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SP25T Non-Reflective Switch Matrix From 0.5 to 18 GHz

The MSN-0518-25T-30DB-HERM-1JV from American Microwave Corporation is an SP25T Switch Matrix that operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz (can be extended up to 40 GHz). This non-reflective absorptive switch has an insertion loss of less than 10 dB, isolation of over 60 dB, and a switching time of less than 2 us. It has an integrated 30 dB coupler on its common port and uses a combination of suspended and stripline substrate design. The switch requires a power supply of +5/-12 VDC and consumes up to 220 mA of current. It can be controlled via encoded 5-bit TTL inputs and can be latched by the use of a dual-rail strobe. The switch matrix is available in a hermetically sealed package that measures 13.25 (L) x 2.65 (W) x 0.4 (H) inches and is ideal for ELINT, radars, and electronic warfare applications. Click here to view specs.

50 W Solid State Power Amplifier from 0.8 to 2 GHz

The NW-PA-13G05A is a GaN solid state power amplifier that operates from 800 to 2000 MHz. It has an output saturated power of 35 W, with a gain of 40 dB and efficiency greater than 40%. The Power Amplifier is available in an aluminum chassis which provides improved heat dissipation characteristics for higher-temperature operation. Click here to view specs.

40 Watt, 6 to 18 GHz Solid State Amplifier

The Model 40S6G18-L from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a portable, self contained, liquid-cooled, broadband, Class A solid-state amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. This amplifier provides an output power of 40 watts with a power gain of 46 dB. It is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a color LCD touchscreen display to indicate the operating status and fault conditions if an overtemperature or power supply fault has occurred. The unit can be returned to operate when the condition has been cleared. All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE488 format, RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet. This amplifier has been designed to have low spurious signals, linearity and is extremely load tolerant which enables it to be used in many RF applications such as: RF susceptibility testing, antenna/component testing, and communication ...Click here to view specs.

Cascadable Broadband InGaP MMIC Amplifier from DC to 10 GHz

The DGB010 from Teledyne e2v Hirel Electronics is a Cascadable Broadband InGaP MMIC Amplifier that operates from DC to 10 GHz. This 50-ohm gain block is based on a mature and reliable Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT), Indium Gallium Phosphide (InGaP) process, and utilizes proprietary MMIC design techniques. It provides a P1dB of up to 16.4 dBm with a small signal gain of 18.4 dB and a noise figure of 5.5 dB. This device features a single-power supply option and is available in a 2-pin hermetically sealed ceramic package that measures 6.6 x 3.6 mm. It is ideal for use in narrowband and broadband applications for both defense & aerospace designs, linear & saturated amplifier applications, and gain stage or driver amplifiers utilized in many applications such as point-to-point radio, test equipment, VSAT, and military. Note: Gain blocks with 13.6 dB and 16.5 dB gain are also available on request. Click here to view specs.

9 kHz to 6 GHz RF Test Set

The AST-1000 from Averna is an RF Test Set designed for Radio, Navigation, Video, and Connectivity testing in the automotive sector. This system can operate simultaneously on 2 channels @ 200 MHz of streaming bandwidth from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. It can generate all common radio signals (including AM/FM, DAB, DRM, HD Radio, and Sirius/XM), digital video signals (including ATSC, CMMB, DVB-T2, and ISDB). This multi-constellation, multi-frequency record system can simulate all common GNSS signals (including BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, HIL Simulation, and QZSS). The solution is preloaded with RF Studio and DriveView Player software and is also powered by the NI VST and LabVIEW. With the AST-1000’s NI framework, customers can easily add a PXI-based waveform generator to generate any number of wireless waveforms using NI LabVIEW toolkits such as WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE, and WCDMA for module-level validation. The record system is an extensible, rack-mountable platform that can handle all i...Click here to view specs.

