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100 W Low Loss Coupler from 3 to 67 GHz

The LLC67-185-FF from Maury Microwave is a Low Loss Coupler that operates from 3 to 67 GHz. This broadband coupler provides 35/45 dB of coupling with a directivity of 18 dB and an insertion loss of less than 0.4 dB. It can handle an average power of 10 watts and a peak power of up to 100 watts. The coupler is available in a module with 1.85 mm female I/O connectors and is ideal for amplifier power monitoring, integrated amplifier modules, high-power base station integration, and test and measurement applications. Click here to view specs.

High Precision Pulse Power Sensors from 400 kHz to 60 MHz

The 7037 Series from Bird Technologies are Precision Pulse Power Sensors that provide high accuracy measurements in the laboratory and semiconductor fab environments. They operate from 400 kHz to 60 MHz (0.4, 2, 13.56, 27.12, 40.68 and 60 MHz options are available). At calibrated frequencies, these sensors are capable of 0.5% accuracy (1.5% within bandwidth) measurements of the gated power within a pulsed waveform. They have a power range from 10W to 10kW. These sensors have a directivity of over 28 dB, an insertion loss of less than 0.05 dB and can measure pulse repetition rates from 10 Hz up to 100 kHz. Calibration is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) so you can be confident in the quality and accuracy of the measurements these sensors provide. These sensors are available in a module that measures 155 x 50 x 95 mm with QC 7/16 DIN, N, HN, LC, QRM RF connectors and a USB 2.0 interface through which it can be controlled. The sensors are ideal f...Click here to view specs.

USB Controlled Pulse Power Sensor from 4 kHz to 6 GHz

The PSP102 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a USB Controlled Pulse Power Sensor that operates from 4 kHz to 6 GHz. This power sensor can convert a PC or laptop with a USB 2.0 port into an RF power meter/analyzer. Power measurements can be displayed on the computer screen or can be integrated into a test system with a set of user-defined software functions. A Status LED on the sensor provides an indication of the operational state for diagnostic purposes. The power sensor has a dynamic range from -60 to +20 dBm and a pulse dynamic range of -45 to 20 dBm. This power sensor has a measurement speed of up to 100K meas/sec in the buffered mode and over USB 1000 meas/sec in the continuous mode. The PSP102 can be triggered using internal or external TTL control in Auto, Normal, Single, and Free run modes. This power sensor can handle a maximum average power of up to 200mW and a peak power of up to 1 W. It incorporates a unique parallel processing methodology that performs the multi-...Click here to view specs.

2 to 4 GHz PIN Diode Limiter for Military Applications

The TDLM202402 from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics is a Quasi-Active Silicon PIN Diode Limiter Module that operates in the S-band (2 to 4 GHz). It provides passive receiver protection (always on), which protects against high CW average power up to 50 dBm, high pulsed peak power up to 60 dBm (25 µsec pulse width @ 5% duty cycle), maintains low flat leakage to less than 14 dBm, and reduces spike leakage to less than 0.5 ergs. This limiter module has an insertion loss of 0.5 dB and a return loss of 17 dB. The TDLM202402 SMT limiter carries a Class 0 ESD rating (HBM) and an MSL 1 moisture rating. This limiter offers excellent thermal characteristics in a compact, low profile 8 x 5 x 2.5 package. It is based on hybrid assembly technology utilized extensively in high-reliability, mission-critical applications. This limiter is also ideal for Electronic Warfare and Radar Applications. Click here to view specs.

Ultra-Low Loss Cable from 300 MHz to 110 GHz

The Phase3 from MegaPhase are ultra low loss cables that operate up to 110 GHz. These cables are optimized for consistent and repeatable performance where the demand is minimum attenuation, high shielding effectiveness and low VSWR. They can be used to make cable assemblies with 1 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.9 mm, 3.5 mm, Type-N, TNC and SMA connectors. The Phase3 cables are available with phase matching, armoring and in long lengths upon request. Click here to view specs.

