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Digitally Tunable Band Pass Filter from 3 to 4 GHz

The WTBCF5-3000-4000-40-100-40M series from Wainwright Instruments are digitally tunable band pass filters from 3 to 4 GHz with a 40 MHz passband. The center frequency (Fo) can be tuned by the customer to be between 3000 and 4000 MHz to match 5G NR DL Band n78 (3300-3800 MHz) and other applications. These filters have an insertion loss of less than 2 dB (3 dB max. at corners) and provide more than 40 dB of attenuation above and below the band. They can handle a standby input power of up to 15 Watts (40 W during tuning) and require a supply voltage from 23 to 32 VDC. The WTBCF5-3000-4000-40-100-40M filters have a tuning time of about 2-5 seconds and can be controlled via an Ethernet-Lan. The filters are available in a module that measures 275 x 60 x 135 mm (plus connectors and flanges) with SMA (M/F)/ N-type (M/F)/ BNC (M/F) or 7/16 (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

Broadband Conical Flying Lead Inductors from 1.47 to 10.47 µH

The C182FL Series from Gowanda are Conical Flying Lead Inductors available in five inductance values ranging from 1.47 to 10.7 µH. The inductors have a DCR up to 7.10 Ohm and can handle an input current of 694 mA DC. These RoHS components meet the = 0.1% lead requirement and are compatible with soldering processes up to 260°C. Click here to view specs

DC Coupled Low Noise Amplifier from DC to 8 GHz

The AM1164-1 from Atlanta Micro is a high dynamic range DC-coupled low noise amplifier that operates from DC to 8 GHz. It provides a P1dB of 20 dBm with a gain of 21 dB and a noise figure of 1.5 dB. The amplifier has an OIP3 of 33 dBm and requires a DC supply voltage from 3.3 to 5 V. It is available in a 16-lead 3mm QFNor 6-lead 1.3 x 2 mm DFN package. The amplifier exhibits a moderate positive gain-slope, providing frequency equalization useful in many broadband applications. Click here to view specs.

Radiation Tolerant SPDT Switch from 9 kHz to 60 GHz

The TDSW0602T from Teledyne e2v HiRel is a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) reflective SPDT switch that operates from 9 kHz to 60 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 3.8 dB and a port to port isolation of over 36 dB. The switch has an IIP3 of 48 dBm and a maximum switching time of 12 ns. This switch has a control voltage of -3 to 3 volts and blocking capacitors are not required if DC voltage is not present on the RF ports. The SOI process has space-flight heritage and is TID radiation tolerant to 50 krad and immune to SEL (Single Event Latchup), making it a viable choice for satellites and other high-altitude, high reliability applications. This product leverages monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) design techniques that deliver unprecedented performance in the K and Ka microwave and millimeter-wave bands for customers. The TDSW0602T is manufactured using an UltraCMOS process. It is ideal for applications that require extended temperature support in the range of &ndas...Click here to view specs.

Test System for Infotainment with FM/DAB Handover Emulator

The TSI-6X32H is a broadcast distribution infrastructure solution for large infotainment integration and verification laboratories. Connected to a set of up to 6 FM/DAB generators, the system can provide up to 32 outputs which can be supplied with a composite RF signal that is individually composed of a programmable mix of the generator signals. This setup allows recreation of a realistic car radio environment, whereby the car radio receives multiple radio broadcast stations simultaneously with varying propagation losses. In particular, it allows simulating handovers between broadcast towers receiving the same radio program, while switching from FM to DAB or vice versa. Reproducing such a complex environment in the laboratory saves costs and time during product integration and verification. The laboratory installation is particularly cost-efficient, as the composite signals are made available to the laboratory seats via a single coaxial cable. Click here to view specs.

Customizable All-in-One RF Test System up to 20 GHz

The S-Series Pro from Elite RF is an All-in-One RF Test System that operates up to 20 GHz. The test setup can be customized to contain a range of test equipment including a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Signal Generator, RF Power Meter and other devices. This RF test system is a flexible alternative to expensive & bulky RF test equipment and can be used for R&D characterization on the bench, EMC assessment and automated production test in the factory. The S-Series Pro is controllable via a computer with included software or with optional 17 inches or 28-inch Controller/monitor. The software provided by Elite RF has an easy to use GUI which can be used to control the test system. The Test System required can be customized based on a customer's requirement. Click here to view specs.

Bluetooth 5.0 Module with Integrated Patch Antenna

The EYSKBNZWB from Taiyo Yuden is a Bluetooth 5.0 low energy module that supports data rates of up to 2 Mbps (2M / 1M / 500k / 125kbps). This module operates from 2402 to 2480 MHz and provides an output power of up to 8 dBm. It is based on an ARM® Cortex M4F 32-bit processor with 1 MB flash and 256 KB RAM. The module requires a 1.7 to 5.5 V supply and has a USB, SPI, UART, I2C, I2S, PDM, and 12bit ADC interface. It is available in a module that measures 10.0 x 15.4 x 2.0 mm with an integrated high-performance patch antenna. The EYSKBNZWB is Bluetooth® and Japan, FCC and ISED qualified. Click here to view specs.

