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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 system 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. Click here to view specs

24-Port Vector Network Analyzer from 9 kHz to 40 GHz

The ZNBT40 from Rohde & Schwarz is a Multi-port vector network analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 40 GHz offering up to 24 ports. The instrument can simultaneously test multiple DUTs or measure one DUT with up to 24 ports. It provides short measurement times of 3.5 ms for a sweep across 201 points, even in scenarios with a large number of ports. The ZNBT40 has a wide dynamic range of up to 135 dB, high output power levels and inputs featuring high power-handling capacity. The instrument is primarily used in the development and production of active and passive multiport components such as GPS, WLAN, Bluetooth and frontend modules for multiband mobile phones. It is capable of determining all 576 S-parameters of a 24-port DUT. The network analyzer has no display a space-saving feature that is especially beneficial in automated production. It can be controlled via an external monitor, mouse, and keyboard or via an external touchscreen. This vector network analyzer availabl...Click here to view specs.

Dual path RF Switch + LNA FEM from 3400 to 3800 MHz

The F0453B from IDT is an integrated dual-path RF front-end module that operates from 3.4 to 3.8 GHz. It consists of an RF switch and two low noise amplifier (LNA) stages in each path. This FEM can be used in the analog front-end receiver of an Active Antenna System (AAS). The LNA of the RF front-end provides a gain of 34.5 dB with 6 dB of gain control, a noise figure of 1.35 dB, P1dB of 15 dBm and IP3 of 23 dBm. It has channel isolation of more than 40 dB and switch isolation of more than 50 dB. The F0453B has a settling time of 31 ns, requires 3.3 volts of supply voltage and is matched to 50 ohms for ease of integration into the signal path. It is available in a 32-LGA package that measures 5 x 5 x 0.8 mm and is ideal for Multi-mode, Multi-carrier receivers, 4.5G (LTE Advanced), and 5G band 42 and 43 applications. F0453B - Block Diagram: Click here to view specs.

5-bit Digital Attenuator from DC to 30 GHz

The CMD280 is a wideband 5-bit digital attenuator that operates from DC to 30 GHz (L, S, C, X, Ku, K, Ka Band). Each bit of this GaAs MMIC attenuator is controlled by a single voltage of either 0 V or -5 V. The attenuator bit values are 0.5 (LSB), 1, 2, 4, and 8 dB, for a total attenuation of 15.5 dB with an attenuation accuracy of 0.1 dB. It has a low insertion loss of 3 dB at 10 GHz and can handle an input power of up to 24 dBm. The CMD280 is available as a die and is matched to 50 ohms which eliminates the need for RF port matching. Click here to view specs.

5 W GaN Power Amplifier Module from 0.05 to 10.0 GHz

The AM00010037MD-1H from AMCOM is a broadband GaN power amplifier module that operates from 0.05 to 10.0 GHz with TTL control. It provides 5 watts (37 dBm) of saturated output power, a small signal gain of 12 dB, and a noise figure of 7 dB. This amplifier has an I/O return loss of 10 dB and requires a supply voltage of 32 volts. This GaN amplifier is available in a module that measures 2.2 x 2.2 x 0.65 inches with SMA (F) connectors and is suitable for Radar, Fixed microwave backhaul, Instrumentation & measurements, and Military & Aerospace applications. Click here to view specs.

1 to 2.5 GHz L- & S-Band Bi-directional Amplifier

The NW-BA-12C04A from NuWaves Engineering is a bi-directional amplifier that operates from 1 to 2.5 GHz covering the L & S Bands. It provides 15 watts of output power at the Tx port (5% EVM at 34 dBm) and a gain of 13 dB at the Rx port. This compact and light weight bi-directional amplifier is ideal for extending the communication range of half duplex L or S-band transceivers with constant-envelope waveforms or near-constant-envelope waveforms. It is available in a module that measures 3 x 2 x 1.16 inches with SMA female connectors. This amplifier has been developed using gallium nitride (GaN) technology, it offers greater than 30% power efficiency at most frequencies and its compact size makes it ideal for integration into space constrained platforms. Click here to view specs.

