Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (05

Relay Controlled Programmable Attenuators from DC to 2 GHz

The FMAT Series from Fairview Microwave are relay controlled programmable attenuators that operate from DC to 2 GHz. These attenuators have 6 to 8 relay bits and can provide attenuation from 0 to 127 dB in steps ranging from 0.25 to 64 dB. They have an insertion loss of less than 3.5 dB and can handle 1 W of CW input power. Click here to view specs

20 to 32 GHz (K and Ka-band) GaAs Sub-Harmonic Mixer

The CMD310C3 from Custom MMIC is a GaAs Sub-Harmonic Mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 20 to 32 GHz and IF Frequency from DC to 7 GHz. The mixer has an integrated LO amplifier and can be used as an upconverter or downconverter. The device has a low conversion loss of 8.5 dB and excellent LO to RF Isolation of 36 dB eliminating the need for additional filtering. Sub-harmonic mixers are driven by a local oscillator (LO) signal that is an integer fraction, or sub-harmonic, of the desired LO frequency. This mixer operates with an x2 LO, meaning the user needs to provide the mixer with a LO at half the desired mixing frequency. It requires only -2 dBm LO drive and operates on a single positive supply voltage. The CMD310C3 is available in a leadless 3 x 3 mm surface-mount QFN package. Click here to view specs.

Manually Tunable Band Pass Filter from 6.2 to 6.8 GHz

The WTBW2-6200-6800-1-40-20SSK from Wainwright Instruments is a bandpass filter with a manually tunable passband of 1 to 3 MHz. The center frequency (Fo) can be selected by the customer to be between 6.2 and 6.8 GHz. This filter has an insertion loss of less than 8 dB and provides more than 20 dB of attenuation above and below the band. The filter is available in a module with a 2-section waveguide design and measures 110 x 50 x 24.5 mm (plus connectors and flanges) with SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs.

SP7T Reflective Switch from 2 to 18 GHz

The SR-S200-7S from Universal Microwave Components is an SP7T reflective PIN switch that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. This switch has an insertion loss of less than 3.3 dB, isolation of over 45 dB, and has an on/off time of 60 nsec. It can handle an average CW power of up to 30 dBm and requires a -12 to 5V of DC supply. The switch is available in a module with SMA (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

Programmable Phase Shifter Assembly from 1.5 to 3 GHz

The 50PSA-102-XX series from JFW Industries are solid-state programmable phase shifter assemblies that operate from 1.5 to 3 GHz. The assembly has up to 9 individually controlled phase shifters with a phase range from 0 to 358.6° in 1.4° steps. The center frequency is selectable in 10MHz steps for better phase accuracy across the desired band and each phase shifter can be assigned a different center frequency. The phase shifters have an insertion loss of under 10 dB and can handle an input power of up to 28 dBm. The assembly is available as a benchtop module with SMA female connectors. Each phase shifter is a TTL controlled device and the system can be remote controlled via Ethernet. Click here to view specs.

100 MHz TCXO with LVPECL Output Waveform

The TCXO914AW-100MHz-A from Dynamic Engineers is a high stability TCXO that operates at 100 MHz. It has a phase noise of -170 dBc/Hz @100 kHz and frequency stability of up to ±0.5 ppm over a temperature range of -40 to 85 degrees Celcius. This TCXO provides an LVPECL output while operating on a supply voltage of 3.3 V. The TCXO914AW-100MHz-A is available in a surface-mount package that measures 14.3 x 9.3 x 6.2 mm and is ideal for use in UHF synthesizers, SATCOM systems, and portable microwave applications. Click here to view specs.

C-Band Solid State Bi-directional Amplifier from 5125 to 5875 MHz

The NW-BA-C-10-RX03-C037 from NuWaves is a C-Band Solid State Bi-directional Amplifier module that operates from 5125 to 5875 MHz. It provides an output power of 10 watts with a gain of 10 dB while operating at 20% efficiency. The BDA has an autosense transmit / receive (T/R) mode selection for automatic transmit/receive switching. It is available in a module that measures 3.57 x 2.57 x 0.50 inches with SMA female, right angle connectors and is ideal for broadband RF telemetry, software defined radios, Unmanned Aircraft systems and communication systems. Click here to view specs.

