Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (19

6 to 12 GHz LNA for Aerospace and Military Applications

The ERZ-LNA-0600-1200-33-3.5 from ERZIA is an X-band low noise amplifier that operates from 6 to 12 GHz. It provides 20 dBm of output power with a small signal gain of 33 dB, and a noise figure of 3.3 dB. The amplifier requires 12 volts of DC supply and consumes up to 1.5 W of power. This amplifier is available in a module that measures 16.3 x 17.8 x 7.3 mm with SMA female connectors and is suitable for Industrial, Laboratory, SATCOM, Telecom, Space, Aerospace, and Military applications. Click here to view specs.

GaAs Distributed Low Noise Amplifier from DC to 40 GHz

The CMD242K4 from Custom MMIC is a wideband GaAs MMIC distributed low noise amplifier that operates from DC to 40 GHz. The amplifier delivers greater than 10.5 dB of gain with a corresponding noise figure of 5 dB and output 1 dB compression point of 17.5 dBm at 20 GHz. It is available in a leadless surface SMT package that measures 4 x 4 mm. The CMD242K4 is internally matched to 50 ohms which eliminate the need for RF port matching. Click here to view specs.

Passive Double-Balanced Mixer from 11 to 18 GHz

The ADH554S from Analog Devices is a passive double balanced mixer that can be used as an upconverter or downconverter with an RF frequency from 11 to 18 GHz and IF frequency from DC to 6 GHz. It has a conversion loss of 13 dB and provides excellent LO to RF isolation of 40 dB due to optimized balun structures. The miniature monolithic mixer is fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process, and requires no external components or matching circuitry. The ADH554S is available in an SMT package that measures 25 x 25 mm and is suitable for Microwave Radio, VSAT, Military & Space Communications, and Radar & EW applications. Click here to view specs.

Band Pass Filters with 200 MHz Passband from 6 to 10 GHz

The WBCX9 series are Band Pass Filters with a passband bandwidth of 200 MHz. The center frequency (Fo) can be selected by the customer between 6000 and 10000 MHz. These filters have an insertion loss of below 2.5 dB (3.75 dB max. at corners) and provide more than 40 dB of attenuation above and below the band. They can handle an input power of up to 25 Watts CW. The filters are available in a module that measures 138.5 x 22 x 18.4 mm (plus connectors and flanges) with SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs.

50 MHz to 6 GHz Vector Signal Generator

The VSG60A is a vector signal generator that operates from 50 MHz to 6.0 GHz with a real-time bandwidth of 40 MHz. It has an output amplitude from -55 to 7 dBm and has a number of pre-programmed modulation types inbuilt – these include Wi-Fi, QAM, PSK, CW, Pulse, Multi-tone, and many more. It has an arbitrary I/Q sample rate from 12.5 kSPS to 51.2 MSPS which lets you stream waveforms of virtually any size from your computer. This modular signal generator is available with a waveform generation software through which its functionality can be controlled via any windows PC or laptop. The VSG60A is available in a compact module and measures 8.63 x 3.19 x 1.19 inches. Click here to view specs.

5G Wireless Test Platform

The E7515B UXM 5G Wireless Test Set from Keysight a highly-integrated signaling test platform with multi-format stack support, rich processing power, and abundant RF resources. The UXM 5G supports the latest 3GPP Release 15 and beyond and enables users to establish a 5G call with a device under test (DUT) in different 5G NR deployment modes (non-standalone (NSA) and stand-alone (SA)) and frequency bands (FR1 and FR2) and perform signaling test in terms of device RF characteristics, protocol compliance, and functional key performance indicators. It operates from 300 MHz to 6 GHz and has a built-in applications server and two independent 100 MHz RF transceivers that enables multiple cells, UL and DL carrier aggregation, up to 4x2 DL MIMO, and integrated fading. It has a 15.4-inch single-touch capacitive touch-screen versatile interface. Click here to view specs.

