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Date: 2 May, 2022
 
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Latest News this Week
VIAVI Introduces New Radio Altimeter Test Solution, Designed for a New Era of Secure Aviation - Viavi Solutions
This New Material Can be Used to Develop Lightweight, Cost-effective, 5G Base Station Antennas - SABIC
Millibox Integrates Copper Mountain's USB Based VNA to Enable Real-Time RF Measurements - Millibox
MVG Introduces Multi-axis Rotary Positioners for Testing Direction Finding Antennas - Microwave Vision Group
Triad RF Supplies Custom RF Front-End Amplifiers for OQ Technology’s New Space Missions - Triad RF Systems
Inmarsat Reveals Cost Efficiencies and Environmental Sustainability as Top Drivers for IoT Adoption - Inmarsat
Gore Introduces Mission-Critical Microwave & RF Cable Assemblies for Aircrafts - W. L. Gore & Associates
R&S Introduces New Spectrum Monitoring and Radiolocation Solution for Outdoor Wireless Services - Rohde & Schwarz
CAES Introduces Sinuous Antennas that Support Multiple Signal Polarizations - Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions
Keysight Introduces 4-Channel Vector Signal Generator for mmWave Applications up to 54 GHz - Keysight Technologies
DARPA Conducts In-Space Measurements to Enhance High Frequency Radio Capabilities - DARPA
MACOM to Develop a High-Power RF GaN Transmitter Using Beamforming Technology for the Dept. of Defense - MACOM
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Featured Interview
Colin Hunt, Vice President of Global Sales at Akoustis
Interview with Colin Hunt from Akoustis
everything RF recently interviewed Colin Hunt, Vice President of Global Sales at Akoustis. Colin Hunt brings over 25 years of experience in sales management and business development in the RF and electronics industry. Prior to joining, Colin was Vice President of Worldwide Sales for pSemi, the semi-conductor division of MuRata. Click here to read the Interview.
New White Papers & Articles
5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) - Rohde & Schwarz
HTOL/Burn-in Testing Systems in the Wireless Industry - AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
Using Baluns and RF Components for Impedance Matching - Coilcraft
140 GHz Antenna Array for 6G Wireless Communication - Remcom
Automotive Electronics Clock Tree Design Considerations - Skyworks Solutions
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CS MANTECH 2022
Date: 9 to 12 May, 2022
Location: Monterey, California
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Featured Products this Week
RF Amplifier
16 W GaN SSPA from 29 to 31 GHz for Airborne Applications
RF Amplifier  from Teledyne Microwave Solutions

The TSA-216047 from Teledyne Microwave Solutions is a Ka-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 29 to 31 GHz. It delivers an output power of up to 16 W with more than 33 dB of gain and 20 dB of gain control. This GaN-based SSPA has monitor/control options for relative output power, internal temperature, enable/disable, and fault indication using an RS-422 interface.
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RF Amplifier
800 W GaN Power Amplifier from 900 to 930 MHz
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The RIM09800-20 from RFHIC is a Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 900 to 930 MHz. It delivers an output power of 800 W with an efficiency of 65%. The SSPA is fabricated using RFHIC’s state-of-the-art GaN-HEMT technology which has excellent thermal stability and a high breakdown voltage. It requires a supply voltage of 50 V.
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RF Amplifier
37 W GaN MMIC Power Amplifier from 9.3 to 9.6 GHz for Radar Applications
RF Amplifier  from Wolfspeed, A Cree Company

The CMPA9396025S from Wolfspeed is a 3-stage GaN MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 9.3 to 9.6 GHz. This X-Band Power Amplifier provides an output power of 37 W with a power gain of 26.7 dB and has a PAE of up to 42%. This GaN Power amplifier can be used by a wide range of pulsed and continuous-wave X-band phased array applications.
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RF Amplifier
5000 W Solid State Power Amplifier from 10 kHz to 225 MHz
RF Amplifier  from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

The 5000A225B from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid State Power Amplifier that operates from 10 kHz to 225 MHz. This self-contained, air-cooled, broadband amplifier when used with a sweep generator provides 5000 W of output power with more than 67 dB of gain. It is protected from RF input overdrive by an input leveling circuit which controls the RF input level to the first stage of the amplifier when the input level is increased above 0 dBm.
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RF Amplifier
50 W Class AB Amplifier from 0.6 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Empower RF

