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8 x 8 Butler Matrix from 2.4 to 8 GHz

The RI 3101 from Ranatec is an 8 x 8 Butler Matrix that operates from 2.4 to 8 GHz. It has been designed to support Bluetooth and Wi-Fi bands, including the extended frequency Wi-Fi band up to 7.125 GHz. This butler matrix provides isolation of over 13 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 13 dB. It can handle an input power of up to 5 W and has a VSWR of less than 1.6:1. The matrix has an amplitude deviation of less than ±3 dB and a phase deviation of 10 degrees. The RI 3101 can be used for antenna array beamforming and interference testing for multiple systems within the frequency range and for multichannel multipath emulation. The butler matrix is available in a module that measures 138 x 131 x 19 mm with SMA-Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

SP4T Micro-Mechanical RF Switch from DC to 26 GHz

The MM5130 from Menlo Micro provides ultra-low loss operation and superior RF performance from DC to 26 GHz, with an IP3 surpassing 95 dBm, and greater than 3 billion switching cycles at +85ºC. The MM5130 is an ideal solution for replacing large RF electromechanical relays, as well as RF/microwave solid-state switches in applications where linearity and insertion loss are critical parameters. The four switch channels are individually controllable by applying a voltage to the corresponding RF GATE pin. The MM5130 is available in a WLCSP package that measures 2.5 x 2.5 mm and is suitable for use in switches filter banks and tuneable filters, high power RF front ends, antenna tuning and low-loss switch matrices & EM relay replacement in various markets such as defence and aerospace, medical equipments, test and measurement systems, and wireless infrastructure. Click here to view specs.

GaAs MMIC mm-Wave 4x Multiplier from 40 to 125 GHz

The MMQ-40125H from Marki Microwave is a GaAs MMIC Millimeter Wave 4x Multiplier that multiplies an input frequency from 10 - 31.25 GHz to an output frequency from 40 - 125 GHz. This Schottky diode multiplier consumes no DC power, offers excellent harmonic rejection, and provides very flat output power across an extremely wide output range. It provides 0 dBm output power from 60 to 100 GHz when provided a +20dBm input tone from 15 to 25 GHz. It is available as bare die or in a module with 1mm connecotrs. This multiplier is ideal for mm-Wave frequency synthesis and LO signal chain for mm-Wave mixers applications. It can be used for 5G, Automotive Radar and SATCOM Applications. Click here to view specs.

100 W SPDT Tx/Rx Switch from 10 to 2000 MHz

The AM002050S2-0H from Amcom Communications is a High-Power SPDT Tx/Rx Switch that operates from 10 to 2000 MHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.8 dB with an isolation of more than 50 dB between the Tx port / Rx port and a switching speed of less than 10 micro seconds. This switch can handle up to 100 W (50 dBm) of CW power. It requires a DC supply of +28V and supports TTL control logic to switch between ports. The switch is available in a module that measures 4000 x 4000 x 1000 mils with N-type female connectors. It is ideal for applications such as Tx/Rx modules, instrumentation, lab measurements, and modulators. Click here to view specs.

5G Portable Base Station Analyzer for Multi-Carrier Cellular Signals

The CellAdvisor 5G from Viavi Solutions is a 5G Portable Base Station Analyzer that is capable of testing and trouble-shooting concurrent multi-technology and multi-carrier cellular signals. It is designed for 4G and 5G radio access networks and performs signal analysis tests for stand-alone LTE or 5G technologies. This analyzer offers the capability to perform concurrent LTE and 5G signal analysis as non-standalone (NSA) signal analysis. It supports carrier aggregation, MIMO verification, and beamforming analysis. The analyzer performs quick and reliable concurrent FR1 (sub-6 GHz) and FR2 (mm-wave) signal analysis by eliminating the need to rapidly switch between these dual ports. It improves the measurement accuracy by eliminating the compensation of different cable and connection losses. The CellAdvisor 5G has an NSA Analyzer option mode that offers the concurrent multi-LTE measurements for applications where it is assigned as a master LTE (anchor) node for control plane and dat...Click here to view specs.

2-Port Vector Network Analyzer from 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz

The S5045 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 130 dB (10 Hz IF BW) and can be used to measure all four S parameters (S11, S21, S12, and S22). The output power of this VNA can be adjusted from -55 dBm to 5 dBm and has a measurement speed of 70 µs. This portable vector network analyzer can be battery powered and used in the field, in the laboratory, and in production testing. The VNA can be integrated into a production test system using a Manufacturing Test plug-in. The device includes an RF measurement module and S2 software application that can run on Windows or Linux operating systems on any PC, laptop, tablet, or x86 board computer connecting to the measurement hardware via the USB interface. The Copper Mountain Technologies S2 software can be installed on multiple computers, making it easy to share the use of the analyzer. This VNA comes with all the features engineers have co...Click here to view specs.