2-Stage Dual LDMOS Power Amplifier from 1805 to 2200 MHz

The PTMC210124MD from Wolfspeed is an LDMOS power amplifier that operates from 1805 to 2200 MHz.This amplifier has two inputs and two outputs that provide an output power of 6 Watts each. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 28 V and is available in a 14-lead plastic overmold package with gull-wing leads. Click here to view specs.

Ku-Band Waveguide Low Noise SATCOM Amplifier

The APTW6-10701275-75K10-WR75-D6 from AmpliTech is a high gain, low noise SATCOM amplifier that operates from 10.7 to 12.75 GHz. It delivers a gain of more than 60 dB with a noise figure of 0.88 dB and an output power of 15 dBm. This amplifier is pressurizable to 5 psi and has an inbuilt reverse voltage protection. It is available in a module with connector and is ideal for SATCOM applications, such as for military and civil Satellite Downlinks. This particular frequency range is also widely used for Direct Broadcasting of Radio and TV in Europe. Click here to view specs.

Inner DC Block from 250 kHz to 40 GHz

The 500-1K from MECA is an Inner DC Block that operates from 250 kHz to 40 GHz. The DC block provides an insertion loss of less than 1.25 dB and an Input/Output VSWR of up to 1.65:1. This connectorized DC Block has 2.92 mm M/F connectors with a breakdown voltage of 75 V and can handle up to 10 Watts of average power. Click here to view specs.

RF Power Limiter from 10 MHz to 2.5 GHz

The TDLM025100 from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics is a drop-in limiter that operates from 10 MHz to 2.5 GHz. This limiter has a threshold level configuration from 7 to 13 dBm and can limit up to 50 dBm (100 W) of peak power with a fast response time of less than 1ns. It is available in a 24-pad CLGA package that measures 4 × 4 × 0.85 mm. The TDLM025100 limiter is a monolithic integrated circuit based on a Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) technology that is ideal for use in high-reliability aerospace and defence applications. This integrated device provides customers with a more reliable and robust power protection solution compared to the traditional industry alternative, discrete GaAs PIN diode circuits with multiple external components. This power limiter is suitable for harsh environment applications, including military, space, avionics, medical, satellite transceivers & antennas, and sensitive orbital T/R modules. Click here to view specs.

Ka-Band SATCOM Low Noise Amplifier from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz

The WB Ka LNA is a Ka-Band Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz. The amplifier provides a P1dB of over 13 dBm with gain of 55 dB, and has a low noise temperature of 120 K. This MMIC amplifier supports Global Xpress (GX) configurations and Ka high throughput satellites (HTS) and delivers the gain and linearity needed to handle higher-order modulation schemes like DVB-S2X, in both the GEO and LEO satellite markets. It is manufactured using GaAs pHEMT technology and is available in a module that measures 111.5 x 41.3 x 31.9 mm with WR-42 waveguide interface at the input and SMA connector at the output. The WB Ka LNA is ideal for use in SATCOM, satellite teleports, gateways, telemetry, tracking and command applications. Click here to view specs.

15 W Ultra Wide Band Power Amplifier from 18 to 45 GHz

The RFLUPA18G45G32CDK from RF-Lambda is a wide-band Power Amplifier that operates from 18 to 45 GHz. The Amplifier provides a saturated output power of 42 dBm (40 dBm P1dB) with a gain of 45 dB. It requires a supply voltage of 15 V and consumes up to 12 A of current. This RoHS-compliant amplifier is available in a module with 2.92 mm I/O connectors and is ideal for use in wireless infrastructure, military, defence, and test and measurement applications. Click here to view specs.