150 W Solid State Amplifier from 10 kHz to 1000 MHz

The 150/150AW1000 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a solid-state, self-contained, air-cooled CW Amplifier that operates from 10 kHz to 1000 MHz. This broadband amplifier is ideal for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. It provides over of 150 watts of RF power with a gain of more than 52 dB. The amplifier is available in a benchtop cabinet or rack mount module with front panel control options and is ideal for RF susceptibility testing, antenna/component testing, and communication technology testing. This amplifier can be used as a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands and are suitable for a variety of communication technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX etc. It is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The amplifier has built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic, USB & Ethernet interfaces. Click here to view specs.

100 W Solid State Pulsed Power Amplifier from 9 to 10 GHz

The AMP3010P from Exodus Advanced Communications is a solid state pulsed power amplifier that operates from 9 to 10 GHz. This amplifier has been developed for X-band pulse applications and delivers a peak output power of over 100 watts with a 20% duty cycle and a pulse width of 100 µsec. It provides a gain of more than 50 dB with 2 dB flatness across the frequency band. This class AB pulse GaN amplifier requires a 28 V supply and consumes up to 10 A of current. It is available in a module that measures 234 x 125 x 40 mm with SMA female connectors and has built-in protecting circuits with instantaneous wide bandwidth. Click here to view specs.

Multi-Beam, Phase Array Antenna from 5.2 to 5.875 GHz

The 6ET2P56 from ET Industries is a Multi-Beam Antenna that operates from 5.2 to 5.875 GHz. This phase array antenna incorporates beam forming and beam shaping technology that produce six beams, each with a 90° beamwidth. Multibeam antennas can provide increased wireless communications capacity with enhanced spectral efficiency and higher quality of service which results in lower networking operating costs. Instead of using a short-distance (low-gain) omnidirectional antenna, a high-gain directional antenna with narrow-beams can be used. The ETI antennas have been designed to produce multiple sectors around the base station by spatially optimizing frequency usage. By using interference rejection technology, site interference between sectors is kept to a minimum. The ability to reuse frequency bands in the same area facilitates a substantial increase in throughput. This antenna provides a high gain of 22 dB and has an H-Plane beamwidth of 90° and E-Plane beamwidth of 5°....Click here to view specs.

Solid State USB Programmable Attenuator from 0.1 to 18 GHz

The 50P-2068 from JFW Industries is a solid state programmable attenuator that operates from 0.1 to 18 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 0 to 31 dB dB with 1 dB steps. The attenuator has a fast switching speed of 1 micro second and can handle an input power of up to 20 dBm. It is available in a module with SMA female connectors and a USB port for power/control. Click here to view specs.

8 to 20 GHz Low Phase Noise Benchtop Frequency Synthesizer

The 8020 Micro Lambda Wireless is a low phase noise benchtop frequency synthesizer that operates from 8 to 20 GHz with a step size of 10 Hz. The synthesizer has a phase noise of up to -80 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset. It provides a minimum output power of 10 dBm and has switching speeds of up to 7 ms. The synthesizer is LABVIEW compatible, and consist of a frequency synthesizer, AC power supply, heat sink with fan, keypad, tuning knob, frequency display, and driver circuitry - all housed in a compact, durable bench top box measuring just 4 x 10 x 13 inches. The MLBS-8020 is ideal for test sets, test equipment, and production test applications. This benchtop unit is manually tunable over the specified frequency range by a designer’s choice of a mechanical knob, keypad, or via USB or Ethernet connection. Click here to view specs.

0.7 To 3.8 GHz SP4T High-Power Switch

The SKY13597-684LF from Skyworks is a SP4T RF Switch that operates from 0.7 to 3.8 GHz. It can handle up to 40 dBm of power, has a low insertion loss and high isolation of 23 dB at 2.7 GHz. Switching is controlled by two CMOS/TTL compatible control voltage inputs (VC1 and VC2). The SKY13597-684LF is available in a small size, 10-pin, 1.1 x 1.5 x 0.5 mm QFN package and is ideal for cellular systems, 2G/3G/4G LTE systems, pre-PA and post-PA switching applications. The switch can operate over the temperature range of -40 °C to +90 °C. Click here to view specs.