38.2 dBm GaN Power Amplifier from 2 to 18 GHz

The APN267 from Northrop Grumman is a GaN HEMT Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 38.2 dBm with a gain of over 11 dB and Power Added Efficiency of 33%. This amplifier requires a DC supply of 24 V and consumes 480 mA of current. It is fabricated using a GaN on SiC process and is available as a die that measures 12.32 sq. mm. This rugged and reliable amplifier is ideal for electronic warfare, radar and test applications. Click here to view specs.

5 kW GaN Solid-State Transmitter from 9 to 10 GHz

The RRT901005K0-57 from RFHIC is an X-Band Transmitter that operates from 9 to 10 GHz. It delivers a pulsed output power of more than 5 kW with a gain of 57 dB. The amplifier has a duty cycle of up to 10%, a pulse width range from 1 to 100 us and a rise/fall time of less than 100 ns. It has a VSWR of under 2:1. The transmitter uses high efficiency GaN transistors to replace industrial magnetrons and other vacuum tubes that are currently used in high power applications. It can handle up to +12 dBm of input power while operating on a DC supply voltage of 50 V. The RRT901005K0-57 includes several protection and warning alarms such as over VSWR shutdown, DC fail alarm, over pulse duty cycle, etc. and has an RS422 control interface. It is available in a 19”, 6U rack mount chassis that measures 537.5 x 482.6 x 266.0 mm with an SMA-female input connector and a WR-90 waveguide output. The transmitter has forced air cooling system and is suitable for use in maritime, surveillanc...Click here to view specs.

2 W Ssolid State Low Noise Power Amplifier from 41 to 47 GHz

The MPA3021 from Exodus Advanced Communications is a GaAs FET Hybrid Solid State Low Noise Power Amplifier that operates from 41 to 47 GHz. This class AB linear amplifier delivers over 2 W of saturated output power (P1dB of 1 W) with a gain of more than 33 dB. It has spurious of up to -60 dBc, and harmonics of up to -20 dBc. The amplifier has built-in protection circuits and requires external heat sink for cooling. It is available in a rugged module that measures 60 x 70 x 20 mm with 2.4 mm female and 9-pin D-Sub interface connectors. This amplifier is suitable for all single channel modulation standards and Q-Band linear applications. Click here to view specs.

1000 W Magnetron Driver Amplifier from 2900 to 3500 MHz

The 2239 from Empower RF Systems is a Solid-State Class AB Pulsed Power Amplifier System that operates from 2900 to 3500 MHz. This amplifier is available in a compact 3U rack compatible footprint with features ideal for integrating into Magnetron, IoT, Klystron, and TWT systems. It delivers 1000 W of peak pulsed output power and has a gain of more than 65 dB. The amplifier has a duty cycle from 0.5 to 20 %, a pulse width from 1 to 500 μs, and a pulse rise/fall time of 70 ns. The amplifier is designed for 0 dBm input that is pulse-modulated. A fast TTL gate input is standard, and it’s use optional when complete shutoff of the output stage is desired between pulses. It utilizes high power GaN on SiC devices that provide wide frequency response, high gain, high peak power capability, and low distortions. It has an embedded directional coupler that eliminates the need for external components. The amplifier system includes a built-in control and monitoring system, with protect...Click here to view specs.

40 GHz Hermetic Waterproof 2.4 mm Connectors

The Hermetic Waterproof Connectors from Megaphase are 2.4 mm Connectors that operate up to 40 GHz. They offer a compact connector interface with the ability to withstand rain, 100% condensation, and water submersion up to a depth of 1m. Every potential water ingression path in the connector is mitigated with at least two waterproofing methods to maintain long-lasting performance under extreme environmental conditions (GrooveTube® Armor protection available). They have low loss and excellent phase stability that ensures reliable performance which is required for extreme applications in severe environments including ground, sea, and airborne applications. The connectors are IP68 & IP67 rated in unmated conditions. Click here to view specs.

4.3-10 RF Cable Assembly from DC to 6 GHz

The 2081976-1 from TE Connectivity is an RF Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 6 GHz. This 1/2" Superflex coaxial cable has a Polyethylene jacket and measures 1 m in length. The cable assembly can handle up to 500 W of power at 2 GHz and has a return loss of less than 1.06 dB. It is available with 50 ohm 4.3-10 connectors on either end. Click here to view specs.

