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GaAs MMIC Double-Balanced Mixer from 2 to 22 GHz

The MM1-0222HSM from Marki Microwave is a GaAs MMIC Double-Balanced Mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 2 to 22 GHz and an IF frequency from DC to 3.5 GHz. It has a low conversion loss of 7.5 dB and high LO to RF isolation of 50 dB at low LO powers. This GaAs MMIC mixer features excellent conversion loss, superior isolations, and spurious performance across a broad bandwidth. It works well as an up and down converter for Ku band applications. The mixer is available in a 3 x 3 mm QFN package and is ideal for moderate power applications such as Test and Measurement equipment, SATCOM, Radar and Electronic Warfare. Click here to view specs.

Double Balanced Mixer from 2.25 to 18 GHz

The MIX2P25G18G from Lotus Communication Systems is a MMIC Double Balanced Mixer with RF/LO frequency from 2.25 to 18 GHz and IF frequency range from DC to 4 GHz. It provides an LO to RF isolation of 30 dB, LO to IF isolation of 30 dB and RF to IF isolation of 20 dB. The mixer has a conversion loss of 10 dB, single sideband noise figure of 10 dB and an input IP3 of 20 dBm. It is available in a module that measures 0.938 x 0.938 x 0.47 inches with SMA coaxial connectors and is suitable for applications such as Ka band transponders, Satellite Up/Down converter, Mobile infrastructure, VSAT/ISM, General purpose wireless, SDR & Ham radio and Test instrumentation. Click here to view specs.

USB/ Ethernet Controlled Programmable Attenuator from 0.050 to 8 GHz

The AD-USB4AR38G95 from ADAURA Technologies is a four-channel programmable attenuator that operates from 0.050 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 115 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 module that measures 181.20 x 89.30 x 25.70 mm with SMA (F) connectors and 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.

WR-28 Faraday Rotation Waveguide Isolator from 26 to 40 GHz

The FR280 from MicroHarmonics is a Faraday Rotation Isolator that operates from 26 to 40 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB and an isolation of over 23 dB. The device can handle an input power of up to 4 watts and has a VSWR of less than 1.4:1. This isolator has a WR-28 waveguide interface and measures 0.75 x 0.75 x 1.6 inches. Click here to view specs.

36 dBm V-band High Power Source from 60 to 61 GHz

The QBY-6036VO from Quinstar Technology is a V-band High Power Source that generates a 60 to 61 GHz signal with 36 dBm of output power. Both frequency and output power are tunable internally and externally. The device has a tuning voltage from 0 to 10 V and has an in-built over-temperature protection shut-off circuit. Additionally, the DC bias of the high-power amplifier shuts off automatically if the amplifier case temperature goes over 50°C. The Frequency Display shows the frequency tuning voltage and the output frequency. The desired frequency can be obtained via the frequency vs. tuning voltage table (provided with the product). Similarly, the Power Display shows the detector output voltage and the output power that can be obtained via the output power vs. detector output table (provided with the product). This power source is available as a benchtop unit. Click here to view specs.

300 W GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier from 0.7 to 6 GHz

The AMP2030A from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 0.7 to 6 GHz. It delivers 300 W of saturated output power, a P1dB of 200 W and a gain of more than 53 dB. The amplifier has a 2-tone intermodulation (IMD) of -30 dBc, spurious of -60 dBc and harmonics of -20 dBc. It consumes up to 2500 W of power and can handle up to 5 dBm of input power. The amplifier has input power protection which protects it for up to 10 seconds from any damage. This GaN design amplifier is available as a rack mount package that measures 425 x 560 x 222 mm with Type-N Female connectors and is suitable for all single channel modulation standards. It has optional Ethernet RJ-45 TCP/IP, RS422/485 and GPIB Interfaces along with remote a Bluetooth application for digital monitoring and control. Click here to view specs.

1500 W Pulsed TWT Amplifier from 2 to 8 GHz

The 8100-028 from ETS Lindgren is a High Power Pulsed TWT Amplifier that operates from 2 to 8 GHz. It provides an output power of 1500 W and has harmonics of -10 dBc. The amplifier has a Parallel Resonant Frequency of 100 kHz and a VSWR of less than 2:1. It has a safety interlock and a GPIB / LAN interface for remote control. This RTCA DO-160 Cat F standard amplifier is available in a rack mount package that measures 19 x 24.8 x 7 inches with Type-N Female Input and SC Female Output connectors. It is designed primarily for EMC applications. Click here to view specs.

BAW Filter from 2402 to 2427 MHz from Wi-Fi/IoT Applications

The QPQ1905 from Qorvo is a BAW Bandpass Filter with a passband from 2402 to 2427 MHz. It can handle up to 28 dBm of average input power, has an insertion loss of 1.1 dB and provides an attenuation of up to 60 dB from 2447 to 2471 MHz. The filter has a VSWR of 1.3:1 and a return loss of less than 21.5 dB. The QPQ1905 is a Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) band-pass filter with extremely steep skirts, simultaneously exhibiting low loss in the Wi-Fi band (Channels 1-2) and high near-in rejection in the 2.4 GHz higher frequency channels. The filter module is specifically designed to enable unique use cases where sub-dividing usable channels within the available Wi-Fi spectrum becomes an advantage. End users will see the capability to deliver Wi-Fi in channels 1 or 2 while providing rejection in higher frequencies to allow simultaneous use of Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, or BLE channels. The filter is available in a 2-pad surface mount package that measures 1.69 x 2.00 x 0.915 mm and is suitable for...Click here to view specs.

