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IMS Event Coverage
Date: 27 June, 2022
 
Sponsored by Signal Hound
 
 
Latest News this Week
WIN Semiconductors Introduces 0.12 µm RF GaN on SiC Technology - Win Semiconductors
Copper Mountain Technologies Introduces 6 to16 Port USB VNAs that Operate up to 9 GHz - Copper Mountain Technologies
ERAVANT Showcases mmWave Test Equipment and Patent Pending Innovations at IMS 2022 - ERAVANT
SignalCore Introduces mmWave Downconverter and SMT Synthesizers for Comm and T&M Applications - SignalCore
Pickering Introduces 67 GHz Terminated PXI Switching Solutions for 5G and Semiconductor Test - Pickering Interfaces
APITech Introduces New Line of High Power RF SAW Filters at IMS 2022 - APITech
HASCO Showcases its Latest RF and Microwave Components at IMS 2022 - HASCO Components
Anritsu Showcases its High-Frequency Testing Solutions at the IMS 2022 - Anritsu
Rosenberger Introduces Multiport Mini-SMP Cable Assemblies and PCB Connectors - Rosenberger
Southwest Microwave Introduces New SSBB Multi-Pin Board-to-Board Connectors for Hi-Rel Applications - Southwest Microwave
Marki Microwave Introduces a Family of Broadband RF Mixers from DC to 130 GHz - Marki Microwave
MACOM Introduces 7.0 Kilowatt Power Amplifier at the IMS 2022 - MACOM
More News
New White Papers & Articles
Over-the-Air RF Conformance Measurements on 5G NR Devices - Rohde & Schwarz
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Footprint Optimization - Rosenberger
Co-location Deployment Considerations for Direct RF Sampling Transceivers - Xilinx
Positioning in 5G NR: A Look at the Technology and Related Test Aspects - Rohde & Schwarz
The Quest for the Ideal Switch - Menlo Micro
More Whitepapers
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Signal Hound Demos All-New SM435B and BB60D at IMS 2022
Signal Hound demonstrated two new devices at IMS this year. The SM435B delivers lightning-fast performance up to the mmWave spectrum, at a fraction of the cost of competing products. The BB60D includes a preselector and has better dynamic range than the BB60C. Click here to learn more.
Interesting Products Showcased at IMS 2022 - Part 2
RF Switch
SPDT Silicon-on-Insulator Switch from 0.1 to 40 GHz
RF Switch  from Marki Microwave
The MSW2-1001ELGA from Marki Microwave is a Reflective SPDT Switch that operates from 100 MHz to 40 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB and provides an isolation of over 38 dB. The switch can handle an input power of 27 dBm and has an IIP3 of 50 dB. It is manufactured using a Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) process and is available in a surface-mount 12-lead LGA package that measures 2.25 x 2.25 mm.
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RF Transceiver
Dual-channel Up/Down Converter from 24.25-29.5 GHz
RF Transceiver  from pSemi, A Murata Company
The PE128300 from pSemi is a Dual-channel TD Up-Down Converter with an RF frequency from 24.25-29.5 GHz to support 5G FR2 n258 and n257 frequency bands. Up to 16 different mode definitions are pre-stored and selectable via a single-byte SPI command. Mode definitions contain seven elements: LO power on/off, V/H RX power on/off, V/H TX power on/off, and V/H T/R switch state.
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RF Amplifier
GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from CML Microcircuits
The CMX90A702 from CML Microcircuits is a three-stage GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier that operates in the 5G FR2 band from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz. This power amplifier delivers an output P1dB of 26.7 dBm, a small signal gain of 22.5 dB, and has a Power Added Efficiency (PAE) of 28%. It requires a DC supply of +4 V and consumes 182 mA of current.
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Down Converter
24 to 40 GHz RF Downconverter for 5G Frequencies
Down Converter  from ThinkRF
The D4000 from thinkRF is an RF Downconverter/Tuner that downconverts an Input RF signal from 24 - 40 GHz to an output IF signal with a frequency of 1.536 GHz. It has a 500 MHz real-time bandwidth, and a 100 kHz tuning resolution, making is ideal for applications such as interference hunting, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, spectrum monitoring, RF drive test, transmission test, and customer premise equipment test.
