-State Switch that operates from 20 to 8000 MHz. It has a switching speed of less than 10µs and provides isolation of more than 55 dB. The switch can handle an input power of up to 0.63W (28 dBm) and has an insertion loss of less than 4.5 dB. It requires a DC supply of +5 V and consumes less than 2.7 mA of current.
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Digital Phase Shifter
GaAs MMIC 6-Bit Digital Phase Shifter from 7 to 13 GHz
Digital Phase Shifter  from Vectrawave

The VWA 0000948 AA from Vectrawave is a GaAs MMIC 6-Bit digital phase shifter that operates from 7 to 13 GHz. It has an LSB of 5.6 degrees and is controlled by 6 digital binary inputs, compatible with LVCMOS levels. This device uses a single -7.5 V Bias supply voltage. The digital control logic allows for parallel data input, so the phase shifter may be changed instantaneously.
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Integrated Microwave Assembly
Surface-Mount Switch Limiter Module from 13.4 GHz to 14.2 GHz
Integrated Microwave Assembly  from Planar Monolithics Industries

The PSL-13D414D2-CD-PP from Planar Monolithic Industries is a Switch Limiter that operates from 13.4 to 14.2 GHz. It can handle an average input power of up to 10 W at the switch and up to 1 W at the limiter. The switch limiter has an insertion loss of less than 1.3 dB and provides blanking isolation of more than 40 dB. The limiter has a leakage power of 20 dBm.
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RF Mixer
GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer from 8 to 12 GHz
RF Mixer  from SuperApex Corporation

The SAC3511 from Super Apex Corporation is a GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 8 to 12 GHz and an IF frequency from DC to 3 GHz. It can handle an input power of 20 dBm and has a conversion gain of 15 dB. The mixer provides LO to RF isolation of 50 dB, LO to IF isolation of 30 dB, and RF to IF isolation of 40 dB.
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RF Switch
Reflective SP4T Switch from DC to 18 GHz
RF Switch  from Atlanta Micro

The AM6029 from Atlanta Micro is a Reflective SP4T Switch that operates from DC to 18 GHz. It has a switching speed of less than 11 ns and provides more than 35 dB of isolation. The switch can handle an input power of 27 dBm and has an insertion loss of less than 3.5 dB. It requires a DC supply of 5 V and consumes less than 35 mW of power.
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GNSS Module
GNSS Module for GPS, GLONASS, QZSS and SBAS
GNSS Module  from Lantronix

The A5100-A from Lantronix is a GNSS Module that supports GLONASS, GPS, QZSS and SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) bands. It has a tracking sensitivity of -165 dBm and provides a horizontal position with a stand alone accuracy of better than 2.5 m. This module has a hot start time of less than 1 s, a warm start of less than 30 s and a cold start of less than 35 s.
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Power Divider
2-Way Power Splitter/Combiner from 1.5 to 6.4 GHz
Power Divider  from Polaris

The PPS-2-6400-10-S from Polaris is a 2-Way Power Splitter/Combiner that operates from 1500 to 6400 MHz. It can handle an input power of up to 10 W (as a splitter), has an insertion loss of less than 0.8 dB, and provides more than 15 dB of isolation. The power splitter has an amplitude unbalance of less than 0.5 dB and a phase unbalance of 1°.
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Directional Coupler
16 dB Directional Coupler from 2 to 18 GHz
Directional Coupler  from HASCO Components

The HC0218-16 from HASCO Components is a Directional Coupler that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. This 16-dB coupler has a directivity of 15 dB and an insertion loss of 0.9 dB. It can handle a peak input power of 3 kW and an average input power of 50 W. The coupler is available in a module that measures 54.10 x 17.78 x 5.08 mm with SMA-female connectors.
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