Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (23

RF Signal Limiters from 0.02 to 40 GHz

The High Power Signal Limiters from Fairview Microwave operate from 0.02 GHz to 40 GHz. These broadband limiters provide low leakage power circuit protection from 10 to 18 dBm. They also exhibit a fast recovery time of 10 to 100 ns and high CW power handling up to 5 W and peak power handling up to 200 W. Click here to view specs.

RF Tappers from 130 to 1000 MHz for UWB Public Safety

The 26-13-0X-NF Series from Comprod are RF Tappers for UWB Public Safety applications that operate from 130 to 1000 MHz. They can handle an average power of up to 300 W and peak power of up to 1kW. These 50-ohms tappers feature an airline design and have an insertion loss of less than 1.65 dB. Click here to view specs.

90 Degree Waveguide Bends from 90 to 220 GHz

The PEW Series from Pasternack are Waveguide Bends that operate from 90 to 220 GHz and are available in 3 waveguide bands (90-140/110-170/140-220 GHz). They include E-Plane and H-Plane configurations with a bend angle of 90 degrees. These waveguide bends have a low VSWR of 1.15:1. Click here to view specs

2000 W LDMOS Power Transistor from 1.8 to 400 MHz

The ART2K0FE from Ampleon is an LDMOS Power Transistor that operates from 1.8 to 400 MHz. It provides an output power of 2000 Watts with a power gain of 27 dB and a drain efficiency of 78%. The transistor has integrated dual-sided ESD protection which enables class C operation and complete switch-off of the transistor. It is available in a ceramic flanged package and is ideal for use in plasma generators, MRI systems, CO2 lasers, particle accelerators, radio and VHF TV broadcast transmitters, radars, and HF communication applications. Click here to view specs.

GaN Power Amplifier MMIC from 7.75 to 12.25 GHz

The AM07512041WN-SN-R from Amcom Communications is a GaN Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 7.75 to 12.25GHz. It provides a P1dB of 37.5 dBm with a small signal gain of over 22 dB. This RoHS-compliant MMIC is available in a ceramic package with a flange and straight RF and DC leads for drop-in assembly. It is ideal for instrumentation, commercial telecom transmission equipment, and fixed microwave backhaul applications. Click here to view specs.

1-Port Modular Vector Network Analyzers from 1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz

The ShockLine MS46131A series from Anritsu are modular 1-Port Vector Network Analyzers that operate from 1 MHz to 8/20/43.5 GHz.These PC-controlled VNAs are ideally suited for 1-port RF and microwave applications in engineering, manufacturing, and education. The VNA models have fast sweep speed times and excellent corrected directivity (>42 dB) making them suitable for a variety of 1-port device test applications including measuring passive 5G mm-Wave components. Click here to view specs.

Vector Network Analyzer from 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz

The T3VNA1500 from Teledyne LeCroy is a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) that operates from 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz. This VNA has a resolution bandwidth of 1 Hz to 1 MHz and an amplitude accuracy of less than 1.2 dB. The analyzer has a phase noise of -98 dBc/Hz @10 kHz offset and provides a displayed average noise level (DANL) of -156 dBm/Hz. The T3VNA1500 also has an integrated spectrum analyzer. Click here to view specs.

Handheld Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 6 GHz

The SH-60S-TC from Bird is a compact hand-held spectrum analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. It is part of the Signal Hawk Series of analyzers from Bird. The user interface of the analyzer has been built on Android making it easy to use. The analyzer has a resolution bandwidth of up to 5 MHz with a sweep time of 1.1 ms. It has a high-resolution, full-colour display for indoor or outdoor viewing. The analyzer has been developed for field engineers, technicians, wireless equipment manufacturers, service providers, contractors, tower erectors and military field personnel. Click here to view specs.

Dual-Band 4x4 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 Module for Access Points

The WLE1216VX from Compex is a dual-band 4x4 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wave 2 module built on Qualcomm's Atheros QCA9984 chipset. This module provides 20 dBm of output power at 2.4 GHz and 19 dBm of power at 5 GHz (per chain). It uses multi-user beamforming technology to provide data rates of up to 1733 Mbps. The module has a Mini PCI Express 2.0 interface and supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). It has been designed for high bandwidth enterprise wireless access points. Click here to view specs.

10 dB Directional Coupler from 2 to 18 GHz

The MMC-DC-20180-10 from MESA Microwave is a Directional Coupler that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. This 10 dB coupler has a directivity of over 15 dB and an insertion loss of less than 1.1 dB. It can handle up to 50 watts of average power, 1kW of peak power and has a VSWR of 1.5:1. This RoHS-compliant coupler is available in a module with SMA-Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

GaAs Low Noise Amplifier from 16 to 31 GHz

The ALA6701 from arQana Technologies is a GaAs Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 16 to 31 GHz. This MMIC provides an output power of 10 dBm (P1dB) with a gain of over 27 dB, and a noise figure of less than 2 dB. It is available as a die and is ideal for AESA-Radars, point-to-point radios, point-to-multi-point radios & VSAT, test equipment & sensors, military & space, and repeaters/boosters/DAS applications. Click here to view specs.