LTE Cat 12 Module for Surveillance and Remote Diagnostics Applications

The SIM7912G-M2 from SIMCom is an LTE Cat 12 module that supports wireless communication modes of LTE-TDD/LTE-FDD/HSPA+. It has a downlink data rate of 600 Mbps and an uplink data rate of 75 Mbps. This LTE Cat12 module has Multi-constellation GNSS receiver support. It requires a supply of 3.7 V and adopts the M.2 form factor for easy integration. The module has a strong extension capability with multiple interface options including UART, USB, SIM card, PCIe, PCM, I2C, and GPIO. It supports Android (6/7/8/9) and Linux kernels, TCP/IP, SSL, Antenna, and FOTA. The AT Commands of this module is compatible with the SIM7500/SIM7600/SIM7906 series modules. It is available in an LGA package that measures 42 x 30 x 2.3 mm. This RoHS-compliant module is certified with REACH, CE, FCC, IC, and RCM standards and is ideal for telematics, surveillance devices, CPE, industrial routers, and remote diagnostics applications. Click here to view specs.

Sub-GHz RF Transceiver for NB-IoT Applications

The NB-IOT (LTE Cat NB1) Transceiver from Palma Ceia SemiDesign is an RF Transceiver that operates from 703 to 960 MHz. It delivers an output power of -10 dBm with a noise figure of 3 dB and has an IIP3 of -17 dBm. This low power transceiver is built to comply with the LTE Advanced Release 13 standards from 3GPP. It offers minimal latency and features an analog input and output for easing the testing procedure with FPGAs and other silicon modules. The transceiver is easily programmable via the SPI interface and is ideal for NB-IoT applications. Click here to view specs.

C-Band Solid State Power Amplifier from 4.4 to 4.9 GHz

The NW-PA-C-20-R01 is a solid-state power amplifier that operates from 4.4 to 4.9 GHz. It delivers more than 20 watts of RF power with an efficiency of 25% and a gain of up to 48 dB. The PA requires a supply voltage of 27 to 32 V DC and consumes up to 3.6 A of current. It is available in a module that measures 4.5 x 3.5 x 0.61 inches with SMA female connectors and is ideal for RF communication systems, RF telemetry, software defined radios and unmanned aircraft systems applications. The amplifier has over-voltage and reverse-voltage protection and can operate over a wide temperature range of -40 C to +60 C. Click here to view specs.

35 W, 9 to 11 GHz GaN MMIC HEMT for Radar & CW Applications

The CMPA901A035F from Wolfspeed is an X-band GaN on SiC HEMT transistor that operates from 9 to 11 GHz. It provides an output power up to 35 W with a small signal gain of 31 dB and power gain of over 22.7 dB. It has an efficiency of 35% and requires a 28 V power supply. The transistor is designed specifically for high efficiency, high gain, and wide bandwidth capabilities and is available in a 10-lead ceramic/metal flange package that measures 25 x 9.9 mm. It is ideal for Military Radar, Marine Radar, Weather Radar, and Medical applications. Click here to view specs.

CMOS SPDT Antenna Switch for High Power Applications

The BGS12P2L6 from Infineon is a General Purpose SPDT Switch that operates from 0.05 to 6 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.2 dB and provides isolation of more than 45 dB. This RF CMOS switch can handle power up to 37 dBm and requires a supply voltage of 1.65-3.4V. It is manufactured using Infineon’s patented MOS technology, offering the performance of GaAs with the economy and integration of conventional CMOS including the inherent higher ESD robustness. The chip integrates on-chip CMOS logic driven by a simple, single-pin CMOS or TTL compatible control input signal. Unlike GaAs technology, external DC blocking capacitors at the RF ports are only required if DC voltage is applied externally. This Antenna Switch is available in a Leadless and halogen-free package (TSLP-6-4) with a lateral size of 0.7 mm x 1.1 mm and a thickness of 0.31 mm. It is ideal for multi-mode LTE, GSM, and WCDMA applications. Click here to view specs.

5 W SMA-Female Termination from DC to 12.4 GHz

The 400-8 from MECA is a 50 Ohm SMA-Female termination that operates from DC to 12.4 GHz. The termination can handle up to 5 watts of average power and 3 KW peak power. It has a VSWR 1.25:1 and is ideal for use in harsh environments from low orbit space & satellite to high altitude defense applications. Click here to view specs.

