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Low PIM Directional Couplers from 0.698 to 2.7 GHz

The LP725 series from MECA are low PIM directional couplers that operate from 0.698 to 2.7 GHz. They are available with coupling values of 3.1, 6.1 and 10 dB with a directivity of over 21 dB. These couplers have an insertion loss of under 0.2 dB and can handle up to 300 watts of input power. They are suitable for applications where precise monitoring, external leveling, signal mixing or swept transmission, and reflection measurement are desired. Click here to view specs

10 to 30 dB Directional Coupler from 0.3 to 8 GHz

The C-1830 from Werbal Microwave is a wide-band directional coupler that operates from 0.3 to 8 GHz. The coupler is available with various coupling values - 10, 15, 20 and 30 dB coupling with a directivity of 25 dB. It has an insertion loss of 0.5 dB and a return loss of 25 dB. It can handle up to 20 W of input power and is available in a module with SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs

Double Ferrite Junction Isolators from 71 to 86 GHz

The HMID series from HXI is double ferrite junction isolators that operate from 71 to 86 GHz. They have an insertion loss of 0.8 dB, an isolation of 40 dB, and can handle up to 2 W of input power. These isolators are available in a module with WR-12 waveguide at the output with a standard UG–387/U flange. Click here to view specs

Ku-Band SATCOM Transmitter IC from 12.5 to 15 GHz

The F6501 from IDT is an 8-channel transmitter (TX) silicon IC designed for Ku-Band SATCOM phased array applications from 12.5 to 15 GHz. The core IC has 360° 6-bit phase control coupled with 35 dB 6-bit gain control on each channel to achieve fine beam steering and gain compensation between radiating channels. The device has 25 dB of nominal gain and an OP1dB of over 13 dBm. The core chip achieves an RMS phase error of 3° and an RMS gain error of 0.4 dB over the frequency of operation. The typical total power consumption is 1.4W (175mW per channel) at OP1dB. This IC has been developed on a SiGeBiCMOS process. Click here to view specs.

SPDT Reflective Coaxial Switch from 1 MHz to 75 GHz

The RFSP2TR0075G from RF-Lambda is a reflective coaxial SPDT switch that operates from 0.001 to 75 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 6.5 dB, isolation of 30 dB and switching speed of under 100 ns. The switch can handle an input power of up to 15 dBm and requires a supply voltage of +5V / -5V. It is available in a module with 1.85 mm female connectors and is ideal for test & measurement, wireless infrastructure, military and aerospace applications. Click here to view specs.

50 to 150 MHz Low G-sensitivity, Vibration Resistant TCXOs

The TCXO914BTLG Series of from Dynamic Engineers are low G-sensitivity, vibration resistant TCXOs that operate from 50 to 150 MHz. These TCXOsprovide a Sine Output waveform with high-frequency stability of up to 0.5 ppm over -40°C to +85°C and low phase noise. They are available in a compact package that measures 14 x 9 x 6.7 mm and are ideal for 5G repeater, low noise microwave, link and microcells applications. Click here to view specs.

1.5 to 6 GHz Programmable Benchtop RF Mixer

The MX6000C from DS Instruments is a benchtop wideband general-purpose mixer with an integrated harmonic-filtered programmable Local Oscillator. The mixer has an RF& LO frequency range of 1.5 to 6 GHz and IF frequency range of 5 to 2000 MHz. It has low conversion loss of 8 dB and can be used as an up or down converter, or general purpose mixer. The mixer is available in a compact, rugged aluminum enclosure that measures 104 x 70 x 29 mm and is ideal for receiver development, RF lab testing, IoT, wireless internet links and communications applications. It can be controlled and powered through the USB port. Click here to view specs.