250 W TWT Power Amplifier for V-Band Applications

The XTD-250QV from Comtech Xicom Technology is a V-Band Antenna Mount High Power TWT Amplifier that operates from 47.2 to 51.4 GHz. The amplifier provides up to 250 Watts of peak power with a gain of over 60 dB. A pre-distortion linearizer is also included to optimize linear power at the HPA (high-power amplifier) flange. The amplifier is ideal for high throughput satellite (HTS) gateway applications. The XTD-250QV provides several methods of tube protection including output power monitoring. Click here to view specs.

N-Type Coaxial RF Surge Protector from DC to 6 GHz

The GT-NFM-AL from PolyPhaser is a coaxial RF Surge Protector that operates from DC to 6 GHz. This N-Type F/M Bulkhead device incorporates gas discharge tube technology with a VSWR of less than 1.4:1 and can handle surge currents of up to 20 kA. This bidirectional surge protector helps to protect equipment from electromagnetic pulse (EMP) or power surges that are commonly caused by lightning or other strong electrical changes. Click here to view specs.

Ku-Band VSAT Block-Up Converter for SATCOM Applications

The ALB128 Series from Agilis is a Ku-Band VSAT Block-Up Converter (BUC) for satellite communication. The BUC upconverts an input frequency from 950 - 1700 MHz to an output frequency from 12.75 - 14.80 GHz. It delivers 8 W of output power with a gain of 64 to 72 dB. This outdoor BUC has high output power linearity and a wide input voltage range which allows it to work from 18 to 60V. It can be used for both data and voice communication operating in different modulation formats. Click here to view specs.

Shark Fin Antenna for LTE, GNSS, and WiFi Applications

The ProFin Plus from Amphenol Procom is a 2x2 MiMo LTE and WiFi multi-purpose shark fin antenna for GNSS, GPS, 2G/3G/4G/5G and dual WiFi 2.4/5.8 GHz applications. This antenna supports GPS L1, Glonass, Beidou and Galileo signals. This vertically polarized antenna delivers a gain of 7 dBi and can handle up to 25 W of input power for 4G/5G/ WiFi applications. It has a mounting diameter of 0.8 inches and measures 3.3 x 6.8 inches with SMA (M) connectors. This antenna also supports an external whip antenna. Click here to view specs.

LTE CAT-M1 Antenna from 698-868 MHz/1850-2690 MHz

The RST-TA4-TB3-13380063-4-X-001 from Raltron is a magnet mount antenna for LTE CAT-M1 applications from 698-868 MHz and 1850-2690 MHz. This linearly polarized antenna provides a gain of 2 dBi and has a VSWR of 2:1. The antenna measures 133.8 (L) x 6.3 (D) mm and is available with RG174 cable and MCX connector. Click here to view specs.

30 W, 3 Way Power Divider from 698 to 2700 MHz

The VPD-0627A3 is a 3-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 0.9 dB and isolation over 20 dB. The power divider is available with SMA, QMA or alternative connector options. Click here to view specs.

90 Degree Hybrid Coupler from 2 to 4 GHz

The XMC0204F1-03G from Anaren is a 90º Hybrid Coupler that operates from 2 to 4 GHz. This low profile, high-performance 3 dB hybrid coupler has an insertion loss of less than 0.30 dB, isolation of over 17 dB and can handle an average CW power of 40 Watts. The hybrid coupler has been subjected to rigorous qualification testing and is manufactured using materials with coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) compatible with common substrates such as FR4, G-10, RF-35, RO4350 and polyimide. It is available in a surface-mount package that is RoHS compliant. Click here to view specs.

Image-Reject Mixer from 0.6 to 2.2 GHz

The IRM0622B from Polyphase Microwave is an Image-Reject mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 0.6 to 2.2 GHz and IF frequency from 10 to 90 MHz. It achieves up to 35 dB of image rejection and delivers high LO-RF isolation of 60 dB. The mixer is available in a module with SMA female connectors and is ideal for high-performance microwave down converters and receivers. Click here to view specs.

Surface Mount Circulator from 2.49 to 2.69 GHz

The SKYFR-001803 from Skyworks is a single-junction circulator that operates from 2.49 to 2.69 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 0.33 dB, isolation of more than 20 dB, and a return loss of more than 22 dB. The circulator can handle an average input power of up to 20 W and a peak power of 160 watts. It is available in a surface mount package and is suitable for Power Amplifiers and Wireless Infrastructure applications. Click here to view specs.

2 to 14 GHz Up or Downconverting Mixer

The MIX2G14G500M6G from Lotus Communication is an active upconverting or downconverting mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 2 to 14 GHz and IF frequency from 0.5 to 6 GHz. It has a conversion loss of 8 dB and an IP3 from 22.8 to 28.2 dBm. This mixer has integrated LO buffer and uses the LTC5549 and LO frequency doubler to reduce the LO frequency by half. It requires 3.3 volts of power supply and is available in a module with SMA (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (23 - 29 Jan, 2020)