Ku-band Transceivers for Satellite Earth Stations

The AM-9448 Series of Ku-band Transceivers are designed for use in SCPC, DAMA and TDMA VSAT satellite earth stations. In transmit mode they upconvert an input frequency of 70/140 MHz (software selectable) to 13.75 - 14.5 GHz with an output power of up to 40 W and gain of over 70 dB. In receive mode (with an LNB) they downconvert an input frequency from 10.95 - 12.75 GHz to 950 - 1750 MHz with a gain of 60 dB. The transceivers are available in a module that measures 238 x 327 x 197 mm and are ideally suited for wide area telephony, video conferencing and data communications systems. The transceivers are designed for direct mounting on a wide range of earth station antennas and are environmentally sealed (IP65 Rated) for outdoor operation. Note: They are also available without an LNB. Click here to view specs.

Outdoor Point-to-Point Microwave Radio from 6 to 38 GHz

The SMC-XXG300-AO from Star Microwave is an Outdoor Point-to-Point Microwave Radio that operates from 6 to 38 GHz. It provides a data throughput of up to 600 Mbps and supports adaptive coding and modulation. This microwave backhaul is ideal for Enterprise and Rural Backhaul, Microcellular Backhaul and Video Surveillance applications. Click here to view specs.

Directional MIMO Antenna for Stadiums from 617 MHz to 6 GHz

The Symphony-SP is a directional MIMO antenna solution for sub-6 GHz 5G sector coverage in stadiums and high capacity venues. It provides broadband MIMO coverage from 617 MHz to 6 GHz, with coverage of all key licensed and unlicensed bands – including GSM, LTE, 5G, CBRS, WiFi, C-Band, and LAA. This antenna delivers a gain of up to 13.5 dBi and can handle an input power of 25 Watts per port. It is available in a 13 x 13 inches package, weighs in at less than 10 lbs and is ideal for DAS, Wi-Fi systems, micro &metrocells and single & multi-carrier systems. Click here to view specs.

30.72 MHz Ultra-Compact SMD TCXO

The TCXO7500BL-30.72MHz-A from Dynamic Engineers is high stability TCXO with a frequency of 30.72 MHz. This TCXO requires a 3.3 V supply voltage. It provides a CMOS output waveform with frequency stability of 0.5 ppm from -40°C to +85°C and has a phase noise of less than -140 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz. The TCXO is available in a compact package that measures 7 x 5 x 2.5 mm and can be used in a wide range of applications including SATCOM systems, cellular base stations, and radar applications. Click here to view specs.

20 to 800 MHz Extended Temperature VCXO

The VX-505 from Microsemi is an Extended Temperature Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator with an oscillation frequency from 20 to 800 MHz. It provides a phase noise floor as low as -166 dBc/Hz across an extended temperature range from -55°C to 125°C. The VCXO is available in a surface mount FR4-based package and is ideal for communications, industrial, harsh environments and military applications. 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.

Phase Stable & Slim Cable Assemblies up to 67 GHz

The MWX161 cable assemblies from Junkosha operate up to 67 GHz, providing excellent phase stability against bending and temperature. These cables have small diameter, which makes them suitable for multi-port VNAs where space between the cables is at a premium; narrow pitch RF matrix switchers that route RF signals between multiple inputs and multiple outputs; and multiple connector device under test (DUT) boards which serve as an interface circuit between the automatic test equipment and the device under test. The MWX161 cable assemblies are available with a wide range of connectors including 3.5 mm, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm and 1.85 mm. Click here to view specs.

LTE-A Cat.6 Modules for M2M and IoT applications

The EM06 series from Quectel are LTE Advanced category 6 modules, compliant with 3GPP Release 11 specifications, designed especially for M2M and IoT applications. The modules supporting LTE-A carrier aggregation deliver downlink speeds of up to 300 Mbps and uplink peak data rates of up to 50 Mbps. These modules also support Qualcomm IZat location technology Gen8C Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS). This series contains 4 variants (EM06-E, EM06-J, EM06-A and EM06-LA) for different geographic regions and these variants nearly cover all the main stream carriers worldwide. The modules are suitable for a wide range of M2M and IoT applications such as industrial router, home gateway, set top box, industrial laptop, consumer laptop, industrial PDA, rugged tablet PC, video surveillance and digital signage, etc. Click here to view specs.