2-Port USB Controlled VNA from 300 kHz to 9 GHz

The SC5090 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a modular 2-port compact VNA for 2-path measurements that operates from 300 kHz to 9 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 140 dB, an output power of 15 dBm, and a typical measurement speed of 16 µs per point. The VNA has a directivity of 46 dB and can be used to measure all four S parameters (S11, S21, S12, and S22). This USB controlled VNA is suitable for telecommunication, automotive, IoT, aerospace and medical devices applications. The SC5090 VNA can be operated by the S2VNA software application provided by CMT which runs on Windows and Linux operating systems on a PC, laptop, tablet, or x86 board computer connecting to the measurement hardware via USB interface. The VNA can be integrated into production test system via a manufacturing Test plug-in. The VNA is delivered with factory calibration certificates containing no data. The add-on option for ISO17025/Z540-1 Accredited, Traceable Calibration Certificate and Uncertainties is ...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. These ultra low noise RF sources not only complement the dual core FFT engine to provide one of the most advanced phase noise analyzers available, but they are also made available to the user at the front panel’s LO Output ports. The HA7062D is available in a fully shielded, fan-less 1U chassis that completely eliminates ground loops and troublesome microphonics for uncompromised performance and repeatability. Click here to view specs.

50 Watt Solid-State Attenuator from 915 to 960 MHz

The 50P-1091 from JFW Industries is a Solid-State Programmable Attenuator that operates from 915 to 960 MHz. It has an attenuation range from 0 to 3 dB with a step size of 1 dB and a switching speed of 100 microseconds. This TTL-controlled attenuator has an insertion loss of less than 0.9 dB and can handle up to 50 W of input power. The 50P-1091 device requires a 5 to 15 V supply and is available as a benchtop unit with SMA (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

10 to 52 MHz High Precision Extended Temperature TCXOs

The TCXO7502BM Series from Dynamic Engineers are High Precision Extended Temperature TCXOs that operate from 10 to 52 MHz. They have a control voltage of 0.5 to 2.5 V, a frequency stability of 0.1 ppm, and a phase noise of -156 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz. These TCXOs require a supply voltage of 2.5/3.3 V and provide a CMOS, clipped sinewave output. The RoHS-compliant TCXOs are available in a 7 x 5 x 1.9 mm ceramic SMD package and are ideal for femtocell, base stations WLAN / WiMAX / WiFi, wireless communication applications. Click here to view specs.

Radiation Tolerant Crystal Oscillators with Multiple Outputs from 20 to 200 MHz

The QT625 Series from Q-Tech Corporation are Radiation Tolerant Hybrid SAW Crystal Oscillators that operate from 20 to 200 MHz. It has up to 4 CMOS outputs in a single package so it can save valuable space and costs. The oscillators require a supply voltage of 2.5 V or 3 V provides exceptional frequency and temperature stability for space satellite and other high-performance aerospace applications. The oscillators can operate over a temperature range from -55°C to +125°C and comply with MIL-PRF-38534, class-K for quality conformance inspection. These space-qualified oscillators are available in a 20-pin hermetically sealed ESD package and are ideal for master clock (for FPGA), satellites, and aerospace applications. Click here to view specs.

20 W Solid State High Power Amplifier from 1 to 18 GHz

The AMP2120-2 from Exodus is a Solid State Power Amplifier that operates from 1 to 18 GHz. This hybrid MMIC amplifier provides 20 watts of output power with a power gain of over 43 dB. It can be used for all single channel modulation standards and has been designed for broadband EMI/RFI, Lab, Comm. and EW applications. The amplifier is available as a rack-mounted unit that measures 430 x 133 x 560 mm with N-type female connectors. It operates over an AC supply voltage from 100 to 240 V and consumes up to 300 watts of power. The amplifier features built-in protection circuits, a cooling fan and can be remotely controlled via Ethernet RJ-45 and USB RS422/485 GPIB Interfaces. Click here to view specs.

