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Rugged 40 GHz Intelligent RF Receiver

The RFeye Node 100-40 from CRFS is a Rugged Intelligent Wideband Receiver that operates from 9 kHz to 40 GHz. The receiver is a complete spectrum monitoring and geolocation system designed for remote deployment both indoors and outdoors and in hostile environments. Packaged in a compact, rugged and weatherproof housing, it has been optimized for size, weight and power (SWaP) and is simple to connect to power and network. The Node 100-40 is characterized by outstanding noise figure, channel re-tune time and spurious-free dynamic range parameters, well above any other product in its class. It also offers all of the multi-mission capability of the RFeye product range allowing multiple concurrent measurements and geolocations to be performed and multiple users to connect simultaneously from remote locations. It can be used for a wide range of applications including Military – Test range monitoring, EMCON Satellite monitoring, Upper 5G monitoring and for Technical Surveillance Cou...Click here to view specs.

High-Frequency Coaxial Helix Antenna from 55 to 65 GHz

The SPL-60 from Maja Systems is a V-Band Coaxial Helix Antenna that operates from 55 to 65 GHz. It provides a gain of more than 10 dBi with an efficiency of over 70%. The antenna is available with both right-hand and left-hand circular polarization options. It has an axial ratio of up to 1.5 dB and a typical beamwidth of 35 degrees. This antenna is available as a surface mount unit (measuring 4.5 x 9.0 mm) with a standard reflow attach or with an integrated 1.85 mm coaxial interface (measuring 5 x 20 mm). It can be used for waveguide antenna replacements, metrology, 5G mm-Wave T&M, and cost-sensitive applications. Click here to view specs.

Tiny LPWA IoT Module for NB-IoT & LTE-M Applications

The Cinterion TX62 from Thales is an LPWA IoT Module that supports LTE CAT-M1, NB1, and NB2 communication protocols. It is integrated with the GNSS module that supports GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, and GLONASS constellations and provides a steady stream of timing and location information for precise positioning of data. The module provides an uplink data rate of up to 1.1 Mbps (Cat-M1), 63 Kbps (Cat-NB1), 158 Kbps (Cat-NB2), and a downlink data rate of up to 300 Kbps (Cat-M1), 27 Kbps (Cat-NB1), 124 Kbps (Cat-NB2). It is optimized with PSM and eDRx modes and consumes 0.8 mA (eDRx mode) and 4.5 µA (PSM mode) of current during operation. The TX62 supports two high-speed 8 line serial interface and is optionally integrated with Thales eSIM which further simplifies manufacturing and logistics while providing flexibility in the field with easy remote provisioning and dynamic subscription updates. It features an integrated processor with a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), enabling host...Click here to view specs.

Cryogenic Termination from 4 to 12 GHz

The LNF_TERM4_12A from Low Noise Factory is a Cryogenic Termination that operates from 4 to 12 GHz. This termination can be used to convert a Low Noise Figure circulator into an isolator with a DC feed through. The DC voltage will be present at both the input and output of the isolator. It can handle up to 30 dBm of power and has a return loss of 20 dB. The termination has been designed from the ground up to meet the strict requirements of ultra-low temperature physics research. It features a gold plated OFHC copper body which ensures minimum loss and reaches the lowest possible temperature to minimize thermal noise. This termination is available in a module that measures 9.5 x 9.5 x 31.4 mm with SMA and SMC connectors. Click here to view specs.

5150 to 5925 MHz Front End Module for Wi-Fi Applications

The QPF4550 from Qorvo is a Wi-Fi 6 Front End Module that operates from 5150 to 5925 MHz. It integrates a 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), single pole two throw switch (SP2T), and bypassable low noise amplifier (LNA) into a single device. The FEM has a compact form factor and integrated matching that minimizes layout area requirements in the application. The performance of the device is focused on optimizing the PA for a 5 V supply voltage that conserves power consumption while maintaining the highest linear output power and leading-edge throughput. On the Rx side it provides a gain of 13.5 dB, and has a noise figure of 2.1 dB. The device also features integrated die level filtering for 2nd and 3rd harmonics as well as 30 dB 2.4 GHz signal rejection on the RF path for DBDC operation. This RoHS-compliant FEM is available in a 2.5 x 2.5 mm 16-pad laminate package and is ideally suited for access points, wireless routers, residential gateways, customer premise equipment, and Internet of Th...Click here to view specs.