2 W GaAs Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz

The MS061802 from Microwave Systems JSC is a Multi-Octave Power Amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers 2 W of saturated output power, has a small signal gain of 37 dB, and a P1dB of 1.8 W. The amplifier has a digital 5-bit gain control with a switching speed of 300 ns and has a built-in output power detector. The MS061802 uses advanced GaAs microwave device technology and provides long term reliability and high ruggedness. It is available in a hermetically sealed module that measures 82.8 x 54.7 x 23.1 mm with SMA Female connectors and is suitable for applications such as communication systems, radar systems, test instrumentation, broadband RF telemetry, point-to-point radio and fiber optics. 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 and Bluetooth Combo Module for Industrial Automation Applications

The WE310F5 Series are a fully integrated, single-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules designed for industrial automation, energy management, building automation, and data logger applications. The modules support Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE5) at 2.4 GHz. They reduce the integration time by supporting Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) features and are secured with WPA3 protocol, the next generation, cutting-edge Wi-Fi security specifications. These combination modules provide a low-cost and high speed wireless connection to an embedded microcontroller over UART, SPI, and SDIO interfaces. They also support cloud services like Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS and can be completely programmed via AT commands. The WE310F5 modules also offers multiple provisioning schemes and can be configured securely via a smartphone or a laptop. They are available in an LGA package with two variants – WE310F5-I (Integrated Antenna and measures 18 x 15 mm ) and WE310F5-P (External An...Click here to view specs.

Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0 Combo Module for Smartphones

The AP6275P from SparkLAN is a Wi-Fi 6 (WLAN 802.11.ax/ac/a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth (5.0) Combo module. This module provides faster speeds with better coverage and the capacity to improve the battery life of IoT sensors. It supports key Wi-Fi 6 innovations including OFDMA and MU-MIMO (2T2R) technologies for better performance in crowded environments, advanced roaming capabilities, and WPA3 security protocols. The module supports Linux and Android drivers and offers a PCIe v3.0 interface for Wi-Fi and a UART/ PCM interface for Bluetooth. It follows advanced encryption standards such as 64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1x and measures 15 x 13 x 1.55 mm in size. The module is specifically developed for tablets, AR, VR, IoT, smartphones, service provider & Home Appliances, and portable devices. Click here to view specs.

Dual-Band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Module

The HDG229 from H&D Wireless is a 28nm technology-based highly integrated WLAN (802.11 a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth (4.2 Classic and LE) Combo module that supports onboard connectivity in Linux platforms. This dual-band (2.4 and 5 GHz) enables a feature-rich client solution providing a data rate of 150 Mbps (Wi-Fi ) and supports the concurrent or independent operation of WLAN and Bluetooth. It requires a DC voltage of 2.7-5.5V and supports multiple high-speed interfaces such as SDIO 3.0, HS-UART, GPIO, PCM – BT Audio with extensive DMA hardware support for data flow to reduce CPU load. This FCC, IC, and CE compliant module come with plastic over mold connectors and measures 8 x 8 mm. It has an integrated sputtered shield and a super small footprint fulfilling regulatory demands. The module is ideal for wearables, IP-radio, cameras, wireless speakers and IP audio devices, Industrial control and monitor systems, renewable energy systems, and medical applications. Click here to view specs.

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / Bluetooth FR4 Antenna for IoT Applications

The ABAR1504-S2450 from Abracon is a Compact WiFi/Bluetooth FR4 Antenna that operates from 2400 to 2500 MHz. This linearly polarized antenna delivers a gain of 2.28 dBi and has a VSWR of less than 2.7:1. The antenna measures 15 x 4 x 0.8 mm and can be easily integrated using a 1.13 mm(Dia) cable of 250 mm length and an IPEX connector. This RoHS/RoHS II compliant antenna is ideal for IoT, wearables, home automation, WiFi/Bluetooth/ZigBee, appliances, and security applications. Click here to view specs.

15 W LC Band Pass Filter from 1.6 to 30 MHz

The BPF 1.6-30 from Amphenol Procom is an LC Band Pass Filter with a passband from 1.6 to 30 MHz. It can handle up to 15 W of input power while having an insertion loss of less than 2 dB. This amplifier has a rejection attenuation of 30 dB from DC to 1.3 MHz and 50 to 300 MHz with a VSWR of 1.5:1. It has a series coupled high/low pass filter design and Chebychev characteristic that ensure a low insertion loss and high out-of-band rejection. The BPF 1.6-30 is available is a miniature box that measures 48 x 50 mm with FME-male connectors on both ports and dual adhesive pad for quick installation. It can be used for applications such as a pre-selector filter to protect a receiver against interferences from transmitters outside the bandpass range and as a transmitter filter to prevent out-of-band & harmonics radiation. Click here to view specs.

5 Way Power Splitter/Combiner from 10 to 250 MHz

The PPCS-5-10-250 from Polaris is a 5 Way Power Splitter/Combiner that operates from 10 to 250 MHz. It can handle up to 10 or 20 W at the input and has an insertion loss of 0.6 dB with an isolation of 20 dB. This power divider has a phase unbalance of 2.5-degree, amplitude unbalance of 0.3 dB and a VSWR of 1.2:1. It is available in an aluminium housing module that measures 146.60 x 128.75 x 35.50 mm with SMA-Jack or N-Type Jack connectors and is suitable for applications such as AM/FM Radio, Instrumentation and VHF/UHF. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (2 - 8 July, 2020)