7 W Solid-State Power Amplifier from 1 to 2.5 GHz

The NW-PA-LS-5-MI01 from NuWaves is a Micro L & S-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 1 to 2.5 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 7 watts and a gain of over 41 dB with an efficiency of 35 %. This amplifier requires a supply voltage of 26 to 30 VDC and consumes less than 1.25 A of current. It is available in a rugged aluminum module that measures 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches with SSMC female connectors. This PA is ideal for use in unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned ground vehicles, broadband RF telemetry, RF communication, software defined radios and test lab applications. Click here to view specs.

GaN Doherty Hybrid Amplifier from 2515 to 2685 MHz

The RPM26008-30H from RFHIC Corporation is a 2-stage Doherty GaN hybrid power amplifier that operates from 2515 to 2685 MHz. It provides a saturated output power of 56.2 W with a power gain of 32 dB and an efficiency of 46%. This RoHS-compliant amplifier is available in a plastic SMD package that measures 13 x 17 x 2.2 mm and is ideal for 5G Massive MIMO systems, small cells, and low power remote radio head applications. Click here to view specs.

20 W High-Power Amplifier from 2 to 6 GHz

The RCA2060H45A from RFCore is a High-Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of more than 20 W with a large signal gain of 47 dB while operating on a DC supply of 28 V. The PA is available in a module that measures 136 x 110 x 25 mm with SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs.

1930 to 1995 MHz LDMOS Transistor for Base Station Applications

The BLC10G19XS-600AVT from Ampleon is an LDMOS Doherty power transistor that operates from 1930 to 1995 MHz. It delivers peak power exceeding 600W with a Doherty gain of 15.5 dB and a drain efficiency above 48%. Integration of internal video decoupling minimizes memory effects, providing excellent digital pre-distortion capability. This transistor is suited for operation up to 30 V and is available in a 6-lead air cavity plastic package. The transistor is ideal for single-band multi-carrier macro base stations applications. Click here to view specs.

Downlink Multiplexer for 5G NR Frequency Bands 12/5/2/4/30

The AE737-882-1960-2132-2355MP1020 from Anatech Electronics is a 5-Channel Downlink Multiplexer for 5G NR frequency bands 12/5/2/4/30 (729 to 2630 MHz). The multiplexer has an insertion loss of below 1 dB and provides more than 80 dB of attenuation above and below the bands. It can handle an input power of up to 100 watts. This multiplexer is available in a module that measures 5.36 x 5.62 x 2.96 inches with SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs.

SP16T Absorptive Switch from 0.1 to 50 GHz

The P16T-100M50G-100-T-DEC from Planar Monolithics is an SP16T absorptive switch that operates from 0.1 to 50 GHz with TTL control. It has an insertion loss of under 18 dB, isolation of over 70 dB, and a switching speed of 100 nsec. It can handle CW input power of up to 20 dBm and requires a 12 V DC supply. The switch is available in a module that measures 8.0 x 3.0 x 0.67 inches with 2.4 mm female connectors. Click here to view specs.

SP16T Solid State Switch from 0.5 to 40 GHz

The MSNK-16DR/DT-05 from American Microwave Corporation is a solid-state SP16T switch that operates from 0.5 to 40 GHz. The switch has an insertion loss of less than 14 dB and isolation of more than 60 dB. It can handle up to 20 dBm of CW power and has an ON/ OFF speed of up to 100ns. The switch requires a supply voltage of -5 / 5 V and is available in a module with 2.92 mm female connectors Click here to view specs.

Voltage Controlled PIN Attenuator from 40 to 4000 MHz

The AG-4040-30V from Universal Microwave is a Voltage Controlled PIN Attenuator that operates from 40 to 4000 MHz. It has an attenuation range from 0 to 30 dB with 10 dB steps (10 dB/V of control voltage) and an insertion loss of less than 2.6 dB. The attenuator can handle up to 17 dBm of input power (30 dBm survival) and requires a 12 to 15 VDC power supply. It is available in a module with SMA (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

10 W Solid-State Power Amplifier from 10 kHz to 1000 MHz

'The 10U1000 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, solid-state power amplifier that operates from 10 kHz to 1000 MHz. It delivers over 10 watts of CW output power and has a gain of more than 40 dB with a noise figure of 8 dB. It is available as a benchtop unit with N-type connectors and has a digital front panel display that indicates the operation status and fault conditions if an over-temperature or power supply fault has occurred. The unit can also be rack mounted after removing the cabinet. This amplifier has built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232, USB & Ethernet interfaces. It also has a safety interlock circuit for use with external safety switch interlocks. This circuit prevents the amplifier from going into operate mode unless the external connection is made. A jumper plug is provided for cases where this functionality is not needed. Click here to view specs.

