Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (25 June

2-Port and 4-Port Vector Network Analyzers from 900 Hz to 67 GHz

The N5227B Series from Keysight Technologies are 2-Port and 4-Port Vector Network Analyzers that operates from 900 Hz to 67 GHz. These VNAs can measure S-parameters with the smallest uncertainty and high stability, and efficiently characterize active components with applications that simplify setups. This VNA has a dynamic range of 128 dB and harmonics of -60 dBc. The device accelerates insight into component behavior using a multi-touch display and intuitive user interface. It contains a proprietary low-spurious direct digital synthesis (DDS) source, enabling customers to take accurate measurements with less phase noise interference. With the clean source signals, customers can perform two-tone IMD measurements with close tone spacing previously only possible with high-performance analog signal generators. The new DDS sources also enhance the performance of a wide range of software applications, including modulation distortion, SMC with phase, and I/Q converter measurements, to pr...Click here to view specs.

Surface Mount RF Circulator from 3400 to 3600 MHz

The CU4S0508 Series from TDK Corporation are SMD Circulators that operate from 3300 to 3800 MHz. They have an insertion loss of less than 1.3 dB, isolation of over 10 dB, and can handle up to 5 watts of power. These circulators have a clockwise direction of circulation and have a VSWR of 2:1. The CU4S0508 Series circulators are available in a surface-mount package that measures 5.2 (L) x 5 (W) x 2.5 (T) mm and can be used for commercial-grade applications. Click here to view specs.

Low Phase Noise Frequency Synthesizer from 0.2 to 20 GHz

The SOT-02220313200-SF-B6 from ERAVANT is a Frequency Synthesizer Module that operates from 0.2 to 20 GHz. It has a frequency stability of ±0.2 ppm and low phase noise of less than -115 dBc/Hz. The model is externally referenced with an internal reference backup and has a frequency resolution of up to 0.1 Hz. It has a spurious of -70 dBc, harmonics of less than -30 dBc, and features a TTL lock indicator with an SPI control interface. This synthesizer has a pulse width from 0.1 to 10 ms with a pulse modulation time of less than 30 ns. It requires a DC supply voltage of 12 V and consumes up to 1600 mA of current. The oscillator has a built-in voltage regulator to further improve the signal quality and provide over-voltage protection. This device is available in a module that measures 5.8 (L) x 3.7 (W) x 0.7 (H) inches with SMA (F) I/O connectors and is ideal for standard test instrumentations, communication, and radar systems applications. Click here to view specs.

10 W Front-End Module from 2700 to 3000 MHz

The HR2730-10A from RFHIC is a Front-End Module that operates from 2700 to 3000 MHz. It has been designed for next-generation digital beamforming phased array radar applications. The hybrid device consists of a GaN on SiC transmitter and a duplexer switch at the antenna port that switches between LNA mode and Bypass mode. The Rx chain has a built-in limiter diode that protects the receiver. The Tx Amplifier provides over 10 W of power with 16 dB of gain and on the Rx side, it has a noise figure of less than 3.2 dB. The module is fully RF input, and output matched and provides an efficiency of 45% at 50V. This RoHS-compliant lead-free hybrid module is available in a compact SMD package that measures 24 x 14 x 3.9 mm and is ideal for use in weather radar and maritime radar. Click here to view specs.

5 W X-Band GaN Power Amplifier from 8 to 12.75 GHz

The CHA6710-FAB from United Monolithic Semiconductors is an X-Band Two-Stage Power Amplifier that operates from 8 to 12.75 GHz. It provides 5 W of saturated output power with a gain of 22.5 dB and has a Power Added Efficiency of 35%. The amplifier can handle up to 30 dBm of peak input power. The circuit is manufactured with a GaN pHEMT process, 0.25μm gate length, via holes through the substrate, air bridges and electron beam gate lithography. It is available in an RoHS compliant surface mount hermetic metal ceramic package that measures 6 x 6 mm and is suitable for applications such as Defense and Space Communication Systems. Click here to view specs.

Single-Bit GaAs MMIC Phase Shifters from 8 to 15 GHz

The VRFC0010-BD Series from Viper RF are Single Bit GaAs MMIC Phase Shifters that operate from 8 to 15 GHz. They provide a phase shift of 45, 90 and 180-degrees. These devices have an insertion loss of less than 2.4 dB and with their RF ports matched to 50 ohms. They require a control voltage of +0.5/-7 V and consumes up to 100 µA of current. These phase shifters are available as a die and are ideal for defence and instrumentation markets. Click here to view specs.

Horn Antenna from 1 to 4 GHz for Automotive Radar Pulse Testing

The WBHA 0104-1 from Milmega is a Horn Antenna that operates from 1 to 4 GHz. It features optimizing lens for automotive radar pulse testing at a 1-meter test distance as required by GMW 3097 and EMC-CS-2009. This antenna delivers a gain of over 13 dBi and can handle a peak power of 6000 watts. The device has a VSWR (no lens) of less than 1.6:1 and a 3dB beamwidth of up to 39 degrees. The lens improves the gain of the antenna when used at 1-meter which means that the required 600 V/m field strength can be achieved with around 800 watts in the 1.2-1.4 GHz range and with as little as 400 watts in the 2.7-3.1 GHz frequency range. This antenna measures 550 x 540 x 897 mm and is available with a 7/16 connector. Click here to view specs.

