Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (12

Integrated Test System for Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E Testing in 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz Bands

The IQxel-MW 7G from LitePoint is a Connectivity and Cellular Test System for simultaneous testing at the MAC and RF PHY layers, including Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. This test set can is scalable up to 8X8 MIMO configurations. Operating from 0.4 to 7.3 GHz, it allows OTA characterization of the latest 802.11 a/b/g/n/ 802.11ac and 802.11ax devices and Bluetooth, Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth 5.1, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Sigfox, and LoRa standards. Click here to view specs.

1-Port USB Vector Network Analyzer, 1 MHz to 18 GHz

The R180 from CMT is a handheld 1-Port VNA that provides lab grade performance from 1 MHz to 18 GHz. This 1-Port VNA (Cable and Antenna Analyzer) can connect directly to the DUT, as a result of which it has excellent measurement accuracy by eliminating the practical limitation of test cables. The R180 can be controlled and powered through a USB-C port or through an external 5 VDC power supply. The unit delivers highly accurate results in a wide variety of measurement formats, including time domain measurement. Click here to view specs.

8-Channel Active Beamforming IC for Transmit Ka-Band SATCOM Applications

The F6522 from Renesas is a 27.5 to 31 GHz Active Beamforming IC designed for Transmit Ka-Band SATCOM planar phased array antenna applications. The IC has a single common RF input port and eight independently controlled output channels, which can drive eight single-polarized elements or four dual-polarized elements of an electronically scanned array (ESA). Each channel has 6-bits of digital phase control covering 360 degrees and 25 dB of gain control with a minimum step size of 0.2 dB, enabling precise beam pattern and polarization control. Click here to view specs.

24.5 to 27.5 GHz Beamforming IC for 5G-NR Applications

The AFEVM2Q 275 from Sivers IMA is a 24.5 to 27.5 GHz Beamformer IC for dual-quad core 5G dual-polarized phased antenna array applications. Due to its flexible control interface, scalability and low power dissipation, it is the perfect choice for 5G NR beamforming applications. This RFIC includes two quad antenna connections, each with RX/TX channels, including integrated RX/TX RF switches. It supports both horizontal and vertical polarization MIMO and has unique digital features to allow easy adoption. Click here to view specs.

Phase and Temperature Stable Cables from DC to 110 GHz

The UltraPhase Series E Coaxial Cable Assembly from MegaPhase allows for phase and temperature stable transmissions at high frequencies ranging from DC to 110 GHz. They offer thermal stability without sacrificing insertion loss and phase stability versus flexure. This lightweight product line features linearity across a wide temperature range, without the notorious PTFE “knee” at ambient temperatures (+15 to +22 °C). Click here to view specs.

400 W Thermally Enhanced LDMOS FET from 2110 to 2180 MHz

The PXAE213708NB from Wolfspeed is an RF LDMOS Field-Effect Transistor that operates from 2110 to 2180 MHz. It provides an output power of 400 watts with a power gain of 13.7 dB and a PAE of 60.3%, while operating from a 29 V supply. This pulsed / CW device has a pulse width of 10 µs and a duty cycle of 10%. The transistor is available in a thermally enhanced package with earless flange and is ideal for use in multi-standard cellular power amplifier applications. Click here to view specs.

5.4 to 5.9 GHz GaN Transmitter for High Power Radar Applications

The RRT54594K0-66 from RFHIC is a GaN Transmitter that operates from 5.4 to 5.9 GHz with an operating bandwidth of 500 MHz. It combines four 1.2 kW pulsed transistor modules to provide over 4 kW of power with a gain of 66 dB and an efficiency of 26%. This solid-state device has a pulse width of 1 to 100 microseconds and a duty cycle of 10%. The RRT54594K0-66 is available in a module that measures 474 x 420 x 251 mm with SMA (F) at the input, WR-159 at the output port, and EIA- 422 control interface. Click here to view specs.

GaAs Power Amplifier MMIC from 5 to 18 GHz

The MC120 from Microwave Systems JSC is a GaAs Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 5 to 18 GHz. It provides an output power of up to 31 dBm with a small signal gain of over 9.5 dB. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 8 V and consumes up to 600 mA of current. It is available as a die that measures 3.68 x 3.16 x 0.1 mm and is ideal for use in fibre optic, microwave radio, radar systems, telecom infrastructure, test instrumentation, and VSAT applications. Click here to view specs.

