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6 to 18 GHz Front-End IC for Phased Array Antennas and Radar Applications

The ADTR1107 from Analog Devices is a Front-End IC that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It has an integrated power amplifier, low noise amplifier (LNA), and a reflective SPDT switch. In Tx mode, it delivers a saturated output power of 25 dBm with a small signal gain of 22 dB. Whereas, in the Rx mode, it provides a small signal gain of 18 dB with a noise figure of 2.5 dB. The device is internally matched to 50-ohms and has a directional coupler for power detection. This IC is available in a 24-terminal LGA package that measures 5 x 5 mm and is ideal for phased array antennas, military radars, weather radars, communication links, and electronic warfare applications. Click here to view specs.

5 GHz Wi-Fi Front-End Module for IEEE 802.11a/n/ac systems

The LX5589A from Microchip Technologies is a complete Wi-Fi Front End Module (FEM) that supports IEEE 802.11a/n/ac systems. It includes a highly linear 5 GHz Power Amplifier (PA) with a power detector, Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) with bypass capability, and an SPDT antenna switch. On the Tx side, the module provides a saturated output power of 17 dBm and has a gain of 30 dB. It requires a DC Supply of 3.3V with a current consumption of 210 mA. This RoHS2 Compliant and Halogen-free module reduces the system footprint, bill of materials, and manufacturing cost. It is available in a QFN package that measures 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.9 mm. Click here to view specs.

Thin-Film Band Pass Filter from 4120 to 4520 MHz

The BP0805A4320ASTR from AVX Corporation is a Band Pass filter that has a passband from 4120 to 4520 MHz with center frequency at 4320 MHz. It is based on thin-film multi-layer technology which provides a miniature part with excellent high-frequency performance and rugged construction for reliable automatic assembly. This ITF (Induced Transmission Filter) filter can handle power up to 5 watts CW and has a wide operating temperature range from -40 to +105 degrees Celsius. It is offered in a variety of frequency bands compatible with various types of high-frequency wireless systems. This RoHS Compliant filter is available in a 0805 SMD package and is ideal for Base Stations, Mobile communications, Satellite TV receivers, GPS, Vehicle location systems, and Wireless LAN’s applications. Click here to view specs.

2 W GaN Power Amplifier from 8.5 to 10.5 GHz

The QPA2610 from Qorvo is an X-Band GaN power amplifier that operates from 8.5 to 10.5 GHz. It provides more than 2 W (33 dBm) of saturated output power with a small signal gain of 38.5 dB and power added efficiency of up-to 47%. The amplifier has an input return loss of 19 dB and an output return loss of 14 dB. It is fabricated on Qorvo's production 0.15 um GaN on SiC process (QGaN15) and includes integrated DC blocking capacitors. The QPA2610 is available in a surface mount package that measures 5 x 5 x 0.85 mm and is ideal for Radar, Communication and Satcom applications Click here to view specs.

USB/Ethernet Controlled 8-Channel Attenuator from 50 MHz to 8 GHz

The AD-USB8AR38G95 from ADAURA Technologies is an eight-channel programmable attenuator that operates from 0.005 to 8 GHz. It has an attenuation range from 0 to 95 dB with a step size of 0.25 dB, interchain isolation of over 100 dB, and can handle an input power of up to 31 dBm. This attenuator has an insertion loss of less than 10.8 dB and has a switching speed of 520 ns. The addition of Ethernet allows easy implementation into the most modern of test setups by allowing network control via HTTP web interface or direct Telnet while the USB port powers the device and allows for serial communication. It is available in a compact benchtop module that measures 296.20 x 89.30 x 23.70 mm with SMA (F) connectors and is suitable for Cellular (3G, 4G/LTE), IoT, WiFi MIMO, Engineering Development and Automated Manufacturing Test, and U-NII-6 through U-NII-8 (5.925 to 7.125GHz) applications. 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.

10 MHz to 40 GHz, Phase Coherent, Multi-Channel RF Synthesizers

The HSX Series are broadband, phase coherent frequency sources that are available in five frequency configurations from 10 MHz to 3 GHz, 6 GHz, 12 GHz, 24 GHz and 40 GHz. They have industry leading phase noise and spectral purity performance coupled with a highly accurate dynamic range from -110 to 20 dBm. They are available in 1, 2, 3 or 4 channel Custom COTS models that can be ordered with any combination of frequency options. The HSX Series exhibits optimal phase coherency between each channel providing the ultimate in channel-to-channel stability. Click here to view specs.

