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7 April, 2022 Newsletter - everything RF

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Date: 7 April, 2022
 
European Microwave Week - Event Coverage
 
 
News from the European Microwave Week
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Link Microtek Develops Compact 3-Channel Rotary Joint for X-Band Radar Systems

Link Microtek
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Junkosha Launches ePTFE Tape Wrapped Cables for mmWave Phased Array Radars

Junkosha
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CMT Showcases its Latest VNA Solutions at European Microwave Week

Copper Mountain Technologies
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APITech Develops X-Band Quad Transmit/Receive Module for AESA/Radar Applications

APITech
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dSPACE Showcasing its Radar Testing Solutions at European Microwave Week 2021

dSPACE
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Farran Introduces mmWave 5G Communication Extender from 24.5 to 52.6 GHz

Farran
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R&S Introduces Advanced Antenna Array for Automotive Radar System Testing

Rohde & Schwarz
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Teledyne SP Devices Introduces SSD Storage Solutions for High-Speed Recording

Teledyne SP Devices
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Products Showcased at European Microwave Week
RF Variable Attenuator
10 dB Temperature Variable Attenuators from DC to 12.4 GHz
RF Variable Attenuator  from Smiths Interconnect

The HCM Series from Smiths Interconnect are Temperature Variable Attenuators that operate from DC to 12.4 GHz. They provide attenuation from 0 to 10 dB with a step size of 1 dB and can handle a CW input power of up to 200 mW. These fixed chip attenuators have a VSWR of less than 1.30:1 and have a range of temperature coefficient of attenuation values from -0.009 to -0.003 dB/dB/°C.
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RF Capacitor
100 nF Single Layer Capacitor for DC Blocking/RF Bypassing
RF Capacitor  from Knowles

The V80 Series of Single Layer Capacitors from Knowles Precision Devices have a capacitance value of 100 nF. They have been designed for DC blocking or RF bypass applications in a broad frequency range. This high frequency, wire bondable capacitors are ideal for GaN and GaAs amplifier applications where small size and microwave performance are key to a well-performing circuit.
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Block Up Converter
20 W GaN Block Upconverter from 27.5 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from ERZIA

The ERZ-BUC-2750-3100-43 from Erzia is a Block Upconverter (BUC) that operates in the Ka-Band from 27.5 to 31 GHz and has an IF frequency from 950 to 1950 MHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 20 W, linear power of 10 W and has an adjustable gain from 45 to 75 dB in 0.25 dB steps. This BUC uses the latest GaN technology with an internal PLL to optimize power consumption.
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RF Cable Assembly
24-Channel High-Density SMPM Plug to Jack Cable Assembly from DC to 40 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from IntelliConnect

The C447-ZZZ-100G  from IntelliConnect is a 24-Way High-Density SMPM Plug to Jack Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 40 GHz. This cryogenic interconnect solution has 24 channels where each set of connectors are connected using a 0.47 conformance cable. This assembly has a durability of more than 100 cycles and is matched to 50 ohms.
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Waveguide to Coax Adapter
Waveguide (R740) to Coaxial (1.35 mm) Adapter from 60 to 90 GHz
Waveguide to Coax Adapter  from Spinner Group

The 533126 from Spinner is a waveguide to the coaxial adapter with an R740 (WG26 | WR12) waveguide interface and a 1.35 mm (Female) coaxial interface that operates from 60 to 90 GHz. This adapter has a return loss of 20 dB and is internally matched to an impedance of 50 ohms. The R 740 (WG26 | WR12) waveguide interface complies with IEC 60153-2 and the 1.35 mm (female) socket complies as per IEEE STD. 287.
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RF Transceiver
GaN Front-End Tx/Rx Module from 9 to 10 GHz for AESA Radars
RF Transceiver  from APITech

The MAIA-100258 from APITech is a Front-End Quad Transmit-Receive Module that operates in the X-Band from 9 to 10 GHz. It is suitable for use in AESA RADAR applications. On the Tx side, it delivers a saturated output power of 10 W per channel of RF power for pulsed radar and intermittent CW applications. On the Rx side, it provides a gain of 25 dB with a noise figure of 3.6 dB.
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RF Transceiver
5G mmWave Up/Down Converter from 24.5 to 65 GHz
RF Transceiver  from Farran

The FCE-V-TR-0001 from Farran is an up/down converter that can be used as a frequency extender for testing 5G Applications from 24.5 to 52.6 GHz. It is a unique, dedicated Transmit/Receive system for 5G, compliant with the most recent 3GPP release 17 millimeter-wave frequency range. It upconverts an input IF frequency of 6 GHz to 24.25-52.6 GHz and can down-convert an input RF frequency from 57-65 GHz to 6 GHz.
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Vector Network Analyzer
2-Port Vector Network Analyzer from 100 kHz to 18 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Copper Mountain Technologies