SPDT Antenna Diversity Switch from 0.05 to 6 GHz

The BGS12WN6 from Infineon is a Wideband, Antenna Diversity SPDT switch that operates from 0.05 to 6 GHz with CMOS/ TTL control logic. It has an insertion loss of less than 0.16 dB, provides isolation of over 35 dB and can handle up to 26 dBm of input power where any of its two ports can be used for the termination of the diversity antenna. It requires 4.2 V of supply voltage and is available in a leadless and halogen-free package that measures 0.7 x 1.1 x 0.37 mm. The switch is suitable for WLAN, Bluetooth, Mobile cellular diversity path, and Wi-Fi Tx/Rx applications. Click here to view specs.

3-Way Power Divider from 138 to 960 MHz

The RFPSW-3PS-NF from RF Industries is a 3-way Wilkinson power splitter that operates from 138 to 960 MHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.6 dB, a split loss of 4.8 dB and can handle an input power of up to 50 watts. The splitter has a VSWR of 1.30:1. It is available in a module with N-type female connectors and has been designed specifically for public safety DAS (Distributed Antenna System) applications. Click here to view specs.

SPDT Switch from 10 MHz to 40 GHz

The PWW2R-51 from Sigatek is a Pin diode SPDT reflective switch that operates from 10 MHz to 40 GHz with TTL control logic. It has an insertion loss of less than 5 dB and an isolation of more than 35 dB. The switch has a switching time of 70 ns and can handle up to 23 dBm of input power. It requires -5 to +5 V of supply voltage with TTL control and is available in a module with 2.92 mm (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

Voltage Controlled Oscillator from 4187 to 4188 MHz

The CRO4187E-LF from Z-communications is a Voltage Controlled Oscillator which can be tuned to a frequency from 4187 to 4188 MHz. The VCO provides a spectrally clean signal with a phase noise as low as -108 dBc/Hz at a 10 kHz offset (1 Hz BW). It has a tuning voltage from 0.5 to 4.5 V and requires a supply voltage of 8 V to operate. The VCO delivers an output power of 3.5 dBm into a 50-ohm load. It has a typical second harmonic suppression of -15 dBc and operates over the temperature range of -40 to 85ºC. It is available in a surface-mount package and is ideal for microwave radios and satellite communications. Click here to view specs.

4-way Power Divider from 2.4 to 6 GHz

The PDV40206B from Amtery is a 4-way power divider that operates from 2.4 to 6 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.6 dB, isolation of over 19 dB and can handle an input power of more than 10 watts. The divider has a typical I/O VSWR of 1.20:1, an amplitude balance of 0.2 dB, and a phase balance of 2 degrees. It is available in a module with SMA (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

20 dB Directional Coupler from 2 to 40 GHz

The VDC-20400A20 from VidaRF is a directional coupler that operates from 2 to 40 GHz. The coupler has a coupling value of 20 dB with directivity of over 12 dB and an insertion loss of less than 1.6 dB. It can handle up to 20 watts of input power and is available in a module with 2.92 mm female connectors. Click here to view specs.

40 to 46 GHz Combline Band Pass Filter

The FBP-CML-4300-24FF from Electro-Photonics is a Combline Band Pass Filter with a passband from 40 to 46 GHz. The filter has an insertion loss of under 1.7 dB and more than 45 dB of rejection above and below the passband. It can handle up to 5 watts of power and is available in a module with 2.4 mm female connectors. The FBP-CML-4300-24FF is ideal for 5G and data link applications. Click here to view specs.

UHF RAIN RFID Reader for Vehicle Access Control Applications

The ID LRU500i from Feig Electronic is a UHF RAIN RFID Long Range Reader with an integrated antenna for vehicle access control applications. Operating from 865 to 868 MHz (EU variant) / 902 to 928 MHz (FCC variant), it provides an output power of up to 1 watt. This reader has a circular-polarized antenna for any transponder orientation and an external antenna port for 2-lane applications. It has a read range of up to 8 m for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI). This reader is available in an IP 65 rated enclosure that measures 290 x 290 x 100 mm and is ideal for vehicle identification and parking access control applications in airports, universities, gated communities, and others. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (11 - 17 July, 2019)