Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (05

RF Shielded Test Box from 20 MHz to 6 GHz

The HDRF-1970-D from RF Electronics is an RF Shielded Test Box that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It is designed for WLAN, Bluetooth, RFID, and 3G device testing. This enclosure has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides isolation of more than 120 dB @ 3 GHz. It has shielded power filters which can be used to power devices placed inside the enclosure while blocking all wireless signals. Click here to view specs

500 MHz to 18 GHz Multi-Channel Playback & Acquisition System for EW Applications

The GT-COMPASS-18A from Giga-tronics is a Coherent Multi-Channel Playback Acquisition & Storage System (COMPASS) for Electronic Warfare applications with up to 4 coherent RF channels covering 500 MHz to 18 GHz. It supports any combination of upconversion from IF and down conversion to IF and has excellent spectral purity, phase noise, noise figure, high dynamic range, tuning speed, tuning resolution, and real-time control across a very large RF operating range with high instantaneous bandwidth (1 GHz IBW @ RF/Microwave, 2 GHz IBW @ direct to digital). Click here to view specs.

Surface Mount Circulator from 27.5 to 28.35 GHz

The 0735910552 from Molex is a surface mount circulator that operates from 27.5 to 28.35 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB, isolation of more than 17 dB, and a return loss of 16 dB. The circulator can handle an input power of up to 4 W. It is available in a drop-in surface mount package. Click here to view specs.

LoRa Transceiver Module with Integrated Low Power Wi-Fi and GNSS Scanner

The LR1110 from Semtech is an utra-low power platform that integrates a long-range LoRa® transceiver, multi-constellation GNSS scanner and a passive Wi-Fi AP MAC address scanner targeting asset management applications. The low power high-sensitivity LoRa/(G)FSK Half-Duplex RF Transceiver supports worldwide ISM frequency bands from 150 to 960 MHz. The Multi-Purpose Radio Front-End module for geo-positioning purposes supports GPS/BeiDou and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi ultra-low-power passive scanning. Click here to view specs.

MM3130: 6-Channel SPST Micro-Mechanical Switch from DC to 3 GHz

The MM3130 device is a high power 6-channel SPST micro-mechanical switch offered in a 36 mm2 BGA package. It is a derivative of the MM3100, removing the internal SPI controller and providing direct Gate access for each of the six switches. The MM3130 can be used to replace multiple electro-mechanical relays or PIN diodes in a variety of end applications. Given its small form factor, significant power handling capability, and ultralow DC and RF losses, the MM3130 can bring significant size and weight reductions to High Power Radio designs. Click here to view specs.

Band Pass Filter with Passband from 9998 to 10002 MHz

The WBWP5-9976-9998-10002-10024-50 from wainwright Instruments is a Band Pass Filter with a passband from 9998 to 10002 MHz. The device has an insertion loss of less than 4 dB and provides an attenuation of more than 50 dB above and below the passband. It can handle up to 100 watts of CW power and is available in a module that measures 135 x 32.2 x 21.6 mm with SMA-/N-/BNC-type male or female connectors. Click here to view specs.

Faraday Rotation Waveguide Isolator from 50 to 75 GHz

The FR148 from MicroHarmonics is a Faraday Rotation Isolator that operates from 50 to 75 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB and an isolation of over 19 dB. The device can handle an input power of up to 1.7 watts and has a VSWR of less than 1.4:1. This isolator has a WR-15 waveguide size interface. Click here to view specs.

W-Band Power Amplifier from 92 to 96 GHz for CW/Pulsed Applications

The QPP-94043335-00 from QuinStar is a GaAs W-Band Solid State Power Amplifier that operates from 92 to 96 GHz in CW or variable pulsed modes. It provides a P1dB of 33 dBm with a gain of 35 dB. The millimetre-wave (MMW) amplifier has a rise and fall time of less than 25 ns and a duty cycle between 1 and 100%. Its dual-mode operation supports rigorous and dynamic testing protocols. The QPP-94043335-00 is housed in a compact 6.75 x 8.25 x 3.5 inches module with a WR-10 waveguide interface at the input/ output. Click here to view specs.