The S5180B from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 100 kHz to 18 GHz. It has a built-in pulse modulator, synchronizer, and a set of logical generators supporting various pulse generation options and corresponding measurement modes. Pulses can be generated Synchronously or Asynchronously with respect to VNA measurement timing.
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RF Test Set
mmWave Antenna Array for Automotive Radar System Testing
RF Test Set  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®QAT100 from Rohde & Schwarz is a mmWave Antenna Array for automotive radar testing systems that operates from 76 to 81 GHz. It has an electronically steerable frontend that enables realistic target generation. The antenna array has up to 2 x 96 individually switchable transmit antennas and can simulate up to 8 completely independent objects.
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RF Amplifier
1kW Solid-State Power Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz for EMC Testing
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The Model 1000S1G6C from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. It delivers a CW output power of up to 1000 W with a small signal gain of 66 dB. This SSPA has spurious levels of -73 dBc and harmonic distortion of -30 dBc. The low spurious levels and high linearity make it ideal for use as a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems.
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RF Amplifier
400 W TWT Power Amplifier from 7.5 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Ophir RF

The 6548 from Ophir RF is a TWT Power amplifier that operates from 7.5 to 18 GHz. It delivers a saturated output of 400 W with more than 57 dB of gain. This amplifier features internal power supplies that have solid-state DC-DC converter designs with fast loop response times so that output level variations are minimal.
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RF Transistor
500 W GaN HEMT from 2.9 to 3.5 GHz for S-Band Radar Systems
RF Transistor  from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The CGHV35400F1 from Wolfspeed is a GaN HEMT that operates from 2.9 to 3.5 GHz for S-band radar systems. It provides up to 500 W (57.1 dBm) of pulsed output power with a power gain of 11.1 dB and drain efficiency of up to 69%. The GaN HEMT has a duty cycle of 20% with 2 ms pulse lengths. It is based on Wolfspeed’s high-power density 50 V, 0.4 µm GaN on silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing process.
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RF Cable
Phase-Stable Coaxial Cable Assemblies that Operate up to 67 GHz
RF Cable  from Junkosha

The 7 Series from Junkosha are Coaxial Cable Assemblies that operate at Microwave/mmWave frequencies up to 67 GHz. These flexible coaxial cables have an outer diameter range from 0.047 to 0.120 inches and minimum bendable radius of 0.39 inches. They provide a shielding effectiveness of 90 dB (up to 18 GHz) and have an insertion loss of less than 4.8 dB/ft.
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Phase Noise Analyzer
Phase Noise Analyzer & VCO Tester from 1 MHz to 8/26.5 GHz
Phase Noise Analyzer  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S FSPN from Rohde & Schwarz is a Phase Noise Analyzer and VCO tester that operates from 1 MHz to 8/26.5 GHz. It is designed to provide both very high sensitivity and measurement speed for production and design engineers who need to characterize sources such as synthesizers, VCOs, OCXOs, and DROs.
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Laminate
Very Low Loss FR-4 Process Compatible Laminate for mm-Wave Frequencies
Laminate  from Isola Group

The Astra MT77 laminate material from Isola has been designed for commercial RF/microwave printed circuit designs. They feature a dielectric constant (Dk) that is stable between -40°C and +140°C at up to W-band frequencies. This material can be used at frequencies up to 110 GHz (potentially higher frequencies as well). Astra MT77 offers an ultra-low dissipation factor (Df) of 0.0017.
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Radar Sensor
FMCW/CW Radar Transceiver from 119.3 to 125.8 GHz
Radar Sensor  from Silicon Radar GmbH

The TRX_120_001 from Silicon Radar is a Radar Transceiver that operates from 119.3 to 125.8 GHz. It supports FMCW/CW modes and can be used for distance and speed measurement of objects using analog signals. This transceiver converts high-frequency radar signals to smaller analog signals with a maximum frequency of 2 GHz.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Fully Portable Spectrum Analyzer from 5 kHz to 3/14/26.5 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Rohde & Schwarz

The FPL1000 from Rohde & Schwarz is a portable spectrum analyzer that operates from 5 kHz to 3/14/26.5 GHz. This instrument can be used for spectrum analysis, highly accurate power measurement with power sensors and analysis of analog and digitally modulated signals. It has a resolution of 1 Hz and has a large 10.1" WXGA touchscreen that makes measuring fast and simple.
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RF Probe
110 GHz Fine-Pitch Multi-Contact RF Probe Solution
RF Probe  from FormFactor Inc.

The InfinityQuad from FormFactor is an RF Probe solution that can measure signal paths up to 110 GHz. It is designed for repeatable and precise engineering and production of DC, logic, RF, and mmWave RFIC devices and provides wide bandwidth for RF/Microwave or high-speed digital connections. This RF probe can handle an RF power of up to 4 W.
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RF Amplifier
E-Band mmWave Power Amplifier (8-Way) from 71-76/81-86 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Filtronic

The Cerus 8 from Filtronic is a power amplifier that operates in the E-Band from 71 to 76 GHz (AA021) and 81 to 86 GHz (AA022). It is designed using GaAs MMICs that are performance-matched and efficiently combined in a waveguide to deliver maximum power. The amplifier delivers a saturated output power of more than 28 dBm with a small signal gain of 24 dB.
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RF Amplifier
12 W GaN-on-SiC MMIC Power Amplifier from 27 to 31.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Altum RF

The ARF1014 from Altum RF is an MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 27 to 31.5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 12 W with a gain of 18 dB and power-added efficiency (PAE) of 25%. The amplifier die is fabricated using GaN-on-SiC process technology and is ideal for Satcom terminals and other Ka-band applications. It requires a bias voltage of -1.9/22 V and draws 230 mA of current.
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Date: 2 to 7 April 2022
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