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Date: 21 March, 2022
 
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Latest News this Week
Rohde & Schwarz Introduces New Power Amplifier Family from 380 MHz to 6 GHz - Rohde & Schwarz
u-blox Simplifies Development of Bluetooth Direction Finding Based Indoor Positioning Systems - u-blox AG
Teledyne Labtech Embeds Layers of Synthetic Graphite in RF PCBs for Better Thermal Management - Teledyne Labtech
ETS-Lindgren Adds Wi-Fi 802.11ax and 6E Support to its OTA Test Systems - ETS-Lindgren
Epiq Solutions Launches Multi-Channel RF Transceiver Card from 1 MHz to 6 GHz - Epiq Solutions
SensaTek Uses 1-Port VNA's to Analyze Temperature of Rotating Turbines and Other Industrial Equipment - SensaTek
Miniature C-Band Radar Transponder for Mission-Critical Airborne Platforms - Ultra
Avnet Offers Otava's New MATLAB based RF and mmWave Component Tools for System Designers - Avnet
Infineon and Sleepiz Develop High Precision Sleep Monitoring Solution Based on 60 GHz Radar Technology - Infineon Technologies
MMW-STUDIO Software Enables Power Control and Measurement at mmWave Frequencies - Vertigo Technologies
Leonardo DRS Offers Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance Communication Solutions - Leonardo DRS
Aaronia AG Introduces Portable Plug-and-Play Antenna Solutions for Conducting 3D Measurements - Aaronia AG
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Featured Interview
Roy Phillips
Interview with Roy Phillips from IntelliConnect
everything RF recently interviewed Roy Phillips, the Managing Director and CEO of IntelliConnect. He has a 40 year career in the Interconnect industry starting in 1983 with Greenpar Connectors (then the UK’s largest connector manufacturer) before moving on to Radiall and then Midwest Microwave before founding Intelliconnect in 2003. Click here to read the interview.
New White Papers & Articles
The Need for High Frequency Connectors in 5G Communications - Cinch Connectivity Solutions
What is g-sensitivity in an Oscillator? - everything RF
Four Functions That Enhance Network Analysis - Keysight Technologies
Automatic Fixture Removal Plug-in Method Selection for VNA Measurements - Copper Mountain Technologies
Software Defined Radio Use Case for Low Latency - Per Vices
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Date: 2 to 7 April 2022
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Featured Products this Week
RF Amplifier
300 W Solid-State Power Amplifier from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mini Circuits

The ZHL-2425-250X+ from Mini Circuits is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. It delivers an output power of 300 W (54 dBm) with a gain of 40 dB and has a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 60%. This SSPA supports both CW and pulsed operation and has a built-in unit for monitoring and protection of temperature, current, and forward & reflected power. It is ideal for RF cooking, plasma generators, and industrial / medical applications.
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RF Amplifier
100 W Pulsed/CW GaN SSPA from 2 to 6 GHz for EW Applications
RF Amplifier  from TMD

The PTS10147 from TMD Technologies is a Pulsed/CW Solid State Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It uses gallium nitride (GaN) high-power transistors in its output and driver stages to deliver an output power of 100 W with a gain of 60 dB. The amplifier is flexible in layout and architecture, and both electrical and mechanical interfaces can be tailored to meet customer-specific requirements.
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Antenna Measurement System
OTA Far-Field Antenna System for 5G Module and Device Testing
Antenna Measurement System  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S ATS800R is an OTA Far-field Antenna Test System designed for 3GPP-approved 5G module and device testing in the 5G NR FR2 bands. It supports frequencies from 10 to 87 GHz with a measurement area of 0.8 m2. This system provides far-field over-the-air (OTA) testing based on compact antenna test range (CATR) technology and uses a reflector surface for high quiet zone accuracy of up to 20 cm.
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Fixed Attenuator
Bulkhead Cryogenic Attenuator from DC to 18 GHz
Fixed Attenuator  from API Technologies

The 2142-CRYO from API Technologies is a Bulkhead Cryogenic Attenuator that operates from DC to 18 GHz. It is available in attenuation values of 3, 6, 10, and 20 dB with an accuracy of ±0.5 dB. The attenuator uses APITech’s in-house resistor fabrication process and has been tested to temperatures of 4 mK. It can handle up to 2 W of input power and peak power of 250 W at either port.
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Software Defined Radio
16x16 Direct-RF Sampling Module with 5 GHz Analog Bandwidth
Software Defined Radio  from Avnet