4000 W Pulsed Solid State Power Amplifier for X-Band Radars

The BHCDP938988-4000 from Comtech PST is a GaN solid-state power amplifier that operates from 9.3 to 9.8 GHz in the X-band. This Class AB amplifier delivers a pulsed peak output power of up to 4000 W with a gain of 66 dB and requires a 50 VDC supply. It is available in a module that measures 12.5 x 13 x 9 inches with a TNC (F) connector at the input and a WR-90 interface at the output with an Ethernet (RJ-45) control interface. The amplifier design features self-protection for Load VSWR, Duty Factor, Pulse Width, Temperature, as well as graceful degradation in case of an RF power module failure. Custom configurations and features are available as well as customer-specific power levels up to 16 kW. This amplifier is ideal for ruggedized pulsed Radar applications. Click here to view specs.

125 W GaN Power Amplifier from 500 to 2500 MHz

The SKU 1211 from Empower RF is a solid-state broadband Class AB high power amplifier that operates from 500 to 2500 MHz.It provides a saturated output power of 125 W with a gain of 64 dB. The amplifier is suitable for broadband mobile jamming and high power linear applications in the L and S bands. This amplifier is also ideal for CW, AM, FM, and pulse applications. This amplifier utilizes high power GaN devices and also features built-in control, monitoring, and protection functions. It can handle up to 20 dBm of input power without any damage and requires a DC supply of 44 to 50 VDC for operation. The SKU 1211 is available in a module that measures 7.0 x 4.0 x 1.1 inches with SMA (F) connectors and D-sub 17-pin, Male (17W2) interface. Click here to view specs.

Quad-channel RF Transceiver with Dual Feedback Paths 600 MHz to 6 GHz

The AFE7769 is a Quad-channel RF transceiver that operates from 600 MHz to 6 GHz. This multichannel transceiver integrates four direct up-conversion transmitter chains, four direct down-conversion receiver chains, and two wideband RF sampling digitizing auxiliary chains (feedback paths). Each receiver chain includes a 28-dB range digital step attenuator (DSA), followed by a wideband passive IQ demodulator, and a baseband amplifier with integrated programmable antialiasing low pass filters, driving a continuous-time sigma-delta ADC. The RX chain can receive an instantaneous bandwidth (IBW) up to 200 MHz. Each transmitter chain includes two 14-bit, 3-Gsps IQ DACs, followed by a programmable reconstruction and DAC image rejection filter, an IQ modulator driving a wideband RF amplifier with 39-dB range gain control. The low power dissipation and large channel integration of this transceiver allows the device to address the power and size constraints of 4G and 5G massive MIMO base sta...Click here to view specs.

High Q, Low ESR Chip Capacitors from 1 to 100 pF

The 0708N series from Passive Plus are Low ESR RF Capacitors with capacitance values from 1 to 100 pF. The capacitors have a high Q of more than 2000 at 1 MHz and a working voltage (WVDC) of 500 V. The dielectric can withstand a voltage of up to 250% of working voltage for 5 seconds. They are available in an EIA 0708 case that measures 0.065 x 0.080 inches and are ideal for RF power applications including WiMAX/LTE (Long Term Evolution), UHF/RF High-Power Amplifiers, Microwave Heating Industrial/Commercial and HDTV Transmitters. Click here to view specs.

100 W Power Amplifier from 2 to 6 GHz

The INS3072 from Inspower is a high-power, class AB solid state amplifier that operates from 2000 to 6000 MHz. It provides a saturated output power of 100 Watt with a gain of 50 dB. The amplifier requires a 28 V supply voltage and consumes 22 A of current (@100 W output). It has harmonics of -20 dBc and spurious of -70 dBc. The INS3072 measures 230 x 120 x 25 mm and is available in a module with SMA-Female I/O connectors. This amplifier is suitable for use in CW, AM and FM applications. Click here to view specs.

RF Shielded Test Enclosure from 20 MHz to 6 GHz

The HDRF-3170 from RF Electronics is a RF Shielded Test Enclosure that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It has a thick RF absorbing foam that attenuates standing waves and reflections, providing an isolation of more than 120 dB @ 3 GHz. The enclosure has shielded power filters which can be used to power devices placed inside the enclosure while blocking all wireless signals. The interior of the chamber measures 720 x 570 x 700 mm and has a wooden sliding tray inside the box as an insulated surface to place DUT and other units inside the box. The HDRF-3170 has a number of user-friendly I/O connection options that include HDMI, RS232, RJ45, USB, DB9, VGA, DB25 and AC/DC. The exterior of the shielded box measures 785 x 635 x 785 mm and is ideal for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, RFID and 3G Device Testing. Click here to view specs.

High Performance Parabolic Antenna from 71 to 86 GHz

The HRP Series from mWAVE Industries are High Performance Parabolic Antennas that operate from 71 to 86 GHz. These linearly polarized antennas provide a gain of 45 dBi and a half power beamwidth (HPBW) of 0.8 degrees across the band. The antennas have good radiation efficiency and a return loss of 15.6 dB. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (10 - 16 Oct, 2019)