Preamplifier from 5 kHz to 300 MHz for EMC Applications

The PAM-5K300 from A.H. Systems is a Preamplifier that operates from 5 kHz to 300 MHz. It provides a gain of 32 dB (1 dB gain flatness) with a noise figure of 2.1 dB. This device consumes 140 mA of current at 12 VDC input supply and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. The PAM-5K300 is an excellent choice for improving system dynamic range. It is available in a rugged module that measures 158 x 95 x 63 mm with N-Type Female connectors and is suitable for EMC Test House for Compliance Testing and Field RFI Testing. Click here to view specs.

60 W Solid-State Amplifier from 0.7 to 6 GHz

The 60S1G6 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, solid-state microwave amplifier that operates from 0.7 to 6 GHz. It delivers over 60 watts of CW output power and has a gain of more than 48 dB with a noise figure of 10 dB. The low level of spurious signals and linearity make it ideal for use as a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems. It can be used as a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands and is suitable for a variety of communication technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM etc. It is also suitable for EMC Test applications where undistorted modulation envelopes are desired. It is available as a benchtop unit with N-type connectors and has a digital front panel display that shows forward and reflected output plus extensive system status information which can accessed through a series of menus via soft keys. It can also be rack mounted. The amplifier has built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB),...Click here to view specs.

Multi-Protocol Bluetooth Low Energy / NFC Combo Module

The BL654PA from Laird Connectivity is a wireless module that supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.1) and NFC. This module is powered by the Nordic nRF52840 Silicon SoC that provides a secure and robust BLE connection and Cortex-M4F CPU for any OEM product design. It has an integrated Power Amplifier from Skyworks that provides an output power of up to 18 dBm. The module provides a data rate up to 2 Mbps and has 46 GPIOs to support 2x UART, 8x ADC, 2x I2C, 4x SPI, 1x QPSI, 2x PDM, 2x I2S and NFC. It offers a complete multi-protocol embedded wireless solution with an exceptional processing capability, all with extended PA / LNA support for Long-range applications. The module provides OEMs with maximum design flexibility and performance. It offers the user with programming options for a simple, intuitive AT Command Set, as well as complete power control with an onboard smart basic FW image. This module is available in an Ultra-small footprint with PCB trace antenna or IPEX MHF4 connec...Click here to view specs.

High Isolation DPDT Switch from 0.4 to 5.9 GHz for 5G Automotive Applications

The SKY5A1007 from Skyworks is a CMOS based SOI DPDT switch that operates from 0.4 to 5.9 GHz. It provides a low insertion loss of 0.7 dB and provides isolation of more than 30 dB. The device enables high speed switching between multi-antennas for high data throughput and minimizing the need for additional filtering. The switch meets the necessary requirements for 5G automotive telematics including operation within the 5.9 GHz frequency and wide temperature range needed for this emerging technology. This switch is available in a compact Quad Flat No-Lead (QFN) package and measures 1.83 × 1.83 × 0.5 mm. It is ideal for Automotive 4G LTE/5G/CV2X/11p telematics systems and Main/Diversity antenna swapping applications. Click here to view specs.

X-band Surface Mount Circulator from 8.7 to 8.9 GHz

The 3SMH8NAM from Renaissance Electronics Corporation is an X-band Surface Mount Circulator that operates from 8.7 to 8.9 GHz. It has a low insertion loss of 0.6 dB, high isolation of 17 dB, and can handle up to 1 watt of power. The device has a VSWR of 1.33:1 and operates over a temperature range from -40°C to 90°C. This circulator is available in a surface-mount package that measures 0.350 x 0.358 x 0.191 inches and is ideal for use in weather monitoring, air traffic control, defense tracking, and vehicle speed detection applications. Click here to view specs.

200 to 6000 MHz Modular Attenuator Assembly Expandable up to 192 Attenuators

The 50PA-1068 from JFW Industries is a programmable attenuator controller module that can be configured to have up to 192 Attenuators. The controller module can be connected to a maximum of 8 attenuator modules. Each attenuator module has 24 attenuators with SMA connectors or 12 attenuators with N-Type connectors. Each attenuator can operate from 200 to 6000 MHz with an attenuation range from 0 to 95 dB in 1 dB steps. They have an insertion loss of less than 8.5 dB, and a switching speed of 4 microseconds. The attenuators can handle up to +27 dBm of input power and support Ethernet (DHCP, TCP/IP,10/100, up to 12 users) and RS-232 (up to 115200 Baud) interfaces. The attenuator system is available as a 19-inch rack-mount chassis with either N-Type Female or SMA Female connectors Click here to view specs.