GNSS Module for Responsive Navigation and Difficult Conditions

The Erinome-II from Würth Elektronik is a GNSS Module that supports four major GNSS constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou) for fast and accurate positioning. The connection of an external antenna can be made through an RF pad for module operation. This module is based on Qualcomm SirfStar V 5e chipset and features standard NMEA + chipset-specific communication protocols. It supports low power operation for battery-operated applications and operates over a temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C. The device has an Rx tracking sensitivity and Rx acquisition sensitivity of -167 dBm and -147 dBm, respectively. It has a positional accuracy of up to 2.5 m and a start time (cold) of less than 28 sec. This RED, RoHS, and REACH certified module measures 7 x 7 x 1.6 mm and is available with UART and I2C interfaces. This module has been developed for responsive navigation and difficult conditions. It is ideal for applications like tracking and navigation devices, cont...Click here to view specs.

Compact Bluetooth 5.0 Module for IoT Applications

The FWM7BLZ20B from Fujitsu is a Bluetooth 5.0 module for IoT applications that can connect with up to 8 peripherals simultaneously. It is based on the low power nRF52832 Nordic chipset and supports a data rate of up to 2 Mbps. It provides an output power of 4 dBm and has a receive sensitivity of -94 dBm. It requires a 3.6V DC supply and has a current consumption of 17.1 mA while transmitting and 8 mA while receiving. The module embeds “X2 speed” which increases communication speeds, and also has “LE Advertising Extensions” which increase communication capacity and the number of channels. The module supports various communication interfaces such as UART, SWDCLK, GPIO, SWDI0 & nRESET. It is available in SMT package and measures 15.7 x 9.8 x 1.7 mm. Click here to view specs.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Module

The BX3100 from Sierra Wireless is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Combo Module that supports 802.11 b/g/n and dual-mode Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It is ideal for industrial applications that require a secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. This module features FOTA (Firmware Over the Air) upgrades and built-in cloud connectivity from AirVantage for wireless communication. The module leverages AT commands to enable easy integration to a host platform. It has a data rate of up to 100 Mbps and comes with Embedded TCP/IP and Bluetooth Stacks. This module is available in a 9.5 x 11.5 mm LGA package with a pad for an external antenna and has UART, I2C, GPIO, and SPI interfaces. It follows regulations set by Anatel, FCC, IC, JRF, and KC. Click here to view specs.

X-band GaN Power Amplifier from 8 to 12 GHz

The QPA2611 from Qorvo is an X-band GaN Power Amplifier that operates from 8 to 12 GHz. It delivers more than 5 W of saturated output power with a large signal gain of 26 dB, and PAE of more than 42%. This amplifier has an input return loss of more than 12 dB and an output return loss of over 15 dB. The amplifier is fabricated using Qorvo’s 0.15 um GaN on SiC process and is available in a 5 x 5 x 0.85 mm plastic over mold (OVM) QFN package. The QPA2611 is Lead-free and RoHS compliant and is suitable for phased array radar, SATCOM, and Communication applications. Click here to view specs.

12 Watt Ka-Band Block Upconverter for VSAT Applications

The ELMTBKA012-CN from Norsat International is a Ka-Band Block Upconverter for VSAT applications. This BUC upconverts an input frequency from 1150 to 2150 MHz to an output frequency from 29 to 30 GHz. It provides an output power of 12 watts with a noise power density of -70 dBm/Hz in Tx and -157 dBm/Hz in Rx. The BUC operates over a DC voltage of 36 to 72 V and consumes up to 110 watts of power at P1dB. It has a phase noise of -93 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset. This device is available in a module that measures 169 x 108 x 78 mm with an N-type connector at the input and a WR-28 interface at the output. Click here to view specs.

40 W Power Amplifier Module from 5.25 to 5.85 GHz

The RCA5259H46D0 from RFCore is an RF Amplifier module that operates from 5.25 to 5.85 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of over 40 W CW with a small signal gain of 47 dB and a large signal gain of 44 dB. The amplifier requires a 28 V DC supply and consumes 3.8 A of current while providing 20 W of power and 6 A when providing 40 W of power. It has an input VSWR is less than 1.5:1 and output VSWR of less than 2:1 with a built-in isolator. It is available in a module with SMA Female connectors that measures 155 x 120 x 28 mm. Click here to view specs.