Bandpass Hairpin Filter from 6900 to 7400 MHz

The TR-102 from NIC is a Bandpass Hairpin Filter with a passband from 6900 to 7400 MHz. The filter has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and more than 50 dBc of rejection above and below the passband. This low profile filter is available in a surface-mount package that measures 0.92 x 0.32 x 0.170 inches and is a perfect fit for front end receiver applications. The passband frequency of this filter can be customized up to the Ku-band. Click here to view specs.

Multi-band Compact LTE Cat NB2 Module

The BC66-NA from Quectel is a multi-band LTE Cat NB2 module, designed to be compatible with Quectel GSM/GPRS and LTE Cat NB1 modules providing a flexible and scalable platform for upgrading from a GSM/GPRS to an NB-IoT network. The module also supports band 71 and band 85 to accommodate more operators. It provides 23 dBm of output power and has a sensitivity of -129 dBm. The module requires a supply voltage from 2.1 to 3.63V and consumes up to 95mA of current. The BC66-NA comes with an OpenCPU solution that minimizes application design requirements. It has a built-in eSIM reserve to provide a complete range of SMS and data transmission services to meet the client-side demands. The module is available in a surface-mount 58-pin LCC package that measures 17.7 × 15.8 × 2.0 mm, making it the perfect choice for space-constrained applications. This module is also suitable for various IoT applications, such as smart metering, bike sharing, smart wearables, smart parking, smart ...Click here to view specs.

200 MHz to 6 GHz OCXOs with Sine Wave Output

The XO9095 series from Mtron PTI are high-frequency OCXOs with an oscillation frequency from 200 MHz to 6 GHz. The OCXOs have exceptional stability, low-g sensitivity and low phase noise of -135 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz offset. These oscillators require a supply voltage of 5 V and provide a Sinewave waveform output. They are available in a surface-mount package and are ideal for radar, GPS, EW, test equipment and Satcom applications. Click here to view specs.

High-Power SPST Switch from 2.5 to 3.1 GHz

The DSW16285 from Daico Industries is a high-power SPST switch that operates from 2.5 to 3.1 GHz. It has an isolation of over 50 dB and can handle an RF input power of up to 15 Watts. The switch has a switching speed of 1µS and draws a current of 70 mA from a positive supply of 15 Vdc. It is available in a module that measures 1.0 x 1.5 x 0.34 inches and is ideal for use in rugged military radars. Click here to view specs.

RF Shielded Enclosure from 300 MHz to 13 GHz

The dbSAFE DUO from DVTEST is a shielded RF enclosure with a double-wall design that operates from 300 MHz to 13 GHz. It provides isolation of up to 100 dB and has a custom RF absorber foam that eliminates unwanted reflections within the RF enclosure. The dbSAFE DUO can be customized to any size required by a customer. Click here to view specs.

20 dB Directional Coupler from 5 to 1000 MHz

The DCR-20-4 from RF Bay is a Directional Coupler that operates from 5 to 1000 MHz. It has a coupling value of 20 dB and directivity of 21 dB. This 50-Ohm coupler can handle up to 30 dBm of input power and has a VSWR of 1.2:1. The DCR-20-4 is available in a module that measures 1.250 x 1.250 x 0.563 inches with SMA Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor with 0.1µF Capacitance

The GRM011R60J104M from Murata is a multi-layer ceramic capacitor with a maximum capacitance of 0.1μF. This capacitor has a rated voltage of 6.3 Vdc and can be used at a temperature range from -55°C to 85°C. It is available in 008004 (0.25 x 0.125 x 0.125 mm) package and is ideal for 5G mobile device applications. Click here to view specs.

Conical Surface Mount Inductor up to 0.170 µH

The CC20T44K240G5-C from Piconics is a Conical Inductor that operates from DC to 65 GHz with inductance up to 0.170 µH. The inductor has a DCR up to 0.3 Ohms and can handle an input current of under 325 mA. This RoHS compliant surface mount inductor is ideal for fiber-optic applications. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (05 - 11 Dec, 2019)