Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week(13-19 Feb, 2019)

29 W RF GaN on SiC HEMT from 3.3 to 3.6 GHz

The GTRA362002FC-V1 from Wolfspeed is a GaN on SiC HEMT that operates from 3.3 to 3.6 GHz. It provides an average power of 29 W with a gain of 13.5 dB and an efficiency of 42% while operating from 48 V supply. This device is available in a thermally-enhanced surface mount package with earless flange and is ideal for multi-standard cellular power amplifier applications. Click here to view specs.

High Power Broadband GaN Transistor from 0.1 to 6 GHz

The IGN0160UM12 from Integra Technologies is a GaN on SiC RF Transistor that operates from 0.1 to 6 GHz. The amplifier has been specified for use under class AB operation and provides an output power of more than 12 watts with a power gain of 17 dB. The amplifier requires a 50 V power supply. It is available in a metal based package sealed with Ceramic-Epoxy Lid and is ideal for Broadband applications. Click here to view specs.

Low Power RF Module for the 900 MHz ISM Band

The A1101R09C from Anaren is a high-performance RF module for the 900 MHz ISM band. This FCC & IC certified module is based on the Texas Instruments CC1101 transceiver chip and is compatible with all TI-approved software stacks. It has a programmable output power up to +10 dBm and high sensitivity of -112 dBm. The module requires a 1.8 to 3.6 V supply and draws 15 mA of current in Rx mode. It is available in an ultra-small package that measures 9 x 12 x 2.5mm. This module is designed to effortlessly integrate into a wide range of applications, including industrial control, building automation, low-power wireless sensor networks, lighting control, and automated meter reading. Click here to view specs.

LoRaWAN and Bluetooth 5.0 Combo Module

The ISP4520 is a Smart LoRa and Bluetooth Low Energy Combo Module from Insight SIP that has integrated Nordic's nRF52832 BLE chip and Semtech's SX1261 LoRa transceiver. Processing power is provided by the Nordic nRF52’s onboard M4 floating point processor, with 512K of flash memory available for advanced applications. The Semtech SX1261 provides the LoRa radio function. The module integrates a single antenna for both LoRa and BLE transmission, thus allowing this device to be a pre-certified complete radio and application core solution, requiring only external sensors, or connection to a customers existing device. An external antenna can also be attached to provide maximum transmission range for the LoRa. The module is supplied with a combined BLE and LoRaWAN stack. The ISP4520 measures 9.0 x 17.0 x 1.5 mm and is ideal for a wide range of applications including smart cities, Industrial internet, big data/data science and smart grids applications. Click here to view specs.

12 W GaN High Power Amplifier from 2.6 to 3.4 GHz

The CHZ8012-QJA from UMS is an S-Band Quasi-MMIC GaN Power Amplifier that operates from 2.6 to 3.4 GHz. The amplifier provides 12 watts of power with 16.5 dB of signal gain and a power added efficiency of 55%. It requires a 30 V supply and has been designed for a wide range of applications, from military to commercial radar systems. The amplifier is based on GaN technology and has GaAs input and output matching circuits. It is fabricated using UMS 0.25µm GaN on SiC and GaAs MMIC High Power UMS Passive technologies. Click here to view specs.

Solid State High Power Amplifier from 26.5 to 40 GHz

The AMP3132A from Exodus Advanced Communications is a solid state high power amplifier that operates from 26.5 to 40 GHz. It delivers an output power of more than 15 watts with a gain of over 52 dB and has a noise figure of less than 12 dB. This Class AB linear GaAs amplifier requires a supply voltage of 8 VDC and consumes 32 A of current. It is available in a module with 2.92 mm K-type female connectors. This SSPA is suitable for all single channel modulation standards, has built-in protection circuits and an instantaneous wide bandwidth. Click here to view specs.

30 W, 2-Way Power Divider from 26 to 34 GHz

The 802-3-30.000 from MECA is a 2-way power divider that operates from 26 to 34 GHz. It can handle up to 30 watts of power, has an insertion loss of under 1.70 dB and isolation over 14.5 dB. The power divider is available in a module with 2.92 mm female connectors. Click here to view specs.

10 Watt Bi-directional Amplifier from 1 to 2.5 GHz

The NW-BA-12B04A from NuWaves Engineering is a bi-directional amplifier that operates from 1 to 2.5 GHz. This L-Band/S-Band Bidirectional amplifier generates 10 W of output power at the Tx port (5% EVM at 34 dBm). 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.

1025 to 1150 MHz Tunable Bandpass Cavity Filter

The UF9978 from Mtron PTI is a tunable bandpass cavity filter that operates from 1025 to 1150 MHz with a 3 dB bandwidth of up to 4 MHz. The filter has a low insertion loss of under 2 dB, stop-band attenuation of over 80 dB and can handle an input power of up to 50 watts. It can be controlled using screw tuning mechanism. The filter is available in a module with SMA female connectors and is ideal for TACAN/DME air navigation systems and instrumentation applications. Click here to view specs.

Tunable Bandpass Filter from 0.8 to 1.2 GHz

The Model 5677 from Netcom is a tunable filter that operates from 0.8 to 1.2 GHz with a 9% bandwidth. The filter has a low insertion loss of 4.5 dB and can handle an input power of up to 33 dBm. It can be controlled using a serial input control interface and has a tuning speed of less than 35 us. The filter is available in a surface mount package that measures 0.575 x 0.575 x 0.280 inches. Click here to view specs.