Quadband VCO GaAs MMIC from 11.9 to 18.3 GHz

The HMC8362 from Analog Devices is a Quadband Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) that integrates four independent, narrow-band VCOs with overlapping frequency bands to provide an operating frequency from 11.9 to 18.3 GHz. It is designed to offer wideband capabilities without compromising on phase noise performance and includes resonators, negative resistance devices, and varactor diodes. This GaAs MMIC provides consistent tuning sensitivity across all frequency bands that simplifies the synthesizer loop design filter. The tuning port is common to all VCO cores for a simpler design of the phase-locked loop (PLL) feedback path. The monolithic structure of the oscillator offers very low phase noise, optimal temperature stability, and is immune to vibration and process variation. The VCO operates over a 5V DC power supply and delivers an output power of up to 8 dBm while consuming 72 mA (typical) of current. It is available in a 40-lead LFSCP package that measures 6 x 6 mm and is suit...Click here to view specs.

30 dB Directional Coupler from 2 to 40 GHz

The VDC-20400A30 from VidaRF is a broadband directional coupler that operates from 2 to 40 GHz. The coupler provides coupling of 30 dB with a directivity of over 10 dB and an insertion loss of less than 1.6 dB. It can handle more than 20 watts of input power and is available in a lead-free housing with 2.92 mm female connectors. Click here to view specs.

50 GHz Heterodyne Downconversion System for Phase Noise Measurements

The HA7063A from Holzworth is a Heterodyne Downconversion System that can accept an input RF signal from 10 MHz to 50 GHz. This system has been designed to seamlessly integrate with Holzworth's HA7062 series real-time phase noise analysis products as an ANSI z540 calibrated frequency extension. It downconverts the signal to DC to 40 MHz (with HA7062C) and DC to 100 MHz (with HA7062D). The HA7063A provides for both absolute and residual (additive) measurements to 50 GHz, making it the only solution available on the market for taking accurate additive phase noise measurements at frequencies of greater than 18 GHz, without using external mixers. It has an amplitude range of -30 to +20 dBm and a noise floor of less than -195 dBc/Hz. This heterodyne device utilizes an analog architecture that is similar to the dual-channel design that is used in the Holzworth real-time phase noise analyzers with which it operates. This downconverter is available in a 1U chassis with connectors. One ...Click here to view specs.

Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) + Bluetooth 5.0 Combo Module for Automotive Applications

The CYW89373 from Cypress is an Automotive Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combo module that supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi specifications and Bluetooth 5.0 (BR + BLE + EDR). It features Cypress' Real Simultaneous Dual Band (RSDB) solution that provide simultaneous Wi-Fi operation in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with a single-MAC architecture supporting 1x1 SISO operation and provides a data rate of up to 433 Mbps. This connectivity solution has PCIe Gen1 (v3.0 compliant) or SDIO 3.0/2.0 Wi-Fi interface, I2S/PCM audio, HCI-over UART Bluetooth interfaces and driver support for Android and Linux operating systems. It has an integrated power amplifier, power management unit with buck-mode switching regulator and support for up to 2 antennas. The CYW89373 includes WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WAPI STA Network Security, AES encryption/decryption with TKIP and IEEE 802.1x support, WPS and 802.11i security measures and encryptions. Cypress' automotive-qualified, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® combo solutio...Click here to view specs.

GNSS SoC for Battery-Powered Asset Tracking Devices

The UBX-M10050-KB from u-blox is an L1-Band GNSS Receiver IC that is designed for battery-powered asset tracking devices. It supports concurrent reception of four GNSS constellations - GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou and provides exceptional sensitivity and acquisition time. This chip has a TTFF cold start of less than 24 s and a TTFF hot start under 1 s. It has a tracking sensitivity of -167 dBm and a reacquisition sensitivity of -161 dBm. This chip requires a DC supply from 1 to 1.8 V and consumes less than 15 mW of power in continuous tracking mode that allows great power autonomy for all battery-operated devices. It can be controlled via UART, SPI, and DDC interfaces and supports TCXO and atomic crystal oscillators. The UBX-M10050-KB is based on u-blox’s Super-S technology that offers great RF sensitivity and can improve the dynamic position accuracy by up to 25% with small antennas or in a non-line-of-sight scenario. It has an advanced filtering algorithm that mitigate...Click here to view specs.

Bluetooth Low Energy (v5.0) Module for IoT Devices

The EYSKJNAWB-WX from Taiyo Yuden is a Bluetooth Low Energy (v5.0) Module that operates from 2402 to 2480 MHz. It supports 2M / 1M / 125kbps data rates. The module provides an output power of +8 dBm and requires a DC voltage from 1.7 to 3.6 V. It has an ARM Cortex M4 32-bit processor that has 512KB of flash memory and 128KB of RAM. The module supports various interface options including USB, SPI, and UART. The EYSKJNAWB-WX is available as a surface mount package that measures 5.1 x 11.3 x 1.3 mm and has an integrated high-performance pattern antenna. It is Bluetooth, Japan, FCC, and ISED qualified and is ideal for IoT devices, including sensor networks, healthcare equipment, and home automation equipment. Click here to view specs.