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Power Sensor
USB/Ethernet Controlled Power Sensor from 0.5 to 40 GHz
Power Sensor  from Mini Circuits
The PWR-40PW-RC from Mini-Circuits is a Smart Power Sensor that operates from 0.5 to 40 GHz. This Power Sensor has a dynamic range from -20 to +20 dBm and has a sampling rate of 20 Msps. It has a duty cycle of up to 99.9 and a rise/fall time of 50 ns. The sensor supports modulated, pulsed, and CW signal types and has a 10 MHz internal modulation bandwidth coupled with a data processing rate of 20 million samples per second that enables measurement of a wide range of analog and digital signal modulation types.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 2 to 5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Tagore Technology
The TL0375J from Tagore Technology is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 2 to 5 GHz. It delivers a gain of 17.5 dB with a noise figure of less than 0.5 dB and has an output P1dB of 19.5 dBm. This LNA requires a DC supply of 5 V and draws less than 70 mA of input current. It is available in an 8-pin QFN surface mount package that measures 2 x 2 x 0.75 mm.
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Signal Hound
Signal Hound Demos All-New SM435B and BB60D at IMS 2022
Signal Hound demonstrated two new devices at IMS this year. The SM435B delivers lightning-fast performance up to the mmWave spectrum, at a fraction of the cost of competing products. The BB60D includes a preselector and has better dynamic range than the BB60C. Click here to learn more.
RF Amplifier
4 W RF Power Amplifier from 3.3 to 3.6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from iCana
The ARQSP3336-4 from iCANA is an RF Power Amplifier that operates from 3.3 to 3.6 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of up to 35.4 dBm (~3.46 W) with a power gain of more than 35 dB and a PAE of 25%. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 5 V and is available in a Surface Mount LGA 16-pin package that measures 5 x 5 x 1.1 mm.
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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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Antenna Measurement System
mm-Wave Mini-Chamber for OTA Measurements
Antenna Measurement System  from Milliwave Silicon Solutions
The MBX33 from Milliwave Silicon Solutions is a mmWave Mini-Chamber that fits on an 8-foot lab bench. Compared to the standard MilliBox line, the MBX33 is composed of 30 Inch cubes to allow for more space inside the chamber. It has 3 instrument bays to place a spectrum analyzer or vector network analyzer on one side and a signal generator or baseband board on the other side below the measurement deck.
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Probe Station & System
200 mm Manual Probe Station & System for mmWave, THz and Load-Pull Applications
Probe Station & System  from FormFactor Inc.
The EPS200MMW from FormFactor Inc. is a 200 mm Manual Probe Station & System that is designed for mmW, THz and load-pull applications at 67 GHz and beyond. This solution can be tailored to address measurement needs for active and passive components through the terahertz frequency range. It has a high dynamic range and directivity without compromising electrical accuracy or mechanical stability.
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Antenna Measurement System
CATR Antenna Measurement System from 24 to 43.5 GHz
Antenna Measurement System  from ETS-Lindgren
The AMS-5705 from ETS-Lindgren is a Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) Antenna Measurement System that can measure devices over a frequency range from 24 to 43.5 GHz. It can perform three-dimensional measurements of 5G mmWave wireless devices and is optimized to handle millimeter-wave antenna arrays that are up to 30 cm in diameter with or without antenna feed ports.
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Band Pass Filter
Bandpass BAW Filter for CBRS Applications from 3550 to 3700 MHz
Band Pass Filter  from Akoustis
The AKF-1336 from Akoustis is a Bandpass BAW Filter developed for the CBRS band. It has a center frequency of 3625 MHz and a passband from 3550 to 3700 MHz. The filter has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and provides over 15 dB of attenuation from 3450 to 3530 MHz. It can handle up to 30 dBm of CW input power and has a return loss of 16 dB.
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Termination
1.85mm RF Termination from DC to 65 GHz
Termination  from APITech
The TV650 from APITech is a 1.85mm RF Termination that operates from DC to 65 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 1 W and has a VSWR of less than 1.55:1. This termination has a 1.85 mm interface but can also mate with 2.4 mm connector interfaces. It is available in a robust stainless package and gold plated center connectors suitable for both military and commercial applications.
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RF Switch
High-Power Reflective SPDT Switch from 0.3 to 3.8 GHz
RF Switch  from Skyworks Solutions
The SKY12255-708LF from Skyworks is a Reflective SPDT Switch that operates from 0.3 to 3.8 GHz. It can handle an input power of 160 W, has a Tx/Rx insertion loss of less than 0.3 dB and provides high Tx to Rx isolation. This fail-safe switch has been designed for high-power TDD, 4G & 5G systems, high-power macro base stations and high-power DAS applications.