4-Channel Receiver Mixer from 10 to 40 GHz

The ADAR2004 from Analog Devices is a 4-Channel Receiver Mixer with an RF frequency from 10 to 40 GHz, an LO frequency of 2.4 to 10.1 GHz, and an IF frequency from 0 to 800 MHz. It has a gain range from 21 to 41 dB with a noise figure of less than 11 dB and an input P1dB of -20 dBm. Two programmable state machines are included to facilitate simple configuration, control, and fast switching of the frequency multiplier, filter, and receiver sections. These sequencers are programmed through an SPI Interface and are then operated by pulsed inputs (reset and advance). It requires a single 2.5 V supply and consumes 910 mW of power. The ADAR2004 is available in a 48-terminal LGA package that measures 7 x 7 mm and is suitable for applications such as millimeter-wave imaging (security, medical, industrial) and multichannel receivers. Click here to view specs.

Compact Range Anechoic Chamber from 600 MHz to 110 GHz

The MA8172A from Anritsu is a CATR (Compact Antenna Test Range) Anechoic Chamber that can be used from 600 MHz to 110 GHz. It uses the 3GPP-compliant CATR method to implement 5G NR OTA tests in a small space. This unit provides a shielding of over 60 dB and can incorporate FR2 In-band x 1, FR2 Link x 2 and LTE Link x 2 antennas. The chamber measures 2.20 x 2.00 x 1.20 m and can be used for mmWave development and conformance tests of 5G NR chipsets, devices, and UE. This chamber can be disassembled into three parts making it easy to transport. Click here to view specs.

Multi-Band NB-IoT Module with Ultra-Low Power Consumption

The BC65 from Quectel is a multi-band LTE NB-IoT Module with extremely low power consumption. It provides a complete range of SMS and data transmission services to meet client-side demands through its in-built eSIM feature. Designed to be compatible with Quectel GSM/GPRS M66, NB-IoT BC66, and BC68 modules in the compact and unified form factor, the BC65 provides a flexible and scalable platform for migrating from a GSM/GPRS to an NB-IoT network. It has a specialized PSM_EINT feature which can be easily woken up via external interrupts. The BC65 supports a number of internet service protocols and has an in-built ADC temperature detection circuit. It is available in an ultra-compact 17.7 x 15.8 x 2.2 mm LCC package that can easily be embedded into space-constrained applications and provides reliable connectivity. The module has been designed for a wide range of IoT applications such as smart metering, bike sharing, smart wearables, smart parking, smart city, security, and asset track...Click here to view specs.

Off-the-Shelf Embedded Antenna for CAT-M & NB-IoT Applications

The 1004796 from Ethertronics is an Embedded LTE/LPWA Antenna that operates from 600 to 1000 MHz, 1700 to 2400 MHz and 2500 to 2700 MHz. It supports Broadband LTE (OCTA-BAND), LTE CAT-M, NB-IoT, SigFox, LoRa, Cellular LPWA, and RPMA technologies. This linearly polarized antenna delivers a peak gain of 3.1 dBi with an average efficiency of up to 64%. It can handle up to 2 W of CW input power and has a VSWR of less than 3:1. The antenna utilizes Isolated Magnetic Dipole (IMD) technology to provide a reduced electrical footprint on any circuit board and independent tuning capabilities for performance optimization. It measures 36.0 x 9.0 x 3.2 mm and is suitable for medical, wearable, smart metering, M2M industrial devices, IoT, firstnet, automotive, point of sale, and tracking applications. Click here to view specs.

85 W GaN HEMT Power Amplifier MMIC from 2.7 to 3.8 GHz

The CMPA2738060F Wolfspeed is a GaN HEMT Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 2.7 to 3.8 GHz. This MMIC uses a 2-stage reactively matched amplifier design which enables very high bandwidth. It provides an output power of up to 85 watts with a power gain of over 27.4 dB and has a PAE of up to 60%. The amplifier requires a 50 V DC Supply. It is available in a screw-down package that measures 0.5 x 0.5 inches and is ideal for use in civil, and military pulsed radar amplifiers. Click here to view specs.