18 dB Isolator from 37 to 40 GHz

The D3I3740 from DiTom Microwave is an isolator that operates from 37 to 40 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 0.7 dB and an isolation of more than 18 dB. The isolator can handle up to 5 W of average power and 30 W of peak power. This isolator is available in a module with K-type (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

2-Way Power Divider from 2 to 18 GHz

The EPDB2000S18000P1AA from ECHO Microwave is a 2-way power divider that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It has an insertion loss of below 4.1 dB, isolation of over 16 dB and can handle an input power of up to 1 W. It is available in a module with SMA Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

26 to 31.5 GHz Interdigital Band Pass Filter

The FBP-INT-2875-KFF from Electro-Photonics is a wide band interdigital Band Pass Filter with a passband from 26 to 31.5 GHz. The filter has an insertion loss of less than 2.5 dB and more than 45 dB of stopband attenuation above and below the passband. It can handle up to 10 watts of power. The FBP-INT-2875-KFF is available in a module with 2.92mm (F) connectors and is ideal for 5G and data link applications. Click here to view specs.

860 to 960 MHz RFID Paper Sticker for Retail Market Applications

The EOs-430 U8 from Tageos is an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 RFID Paper Sticker that operates from 860 to 960 MHz (FCC 902 - 928 MHz / ETSI 865 - 868 MHz / ASIA 950 - 956 MHz). The paper sticker has 128 bits of EPC memory and is based on NXP Ucode 8 IC. It measures 74 x 17 mm and is ideal for retail and apparel market as well as for logistics and industrial applications. Click here to view specs.

Wideband Half-Wave Dipole Gooseneck Antenna from 1.35 to 2.5 GHz

The 1001-228 from Southwest Antennas is a Wideband Omni-directional Antenna that operates from 1.35 to 2.5 GHz. The vertically polarized antenna provides a peak gain of 2.4 dBi and can handle an input power of up to 100 watts. This 1001-228 features an integrated 3.12" RF Coaxial Gooseneck, which is sealed for all-weather operation with a TNC (M) connector. The RF Gooseneck allows the antenna to bend and deflect away from impacts during indoor or outdoor operations making it ideal for handheld video receivers, portable radio systems, or any other mobile communication platform. It is suitable for Tactical radio systems, Hand-held or body-worn radios, Radios with multi-band or wideband operational capabilities, C4ISR / EW / SIGINT, DOD / military band, Law enforcement band, Homeland Security band, and High band cellular & 2.4 GHz ISM band coverage applications. Click here to view specs.

2-Port LTE MIMO Antenna from 617-960 MHz, 1350-2700 MHz

The MTRA61274Cx2 is a 2-port LTE MIMO antenna that operates from 617 to 960 MHz and 1350 to 2700 MHz. This antenna operates simultaneously in more than eleven frequency bands supporting – LTE, cellular, Quadband GSM+UMTS / 3G, AWS, WI-FI, WLAN, WISP, and WiMAX. It provides a gain of up to 3.12 dBi and can handle an input power of 50 watts. The MTRA61274C is available in an IP67-rated enclosure that measures 130 x 84 x 95 mm with a 610 mm LMR-195 coaxial cable terminated in SMA (M) connectors. This vertically polarized antenna is ideal for M2M, LTE, GSM, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi applications. Click here to view specs.

2-Way Power Divider from 0.5 to 8 GHz

The ZN2PD-83W-N+ from Mini-Circuits is a 2-Way Power Divider that operates from 0.5 to 8 GHz. It can handle up to 20 watts of input power and has a low insertion loss of 1.5 dB across the frequency band, minimizing power dissipation and delivering excellent signal power transmission from the input to the output. The power divider is available in a module that measures 4.75 x 1.96 x 0.75 inches with N-type connectors and is ideal for fixed satellite, mobile, and space research applications. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (19 - 25 Sept, 2019)