SP6T Absorptive Switch from 100 MHz to 18 GHz

The SR-V070-6S from UMCC is an absorptive SP6T switch that operates from 100 MHz to 18 GHz with 6-Bit binary control and an integral TTL driver. This PIN Diode switch has an insertion loss of less than 4 dB and isolation of more than 75 dB. It can handle up to 24 dBm of CW power and has a switching speed of 150 ns. This switch requires a supply voltage of -12 / +5 V and follows MIL-STD-202F constructional standards. It is available in a module with SMA Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

180-degree Hybrid Power Combiner/Divider from 350 to 1000 MHz

The H9395 from Werlatone is a 180 degree Hybrid Power Combiner/Divider that operates from 350 to 1000 MHz. It can handle up-to 250 W of CW input power while providing isolation of 20 dB. The device has an insertion loss of less than 0.3 dB and a VSWR of 1.3:1. It has a phase balance of 180 degrees and an amplitude balance of 0.4 dB. The power divider is available in a module that measures 3.5 x 2.48 x 1.06 inches with N-Type Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

50 GHz Rugged RF Cable with Internally Armored GrooveTube Technology

The Warrior cable from MegaPhase is an ultra-rugged RF cable with internally armored GrooveTube technology that operates from 0.3 to 50 GHz. The cable can withstand rugged field handling in extreme operating conditions associated with electronic countermeasures, electronic warfare, and multiple types of field-deployed communication systems. It also provides lasting stability under vibration and flexure and features excellent shielding effectiveness of more than 110 dB to avoid conflict with adjacent signals. These cables can also be used in commercial factories where tough handling or other factory conditions demand dependable long term performance. Click here to view specs.

42 dBm GaN MMIC Power Amplifier of 50 MHz to 3 GHz

The AM003042WN-XX from AMCOM Communications is a GaN MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 50 MHz to 3 GHz. The amplifier provides a saturated output power of 42 dBm, P1dB of 38 dBm and a small signal gain of 23 dB. It requires a 40 V DC supply and consumes 500 mA of current. The amplifier is available in two RoHS package options - SN (AM003042WN-SN-R): a two-hole flange package and CM (AM003042WN-CM-R): a surface mount package. The MMIC amplifier is matched to 50 Ohms at the input but un-matched at the output above 2 GHz. It is ideal for Software Defined Radios, ECM, Instrumentation, and Gain block applications. Click here to view specs.

C-Band Solid State Bidirectional Amplifier from 4.4 to 5.1 GHz

The NW-BA-C-10-RX03 from NuWaves is a C-Band Solid State Bidirectional Amplifier module that operates from 4.4 to 5.1 GHz. The BDA has an auto-sense transmit/receive (T/R) control, with an extremely fast T/R mode switch time of under 2 uS. In Tx mode, it provides an output power of up to 10 watts with a gain of 12 dB and power efficiency of 20%. In Rx mode, it provides a gain of 10 dB with a noise figure of 3 dB. It is available in a module that measures 3.57 x 2.57 x 0.50 inches with SMA female, right angle connectors and is ideal for broadband RF telemetry, software-defined radios, Unmanned Aircraft systems and communication systems. Click here to view specs.

15 dB K-Band Amplifier from 18 to 26.5 GHz

The FLNA-42-15 from Farran Technology is a Low Noise MMIC Amplifier that operates from 18 to 26.5 GHz. It provides a gain of 15 dB and has a noise figure of 3 dB. This K-Band amplifier has a VSWR of 2:1 and requires an 8 VDC supply while consuming 100 mA of current. It is available in a compact module with coaxial connectors and is suitable for applications such as Communication Receivers, Radar Front Ends, Driver Amplifiers and Point-to-Point Communication. Click here to view specs.