Wideband MMIC VCO from 3.9 to 7.5 GHz

The HMC6475LC4B is a wideband MMIC Voltage Controlled Oscillator that operates from 3.9 to 7.5 GHz. This VCO has a built-in resonator, negative resistance device, and a varactor diode into its design. It provides an output power of 5 dBm while operating from a single +5V supply and consuming up to 53 mA of current. It has a low SSB phase noise of -106 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz. The HMC6475LC4B is available in a RoHS compliant SMT package and is ideal for Industrial/Medical equipment, test & measurement equipment, Satcom, military radar and electronic warfare applications. Click here to view specs.

4000 W X-band Pulsed TWT Amplifier from 8 to 12 GHz

The dB-3779G from dB Control is an X-band Pulsed TWT amplifier that operates from 8 to 12 GHz. It provides a peak output power of 66.02 dBm (4000 W) and has a pulse width of 0.2 to 50 uSec with a maximum PRF (Pulse Repetition Frequency) of 100 KHz. This TWTA is matched to 100 ohms and requires an input pulse of 5 V. The TWT Amplifier is available in a rackmount configuration that measures 19 x 7.0 x 26 inches with SMA (F) connectors at the input and WR-90 Waveguide Flange at the output with Ethernet, IEEE-488, RS-232 or custom control interfaces. The amplifier is suitable for Radars, Electronic countermeasures (ECM), Electronic warfare (EW) threat simulation, Test & measurement, and Antenna pattern & radar cross-section measurements. Click here to view specs.

4000 W Solid State Pulsed Amplifier from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz

The 4000SP1z2G1z4 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a self-contained, forced-air-cooled, broadband solid-state microwave amplifier designed for pulse applications with low duty factors where instantaneous bandwidth and high gain are required. It provides 4000 watts of minimum peak RF pulse power from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz. The 4000SP1z2G1z4 is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a color LCD touch screen and a single rotary knob to offer status reporting and control capability. The display provides Forward Power and Reflected Power values plus amplifier status. All amplifier control functions and status indications can be controlled remotely via GPIB/IEEE-488 format, and Ethernet. The 4000SP1z2G1z4 is available in a contemporary cabinet and can be used for a variety of applications in Test and Measurement, (including EMC RF pulse susceptibility testing), Industrial and University Research and Develop...Click here to view specs.

24-28 GHz / 66-67 GHz Diplexers for 5G Applications

The 182 Series from MI-WAVE are diplexers with Passband 1 from 24 - 28 GHz and Passband 2 from 66 - 67 GHz. They have an insertion loss of under 2 dB with more than 60 dB of rejection over the band. These Diplexers are available in a module and are ideal for 5G research, 5G testing, and other 5G applications. Click here to view specs.

Solid State High Power Amplifier from 10.5 to 20.2 GHz

The AMP1074-7 from Exodus Advanced Communications is a solid state power amplifier that operates from 10.5 to 20.2 GHz. This class AB GaN amplifier delivers a gain of more than 40 dB with an output power of over 10 watts. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 32 V DC and consumes up to 5 A of current. It is available in a rugged module that measures 160 x 140 x 27 mm with SMA female connectors. This SSPA is suitable for all single channel modulation standards and has built-in protection circuits. Click here to view specs.

18 W L-Band Bidirectional Amplifier from 1.5 to 2 GHz

The NW-BA-12B04A-06 from NuWaves is a bi-directional amplifier that operates from 1.5 to 2 GHz. This L-Band amplifier provides 18 watts of output power at the Tx port (5% EVM at 34 dBm). This compact and light weight bi-directional amplifier is ideal for extending the communication range of half duplex L-band transceivers running constant-envelope or near-constant-envelope waveforms. This amplifier has been developed using gallium nitride (GaN) technology, it offers greater than 30% power efficiency at most frequencies and its compact size makes it ideal for integration into space-constrained platforms. Click here to view specs.