RF Power Limiter from 30 to 6000 MHz

The LIM30M6G2W from Lotus Communication Systems is an RF Power Limiter that operates from 30 to 6000 MHz. It can handle up to 2 W of input power and provides up to +11.5 dBm of output power. The device has an insertion loss of less than 1.3 dB and a VSWR of lower than 1.6:1. It has a recovery time of 10 ns and a response time of 2 ns. The limiter is available in a shielded RF enclosure that measures 1.125 x 0.938 x 0.49 inches with SMA-female connectors and is suitable for applications such as stabilizing RF outputs, reducing amplitude variations, and protecting devices from ESD or input power damage. Click here to view specs.

SPDT Reflective Switch from 8 to 12 GHz

The P2T-8G12G-40-R-570-TFF-1D5KW-120W from PMI is an SPDT Reflective Switch that operates from 8 to 12 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 2 dB, an isolation of 40 dB, and can handle 120 W of CW power (1.5 kW peak). The device has an input/output VSWR of under 1.8:1 and a switching speed of up to 1.25 µs. It has a pulse width of up to 250 µs and a duty cycle of 8%. The switch requires a DC supply voltage of +5/-70V and consumes up to 300 mA of current. This SPDT switch is available in a module that measures 2.00 x 2.00 x 0.75 inches with TNC-female (for RF ports) and 9 Pin Micro D-type female (for control) connectors. Click here to view specs.

Space Qualified RF Cable Assemblies from DC to 18 GHz

The GNS-Y8 from W. L. Gore & Associates are Space Qualified Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 18 GHz. GORE® Space Cables and Assemblies have been designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) applications and are qualified according to NASA and ESA standards. They have a diameter of 4.8 mm and a minimum bend radius of 25.4 mm. The cable assemblies provide outstanding signal transmission with a low insertion loss and have a flexible format with SMA/TNCA connector options. They are suitable for space applications such as box-to-box connections, general payload, launch vehicles, and satellite panel-to-panel equipment. Click here to view specs.

16 W Bi-Directional Amplifier from 225 to 512 MHz

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 16 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.

Directional Coupler from 617 to 5925 MHz for 5G DAS Applications

The CC-605E from Microlab is a Directional Coupler that operates from 617 to 5925 MHz. It has a coupling factor of 5 dB and directivity of 17 dB and has a low PIM of -161 dBc. The coupler can handle 300 W of average power and 1 kW of peak power with a VSWR of 1.3:1. The wide frequency range allows this coupler to be used with multiband antennas, leaky cable systems, and wireless base stations. This RoHS-compliant coupler is available in a module that measures 5.53 x 1.64 x 1.10 inches and has 4.3-10 (f), 4-hole flange triple connectors, and is useful in optimizing the power distribution required in 5G passive distributed antenna systems (DAS). Click here to view specs.

Multi-Channel Signal Generator from 8 kHz to 20 GHz

The 825-M from Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation is a Multi-Channel Signal Generator that operates up to 20 GHz. It combines a fast switching speed of 200 µs (5 µs with Option FS) with a good phase noise under -120 dBc/Hz and signal quality. It can provide power levels of up to 18 dBm. This multi-channel version 825-M-20-X is available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 channel configurations in a standard 1U 19’’ rack-mountable enclosure (483 x 463 x 44mm). The Model 825-M has USB, LAN, and a parallel port interface and can be controlled using the SCPI 1999 command set. This signal generator is ideal for use in an automated test environment (ATE), LO for frequency converters, telecom and Satcom applications, and R&D quantum computers. 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.

2-Port Metrology Grade Vector Network Analyzer from 300 kHz to 4.5 GHz

The M5045 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 2-port metrology-grade Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 300 kHz to 4.5 GHz. It delivers metrology-grade performance in a more economical package and as a result excludes several advanced features: vector mixer calibration, TRL calibration, frequency offset, time domain, and gating. This VNA includes an RF measurement module and the S2 software which can operate on Windows or Linux PCs, laptops, tablets, or x86 board computers connecting to the measurement hardware via a USB interface. The S2 software can be installed on multiple computers, making it easy to share the use of the analyzer. The device has a dynamic range of 130 dB (10 Hz IF BW) and is used to measure all four S parameters (S11, S21, S12, and S22). It has sweep types of linear frequency, log frequency, segment, and power sweep. The output power of this VNA can be adjusted from -55 dBm to 5 dBm and has a measurement speed of 70 µs. This VNA is available i...Click here to view specs.