10 W RF Amplifier from 500 to 2500 MHz

The RCA0525H40B0 from RFCore is an RF Amplifier that operates from 500 to 2500 MHz. It provides more than 10 W of CW saturated output power with a small signal gain of 44 dB (5 dB gain flatness) and has a switching time of 10 μs. The device can handle up to 10 dBm of short-term and 5 dBm of long-term input power. It has a load VSWR of 3.5:1. The amplifier is available in a RoHS compliant module that measures 110 x 90 x 25 mm with SMA Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

Rigid Fiberglass Adhesive Mount Antenna for 5G-NR Applications

The 2JP0383P from 2J Antennas is a Rigid Fiberglass Adhesive Mount Antenna for 5G-NR that operates in 4 bands (617-960, 1427-2690, 3300-5000, 5150-5925 MHz). This antenna supports 5G-NR, 4G/LTE, FirstNet, CBRS, LPWA, CAT-X, CAT-Mx, CAT-NBx, NB-IoT, 3G, and 2G standards. It delivers a peak gain of over 1.4 dBi with an efficiency of up to 60.8% and can handle an input power of up to 25 watts. This linearly polarised and omnidirectional antenna measuring 90 x 14 x 0.9 mm is available with a U.FL standard connector and a 1.37 mm mini-coax cable with a standard cable of length 180 mm. It is ideal for telematics, LTE, and embedded applications. Click here to view specs.

Nano Sim-Size Bluetooth 5.1 Module

The 2611011024000 (Proteus-III) from Wurth Elektronik is a BLE V5.1 RF Module with a data rate of 2 Mbits. It is based on the Nordic nRF52840 chipset and has a payload size of 964 bytes. The module has a Tx output power of 6 dBm and has a receiver sensitivity of -92 dBm. It requires a 3.6V DC supply and has a current consumption of 18.9 mA when transmitting and 7.7 mA when receiving. The module has a line of sight range of up to 400 meters. The module has 6 configurable digital I/O pins that support serial data transmission. It operates in various modes such as Peripheral (Transparent) mode, High throughput mode and scan and connect in long range mode. The module has an internal antenna along with an SDK. Click here to view specs.

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.0 Module for IoT and Consumer Electronic Applications

The RS9116 from Redpine Signals is a Single-Band Multi-Protocol Wireless Module for 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), 802.11j and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.0. It supports 20 MHz and 40 MHz Wi-Fi channel bandwidths and has a transmitting power of up to 18 dBm (Wi-Fi) and 16 dBm (Bluetooth) with an integrated PA. The modules offers a high throughput and an extended range with power-optimized performance. It has an integrated baseband processor with a calibration memory, RF transceiver, high-power amplifier, balun and T/R switch with a dual external antenna options. The module has a maximum data rate of up to 54 Mbps (Wi-Fi) and 2 Mbps (Bluetooth) and operates over a voltage range of 1.75 - 3.63 V. The inbuilt Bluetooth stack supports L2CAP, AVDTP, AVCTP, RFCOMM, SDP, ATT, SMP and profile supports SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBAP, IAP, GAP, GATT, IAP1, IAP2 and HID. The modules are FCC, IC, and ETSI/CE certified and offers drivers for high-level operating systems such as Linux and Android. It supports h...Click here to view specs.

LoRa Modules from 860 to 1020 MHz

The FMLR-72-x-STL0Z from Miromico are LoRa modules that operate from 860 to 1020 MHz. These modules can enable wireless connectivity to almost all devices, systems and sensors communicating at a low data rate over a distance of more than 50 km. Power consumption of the underlying nodes can be optimized to run from a small-sized battery, while the integrated wake on radio (WoR) allows the system to operate in a duty-cycled manner. The optionally integrated ARM Cortex-M0 32-bit microcontroller runs the entire RF stack and has sufficient resources available for the integration of additional applications. The system can easily be extended with additional low power sensors on the external carrier board to build out-of-the-box IoT sensor networks. Other than LoRa, the FMLR-72-x-STL0Z modules support a wide range of modulation schemes such as (G)FSK, (G)MSK, ASK, and OOK which enables communication with standards like Wireless M-Bus and IEEE802.15.4g. The modules are suitable for applic...Click here to view specs.

