Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (25 April

10 W GaN Distributed Amplifier from 2 to 20 GHz

The ARF1307C7 from Altum RF is a GaN distributed amplifier that operates from 2 to 20 GHz. The amplifier provides 20 dB of small signal gain, 10 W of saturated output power with 14 dB of power gain and 25% power added efficiency. It is available in a RoHS-compliant 7 x 7 mm ceramic QFN package and is suitable for higher performance commercial and defense-related applications, such as test & measurement equipment, EW, and commercial or defense radar systems. Click here to view specs.

40 to 60 GHz Sub Harmonic Mixer

The SPM-19-000X is a Sub-Harmonic Mixer that operates from 40 to 60 GHz. It has a LO frequency from 20 to 30 GHz and an IF Frequency from 0.01 to 6 GHz. The mixer has a LO Drive power from 7 to 13 dBm and a conversion loss of 6 dB. It has a WR-19 Waveguide interface at the RF port, K Type connector at the LO port and SMA Female connector at the IF port. This sub-harmonic mixer can be used in a wide range of applications including heterodyne receivers, instrumentation and at the front end of imaging systems. Click here to view specs.

SPDT Reflective Coaxial Switch from 50 to 86 GHz

The RFSP2TR50G90G from RF-Lambda is a reflective coaxial SPDT switch that operates from 50 to 86 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 7 dB, isolation of more than 22 dB and switching speed of under 100 ns. The switch can handle an input power of up to 23 dBm and requires a supply voltage of +5V / -5V. It is available in a module with 1.0 mm female connectors and is ideal for test & measurement, R&D, military and aerospace applications. Click here to view specs.

Low Pass Filters from DC to 20 GHz

The WLNX10 series of Low Pass Filters with a passband from DC to 20 GHz. The cutoff frequency (Fco) of the filter can be customized between 6 to 20 GHz. These filters have an insertion loss of under 1.2 dB and a stopband attenuation of over 40 dB. The LPFs can handle an input power of up to 20 watts CW and have a 2:1 VSWR. They are available in a module with connector that measures 37 x 10 x 10 mm with PC 2.92 male/female connectors. Click here to view specs.

12.8 MHz High stability Low Phase-Noise OCXO

The OCXO2525AW-12.8MHz-A-V from Dynamic Engineers is an OCXO that operates at 12.8 MHz. It has a phase noise of -150 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz and a stability of ±1 ppb over a temperature range from 0 to 70°C. The device requires a supply voltage of 5 V and provides a HCMOS waveform output. The OCXO is available in a compact SMD package that measures 25.8 x 25.8 x 13.35 mm and is ideal for Stratum 3E clock systems, cellular base stations and radar applications. It has a low aging rate of ±0.5ppb/day. Click here to view specs.

100 W Mechanical Phase Shifter from DC to 18 GHz

The 9426A from ARRA is a variable phase shifter that provides a phase shift of 60° /GHz from DC to 18 GHz. This phase shifter can handle up to 100 watts of power and 5kW of Peak power. It has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB up to 18 GHz and an insertion delay of under 1.1 nsec. This phase shifter can be controlled by a 1/4 inch non translating shaft and as an optional digital readout option. It is available in a module with SMA or N Type connectors. Click here to view specs.

2.4 to 2.5 GHz Cavity Band Pass Filter

The ZVBP-2450-S+ from Mini Circuits is a cavity bandpass filter with a passband from 2400 to 2500 MHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.7 dB and can handle up to 15 W of power while operating at a wide temperature range from -40 to 85 Degrees Celcius. The filter is available in a connectorized package with SMA female connectors and is ideal for radio location, ISM and mobile communication applications. Click here to view specs.

4-Way Power Divider from 20 MHz to 3 GHz

The PS-3000-4S from UMCC is a 4-way power divider that operates from 20 MHz to 3 GHz. It has an insertion loss of under 2.2 dB, isolation of over 18 dB and can handle an average input power of up to 8 watts. The device is available in a module with SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs.

30 W Hybrid Power Amplifier from 0.7 to 6 GHz

The 30HM1G6-45 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a compact hybrid power amplifier module that operates from 0.7 to 6 GHz. When used with a sweep generator, it provides an output power of more than 30 watts with a gain of 48 dB and excellent flatness, noise figure and intermodulation distortion over the band. This power amplifier can be used by both military and commercial industries. The Model 30HM1G6-45 operates from a single DC voltage of +22V to 28V. The amplifier is available in a module that measures 28 x 21 x 2.54 cm (11 x 8.25 x 1.0 in) with SMA female connectors. This amplifier module needs to be bolted to a heat sink for good heat dissipation and requires a proper cooling fan to keep case temperature below 60°C. If the case temperature exceeds 80°C, there will be a thermal shutdown to protect the module. Click here to view specs.

DC to 26.5 GHz Low Phase Noise Amplifier

The CMD275 from Custom MMIC is a wideband GaAs MMIC distributed low noise amplifier die which operates from DC to 26.5 GHz. The amplifier provides 16 dB of gain, a saturated output power of 20.5 dBm and a noise figure of 5.5 dB at 10 GHz. The CMD275 provides low phase noise performance of -165 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. It is matched to 50 ohms which eliminate the need for RF port matching. This broadband device is ideally suited for military, space and communications systems. Click here to view specs.

Wideband Distributed Amplifier from 100 kHz to 67.5 GHz

The MAAM-011238-DIE from MACOM is a wideband distributed amplifier that operates from 100 kHz to 67.5 GHz. The amplifier provides 14 dB of gain, 33 dBm of P3dB and has a 4.5 dB noise figure at 30 GHz. The input and output pins are matched to 50 ohms with a typical return loss of more than 12 dB. The amplifier requires a positive bias voltage of 6 V and draws 135 mA. It is available as a die that measures 2.1 x 1.05 mm and is ideal for a wide range of applications in instrumentation and communication systems. Click here to view specs.