130 W GaN Power Amplifier from 700 MHz to 6 GHz

The AMP2070C from Exodus Advanced Communications is a solid-state power amplifier that operates from 0.7 to 6 GHz. This class A/AB GaN amplifier produces over 100 watts of power (50 W P1dB) with a gain of over 50 dB. The amplifier has excellent gain flatness, optional monitoring parameters for Forward/Reflected power, voltage, current & temperature sensing for superb reliability and ruggedness. It has been designed for EMI/RFI, Lab, Communications and EW applications and is suitable for CW, pulse and all single channel modulation standards. The AMP2070C is available as a rack mount system that measures 430 x 133.3 x 560 mm with N-Type Female connectors and can be remotely controlled via Ethernet RJ-45 TCP/IP, USB RS232/RS422/485 GPIB IEEE interfaces. Click here to view specs.

30 W LDMOS Power Transistor from 400 to 860 MHz

The BLP0408H9S30 from Ampleon is an LDMOS Power Transistor that operates from 400 to 860 MHz. This pulsed CW transistor provides a P1dB of 30 watts with a power gain of 20.2 dB and a drain efficiency of 62%. The device features an integrated dual-sided ESD protection circuitry and is available in a plastic package. It is ideal for class AB transmitters, digital & analog broadcasting, industrial, scientific, medical, and broadcast transmitter applications. Click here to view specs.

370 W GaN on SiC HEMT from 2495 to 2690 MHz

The GTRA263902FC-V2 from Wolfspeed is a GaN on SiC HEMT that operates from 2495 to 2690 MHz. It provides an output power (P3dB) of 370 Watts with a gain of 15 dB and an efficiency of 70 %. This pulsed device has a pulse width of 10 µs and a duty cycle of 10%. It is available in a thermally enhanced package with an earless flange and is ideal for use in multi-standard cellular power amplifiers and telecom applications. The transistor requires a 48 V supply. Click here to view specs.

10 kW Solid State Power Amplifier from 2.9 to 3.5 GHz

The 2213 from Empower RF Systems is a Solid State Broadband High Power Amplifier that operates from 2900 to 3500 MHz. This GaN amplifier system uses a multi-drawer integrated subsystem approach to produce over 10,000 Watts of output pulsed power with a gain of 70 dB. It has a pulse width of up to 100 us at a duty cycle of 6%. The 2213 Transmitter is based on Empower’s established and field-proven Next Generation architecture that is tactically deployed and operating on multiple levels in support of a variety of critical DOD missions. The class AB amplifier comes complete with an internal directional coupler, external forward and reverse sample ports, and an easy to use web GUI. In-depth health monitoring with alarms visible on the front panel are also pushed out via the LAN port. For critical “on-air” applications, the 2213 provides "Graceful Output Power Degradation", backing down power to a safe operating level in the event of component failure or exce...Click here to view specs.

Voltage Controlled TCXO from 10 to 52 MHz

The TCXO5302BM Series from Dynamic Engineers is a High Precision Voltage Controlled TCXO that operates from 10 to 52 MHz. It has a frequency stability of 0.1 ppm and a phase noise of -154 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz. The TCXO requires a supply voltage of 2.5/3.3 V and provides a CMOS, clipped sinewave output. This RoHS-compliant TCXO is available in a 5 x 3.2 x 1.85 mm ceramic SMD package and is ideal for satellite communications, test and measurement, telecom systems applications, and for providing time synchronization in microwave communications. Click here to view specs.

100 MHz VCXO with Sine Output

The N623 series from Green ray Industries is a VCXO with 100 MHz oscillation frequency. This VCXO provides a phase noise of -115 dBc/Hz (@ 100 Hz offset) and has a stability of ±15ppm while operating from -40 to 85 degrees celsius. The oscillator provides low g-sensitivity performance, requires a supply voltage of 5 V and provides a Sinewave output. It is available in an SMD package that measures 9.1 x 14.2 mm. This VCXO is RoHS compliant and follows random vibration per MIL-STD-202, Method 204 and shock per MIL-STD-202, Method 213 regulations. Click here to view specs.

4-Way Power Divider from 2 to 18 GHz

The APD-4-218-LC-2 from PMI is a 4-Way Power Divider that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. The device has an insertion loss of less than 2 dB, isolation of over 16 dB, and can handle up to 10 watts of power. It has an amplitude balance of 0.5 dB and a phase balance of 12 degrees. This 50-ohm power divider is available in a module with SMA (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

30 Watt, 4 Way Power Divider from 6 to 40 GHz

The 804-5-23.000 from MECA is a 4-way power divider that operates from 6 to 40 GHz. This mm-Wave power divider can handle up to 30 watts of power, has an insertion loss of 2.6 dB and isolation over 13 dB. It is available in a module with 2.4 mm connectors. Click here to view specs.

