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Compact and Rugged VHF Duplexers from 136 to 174 MHz

The MD256 Series from Sinclair consists of 6-cavity mobile duplexers with a passband from 136 to 174 MHz.The duplexers have a separation between the Tx and Rx frequency of 4.5 to 10 MHz.They have an insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB and an isolation of more than 80 dB. These duplexers can handle up to 50 W of power. The frequency range and the Tx/Rx separation can be customized based on a customer’s requirement. Click here to view specs

High Linearity Gain Block Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz

The QPA9126 is a cascadable, high linearity gain block amplifier that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. At 3.5 GHz, the amplifier provides a gain of 16 dB, OIP3 of 35.5 dBm and a noise figure of 1.4 dB while drawing 70 mA current from a 5 V supply. The amplifier is available in a 2 x 2 mm DFN package and is ideal for 5G m-MIMO, mobile infrastructure, repeater, defense and TDD/FDD applications. This amplifier is internally matched to 50 Ohms and is based on a high performance E-pHEMT process. Click here to view specs.

1-Port USB Vector Network Analyzer, 1 MHz to 6 GHz

The R60 is a single port USB-powered VNA (Reflectometer) capable of measuring S11 from 1 MHz to 6.0 GHz. It can be operated from any Windows PC or laptop using a USB cable. The R60 provides a wide variety of analysis capabilities, including S11, time-domain with gating, DTF measurements and much more. Collection of metrology-grade S-parameters test results can be achieved manually or through automation in Python, MATLAB, Excel, C++, VB.NET, or LabVIEW. Applications of the R60 include antenna matching, cable and connector quality control, antenna production quality assurance, field testing and troubleshooting of cables, material measurements, and many others. Click here to view specs.

8-Way Reactive Power Divider/Combiner from 6 to 40 GHz

The 50PD-869 from JFW is an 8-way reactive power divider that operates from 6 to 40 GHz. This power divider has an insertion loss of less than 2.8 dB, isolation of over 15 dB, and can handle up to 10 watts of average input power. Its low loss reactive design is ideal for fan-in or fan-out of RF signals. The divider is available in a module with 2.92 mm female coaxial connectors. Click here to view specs.

1 to 2 GHz Tunable Band Pass Filter

The AE1000-2000TB118 from AnatechElectronics is a Tunable Band Pass Filter with a passband from 1000 to 2000 MHz and a 3 dB bandwidth of 5%. The filter has an insertion loss of less than 1.3 dB and can handle up to 50 watts of CW power. It is available in a module that measures 7.4 x 2.9 x 2.8 inches with N-type (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

Coaxial Termination from DC to 6 GHz

The 462-1F3 from MECA is a coaxial termination that operates from DC to 6 GHz. It can handle up to 1 Watt of average power and 1kW of peak power. This 50 ohms termination has a VSWR of less than 1.20:1. It measures 0.43 inches and is available with an SMA male connector. Click here to view specs.

High Voltage Chip Capacitors from 27 pF to 8.2 uF

The C Series C48X from Exxelia are high voltage chip capacitors with capacitance values from 27 pF to 8.2 uF. The capacitors have a working voltage (WVDC) of up to 10 kV and excellent withstanding to charge/discharge. These capacitors have a C48X (-2,200 ppm/°C) dielectric. They are available in a surface-mount package and are ideal for use in high voltage power supplies, high voltage multipliers, high-rel military and space applications. Click here to view specs.

SP16T Absorptive Switch from 20 to 6000 MHz

The SR-B310-16S from UMCC is an Absorptive SP16T switch that operates from 20 to 6000 MHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 5 dB and an isolation of over 70 dB. This switch can handle up to 27 dBm of CW power and has a switching speed of 400 ns. The SR-B310-16S is available in a module with SMA Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

N-Type (M/F) Commercial Grade Surge Protector from DC to 3 GHz

The CGS-1030-00-NNN-34 is a surge protector that operates from DC to 3 GHz. This surge arrester has tri-alloy plated brass construction, provides multi-strike lighting capability and is RoHS compliant. It has an insertion loss of below 0.3 dB and VSWR as low as 1.20:1. The device has a surge capability 8/20 μs of 10 kA. It is available in a module with N connectors and can be used for cellular base stations, public safety systems, Wi-Fi networks, active antenna systems, 5G networks and GPS systems. Click here to view specs.