C-Band Solid State Bidirectional Amplifier from 4.4 to 5.1 GHz

The NW-BA-C-10-RX03 from NuWaves is a C-Band Solid State Bidirectional Amplifier module that operates from 4.4 to 5.1 GHz. The BDA has an auto-sense transmit/receive (T/R) control, with an extremely fast T/R mode switch time of under 2 uS. In Tx mode, it provides an output power of up to 10 watts with a gain of 12 dB and power efficiency of 20%. In Rx mode, it provides a gain of 10 dB with a noise figure of 3 dB. Click here to view specs.

3 W Power Amplifier from 20 to 6000 MHz

The APTHP1-00200060-1835-D9 from AmpliTech is a Power Amplifier that operates from 20 to 6000 MHz. It provides a saturated output power of 35 dBm with a gain of over 14 dB and a PAE of 30%. The device requires a DC supply voltage of -5/+28 VDC and consumes up to 400 mA of current. This amplifier is available in a module that measures 2 x 1 x 0.5 inches with field-replaceable SMA female connectors and is ideal for use in all-purpose drivers including fibre drivers, and test instrumentation applications. Click here to view specs.

3-in-1 Cellular/LTE, 2.4/5.0 GHz ISM and GNSS ‘Shark Fin’ Antenna

The 2J8750BGF is a 3-in-1 Cellular/LTE, 2.4/5.0 GHz ISM and GNSS ‘Shark Fin’ Antenna ideal for tracking/mapping devices, automobile navigation, commercial transportation, M2M and worldwide voice/data communications. The first antenna for Cellular/LTE operates from 698-960 MHz, 1710-2170 MHz and 2500-2700 MHz covering most 4G LTE, 3G and 2G standards. It delivers a gain of up to 3.9 dBi and has an Omni-directional radiation pattern. The second operates at 2.4/5.0 GHz and is ideal for WiFi, Bluetooth-BT, ZigBee and ISM standards. Click here to view specs.

RF Switch Assembly from DC to 18 GHz with (8) 1P2T Switches

The 50SA-321 from JFW Industries is an RF Switch Assembly that operates from DC to 18 GHz. It consists of 8 individually controlled SPDT failsafe reflective electro-mechanical RF switches. This switch assembly has an insertion loss of less than 0.35 dB and an isolation of over 60 dB. The system can handle an input power of up to 200 watts and has a switching speed of 15 milliseconds. It can be controlled manually using the keypad on the front or can be remotely controlled via Ethernet or RS-232. Click here to view specs.

C-band SATCOM Low Noise Amplifiers from 3.4 to 5.1 GHz

The AXC 40000 Series from GeoSync Microwave are C-band Satcom Low Noise Amplifiers that operate from 3.4 to 5.1 GHz. They provide a P1dB of up to 22 dBm with a gain of over 40 dB and a noise temperature of under 50 K. The amplifiers require a DC supply voltage from 10 to 30 VDC and are designed to be antenna mounted and are available in a module with a WR229 waveguide interface at the input and an N-type female connector at the output. Click here to view specs.

300 W C-Band Transceiver for VSAT Networks

The AM-9445 Series from Amplus Communications is a C-Band Transceiver for VSAT Networks. It has a Tx frequency from 5850 to 7025 MHz and Rx frequency from 3400 to 4800 MHz. While transmitting it provides an output power of up to 55 dBm (300 W) with a gain of over 83 dB. While Receiving it provides a gain of up to 45 dB with 30 dB of gain adjustment. The transceiver can be controlled through RS232/485, TCP/IP & FSK Interfaces. It is available in weatherproof IP65 Package. Click here to view specs.

Bi-directional Fixed Attenuator from DC to 18 GHz

The MMC-CA-DC18-2-S-XX from Mesa Microwave is a Bi-directional Attenuator that operates from DC to 18 GHz. It is available in attenuation values from 0 to 30 dB and has a VSWR of up to 1.35:1. The attenuator can handle up to 2 W of power and is available in a module that measures 19.3 x 22.6 mm with SMA (M/F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

11 dB Directional Coupler from 10 to 1000 MHz

The DC-100S-11S from UMCC is a Directional Coupler that operates from 10 to 1000 MHz. This 11 dB coupler has a directivity of over 18 dB and an insertion loss of less than 1.7 dB. It can handle 1 watt of CW/peak power and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. The coupler is available in a module with SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs.

10 W GaN Power Amplifier MMIC from 17.5 to 20 GHz

The LE-Ka1330308 from Arralis is a GaN Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 17.5 to 20 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 10 watts with a large signal gain of 20 dB and has a PAE of 25%. The device is fabricated on a space-qualified 0.25 µm GaN-on-SiC process and is integrated with DC blocking capacitors on RF ports. This 50-ohm matched amplifier is available in a chip that measures 3.6 x 2.9 x 0.1 mm and is ideal for use in point-to-point radio and satellite communication applications. Click here to view specs.