GPS Multi-Channel Receiver Module for Wearables

The ORG4475 from OriginGPS is a Multi-Channel GPS (1575.42 MHz) Receiver Module with SBAS, QZSS and other regional overlay systems that continuously track all satellites in view, providing real-time positioning data in standard NMEA format. The fully-integrated module uses OriginGPS Noise Free Zone System (NFZ™) technology to offer superior sensitivity, achieving rapid TTFF in less than one second, an accuracy of approximately two meters, and tracking sensitivity of -163 dBm. It has a high update rate of 5Hz (1Hz by default) and supports 48 channels simultaneously. The ORG4475 miniature module is based on the with SiRFstarIV™ GPS SoC and integrates an LNA, SAW filter, TCXO, RTC crystal, and RF shield. The integration of a GPS SoC keeps the positioning payload away from the host, allowing integration in embedded solutions with low computing resources. This module has self-managed low power modes: ATP™, PTF™, and APM™. It is FCC, CE, VCCI certified and R...Click here to view specs.

1 W Distributed Power Amplifier GaAs MMIC from DC to 10 GHz

The MMA053PP5 from Microsemi is a GaAs pHEMT Distributed Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from DC to 10 GHz. It provides a P1dB of 30 dBm with a gain of 17 dB and has a noise figure of 3.5 dB. The amplifier requires a bias voltage of 10 V and consumes up to 420 mA of current. This RoHS-compliant PA is available in a 32 lead plastic QFN package that measures 5 x 5 mm and is ideal for microwave communications, microwave radios and VSAT, telecom infrastructure, test instrumentation, military, and space applications. The MMA053PP5 from Microsemi is a GaAs pHEMT Distributed Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from DC to 10 GHz. It provides a P1dB of 30 dBm with a gain of 17 dB and has a noise figure of 3.5 dB. The amplifier requires a bias voltage of 10 V and consumes up to 420 mA of current. This RoHS-compliant PA is available in a 32 lead plastic QFN package that measures 5 x 5 mm and is ideal for microwave communications, microwave radios and VSAT, telecom infrastructure, test instru...Click here to view specs.

L-Band Block Upconverter from 6.7 to 7.1 GHz

The 3115-6771 from Cross Technologies is a Block Upconverter that up-converts an input frequency from 0.95 to 1.35 GHz to an output frequency from 6.7 to 7.1 GHz with a 5.75 GHz local oscillator. The device provides a P1dB of 5 dBm with a gain of 30 dB. The BUC requires a 100 to 240 V AC Supply and can be remotely controlled via RS232C/RS485 interfaces. It is available in a 19-inch standard chassis that measures 1.75 x 14 inches and is available with a BNC female connector at the input and an N-type female connector at the output. Click here to view specs.

Stand-alone Wi-Fi Module with Chip Antenna

The WF63 from Amped RF is a stand-alone Wi-Fi Module that supports 802.11b/g/n, 802.11d regulatory domain, and 802.11r standards. It has data rates of up to 4 Mbps using the SPI interface and transmits 23 dBm of output power. This 2.4 GHz RF module includes a 100 MHz Cortex-M4 microprocessor, a chip antenna, 6 general purpose/ADC IO lines and several serial interface options. The module features transmit power back-off, Wi-Fi direct, Wi-Fi protected setup, Hotspot 2.0, and soft access point. The complete stack, TCP/IP with WLAN, is hosted on the integrated MCU. A simple AT command interface allows users to easily configure and operate the WF63. This RoHS-compliant, surface-mount module measures 14.6 x 13.5 x 2.8 mm and has FCC, CE, and IC certifications. Click here to view specs.