30 dB Dual Directional Coupler from 100 to 500 MHz

The C1407 from Werlatone is a 30 dB Dual Directional Coupler that operates from 100 to 500 MHz. It can handle up to 250 watts of CW power and has a directivity of more than 20 dB. The coupler has an insertion loss of under 0.25 dB and a VSWR 1.25:1. The C1407 is available in a module that measures 5 x 2 x 1.87 inches with N Type female, SMA and BNC connectors. It is ideal for simultaneously monitoring a system’s forward and reverse power and for reflectometer measurements. Click here to view specs.

16 dB Directional Coupler from 2 to 40 GHz

The VDC-20400A16 from VidaRF is a broadband directional coupler that operates from 2 to 40 GHz. The coupler provides coupling value of 16 dB with directivity of over 12 dB and an insertion loss of less than 1.8 dB. It can handle up to 20 watts of input power and is available in a Lead-free housing with 2.92 mm female connectors. Click here to view specs.

2-Way Power Divider from 1 to 40 GHz

The RMPD2.1-40.292f from Response Microwave is an ultra-broadband 2-way power divider that operates from 1 to 40 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 1.2 dB, isolation of over 15 dB and can handle an input power of up to 20 watts. The divider has a maximum VSWR of 1.7:1, an amplitude balance of 0.5 dB and a phase balance of 8 degrees. It is available in a 78 x 26 x 12.7 mm module with 2.92 mm female connectors. This broadband power divider supports 5G and can be widely used in Lab and Military & Telecom applications. Click here to view specs.

RF Shielded Test Enclosure from 20 MHz to 6 GHz

The HDRF-2349 from RF Electronics is a RF Shielded Test Enclosure that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. This shielded box has a single chamber design that allows parallel testing of multiple DUTs. The interior of this enclosure measures 1100 mm (W) X 800 mm (H) X 490 (D). It has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides an isolation of more than 120 dB @ 3 GHz. It has shielded power filters which can be used to power devices placed inside the enclosure while blocking all wireless signals. The HDRF-2349 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.

1 to 48 MHz High Temperature Miniature SMD Oscillators

The QTCH series from Q-Tech Corporation are miniature surface-mount (SMD) crystal oscillators that operate from 1 to 48 MHz. The devices are capable of operating over a wide supply voltage range from 1.8 to 5.0 V with very low power consumption and consume less than 3 mA of current. The oscillators work over a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to +200°C and provides a CMOS output. They are available in three low-profile ceramic package options (2.5 x 3.2 mm, 3.2 x 5.0 mm and 5.0 x 7.0 mm), and are hermetically sealed with gold plated contacts or hot solder dips. The QTCH series is ideal for a wide range of applications in the oil industry (down-hole drilling/data logging), high-temperature avionics and other applications where high-temperature ranges are required. Click here to view specs.

Omni-directional Basestation Antenna for Cellular LTE

The BOA-LCMGPS-PTNF-4LTE from PCTEL is an omni-directional base station antenna that operates from 700 MHz to 2700 MHz covering a wide range of LTE, GSM, AWS, WiMAX, PCS, and Wi-Fi bands. This antenna achieves superior bandwidth performance for multi-network connectivity and LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation. It offers multiband 4×4 MIMO coverage, high rejection GPS LNA technology, and is easy to install. The antenna has been designed with high-quality materials that provide maximum durability and performance for mobile data and video communications. Click here to view specs.

4-Port Omni-directional Antenna for 2 GHz & 3 GHz Base Stations

The KP-23DOMNI-HV dual-band, 4-Port omni-directional antenna from KP Performance Antennas operates from 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz and 3.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz. This 360° omnidirectional antenna is dual-band, enabling 2x2 MIMO in each band or 4x4 MIMO across bands with carrier aggregation. It provides a gain of 10 dBi at 2 GHz & 11.5 dBi at 3 GHz. This antenna supports both Horizontal and Vertical polarization. It is available in a single IP55 Radome that is rain and dust resistant. The antenna is 66 inches tall and has N-Type connectors at each of the four ports. It is ideal for 2 GHz and 3 GHz AP radios and base stations. Click here to view specs.

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