Low Noise Amplifier from 0.5 to 40 GHz

The PEC-42-500M40G-20-12-292FF from PMI is low noise amplifier that operates from 0.5 to 40 GHz. It has a gain of 42 dB with a flatness of ±2.5 dB and a noise figure of 5.5 dB. The LNA provides a saturated output power of up to 23 dBm while operating over a 12-15 V supply and drawing under 450 mA of current. It is available in a module that measures 1.37 x 1 x 0.6 inches with 2.92 mm female connectors. Click here to view specs.

Wi-Fi 6-ready Chipset with Bluetooth 5, WPA3 Security, and Digital FM

The WCN3998 from Qualcomm is a 2x2 Wi-Fi 6-ready integrated chipset with Bluetooth 5, WPA3 Security, and digital FM. Ideal for smartphones and computing devices, this mobile connectivity chipset supports WPA3 encryption, the latest and most secure protocol announced by the Wi-Fi Alliance that provides robust protection of user passwords and stronger privacy in Wi-Fi networks. It has advanced 8x8 sounding, providing up to 2x increase in network capacity when compared to other devices only supporting 4x4 sounding. This chipset has downlink MU-MIMO features that are designed to allow multiple users to be simultaneously connected to an access point. The solution also supports pre-draft 11ax Access Points (APs) and works with multi-vendor devices to provide a virtually seamless user experience. Click here to view specs.

187.5 MHz to 18 GHz RF Synthesizer with Integrated VCO

The 8V97003 is a Wideband Microwave Synthesizer / Phase Lock Loop (PLL) that can generate output frequencies up to 18 GHz. This device has an integrated Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) with a figure of merit of -237 dBc/Hz and very low phase noise and RMS phase jitter. The synthesizer provides a very low output-to-output and input-to-output phase skew drift in temperature across the entire temperature range from -40°C to +95°C, reducing radio path recalibration occurrences in beamforming applications, such as 5G radio card massive MIMO systems. It operates from a single 3.3 V power supply and has low noise integrated LDOs for excellent power supply noise immunity. The 8V97003 is available in a 7 x 7 mm 48-VFQFN package and is ideal for massive MIMO, wireless backhaul, 5G mmWave, satellites and phased array antennas applications. Click here to view specs.

500 W, 90 Degree Hybrid Coupler from 950 to 1850 MHz

The QH11016 from Werlatone is a 90 Degree Hybrid Coupler that operates from 950 to 1850 MHz. It can handle up to 500 watts of CW power, has an insertion loss of under 0.2 dB, isolation of over 19 dB and a VSWR of 1.25:1. This 3 dB surface mount coupler has a phase balance of +/- 5 Degrees and amplitude balance of +/- 0.5 dB. It is available in a 2.0 x 1.0 x 0.28 mm drop-in package. Click here to view specs.

20 to 30 GHz Coaxial Isolator

The D3I2030 from Ditom is a coaxial isolator that operates from 20 to 30 GHz. It has an isolation of over 16 dB with an insertion loss of below 0.7 dB and can handle up to 5 watts of average forward power, 2 watts of reflective power and 30 watts of peak power. The isolator is available in a module with K-type female connectors. Click here to view specs.

10 dB Directional Coupler from 1 to 4 GHz

The CP10104A-10 from Amtery is a Directional Coupler that operates from 1 to 4 GHz. It has a coupling value of 10 dB, directivity of over 19 dB and an insertion loss of under 1.3 dB. The coupler can handle up to 20 watts of power and is available in a module with SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs.

RAIN RFID UHF Reader Module with Four Antenna Ports

The Indy RS2000 is a RAIN RFID UHF reader module that has a receiver sensitivity of -74 dBm and provides output power from 10 to 31.5 dBm. It has four antenna ports that enable a diverse range of fixed and mobile readers for inventory management, asset tracking, logistics, and industrial automation. The module is available in a 38 x 52 x 4 mm package and has a 10 meters read range. The package design allows it to be attached to a PCB using standard surface mount technology (SMT), with no need for additional connectors or mounting hardware. This reader module is RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant and certified for FCC and Canada modular operation. Click here to view specs.

LTE-MIMO/WiFi-MIMO/GNSS Antenna

The NETZ 5 in 1 from Maxtena is a LTE-MIMO/WIFI-MIMO/GNSS antenna that is ideal for high data throughput and streaming, video, industrial and IOT applications. This 5 in 1 solution has two LTE antennas, two WiFi antennas and 1 GNSS antenna. The antenna measuring 141.98 x 66.5 mm has a low profile design with easy mounting and integrated SMA connectors. The antenna has a rugged PC+ABS plastic black housing and can be used in the most demanding environmental conditions. Click here to view specs.

Triple-Band Helix Antenna for Counter Drone Applications

The TAMH-1.6-2.4-5.8/2453 from Cobham is a Triple-band Helix antenna system designed for Counter Drone Applications. This antenna consists of three antennas in a single radome, covering the three most popular commercially used bands: 1.6 GHz (GPS), 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz. It is designed using SWaP principles – improved performance while reducing Size, Weight and Power requirement for hand-held and fixed installations. All three antennas within the radome are Helix (i.e. circular-polarised), which ensures the greatest probability of coupling with the antenna on the target drone, under most flight conditions. Each provides 13 dBic of gain and a narrow 33-degree beam-width, which reduces the possibility of it interfering with non-hostile systems operating in the same bands. This antenna can handle an input power of up to 25 watts. Its three-in-one configuration also reduces wind-loading. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (25 April - 1 May, 2019)