120 W Reflective SPDT Switch from 6 to 18 GHz

The P2T-6G18G-40-R-570-TFF-120WCW from PMI RF is a reflective SPDT switch that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. This switch has an insertion loss of 2.2 dB, isolation of 40 dB and can handle up to 120 Watts of CW Power. It has a VSWR of 1.50:1 and a switching speed of 1.25 usec. The switch has a Single TTL control interface and requires a 5 V/-70V Supply. It is available in a module with TNC female connectors that measures 2 x 2 x 0.75 inches Click here to view specs.

Motorized Phase Shifter from DC to 18 GHz

The 9428A-28 from ARRA is a Motorized Phase Shifter that provides a phase shift of 60°/GHz from DC to 18 GHz. This phase shifter has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and a minimum insertion delay of 0.65 ns. It can handle up to 100 watts of average power and 5 kW of Peak power. The 9428A-28 measuring 9 x 7.890 inches is available with SMA (F) or N-Type connectors. Click here to view specs.

12 GHz Fixed PLL Frequency Synthesizer

The RFS12000C-LF from Z-COMM is a 12 GHz Fixed PLL Frequency Synthesizer that delivers up to 3 dBm of output power. It incorporates a 10 MHz TCXO reference oscillator, has a phase noise of -86 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and a settling time of 1 ms. The synthesizer module requires a 3.3 V of power supply while drawing 15 mA of current for the PLL and requires a 5 V of power supply for the VCO while drawing 95 mA of current. Click here to view specs.

10 MHz to 26 GHz Real-Time Phase Noise Analyzer

The HA7062D from Holzworth is a real time phase noise analysis system that operates from 10 MHz to 26 GHz (optional to 40 GHz). It provides measurement offsets from 0.1 Hz to 100 MHz. The HA7062D has a high-speed digital processor for speed, but the proven accuracy and speed starts with the analog front end. A key component of the analog front end is a pair of Holzworth HSX Series RF Synthesizers as the test system’s internal LOs. Click here to view specs.

Dual-Junction Isolator for Ultra-low Temperature Physics Research

The LNF-ISISC8_12A from Low Noise Factory is a Dual-Junction Isolator that operates from 8 to 12 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.2 dB, an isolation of 40 dB, and can handle up to 30 dBm of power. This isolator has been designed from the ground up to meet the strict requirements of ultra-low temperature physics research. The gold plated OFHC copper body ensures minimum loss and that this loss reaches the lowest possible temperature to minimize thermal noise. Click here to view specs.

50 W Solid State Power Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz

The 50HM1G6AB-47 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a compact hybrid power amplifier module that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. When used with a sweep generator, it provides an output power of more than 40 watts with a gain of 48 dB and excellent flatness, noise figure, and low intermodulation distortion. This power amplifier can be used for both military and commercial applications. Click here to view specs.

1 Watt Linear Solid State Power Amplifier from 26.5 to 40 GHz

The MPA3013 from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Power Amplifier that operates from 26.5 to 40 GHz. This rugged class A amplifier provides a P1dB of over 30 dBm with a linear gain of more than 36 dB. The device requires a DC supply voltage of 8 VDC and consumes up to 4.6 A of current. It has an internal voltage regulator and is available in a module that measures 60 x 60 x 15 mm with 2.92 mm K-type female connectors. Click here to view specs.

DC to 22 GHz Coaxial Cable Assemblies for Space Applications

The Type 8S Spaceflight Microwave RF Assemblies from GORE are ideally suited for space applications. They operate from DC to 22 GHz and transmit uninterrupted signals with low insertion loss (less than 2.83 dB/m), and excellent phase stability. These coaxial cable assemblies are ESCC 3408-Qualified and on the ESA Qualified Parts List (QPL). Type 8S assemblies are radiation tolerant up to 700 MRad and can also withstand exposure to extreme thermal cycles over time, shock, and vibration. Click here to view specs.