The XRF16 from Avnet is a 16x16 Direct-RF Sampling Module with 5 GHz Analog Bandwidth. It is designed for integration into deployed RF systems demanding a small footprint, low power, and real-time processing. The XRF16 features the Xilinx Zynq® UltraScale+™ RFSoC Gen 2, with 16 RF-ADC and 16 RF-DAC channels. This module is ideal for phased array RADAR, 5G massive MIMO, hybrid beamforming, signal detection & jamming, medical imaging, and multi-channel RF instrumentation applications.
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RF Amplifier
750 W Solid State Amplifier System from 1 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The 750S1G6C from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Amplifier System that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. This class A amplifier delivers a saturated output power of more than 750 W from 1 to 4.2 GHz and 500 W from 4.2 to 6 GHz. It is immune to input overdrive above 0 dBm (up to 13 dBm), power supply faults, over-temperature, and has protection against other failure conditions as well.
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Front End Module
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Front-End Module from 5150 to 5925 MHz
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF4568 from Qorvo is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Front-End Module that operates from 5150 to 5925 MHz. This module has a 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), single pole two throw switch (SP2T), bypassable low noise amplifier (LNA), and integrated die level filtering for 2nd & 3rd harmonics. On the Tx side, it provides an output power of up to +21.25 dBm with a gain of 29.5 dB.
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RF Switch
Dual-Path RF Front End Module from 2.3 to 2.7 GHz
RF Switch  from Renesas

The F0452B from Renesas is a Dual Path RF Front End Module that consists of an RF switch and two gain stages with 6 dB gain control used in the analog front-end receiver of an Active Antenna System (AAS). It operates from 2.3 to 2.7 GHz and provides a P1dB of 15 dBm with a gain of 34 dB and noise figure of 1.5 dB at 2.6 GHz.
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RF Transceiver
8x8 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 Transceiver from 5 to 7 GHz
RF Transceiver  from onsemi

The QT7860 from ON Semiconductors is a Wi-Fi 6 Transceiver that operates from 5 to 7 GHz. This transceiver can support an 8Tx/8Rx chain for 8 x 8 MIMO or then as two independent 4x4 MIMO chains. It can support bandwidths of 20/40/80/160 MHz in both 4x4 and 8x8 modes. This transceiver allows enhanced performance and reliability for the delivery of mission-critical services over Wi-Fi with data rates as high as 10 Gbps.
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GNSS System on Chip
Low-Power L1, L5 Band GNSS Receiver for Mobile Applications
GNSS System on Chip  from Broadcom

The BCM4778 from Broadcom is an L1, L5 Band GNSS Receiver that is designed for mobile and wearable applications. It uses Broadcom’s proprietary Grid Tracking technology that simultaneously tracks line-of-sight and multiple reflections from each satellite to enhance urban accuracy. The receiver is based on 7 nm CMOS technology and has an ultra-low power consumption.
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RF Cable Assembly
Waterproof (IP-68 Rated) RF Cable Assemblies
RF Cable Assembly  from SV Microwave

The Waterproof (IP-68 Rated) RF Cable Assemblies from SV Microwave operate from DC to 40 GHz. They are available with 2.92 mm / SMA connectors and have 6 inch flexible cable. These IP67/IP68 rated assemblies and are designed to withstand rigorous environments. They include o-ring sealed connectors to 1 x 10-8 cc/sec, making them ideal for high pressure, harsh environment applications and the prevention of dust, liquid or gas leakage.
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Power Divider
4-Way Power Divider from 6 to 40 GHz
Power Divider  from MECA

The 804-5-23.000 from MECA is a 4-way power divider that operates from 6 to 40 GHz. This mm-Wave power divider can handle up to 30 watts of power, has an insertion loss of 2.6 dB, and isolation over 13 dB. It is available in a module with 2.4 mm connectors.
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Power Divider
6-Way Power Divider from 6 to 18 GHz
Power Divider  from Taylor Microwave, Inc.