X-Band Passive Limiter Module from 8.7 to 10.7 GHz

The RFLM-872113HC-150 from RFuW Engineering is a Passive Limiter module that operates from 8.7 to 10.7 GHz. This module provides passive receiver protection (always on) against average powers of up to 42 dBm and peak powers of up to 46 dBm pulsed (pulse width = 10 usec, pulse repetition rate = 5%) with base plate temperature at +25 oC, while maintaining a low flat leakage of less than 14 dBm, and reduced Spike Leakage of less than 0.5 ergs. It has been designed to have a very low small signal insertion loss permitting an extremely low receiver noise figure while simultaneously offering excellent large input signal Flat Leakage for effective receiver protection in the X-Band frequency range. The RFLM-872113HC-150 has excellent thermal characteristics and is available in a surface mount package that measures 9 x 6 x 2.5 mm package. The module carries a Class 1C ESD rating (HBM) and an MSL 1 moisture rating. Click here to view specs.

0.05 to 3 GHz Medium Power SPDT Switch

The CG2179M2-Q from California Eastern Laboratories is an L, S-band GaAs SPDT switch that operates from 0.05 to 3 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 0.65 dB and an isolation of over 21 dB. This switch can handle up to 32 dBm of input power. The CG2179M2-Q is available in a 6-pin mini mold package that measures 2.0 x 1.25 x 0.9 mm and is suitable for Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac) and Wireless Automotive Systems applications. Click here to view specs.

Solid-State High Power Pulse Amplifier from 4 to 8 GHz

The AMP2083P-2KW from Exodus is a solid-state high power pulse amplifier that operates from 4 to 8 GHz. This Class AB amplifier provides a peak output power of over 2000 Watts, with up to 100 usec pulse width at a 6% duty cycle and a power gain of over 63 dB. The GaN amplifier has excellent gain flatness, optional monitoring parameters for Forward/Reflected power, voltage, current & temperature sensing for superb reliability and ruggedness. The AMP2083P-2KW is available in a rack-mounted chassis that measures 430 x 266 x 600 mm with N-type Female connectors at the input and SC Female connectors at the output interface. It is designed for Pulse/HIRF Mil-Std 461/464 and Radar applications. This amplifier has built-in control, monitoring and protection circuits. Click here to view specs.

10 W, 225 to 512 MHz Bi-Directional Amplifier

The NW-BA-VU4GX02 from NuWaves is a Bidirectional V- U-Band Amplifier module that operates from 225 to 512 MHz. It provides a signal gain of 31 dB with a linear RF power of up to 10 watts while operating with 25% power efficiency. The BDA is ideal for extending the communication range of half-duplex transceivers running high peak-to-average waveforms such as OFDM. It has a manual transmit / receive (T/R) mode selection, coupled with an extremely fast T/R mode switch time of under 4 uS. The amplifier is available in a module that measures 2.34 x 2.34 x 0.7 inches with SMA female connectors and is ideal for broadband RF telemetry, software defined radios, Unmanned Aircraft systems and communication systems. Click here to view specs.

500 W Solid State Amplifier from 10 kHz to 250 MHz

The 500A250D is a self-contained, air-cooled, broadband solid-state amplifier that operates from 10 kHz to 250 MHz. The amplifier provides an output power of more than 500 watts from 0.01 to 250 MHz. It has been designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. This device has a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The digital display on the front panel indicates the operation status and fault conditions like if an over-temperature or power supply fault has occurred. All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely via GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232 hardwire, USB or Ethernet interfaces. The 500A250D is protected from RF input overdrive by an RF input leveling circuit which controls the RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when the RF input level is increased above 0 dBm. It also has a safety interlock circuit for use with external safety switch interlocks...Click here to view specs.