3400 to 3600 MHz High-Efficiency Power Amplifier for 4G/5G Applications

The SKY66313-11 is a high-efficiency power amplifier that operates from 3400 to 3600 MHz. This high gain, high linearity PA provides an output power of 33 dBm with a gain of 36 dB and PAE of 15%. It requires a single 5 V supply and has integrated active biasing circuitry to compensate for PA performance over temperature, voltage and process variation. The amplifier is available in a 5 x 5 mm package and has been designed for FDD and TDD 4G LTE and 5G Systems. Click here to view specs.

Low Noise Amplifier from 0.7 to 0.96 GHz

The GRF2806 is a low noise amplifier that operates from 0.7 to 0.96 GHz. At 0.9 GHz, it provides a gain of 20 dB with a noise figure of 1.2 dB and a P1dB of 13.5 dBm while operating from a 3.3 Volt supply and consuming 15 mA of current. It is available in a 4 x 4 mm surface mount package and is ideal for small cell, cellular repeaters, WLAN and distributed antenna system applications. Click here to view specs.

Low-PIM 50 W Terminations from DC to 3 GHz

The 301L-50 Series from Innowave RF are Low PIM Terminations that operate from DC to 3 GHz. These terminations are matched to 50 ohms and can handle an average power up to 50 watts and peak power up to 1 KW. The terminations have PIM values as low as -165 dBc. They are available with DIN, Mini-DIN, 4.3-10 or Type-N connector interfaces. These terminations are mechanically well constructed to allow maximum heat dissipation to sustain long life by preventing temperature hot spots. They are ideal for both Indoor and Outdoor DAS applications. Click here to view specs.

UHF RFID Tag for Metal Surfaces with a 2 Meter Range

The ART915X050503OP-IC from Abracon is an ISO 18000-6C/EPC Class1 Gen2 compliant RFID Transponder that operates from 902 to 928 MHz. It utilizes the Alien H3 RFID chipset and has a read range of up to 2 m. The tag is available in a package that measures 5 x 5 x 3 mm and is compatible with any material, including metal. It is ideal for local asset tracking, medical equipment, military devices, and data center applications. Click here to view specs.

GPS + LTE External Antenna for Wireless Applications

The RDM-PB0-MA3E7-5048-1M-X-001 from Raltron Electronics is a compact GPS + LTE external antenna that covers frequencies bands from 698-960 MHz and 1710-2690 MHz for LTE and 1575.420-1602 MHz for GPS/ GLONASS applications. The antenna has a gain of 28 dB (active gain) for the GNSS band and a gain of 2 dBi for the LTE band. It features 2 cables, one for GPS / GLONASS and the second for LTE. This dual-band antenna is suitable for applications such as vehicle tracking, asset tracking, GPS navigation, telemetry, and 4G applications. It is available in an IP 67 package and can operate at a temperature range from -40 to +85° C. Click here to view specs.

Programmable Frequency Synthesizer from 50 MHz to 8 GHz

The LT Series from EM Research are programmable frequency synthesizers that operate from 50 MHz to 8 GHz. The synthesizers provide an output power of up to 10 dBm and require an external reference from 5 to 100 MHz. The synthesized signal has a low phase noise with harmonics less than -20 dBc and spurious less than -60 dBc. The synthesizers require a supply voltage of 3.3, 5 Vdc and draw a current of below 150 mA. They are available in a ruggedized, modular-mount package that measures 1.3 x 1.1 x 0.2 inches. Click here to view specs.

37/39 GHz Silicon 5G Rx Quad Core IC

The AWMF-0145 is a highly integrated silicon quad-core Tx IC intended for 5G phased array applications. It supports four radiating elements, includes 5-bit phase control and 5-bit gain control for analog RF beam steering. The IC has a 4.5 dB noise figure and includes gain compensation over temperature, temperature reporting, Tx power telemetry, and fast beam switching using on-chip beam weight storage registers. It features ESD protection on all pins, operates from a +1.8 V supply, and is packaged in a 3.70 x 3.70 mm WLCSP (wafer level chip scale package) for easy flip chip installation in planar phased array antennas. Click here to view specs.

250 W Dual Directional Coupler from 0.7 to 6 GHz

The IPP-3216 from Innovative Power Products is a dual directional coupler that operates from 0.7 to 6 GHz. It has a coupling value of 40 dB, an insertion loss of less than 0.4 dB, directivity of over 17 dB and a VSWR of 1.30:1. The coupler can handle up to 250 W of average power and is available in a module that measures 1.5 x 1.5 inches with SMA/N-type female connectors. Click here to view specs.

1.6 GHz High Pass Filter

The CHPFL-1600 from Crystek is a high pass filter with a cutoff frequency of 1.6 GHz. This filter has excellent out-of-band rejection and can handle an input power of up to 4 watts. It is available in a module with SMA connectors and is ideal for Test Equipment and General Lab Use. Click here to view specs.

Dual-Band 802.11ax Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 5.0+ Combo Chip

The BCM4375 from Broadcom is a dual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 5.0+ combo chip. It simultaneously implements two streams of 802.11ax with Bluetooth 5.0+ to enable Wi-Fi speeds up to 1.429 Gb/s on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. This chipset supports 1024 QAM modulation, OFDMA and MU-MIMO operation. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week(13-19 Feb, 2019)