The 2222 from Empower RF is a solid state broadband Class AB high power amplifier that operates from 0.6 to 6 GHz with built-in control, monitoring and protection functions. It provides more than 50 W of output power with a gain of over 50 dB and a return loss of less than 10 dB. This amplifier utilizes high-power GaN devices that provide a wide frequency response, high gain, high peak power capability, and low distortions.
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Wireless SoC
Bluetooth 5.3 SoC with Support for BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, Thread and Zigbee
Wireless SoC  from Nordic Semiconductor

The nRF52820 from Nordic Semiconductor is a Bluetooth 5.3 System-on-Chip (SoC) offering USB and advanced wireless connectivity in a small package, for HID, smart home, commercial, and industrial applications. The 2.4 GHz multiprotocol radio provides up to 8 dBm output power and has a receiver sensitivity of -95 dBm.
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RF Module
Bluetooth 5.2 + 802.15.4 + NFC Modules
RF Module  from Laird Connectivity

The BL5340 Series from Laird Connectivity are multi-core Bluetooth 5.2 + 802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee) + NFC Modules. These small, robust modules are available in two variants: the main module (BL5340 with nRF5340) or the power amplified variant (BL5340PA with nRF5340 + nRF21540). The modules feature dual-core Arm® Cortex M33 microcontrollers.
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Front End Module
Dual-Band Front-End Module for Wi-Fi 6 Systems
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF4800 from Qorvo is a dual-band front-end module (FEM) designed for Wi-Fi 6 systems. It integrates a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), regulator, two SPDT switches, diplexer, and a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with bypass. The FEM provides a transmit gain of over 29 dB and a receive gain of 14 dB with a noise figure of 2.6 dB while operating over a 5 V supply.
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RF Amplifier
Automatic Gain Controlled Amplifier from 800 to 1000 MHz
RF Amplifier  from API Technologies

The BXMF1041 from APITech is an Automatic Gain Controlled Amplifier that operates from 800 to 1000 MHz. It allows the user to anticipate receiver power levels and automatically adjusts the output power to the desired level. The amplifier has a P1dB of +13 dBm, gain range from 25 to 40 dB and a noise figure of 8 dB. It has an input dynamic range from -55 to 0 dBm and a group delay of +/-1 ns.
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Waveguide Attenuator
60 dB Direct Reading Attenuator from 140 to 220 GHz
Waveguide Attenuator  from ERAVANT

The STA-60-05-D5 from ERAVANT is a G-Band Direct Reading, Rotary Vane Attenuator that operates from 140 to 220 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 60 dB with a 0.01 dB step size from 0 to 20 dB attenuation and a 0.1 dB step size from 20 to 60 dB attenuation. The attenuator is suitable for use in millimeter-wave systems across the standard G-band.
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RF Amplifier
24 to 27.5 GHz Doherty MMIC Power Amplifier
RF Amplifier  from ICONIC RF

The ICD2629 from ICONIC RF is a two-stage Doherty MMIC power amplifier (PA) that operates from 24 to 27.5 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 28.5 dBm with a gain of 13 dB and an efficiency of 20% at 8 dB output power backoff (OBO). The amplifier is manufactured using an enhancement mode 0.15µm GaAs technology with integrated 50-ohm matching circuits and DC blocking.
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RF Amplifier
Dual Gain Amplifier from 0.5 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Planar Monolithics Industries

The PEC-40-25-0R518-20-12-SFF-TTLVG from Planar Monolithics Industries is a Dual Gain Amplifier that operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz. This variable gain amplifier has a low gain mode of 23 dB and high gain mode of 38 dB. It provides a P1dB of 17 dBm (low gain mode) and 19 dBm (high gain mode) with a gain switching time of less than 500 ns.
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Tower Mount Amplifier
Twin Tower Mount Amplifier with AISG 2.0 Protocol
Tower Mount Amplifier  from CommScope

The E14R00P05 from Commscope is a Twin Tower Mount Amplifier that operates from 2500 to 2570 MHz (Uplink – Rx) and 2620 to 2690 MHz (Downlink – Tx). On the Rx side, it provides a gain of 12 dB with a noise figure of less than 1.6 dB. On the Tx side, it can handle an RMS power of up to 200 watts and has an insertion loss of 0.8 dB.
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Base Station Antenna
12-Port Hex-Band Antenna from 617-894/1695-2690 MHz
Base Station Antenna  from Radio Frequency Systems