WPC-Compatible Wireless Power Transmitter for 5W Applications

The P9235A-RB from Renesas is a Wireless Power Transmitter for 5W applications. The magnetic induction-based transmitter is WPC-compatible and includes an integrated step-down switching regulator, integrated drivers for external power FETs, and an integrated current sense amplifier. This chipset requires an input voltage from 4.2 to 21 V and supports simultaneous voltage and current demodulation schemes for robust communication. The P9235A-RB includes a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 processor offering a high level of programmability while consuming extremely low standby power. The transmitter features two open-drain LED outputs with pre-defined blinking patterns and five general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins. This charging transmitter includes an under-voltage lockout, Foreign object detection (FOD)and thermal management circuit to safeguard the device under fault conditions The P9235A-RB offers a pre-programmed bootloader that must be used in conjunction with an external flas...Click here to view specs.

Broadband Omnidirectional Dipole Antenna from 1250 to 2600 MHz

The 1001-246 from Southwest Antennas is a Broadband Dipole Antenna that operates from 1250 to 2600 MHz. This omnidirectional antenna delivers a peak gain of 2.2 dB (@1.8 GHz) and can handle up to 3 watts of input power. The antenna has a horizontal beamwidth of 360 degrees and a vertical beamwidth of 60 degrees. The antenna's element design and unique matching structure allow for a wide operational bandwidth. An Integrated highpass RF filter helps attenuate VHF and UHF frequencies from co-located transmitters. The antenna features an integrated waterproof 3.13" RF Gooseneck which contributes to the improvement of RF link margin and overall antenna performance. The integrated RF Gooseneck allows the antenna to bend and deflect away from impacts during indoor or outdoor operations. The RF Gooseneck can be threaded through MOLLE gear or other tactical vest hardware for added security while moving. This Vertically polarized antenna has a rugged flat black fiberglass radome wh...Click here to view specs.

Corrugated Feed Horn from 24 to 50 GHz for 5G Applications

The LB-ACH-28-10-T68-C-2.4F from A-Info is a Corrugated Feed Horn Antenna that operates from 24 to 50 GHz. It has been designed for 5G operation in Asia (covering 26.5 - 29.5 GHz), North America (covering 27.5 - 28.35 GHz, 37-40 GHz, 47.2 - 48.2 GHz) and Europe (covering 24.25 - 27.5 GHz, 31.8-33.4 GHz, 40.5-43.5 GHz). This dual linear polarized antenna delivers a gain of 10 dBi and has a port-to-port isolation of over 35 dB. It can be integrated with an absorber to provide better gain flatness and radiation patterns. This feed horn is available with a 2.4 mm (F) connector and WR 28 waveguide interface and is ideal for use in compact antenna test range, reflector antennas, 5G measurement systems and in various 5G applications. Click here to view specs.

Short-Range UHF RFID Antenna from 865 to 867 MHz and 902 to 928 MHz

The A1115 from Times-7 is a NearField UHF RFID Antenna that operates from 865 to 867 MHz and 902 to 928 MHz. It enables reliable tag reads within a very constricted read zone. The antenna can handle up to 3 W of power and has a VSWR of 1.95:1. This compact IP54 rated antenna comes with DC grounded anti-static protection. The short-range Black/ White radome antenna measures 150 x 150 x 8.6 mm with an SMA (F) side fly lead connector and RG316 cable. It features integrated mounting holes on the backside, which can be drilled through for using mounting screws. In addition, it is also provided with an optional self-adhesive rubber feet kit (20 x 20 x 1.45 mm) to stop the antenna from slipping. Click here to view specs.

UHF-Band Dry/Wet RFID Inlay from 860 to 960 MHz

The ALN-9940 from Alien Technology is an RFID dry/wet inlay that has been designed for enterprise-wide asset management, volume retail/apparel, warehouse management, and general-purpose asset tagging applications. This UFH band (860 - 960 MHz) RFID Inlay is based on the Higgs™-9 UHF RFID IC “Squiggle” antenna design. An enhanced memory footprint includes a 48-bit Unique TID for authentication and serialization applications and password protected read and write support to prevent unauthorized viewing and modification of the tag’s data. It features BlastWrite™ and QuickWrite™ mass-encoding and dynamic authentication™ - anti-cloning/ anti-counterfeit technology. The ALN-9940 inlay is Global GS1 Class 1 Gen 2 (V1.2.0) and ISO/IEC 18000-6C compliant, enabling consistent operation across the diverse set of frequencies used in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Africa. It is available in high-yield, high capacity dry/wet inlay rolls. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (16 - 22 April, 2020)