Tower Top Low Noise Amplifier from 370 to 400 MHz with Bandpass Filter for Receiver Protection

The ATS3TMA4-R from dbSpectra is a Tower Top Amplifier with a built-in Quadrature Amplifier and a receive Bandpass Filter for receiver protection. This Tower Top Low Noise Amplifier module operates from 370 to 400 MHz (UHF-band) and provides a gain of 14 dB with a noise figure of less than 5.5 dB. It also provides surge suppression of 18 kA as per the ANSI c62.18/ 20 standard. The ATS3TMA4-R is available in an aluminum canister to provide wind resistance and better weather protection. It measures 31.25 × 13.25 × 11.5 inches with Type-N (F) connector. It has PolyPhaser Bias-T lightning protection built-in. This tower top amplifier can be ordered with a test port signal injector, which provides a second transmission line for input for testing with control to switch out the antenna and switch in the test port. Click here to view specs.

Triple-Band Helical GNSS Antenna for L1/L2/L5 Bands

The HC977 for Tallysman is a Helical Antenna covering the GPS/QZSS-L1/L2/L5, GLONASS-G1/G2/G3, Galileo-E1/E5a/E5b, BeiDou-B1/B2/B2a frequency bands, as well as L-band correction services. It is designed for precision positioning and has a precision-tuned helix element that provides excellent axial ratios and operates without the requirement of a ground plane, making it ideal for a wide variety of applications, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This antenna provides a gain of 28 dB when surface mounted or screw-mounted and has an axial ratio of less than 0.5 dB. The HC977 features an industry-leading low current, low noise amplifier (LNA) that includes an integrated low-loss pre-filter to protect against harmonic interference from high amplitude interfering signals, such as 700 MHz band LTE and other near in-band cellular signals. The HC977 weighs only 42 grams and is protected by a robust, military-grade plastic enclosure with an integrated SMA connector for screw-on mount...Click here to view specs.

20 dB Directional Couplers from 450 to 2700 MHz

The DC-450/2700-50 Series from Bird RF are Directional Couplers that operate from 450 to 2700 MHz covering Analog/P25/2G/3G/4G/LTE Bands. They are available in different coupling configurations up to 20 dB and provide an insertion loss of less than 2.1 dB with 32 dB of isolation. The couplers can handle 300 watts of average power and have a PIM of less than -153 dBc. These couplers are IP65 rated and are available with N-type (F) connectors. They are ideal for in-building applications but can also support outdoor requirements. Click here to view specs.

20 dB Directional Coupler from 0.5 to 20 GHz

The CP10020A-20 from Amtery is a Directional Coupler that operates from 0.5 to 20 GHz. It has a coupling of 20 dB, directivity of over 15 dB, and an insertion loss of less than 1.7 dB. This RoHS-compliant coupler can handle up to 20 watts of average power and is available in a module with SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs.

Forensics RF Test Enclosure with Audio/ Video Recording

The STE3000FAV2 from Ramsey is an RF Test Enclosure designed for forensics visual and hands-on interrogations of electronic devices. The system also supports electronic video/audio/timestamp recording of the entire interrogation process. It features improved attenuation gloves and a shielded viewing window, a 0.5-inch GEN-2 high-efficiency RF foam liner, GEN-2 high-efficiency RF gaskets, and an exclusive double lip RF seal to give isolation of more than 80 dB. This test enclosure has built-in internal LED illumination, which allows seeing the device placed inside the enclosure. The enclosure also gives hands-on access to the device through silver mesh RF tight gloves. The STE3000FAV2 also provides isolation from all UMTS mobile device bands and Wi-Fi signal sources, including both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz and therefore covering any combination of 802.11a/b/g/n/ac protocols. It also protects the device from remote kill commands, remote lock commands, remote self-destruct commands, and fr...Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (14 - 20 May, 2020)