Ultra-low Power LoRaWAN IoT Module

The new FMLR-1110-x-STL0Z from Miromico is an ultra-low-power IoT platform-in-a-module that integrates a long-range LoRa® transceiver, wireless scanners for multi-constellation GPS/GNSS, and passive Wi-Fi AP MAC addresses targeting asset management applications. The module utilizes Semtech’s LoRa Cloud™ geolocation capabilities, to significantly reduce power consumption by determining asset location in a Cloud-based solver. It has an integrated ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit microcontroller that runs the entire RF stack and has sufficient resources available to run user applications. The module integrates an accelerometer and a combined humidity/temperature sensor. The FMLR family supports additional modulation schemes over LoRa®. These modulation schemes include (G)FSK, (G)MSK, ASK, and OOK. This enables communication with standards like Wireless M-Bus and IEEE802.15.4g. The modules also allow the emulation of proprietary systems such as Nordic NRF905 or NRF9E5 with en...Click here to view specs.

26 / 29 / 31 GHz Point-to-Multipoint Microwave Backhaul Radio

The VectaStar 600 Flex from Cambridge Broadband Networks is a Point-to-Multipoint Microwave Platform for backhaul, small cell backhauls, enterprise access, and ISP networks. It has a small form factor and operates in the ETSI 26 GHz band & FCC 29/31GHz LMDS A2/A3 bands. The VS600 Flex is available with 30 or 90 degree sector antennas and has a capacity of up to 620 Mbps per link, up to 1.6 Gbps per sector, and up to 19.2 Gbps per hub site. It has a typical range of 5.5 miles at 26 GHz and is backward compatible with the rest of CBNL's VectaStar portfolio. The applications of VectaStar 600 Flex include smart cities, fixed wireless security, CCTV, surveillance networks and campus wide connectivity such as for hospitals, universities, and schools. Click here to view specs.

63.5 dB Programmable Step Attenuator from 0.1 to 18 GHz

The Model 50P-2101 from JFW Industries is a Solid-State Programmable Attenuator that operates from 0.1 to 18 GHz. It has seven individually controlled attenuation steps: 0.5 dB, 1 dB, 2 dB, 4 dB, 8 dB, 16 dB and 32 dB to cover a total attenuation range of 0 to 63.5 dB. The attenuator operates bi-directionally and can handle up to 24 dBm of power at the input port and 15 dBm of power at the output port. It is available in a module with SMA female connectors. The attenuation can be controlled via a TTL control line. Click here to view specs.

RF Shielded Test Enclosure for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, RFID and 3G Device Testing

The HDRF-2124-T from RF Electronics is a RF Shielded Test Enclosure that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides an isolation of more than 90 dB. It has shielded power filters for providing power connection in the box while blocking all wireless signals. The HDRF-2124-T has a number of I/O connector options that include HDMI, RJ45, USB, DB9, VGA, DB25 and AC/DC. The shielded box measures 565 x 530 x 560 mm and is ideal for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, RFID and 3G Device Testing. Click here to view specs.

Simple Package Clock Oscillator from 10 to 50 MHz

The IQXO-951-25TS from IQD is a Simple Package Crystal Oscillator (SPXO) that operates from 10 to 50 MHz. The oscillator has a tight frequency stability of ±10 to ±20 ppm over the operating temperature range from -40 to 85° C. It has a duty cycle of 45/55% and provides a CMOS output logic. The oscillator requires a supply voltage from 1.62 to 3.63 V and consumes up to 15 mA of current. It has a start-up time of less than 10 ms and a rise/fall time of less than 7 ns. The oscillator has a typical phase jitter of 500 fs and an SSB phase noise of -154 dBc/Hz @ 1 MHz offset. This RoHS-compliant oscillator is available in a surface-mount seam sealed ceramic package that measures 2.5 x 2 mm. Click here to view specs.

Eco-Friendly HF NFC Tag for IoT Applications

The I00XXXN39A25 from Identiv is an Eco-Friendly HF NFC Tag with a 13.56 MHz smart inlay. It has a user memory of 48 bytes, an EPC memory size of 64 bytes, and is based on the NXP NTAG210μ IC. The tag is manufactured on renewable paper, without plastic layers and harmful chemicals, and has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry. It has non-etched, paper-based inlays that reduce the traditional use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based substrates and by-products. This tag has an antenna with a diameter of 25 mm which is patterned in an innovative laser-manufacturing process with all excess aluminium being completely recycled, and the paper used is fully re-pulpable. It is suitable for IoT applications such as green logistics, paper cards and tickets, and sustainable packaging. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (19 - 25 Nov, 2020)