15 to 30 GHz Programmable Doubled Balanced Mixer

The MX30000 from DS Instruments is a benchtop double-balanced mixer with an integrated programmable LO buffer. The mixer has an RF frequency range of 15 to 30 GHz, IF frequency range of 1 MHz to 8 GHz and an LO range from 18 to 30 GHz. It has a conversion loss of 9 to 12 dB, a LO to RF isolation of 45 dB, and a LO to IF isolation of 35 dB. The mixer can handle up to 17 dBm of input power and can be used as an upconverter or downconverter. The mixer is available in a compact, rugged aluminum enclosure that measures 104 x 70 x 29 mm and is ideal for lab applications, receiver development, VSAT, electronic countermeasure, satellite uplink/ downlink testing, radar systems, electronic warfare, and space applications. The LO frequency can be set for the mixer from the front panel controls, USB commands, or the provided windows PC application. Click here to view specs.

10 W C Band Block Up Converter from 5.85 to 6.425 GHz

The mBLC-10 from Belcom Microwaves is a C-band VSAT Block Up Converter (BUC) that converts an input frequency (IF) from 950 to 1525 MHz to an output frequency from 5.850 to 6.425 GHz. It delivers a P1dB of more than 40 dBm with a nominal gain of 62 dB while operating from 17 to 60 VDC supply. This linear outdoor unit is available in a module that measures 218 x 72.5 x 176 mm with N-type connectors and is suitable for all VSAT and SCPC applications. It is ideal for direct mounting on the VSAT antenna feed or OMT. Click here to view specs.

2-Port MIMO Ceiling Mount Antenna for CBRS And 5G Applications

The CMD69423P from Laird is a 2-port MIMO ceiling mount antenna designed for CBRS and 5G applications from 698 to 960 MHz and 1300 to 4200 MHz. It provides a gain of up to 6.8 dBi, a port to port isolation of over 15 dB, and can handle an input power of 50 watts. The individual antenna elements are designed with linear, vertical, and horizontal polarization and are optimized to radiate a specifically shaped pattern for optimal performance when installed on a ceiling. This low PIM, ceiling mount antenna is available in a radome that measures 8.6 x 1.71 inches with an 11.8 inches cable. The Omni-directional UL94-V0 rated antenna is suitable for indoor applications. Click here to view specs.

Embedded LTE/LPWA Antenna from 698-960/1710-2200/2500-2700 MHz

The 1004795 is an FR4 embedded LTE/LPWA antenna that operates from 700 – 1000 MHz, 1700 - 2200 MHz and 2500 - 2700 MHz. It provides a peak gain of up to 3.1 dBi and can handle 2 Watts of CW power. This LTE antenna is designed to support LTE CAT-M, NB-IoT, SigFox, LoRa, Cellular LPWA, RPMA applications. The surface mount antenna measuring 36.0 x 9.0 x 3.2 mm is available as tape and reel and allows wideband coverage, supporting all US and Worldwide major carriers. Click here to view specs.

Serial-to-Wi-Fi Dual Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) & BLE Combo Module

The ISM43340-M4G-L44 from Inventek Systems is an embedded 2.4 & 5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Bluetooth 5.0 module. The module consists of an ARM M4 host processor with 1 MB flash, Cypress CYW43340Dual-Band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) 802.11 a/b/g/n MAC/Baseband/Radio with Integrated Bluetooth 5.0. The module has two antenna options, an onboard dual band chip 2.4 & 5 GHz or a U.FL external 2.4 & 5 GHz antenna. The ISM43340 module includes integrated power amplifiers, LNAs and T/R switches for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WLAN bands. It is available in a 14.70 x 34 x 2.5 mm surface mount package and has full FCC, IC and CE certificationas well as certification for several additional Asian countries including China as well as South American countries. The module is suitable for low cost embedded wireless applications like computing devices, printers, scanners and logistics. This Serial WiFi module provides UART and SPI interfaces enabling connection to an embe...Click here to view specs.

Gen2 UHF RFID Dry Inlay from 860 to 960 MHz

The AD-229r6-P is a Gen2 UHF RFID dry inlay that operates from 860 to 960 MHz. This RAIN RFID compliant inlay is based on the Impinj Monza r6-P IC and has an EPC memory of 128/96 bits and user memory of 32/64 bits. It has been developed to perform in diverse settings on a wide range of materials, such as plastic, wood, and denim. The RFID tag measures 3.74 x 0.32 inches and is ideal for Supply Chain, Inventory and Logistics, Apparel and Return Transport Units applications. It is ISO-18000-6C and EPC Class 1 compliant. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (14 - 20 Nov, 2019)