4-Way Power Divider from 2 to 26 GHz

The APD-4-2G26G-292FF-1W from Planar Monolithics is a 4-Way Power Divider that operates from 2 to 26 GHz. It can handle up to 1 W of CW input power, has an insertion loss of less than 2.25 dB and provides an isolation of 15 dB. The power divider has an amplitude balance of ±0.5 dB, a phase balance of ±6 degrees and a VSWR of less than 1.7:1. It is available in a module that measures 3 x 2 x 0.375 inches with 2.92 mm Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

40 GHz Test Cables for Light Weight DUTs and Fixture Board Testing

The ChipSet Measurement Test Cables from MegaPhase are Test Cables that operate from 0.3 GHz to 40 GHz. These cables provide a smaller diameter solution for test environments including high-density fixture boards and other board-launched connections. The low density dielectric cable offers several benefits including flexibility, low insertion loss, and low capacitance for low loss transfer of power. The cables have a shielding effectiveness of -90 dB and a VSWR of less than 1.45:1. They have a propagation velocity of 75.5%, a time delay of 1.35 ns/ft, and a capacitance of 87.6 pF/m. These cables have an inner conductor of solid Ag-plated Cu and an outer conductor of Ag-plated Flat Cu Braid/Polyamide Foil/Ag-plated Round Braid. They have a finished outer diameter of 0.126 inches and a static bend radius of 0.6 inches. This cable assembly is available with 3.5 mm, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm, SMA, Type N, and TNC connectors. They are ideal for lightweight DUTs and fixture board testing applicat...Click here to view specs.

RF Shielded Test Enclosure for 5G Device Testing up to 6 GHz

The HDRF-6U60-B2 from RF Electronics is an RF Shielded Test Enclosure that has been designed and developed for WLAN, wireless device testing up to 6 GHz. It has a thick RF absorbing foam which deadens standing waves and reflections and offers higher level isolation for accurate performance. The device is equipped with shielded power filters for power connection in the box while still blocking all wireless signals. This shielded test enclosure is available in a 19-inch rack-mount unit with a wide range of I/O connector options. It is ideal for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth, RFID, 3G, LTE, and 5G Device testing applications. Click here to view specs.

9.25 GHz Fixed Frequency Phase-Locked Loop for Radar Applications

The SFS9250C-LF from Z-COMM is a Fixed Frequency Phase-Locked Loop that has been designed to produce a fixed signal at 9250 MHz while locked to an external 10 MHz reference oscillator. This X-band PLO features exceptionally low phase noise of -75 dBc/Hz, -92 dBc/Hz, and -118 dBc/Hz at the 1 kHz, 10 kHz and 100 kHz offsets, respectively. It delivers an output power of -3 dBm into a 50-ohm load while operating from a VCO voltage supply of 5 Vdc and drawing 90 mA of current and a phase-locked loop voltage of 3 Vdc while drawing 11 mA. This unmatched product features typical harmonic suppression of -30 dBc and spurious suppression of -70 dBc. It is simple to use plug and play PLO that allows quick integration. This RoHS-compliant PLO is housed in Z-COMM’s standard SFS-L1 package measuring 1.0 x 1.0 x 0.22 inches and is well suited for radar applications requiring operation over the temperature range of -40 to 85°C. The SFS9250C-LF is also ideal for automated su...Click here to view specs.

56 W Doherty RF Power GaN Transistor from 2496 to 2960 MHz

The A3G26H501W17S from NXP Semiconductors is a Doherty RF Power GaN Transistor that operates from 2496 to 2960 MHz. This asymmetrical transistor provides a P1dB of 56 watts with a power gain of over 12.7 dB and a drain efficiency of 40.7%. It has a pulse width of 10 µs, a duty cycle of 10%, and requires a supply voltage of 48 V. The device features high terminal impedances for optimal broadband performance and has an improved linearized error vector magnitude. It can withstand extremely high output VSWR and broadband operating conditions. This RoHS-compliant transistor is available in a surface-mount package and is ideal for cellular base station applications. Click here to view specs.

Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from 2.5 to 3.5 GHz

The MAAL-011138 from MACOM is a Low Noise Amplifier MMIC that operates from 2.5 to 3.5 GHz. This single-stage device provides an OIP3 of 28 dBm with a gain of 21 dB and a noise figure of 1 dB. It requires a supply voltage of 5 V and consumes up to 65 mA of current. This RoHS-compliant amplifier is available in a lead-free 2 mm 8-LD PDFN plastic package and is ideally suited for S-band transmit-receive modules requiring a low noise figure, high gain, and excellent output IP3. Click here to view specs.

RFID Inlay for Case, Pallet, and Asset Tracking Applications

The ZBR2000 from Zebra is an RFID Inlay that operates from 865-868 MHz (ETSI) and 902-928 (FCC). It has a read range of up to 17 meters in free space. This inlay has a read sensitivity of up to -23 dBm and a write sensitivity of up to -18 dBm. The inlay is based on NXP’s UCODE 8 chip and has an EPC memory of 128 bits and a TID memory of 96 bits (48 bit unique). This general-purpose inlay measures 0.31 (H) x 3.74 (W) inches and is suitable for case, pallet, asset tracking, and 4-inch wide labeling applications. It meets auburn ARC specs: A, B, C, D, F, G, I, K, L, M, N, Q. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (25 June - 1 July, 2020)