27.5 to 31 GHz GaN BUC for Ka-band Military SATCOM Systems

The ACTX-Ka4W-Ex-V6 from Acorde is a Low Power GaN Block-Up Converter (BUC) that up-converts an Input frequency from 950 to 2000 MHz to an output frequency from 27.5 to 31 GHz. This BUC has been designed for Ka-band professional & military satellite communication systems (ground, SOTP, SOTM, maritime, etc.). It delivers a saturated output power of 36 dBm with a gain of more than 60 dB. Click here to view specs.

C-Band Radar Front End MMIC from 5.2 to 5.6 GHz

The VRFC0127-BD from Viper RF is a C-Band Single-Chip Radar Front End MMIC that operates from 5.2 to 5.6 GHz. This MMIC consists of a low noise amplifier, high power amplifier and a transmit-receive switch. In the Tx mode (pulsed), it delivers a saturated output power of 47 dBm with a small signal gain of 31 dB (@5.4 GHz) and has a PAE of over 40%. In the Rx mode (CW), it has a P1dB of 9 dBm with a small signal gain of 37 dB and has a noise figure of 2.4 dB (@5.4 GHz). The RF ports are DC blocked and matched to 50 ohms. Click here to view specs.

Battery-Free RFID Tag with Built-in Temperature Monitoring

The DS004342-01 from Omni-ID is a battery-free RFID Tag with a built-in temperature sensor. It operates from 866-868 MHz (EU) and 902-928 MHz (US). This RFID tag has a read range of up to 3.5 m (Fixed reader) and up to 2 m (Handheld reader). It has an EPC and user memory of 128 bits, and a TID memory of 64 bits. The EPC Class 1 Gen2v2 qualified RFID tag measures 13.1 × 8.05 × 3.1 mm, including the IC bump. Click here to view specs.

2-Way Power Splitter/Combiner from 2 to 26.5 GHz

The AM4008 from Atlanta Micro is a 2-Way Power Splitter/Combiner that operates from 2 to 26.5 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 6.30 dB, isolation of over 14 dB, and can handle up to 27 dBm of input power. The device has an amplitude unbalance of 0.1 dB and a phase unbalance of 0.5 degrees. It is matched to 50-ohms and is available in a 1.3 x 2 mm DFN package. Click here to view specs.

10-Port Omni-directional Canister Antenna from 1695 to 5925 MHz

The GQ2410-06892 from GALTRONICS is a 10-Port Pseudo Omni-directional Canister Antenna that operates from 1695 to 5925 MHz.It has 4x ports for AWS/PCS/WCS/BRS bands from 1695 to 2690 MHz with Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) and individual panel downtilt control, 4x ports for the CBRS band from 3400 to 3800 MHz, and 2x ports for U-NII band from 5150 to 5925 MHz. The antenna can handle up to 100 watts of power and provides a gain of over 5 dBi across all ports with dual slant polarization. Click here to view specs.

Small & Light Ceiling Mount Antenna from 150 to 6000 MHz for DAS Applications

The UACM-V from Fractal Antenna is an Omni Antenna designed for ceiling-mounted in-building Public Safety & DAS applications that require VHF coverage. The antenna operates from 150 to 6000 MHz with a gain of up to 10 dBi and can handle an input power of up to 20 Watts. The super wide-band antenna is built using Fractal’s proprietary and patented technologies and features excellent RF performance in a small and light form factor. The UACM-V measures 4.75 (H) X 11.6 (D) and has an N-type connector. Click here to view specs.

Collinear Omni-Directional Antenna from 450 to 470 MHz

The Aurora SC34A-SF3SNF(DXX) from Sinclair is a Collinear Omni-Directional Antenna that operates from 450 to 470 MHz. It provides a gain of 10 dBd and can handle an average input power of up to 250 watts. This vertically-polarized antenna features a rugged design and UV protected radome for operation in harsh environments. The antenna is designed for a high degree of operational reliability in extreme wind, ice, and corrosive conditions. Its relatively low mass and small wind-loading profile make it easy to install. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (05 - 11 March, 2020)