Reflective SPDT Switch from DC to 26.5 GHz

The AM6016 from Atlanta Micro is a reflective SPDT switch that operates from DC to 26.5 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 1.2 dB and provides isolation of more than 30 dB. The switch has an Input IP3 of 40 dBm and requires a DC Supply from 3.3 to 5V. It requires a single positive supply and a single positive control voltage to switch between the two paths. This positive control device (3.3 to 5V) exhibits a low insertion loss, a flat frequency response, and has high isolation over the operating temperature range from -40C to +85C. It is matched to 50 ohms and is available in a low SWaP (size, weight, and power) footprint. The switch is available in a 3mm QFN package and is ideal for high-frequency low power transmit/receive (wireless) applications. Click here to view specs.

30 Watts, 2 Way Power Divider from 698 to 2700 MHz

The VPD-0627A2 is a 2 way rf power divider that operates from 0.698 to 2.7 GHz for all wireless applications from cellular through UMTS. It can handle up to 30 Watts of power, has an insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB and an isolation over 20 dB. The power divider is available with SMA, QMA or alternative connector options. Click here to view specs.

10 dB Dual Directional Coupler from 7 to 12.4 GHz

The 785-10-9.700 from MECA is a dual directional coupler that operates from 7 to 12.4 GHz. It provides a coupling factor of 10 dB (1.25 dB coupling deviation) with directivity of more than 16 dB and an insertion loss of 0.9 dB. The coupler can handle up to 50 W of average power and 3 kW of peak power. It has a VSWR of 1.35:1. The coupler is available in a module that measures 2.1 x 0.38 x 0.50 inches with SMA-Female connectors and is ideal for space-restricted applications where precise monitoring, external leveling, signal mixing or swept transmission and reflection measurements are necessary. Click here to view specs.

RF Shielded Test Box for EMC Testing from 20 MHz to 6 GHz

The HDRF-6U60-B1 from RF Electronics is a RF Shielded Test Box that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides isolation of more than 130 dB which attenuates standing waves and reflections. The RF Test box is equipped with shielded power filters for power connections in the box while still blocking all wireless signals. The back sidewall of the shielded enclosure has one fan with 2 cut off waveguide air vents (one at the front door and the other on the rear side wall). The I/O access panels on the back wall of the shielded enclosure houses AC and DC Supply ports of 5 amp and supports interfaces such as RS-232, 10G-RJ-45 and USB 2.0. The RF Shielded test box is available with standard accessories such as an Ultra Silent 12VDC (120MM 1300 RPM / 65 CFM) Cooling Fan with a Universal Input Voltage Adapter. A fixed LED Light is mounted on the ceiling inside the Box with Power Supply Adapter. A power strip having 5 Way Universal Folding Sock...Click here to view specs.

DC to 26.5 GHz Cable Assembly with 1 psec Phase Match

The P1CA-SAMSAM-F140-36-PM-1PS from P1dB is an SMA Male to SMA Male Flexible Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 26.5 GHz. This phase-matched cable assembly has an insertion loss of 1.65 dB, a VSWR of less than 1.30:1, and a bend radius of 0.7 inches. The assembly utilizes F140 coaxial cables which are 0.142 inch (3.6mm) in diameter and 36 inch in length. The F140 cable has a low-density PTFE dielectric and two shield layers providing over 90 dB of effective shielding with a propagation velocity of 83%. These cables can be purchased in pairs or higher volume ‘sets’ matched to +/- 1 picosecond. This cable assembly is ideal for use in test applications where matched cable sets are required. Click here to view specs.

120 Degree Sector Antenna from 2 to 2.7 GHz

The 08-ANT-0867 from MP Antenna is a 120 Degree Sector Antenna that operates from 2 to 2.7 GHz. This Directional antenna delivers a gain of 10 dBi and can handle 50 watts of input power. The multi-polarized antenna is constructed of UV stabilized polymers and high-grade aluminum for extremely long service life in the most demanding conditions. Moreover, its multi-polarized technology enables wireless communication in “Real World” obstructed non-line-of-sight (NLOS) environments. The 08-ANT-0867 supports mast or wall mounting and is suitable for indoor and outdoor deployments where a sectorized approach is required to accommodate clients in a variety of points. This IP66-rated antenna measuring 4 (H) x 6 (W) x 11 (L) inches is available with customizable connectors option and is ideal for 2.4 GHz ISM band, 802.11b/g/n wireless systems, point-to-point and multipoint systems, wireless broadband systems, WiFi AP router bridge CPE, and building penetration and high obst...Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (18 - 24 June, 2020)