Multi-Octave 41 W Power Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz

The MS010620 from Microwave Systems is a Multi-Octave High Power GaN Amplifier that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 41 Watts with a small signal gain of over 55 dB which can be controlled digitally. This wideband amplifier has a built-in output power detector. It is available in a hermetically sealed package that measures 6.62 x 3.08 x 0.93 inches with SMA Female connectors. The amplifier is suitable for applications such as Communications Systems, Test Instrumentation, Broadband RF Telemetry, Point to Point Radio, and Fiber Optics. Click here to view specs.

Stand Alone RF Tunnel Shielded Box from 20 MHz to 40 GHz

The HDRF-3590 from RF Electronics is a Stand Alone RF Tunnel Shielded Box that operates from 20 MHz to 40 GHz. This fully portable design is equipped with caster wheels for ease of movement. The interior of this enclosure measures 650 mm (W) X 650 mm (H) X 2050 (L). It has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides isolation of more than 120 dB @ 3 GHz. The box has shielded power filters which can be used to power devices placed inside the enclosure while blocking all wireless signals. The HDRF-3590 has a number of user-friendly I/O connection options that include HDMI, RJ45, USB, DB9, VGA, DB25 and AC/DC. It is ideal for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, RFID and 3G Device Testing. 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.

E-band Transceiver Module from 71 to 86 GHz

The Morpheus II from Filtronic is an E-band RF Transceiver that provides a turn-key solution for carrier-grade mobile XHaul applications. This transceiver has integrated Tx/Rx modules that operate from 71-76 / 81-86 GHz and features a diplexer that can be interfaced with an antenna. It contains all transmit and receive functions necessary for the RF section of an E-band link and provides a simple connection to a high data rate full-duplex modem. This transceiver provide a saturated output power of 27 dBm and has a low phase noise of -112 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz. It can support a data rate of up to 10 Gbps and spectrally efficient 256QAM modulation. This transceiver requires a DC supply of 5V and consumes up to 3000 mA of current. This millimeter-wave transceiver supports ECC/ITU channel arrangements and a low-phase noise VCO can be connected to it via an SPI interface. It are available in a module with standard WR12 waveguide interfaces at ...Click here to view specs.

VHF Base Station Duplexers from 150 to 174 MHz

The 66-13-44RE from Comprod is Base Station Duplexers that operate from 150 to 174 MHz. They are ideal for compact high-performance VHF applications. These filters are designed for the combination of two frequencies that require extra isolation or can be used as an efficient preselector. This series consists of three duplexers with different frequency spacings of 2 to 3 MHz (Model: 66-13-44-RE-1.5), 3 to 6 MHz (Model: 66-13-44-RE-1.0), and 6 to 16 MHz (Model: 66-13-44-RE-0.6). They can handle up to 200 W of input power, have a typical insertion loss of 1 dB, and provide channel isolation of 90 dB. These duplexers use four 4 x 4 x 10-inch pass-reject cavities. A six and an eight cavity configuration is also available for a higher level of isolation and selectivity. They are available in 19-inch rack-mount packages with N-Type (f) connectors. Click here to view specs.

Voltage Controlled Oscillator from 10 to 20 GHz

The DCYS10002000-5 from Synergy Microwave is a Voltage Controlled Oscillator that operates from 10 to 20 GHz. It delivers more than -4 dB of output power and has a typical phase noise of -90 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset. The VCO has a tuning voltage range from 0.5 to 12 VDC with a sensitivity of 300 to 1700 MHz/V. It has sub-harmonics of 7 dB and requires a bias voltage of +5.5 V. The oscillator is based on lead-free patented REL-PRO® technology and is available in a surface-mount package that measures 0.465 x 0.465 x 0.180 inches. Click here to view specs.

LTE/4G Blade Antenna from 698 to 960 / 1710 to 2655 MHz

The AEACCA115021-S698 from Abracon is a 4G/LTE Cellular Band Blade Antenna that operates from 698 to 960 MHz and 1710 to 2655 MHz. This linearly polarized antenna delivers a gain of 2 dBi and can handle up to 10 W of input power with a VSWR of less than 2:1. It is available with an RG174 cable that is 3 meters in length and has an SMA connector. The antenna is ideal for M2M, 4G/LTE, GSM, DCS, PCS, UMTS, POS terminals, and IoT applications. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (17 - 23 Sept, 2020)