WiFi and Dual Mode Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Module

The LM813 Series from LM Technologies are 2.4/5 GHz WiFi and Dual-Mode Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Modules with one IPEX antenna output. They support IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n with data rates of up to 433 Mbps and Bluetooth v2.1+EDR/ v3.0+HS/ v4.0/ 4.2 with data rates of up to 3 Mbps. These modules have a receiver sensitivity of -51 dBm and deliver up to 17 dBm of power. The CE / FCC certified and RoHS, REACH and WEEE compliant modules are based on a Realtek chipset. These modules are available with a USB interface that enables GPIO’s and Bluetooth functions to enable coexistence. Click here to view specs.

2.4 GHz Wireless Transceiver Module for 802.15.4 Applications

The TCM 515Z from EnOcean is a Wireless Transceiver Module for the 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio standard. It provides a transparent radio link between EnOcean 2.4 GHz devices and an external host connected via the standardized ESP3 interface (EnOcean Serial Protocol V3). The module receives and transmits radio telegrams from a whip antenna connected to the host PCB. It has a receiver sensitivity of -95 dBm and transmits an output power of 2 dBm. Click here to view specs.

1 to 26 GHz Spectrum Record & Playback System

The Talon RTX 2684 is a Search and Capture System that combines the power of a Pentek Talon Recording System with a 26 GHz RF tuner and Pentek's Sentinel intelligent signal scanning software with real-time recording in an extremely rugged, small form factor (SFF) 1/2 ATR chassis. The RTX 2684 provides SIGINT engineers with the ability to scan the RF spectrum from 1 to 26 GHz for signals of interest and monitor or record bandwidths up to 500 MHz wide. Click here to view specs.

10 dB Directional Coupler from 0.5 to 27 GHz

The SC1031110 from Sigatek is a Directional Coupler that operates from 0.5 to 27 GHz. This 10 dB coupler has a directivity of 12 dB and an insertion loss of less than 2.20 dB. It can handle 3 kW of peak power and has a VSWR of less than 1.60:1. The coupler is available in a module with 2.92 mm female connectors and can be used in applications requiring power monitoring and levelling, sampling of microwave signals, and reflection measurements. Click here to view specs.

SMPM In-series Bullet Adapter from DC to 65 GHz

The 125-0901-811 from Cinch Connectivity is an In-series SMPM Bullet Adapter that operates from DC to 65 GHz. This 50-Ohm adapter has an insertion loss of less than 0.10 dB, a VSWR of up to 1.45:1, and an RF leakage of -65 dB at 3 GHz. It can withstand a minimum of 325 Vrms at sea level. The adapter measures 0.210 inches in length and is available with SMPM female interfaces. Click here to view specs.

RFID Antenna from 865 to 868 / 902 to 928 MHz

The SA0408 from Nordic ID is a UHF RFID Antenna that operates from 865 to 868 MHz (ETSI) and 902 to 928 MHz (FCC). This right-hand circularly polarized antenna delivers a gain of -1 dBic and can handle up to 2 watts of input power. It has a front-to-back ratio of 6 dB and an axial ratio of 2 dB. The antenna measures 40 (W) x 83 (L) x 20 (H) mm and is available with an RP SMA female connector. This IP65-rated antenna can be mounted directly on all surfaces, even on metal, without compromising the UHF RFID reading performance. Click here to view specs.

Global LTE/ WCDMA Module for Consumer Electronics

The L860-GL is a High-End LTE Wireless Communication Module that supports the global LTE market with 22 LTE-FDD, 5 TDD LTE bands, and penta band WCDMA. This module has 35+ regulatory and 12 operator certifications. It supports a downlink data rate of up to 1 Gbps and 75 Mbps of Uplink data rate and operates from a supply voltage of 3.1 to 4.4 V. It is available in an M.2 package that measures 42 x 30 x 2.30 mm with PCIe, BodySar, and USIM interfaces. Click here to view specs.

2X2 MIMO Base Station Antenna from 5.9 to 6.4 GHz

The DSH6429DPX from ITELITE is a 2X2 MIMO Base Station Antenna that operates from 5.9 to 6.4 GHz. This dual and cross-polarized antenna delivers a directional gain of 2x29 dBi and has a horizontal and vertical beamwidth of 5 degrees. It has a front-to-back ratio of over 38 dB and a port isolation of more than 35 dB. The antenna has an outer dimension of 630 x 310 mm and is available with 2x N-type female connectors. This RoHS-compliant antenna is ideal for use in 6 GHz wireless LAN and point-to-point applications. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (12 - 18 March, 2020)