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RF Switch
DPDT Differential Switch with Integrated Driver from DC to 24 GHz
RF Switch  from Menlo Micro
The MM5600 from Menlo Micro is a DPDT Switch that operates from DC to 40 Gbps. It has a low insertion loss of 0.75 dB (@ 12 GHz) and fast switching speed and can operate with greater than 3 billion switching cycles. This switch is based on Menlo’s Ideal SwitchTM technology and is designed for high-performance signaling applications.
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RF Amplifier
8 W GaN Power Amplifier Module from 3.4 to 3.8 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo
The QPA3810 from Qorvo is a fully integrated Two-Stage Doherty Power Amplifier Module that operates from 3. to 3.8 GHz. It delivers 8 W (~39 dBm) of output power with 33 dB of gain. This GaN amplifier incorporates a driver and Doherty final stage delivering high power-added efficiency for the entire module. It is ideal for 5G massive MIMO, small cell, low-power remote heads and general-purpose applications.
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Power Divider
8-Way Power Divider/Combiner from 0.5 to 8.0 GHz
Power Divider  from MECA
The 808-2-4.250 from MECA is an 8-Way Power Divider/Combiner that operates from 0.5 to 8.0 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 4.8 dB with an isolation of over 20 dB. The power divider can handle an input power of up to 30 W and has a VSWR of 1.6:1. It has an amplitude balance of less than 1 dB and a phase balance of under 15°. This power divider/combiner is available in a module that measures 9.21 x 8.51 x 0.75 inches with SMA Female connectors.
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RF Amplifier
10 W CW/Pulsed GaN Power Amplifier from 9 to 11 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Altum RF
The ARF1009Q5 from Altum RF is a GaN Power Amplifier that operates in the X-band from 9 to 11 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 10 W with a power gain of 30 dB and has a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 40% for CW/Pulsed operations. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 22 V and requires a bias current of 150 mA.
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RF Transistor
1200 Watt LDMOS Power Transistor from 10 to 700 MHz
RF Transistor  from Ampleon
The BLF978P from Ampleon is an LDMOS Power Transistor that operates from 10 to 700 MHz. It delivers a P1dB of 1200 watts with a power gain of over 23 dB and a drain efficiency of 80.6%. The device requires a supply voltage of 50 V and has integrated ESD protection. This PA is available in a flanged balanced ceramic package and is ideal for use in broadcast transmitters, and for ISM applications.
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RF Connector
1.35 mm RF Cable Connector from DC to 90 GHz
RF Connector  from Samtec
The PRF13 from Samtec is a 1.35 mm RF Cable Connector that operates from DC to 90 GHz. It has an impedance of 50 ohms and a solder clamp to support .047 Temp-Flex low loss flexible cables. This bulkhead plug/jack connector is available in a package that measures Ø5.8 mm (plug) & Ø4.84 mm (jack).
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RF Cable Assembly
110 GHz High Performance Cable Assemblies for T&M Applications
RF Cable Assembly  from W. L. Gore & Associates
The GORE PHASEFLEX Microwave/RF Test Assemblies provide excellent phase and amplitude stability with flexure. The rugged, lightweight construction of these assemblies delivers reliable performance with longer service life and reduced equipment downtime, which results in lower costs for testing in laboratory, production, and field test environments.
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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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RF Amplifier
250 W Solid-State Pulsed Power Amplifier from 9 to 10 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Empower RF
The 1222 from Empower RF Systems is a Solid-State power amplifier module that provides over 250 W of peak power from 9 to 10 GHz with pulse widths up to 500 µsec and 20% duty cycles. The amplifier has an Enable/Disable time of less than 250 ns and its gain can be controlled with digital or analog interfaces. It utilizes 48V GaN on SiC devices and is lightweight, highly reliable, and rugged.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Handheld Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 54 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Anritsu
The Field Master Pro MS2090A from Anritsu is a RF handheld spectrum analyzer that operates up to 54 GHz and has a real-time spectrum analysis bandwidth of up to 100 MHz. It has a Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) of less than -160 dBm and Third Order Intercept (TOI) of +20 dBm, for more accurate spectrum clearing, radio alignment, and harmonic and distortion measurements.
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Vector Network Analyzer
Benchtop Vector Network Analyzer from 900 Hz to 67 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Keysight Technologies
The N5247B from Keysight Technologies is a Benchtop Vector Network Analyzer with 2 or 4 ports. It operates from 900 Hz/10 MHz to 67 GHz with a frequency resolution of 1 Hz. This VNA can simplify test stations by replacing racks and stacks of equipment. It can be used to carry out linear and nonlinear device characterization using advanced error correction.
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IMS 2022
Date: 19 to 24 June, 2022
Location: Denver, Colorado
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