The PD6-61800 from Taylor Microwave is a 6-Way Power Divider that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 30 W, has an insertion loss of less than 10 dB, and provides isolation of more than 15 dB. This power divider has an amplitude balance of ±0.40 dB and a phase balance of ±5°. It is available in a module that measures 3.00 x 2.00 x 0.38 inches with SMA-female connectors.
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180 Degree Hybrid Coupler
200 W Hybrid Combiner/Divider from 290 to 320 MHz
180 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from Werlatone Inc

The H5722A from Werlatone is a 180° Hybrid Combiner/Divider that operates from 290 to 320 MHz. It can handle a CW input power of 200 W, has an insertion loss of less than 3.3 dB, and provides an isolation of more than 30 dB. This hybrid combiner/divider has a phase balance of ± 3° and an amplitude balance of ± 0.15 dB. It is available in a module that measures 6.0 x 3.0 x 2.25 inches with N-Type (female) connectors.
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RF Mixer
Passive Double-Balanced Mixer MMIC from 17 to 64 GHz
RF Mixer  from MACOM

The MAMX-011088-DIE from MACOM is a Passive Double-Balanced Mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 17 to 64 GHz and an IF frequency from DC to 20 GHz. It has a conversion loss of less than 10 dB and IP3 of 20 dBm. This mixer provides an LO/RF isolation of 35 dB, an LO/IF isolation of more than 32 dB, and an RF/IF isolation of 25 dB.
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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.
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Band Pass Filter
28 GHz Surface Mount Bandpass Filter for 5G Applications
Band Pass Filter  from Knowles

The B280LA0S from Knowles is a Bandpass Filter with a passband from 27.5 to 28.5 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 4.5 dB and provides rejection of over 30 dB above (30 to 37 GHz) and below (DC to 26.1 GHz) the passband. The filter uses DLI’s low loss temperature stable materials which enable it to offer a small size and minimal performance variation over temperature ranging from -55°C to +125°C.
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RF Over Fiber Module
Next-Gen 3 GHz/6 GHz Wideband RF Over Fiber Link
RF Over Fiber Module  from Emcore

The Optiva OTS-1LNG 3 GHz/6 GHz 1310 nm Wideband RF Over Fiber Link from Emcore is a Next-Gen L-Band fiber optic link. It is optimized to provide transparent IF, extended L-Band, C and S-Band signal transport from 50 MHz to 6 GHz for satellite antenna and interfacility applications. This fiber optic link has a typical noise figure of 17 dB and a Tx/Rx adjustable gain range of 30 dB.
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Signal Generator
RF Signal Source from 8-12 and 30-36 GHz with Four Modes of Frequency Modulation
Signal Generator  from dB Control

The dB-9003 from dB Control is a custom-mounted Integrated Stabilized RF Source (ISRFS) that operates from 8 to 12 GHz and from 30 to 36 GHz. This highly accurate RF source has high-frequency switching speeds of 1 uS to be within ± 1 MHz accuracy and supports four modes of frequency modulation. It provides an output power up of 17 dBm with 8-Bit amplitude control (0.125 dB LSB) across a dynamic range of 50 dB.
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Multiplexer
7 Band Multiplexer for GSM, CDMA, 4G LTE, LTE 2.6, and 5G Applications
Multiplexer  from SRTechnology Corporate

The R03-M2252-01 from SRTechnology is a Seven-Band Filter Module with passbands from 703 – 803 MHz, 790 – 862 MHz, 880 – 960 MHz, 1710 - 1880 MHz, 1920 – 2170 MHz, 2500 – 2690 MHz, and 3300 – 3800 MHz. It can handle up to 20 W of input power per port, has an insertion loss of less than 0.8 dB, and provides a port-to-port rejection over 50 dB in the 820 – 3800 MHz band.
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RF Repeaters
5 W Channelized Digital Repeater from 380 to 512 MHz
RF Repeaters  from Advanced RF Technologies

The PSR-U-9537-U from Advanced RF Communication is a Channelized Digital Repeater that operates from 380 to 512 MHz. This 5 W digital duplex repeater provides a composite output power of 27 dBm (uplink), 37 dBm (downlink), with a system gain of 95 dBm, and a noise figure of less than 3.5 dBm. It has up to 8 non-contagious narrowband filters, and one wideband filter.
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DLVA
Logarithmic Hybrid Amplifiers from 10 to 160 MHz for Radar Systems
DLVA  from Radar Technology

The RTL-4 SERIES from Radar Technology are Logarithmic Hybrid Amplifiers with center frequencies from 10 to 160 MHz. They have a dynamic range of 80 dB, linearity of ±1 dB, and a sensitivity of 25 mV/dB. These amplifiers have a rise time of less than 0.5 µs and provide a detected video output voltage logarithmically proportional to the input IF power.
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