The APXVAA4L18_43-U-NA20 from Radio Frequency systems is a 12-Port, Hex-Band Antenna with a frequency range from 617-894 MHz (2 bands) and 1695-2690 MHz (4 bands). This 45° dual slant polarized antenna provides a gain of more than 14 dB and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. It has a horizontal beamwidth of up to 70 degrees, vertical beamwidth of up to 14.8 degrees and has an electrical downtilt range from 2 to 12 degrees.
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Waveguide Termination
60 W Waveguide Terminations from 3.95 to 18 GHz
Waveguide Termination  from ARRA Inc.

The 930 Series from ARRA Inc. are Waveguide Terminations that operate from 3.95 to 18 GHz. These terminations can handle an average input power of up to 60 W and have a VSWR of less than 1.04:1. These terminations are constructed using aluminum and are available in WR28, WR42, WR51, WR52, WR75, WR90, WR102, WR112, WR137, WR159, WR187, WR229, and WR284 waveguide sizes.
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RF Switch
AEC-Q100 Qualified SPDT Switch from 0.9 to 6.0 GHz
RF Switch  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKYA21038 from Skyworks is a Single-Pole Double-Throw (SPDT) Switch that operates from 0.9 to 6.0 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.5 dB and provides 38 dB of isolation at 2.45 GHz. This AEC-Q100 grade 2 qualified switch requires a DC supply from 3 to 5 V and a single control logic that is compatible with 1.8 V and 3.3 V levels.
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Bi-Directional Coupler
10 dB Bi-Directional Surface Mount Coupler from 2 to 6 GHz
Bi-Directional Coupler  from Innovative Power Products

The IPP-8000 from Innovative Power Products is a Bi-Directional Coupler that operates from 2000 to 6000 MHz. It provides 10 dB of coupling (± 1.6 dB flatness) with more than 18 dB directivity and has an insertion loss of less than 0.25 dB. The coupler can handle an input power of up to 100 W and has a VSWR of less than 1.3:1.
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Frequency Synthesizer
X-Band Frequency Synthesizer from 6300 to 8300 MHz
Frequency Synthesizer  from Princeton Microwave Technology

The PmT-S-1000 from Princeton Microwave Technology is an X-Band frequency synthesizer that can generate a signal from 6300 to 8300 MHz. It has a 50 MHz frequency step size, an internal reference of 25 MHz. The generated signal has a low phase noise of -80 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset. The synthesizer is available in a sealed module that measures 3.55 x 3.50 x 0.69 inches and requires a DC supply of 15 V.
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GNSS Module
L1/L5 Band Multi-Constellation GNSS Module with Sub-Meter Accuracy
GNSS Module  from LOCOSYSTECH

The MC-1010-V3b from LOCOSYSTECH is a Dual-Band Multi-Constellation GNSS Module that supports GPS & QZSS (L1 C/A), GLONASS (L1OF), GALILEO (E1), BEIDOU (B1I) and IRNSS (NAVIC L5) bands. It supports concurrent reception of L1 and L5 band signals which mitigates the multipath delay and achieves sub-meter position accuracy.
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Fixed Attenuator
0-10 dB Chip Attenuators from 16 to 36 GHz
Fixed Attenuator  from Smiths Interconnect

The KFA Series from Smiths Interconnect are Fixed Attenuators that operate from 16 to 36 GHz. They are available in attenuation values from 0 to 10 dB in 1 dB increments with an accuracy of ± 0.75 dB. The attenuators are available as either wire bondable or surface mount devices (tape & reel or waffle package) and are constructed on an Alumina substrate with rugged thick film terminations and passivated Tantalum Nitride resistive elements.
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Threshold Detector
Adjustable Threshold Detector from 9.4 to 10 GHz
Threshold Detector  from Crane Aerospace & Electronics

The O-DET-2116 from Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a Threshold Detector that operates from 9.4 to 10 GHz. It has several integrated functions for detection and measurement of RF signal levels. The detector has a linear range from -15 dBm to 6 dB and, a pulse-rise time of 45 ns, and recovery time of 1 µs.
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