Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (26 March

Rad-Tolerant Double-Balanced Diode Mixer from 18 to 46 GHz

The TDMX011037 from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics is a Double-Balanced Passive Diode Mixer with an LO/RF frequency from 18 to 46 GHz and an IF frequency from DC to 20 GHz. The device has a conversion loss of less than 12 dB and an LO to RF isolation of 35 dB. It has an LO power of up to 23 dBm and an RF/IF power of up to 20 dBm. This RoHS-compliant mixer is available as a die which measures 1.15 x 0.97 x 0.10 mm and is ideal for use in Ku/Ka-band orbital transmit/receive modules and satellite microwave communication applications. The mixer is also a good fit for test and measurement, microwave radio, and long term GEO-Sat space applications. The rad-tolerant mixer in die form is electrically screened to meet datasheet parameters and each wafer lot has been qualified per MIL-PRF-38534 Class K for use in demanding high-reliability space environments. Click here to view specs.

GaAs MMIC Double-Balanced Mixer from 5 to 12 GHz

The HMC220B from Analog Devices is a double balanced GaAs MMIC mixer with an RF/LO Frequency from 5 to 12 GHz and an IF Frequency from DC to 4 GHz. It provides excellent LO to RF and LO to IF isolation due to an optimized balun structure and has an LO drive level as low as 7 dBm. This fundamental, MMIC mixer is constructed of Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Schottky diodes and planar transformer baluns on a single chip. It can be used for both up-converting and down-converting applications. This mixer is ideal for use in VSAT Equipment, Microwave and Military radios, Wireless Backhaul equipment, Radars and EW systems. It is available in an 8-lead surface-mount package. Click here to view specs.

Compact USB VNA from 20 kHz to 3.0 GHz

The S7530 is a 75 Ohm 2 Port compact VNA that operates up to 3 GHz. It has a wide dynamic range and can be operated with any Windows PC or laptop. Its small size makes it easy to carry around to test sites or to share within a team. In addition to S parameters (S11, S12, S21, S22) this VNA has a variety of analysis capabilities, including time-domain with gating and frequency offset modes. Collection of metrology-grade S-parameter test results can be achieved manually or through automation in Python, MATLAB, Excel, C++, VB.NET, or LabVIEW. Click here to view specs.

Ceramic Band Pass Filter from 3300 to 4200 MHz

The 3750BP14A0900 from Johanson Technology is a Ceramic Band Pass Filter with a passband from 3300 to 4200 MHz. The filter has an insertion loss of less than 2.7 dB and provides over 20 dB of attenuation above and below the band. It can handle up to 3 watts of input power and is available in a surface-mount package. Click here to view specs.

2 dB Coaxial Fixed Attenuator from DC to 50 GHz

The SCA-02-2M2F-S2 from Eravant is a Coaxial Fixed Attenuator that operates from DC to 50 GHz. The device provides an attenuation of 2 dB and can handle an input power of 1 watt. This RoHS-compliant attenuator is available in a module that measures 1.05-inches in length with 2.4 mm Male / Female connectors and is ideal for use in mmWave systems, test labs, instrumentations, system integration, and coaxial band applications. Click here to view specs.

100 W Fixed Attenuator from DC to 6 GHz

The 50HF-XXX-100/6 from JFW Industries is a Fixed Attenuator that operates from DC to 6 GHz. It is available in 3, 6, 10, 20, 30 and 40 dB attenuation configurations with a VSWR of less than 1.45:1. This 50-ohm attenuator can handle up to 100 Watts of average power, up to 1000 Watts of peak power, and is available with SMA, N, 4.3/10.0, or 7/16 connectors. Click here to view specs.

750 Watt Solid-State Amplifier from 80 to 1000 MHz

The 750W1000B from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Amplifier that operates from 80 to 1000 MHz. This self-contained, air-cooled amplifier when used with an RF sweep generator, provides more than 750 watts of power with a gain of over 58.8 dB. This class A amplifier has a Digital Control Panel (DCP) from where the gain and power level can be controlled. All amplifier control functions and status indications can also be viewed/controlled remotely using the GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232 hardware and fiber optics, USB, or Ethernet. The 750W1000B is available in a portable benchtop package that measures 56.1 x 97.8 x 82.5 cm with an N-type female connector at the input and a 7-16 DIN female connector at the output. This amplifier has been designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain, and linearity are required. Click here to view specs.

X-band GaN Block Upconverter for Satellite Uplink Applications

The SB50XOA from CPI is an X-band GaN Block Upconverter that is designed for use in satellite uplink applications. This BUC converts an input frequency (IF) from 950 to 1450 MHz to an RF frequency from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 100 watts with a gain of over 70 dB. The device supports both AC (90 to 264 V) and DC (40 to 60) input voltage options. The BUC can be mounted directly at the antenna for maximum efficiency and comes with full-featured network and serial M&C interfaces to support monitoring and control of the BUC. The device is available in a module that measures 12.1 x 5.62 x 5.58 inches with an N-type female connector at the input and several waveguide interface options at the output. Click here to view specs.

10 W Power Amplifier from 5050 to 5250 MHz

The RCA5053H40D1 from RFcore is a High Power Amplifier that operates from 5050 to 5250 MHz. The amplifier provides a saturated output power of more than 10 watts with a gain of over 40 dB. It operates over a DC supply voltage from 26 to 30 V and consumes less than 2 Amps of current. This RF amplifier is available in a module that measures 110 x 90 x 25 mm with SMA (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

Multi-Octave 41 W Power Amplifier from 1 to 6 GHz

The MS010620 from Microwave Systems is a Multi-Octave High Power GaN Amplifier that operates from 1 to 6 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 41 Watts with a small signal gain of over 55 dB which can be controlled digitally. This wideband amplifier has a built-in output power detector. It is available in a hermetically sealed package that measures 6.62 x 3.08 x 0.93 inches with SMA Female connectors. The amplifier is suitable for applications such as Communications Systems, Radar Systems, Test Instrumentation, Broadband RF Telemetry, Point to Point Radio, and Fiber Optics. Click here to view specs.

10 dB Directional Coupler from 6 to 18 GHz

The DC-N000-10S from UMCC is a Directional Coupler that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. This 10 dB coupler has an insertion loss of less than 1.2 dB and directivity of more than 13 dB. It can handle 10 watts of CW power and 0.5 kW of average peak power. This 50-ohms coupler is available in a module with SMA (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

2x2 Hybrid Coupler from 617 to 5925 MHz for Small Cell Applications

The CA-141E from Microlab is a 2x2 Hybrid Coupler that operates from 617 to 5925 MHz. This 90-degree hybrid coupler provides an isolation of more than 18 dB. It can handle up to 100 watts of average power and has a VSWR of less than 1.30:1. The device has a low PIM of -161 dBc and comes with an IP67 rating. This RoHS-compliant coupler is available in a module with 4.3-10 (F) connectors and is ideal for UWB small cell and D-RAN applications. Click here to view specs.

4-Way Power Divider from 1 to 18 GHz

The VPD10180A4 from VidaRF is a 4-way Power Divider that operates from 1 to 18 GHz. This divider has an insertion loss of 2.9 dB and an isolation of over 15 dB. It has an amplitude balance of ±0.8 dB and a phase balance of ±10 degrees. The divider is available in a module with connectors. Click here to view specs.

RF over Fiber Transceiver Module from 2 to 40 GHz

The RFoF-40GHz-Q0-Mini-P from RFOptic is an RF over Fiber Transceiver Module that operates from 2 to 40 GHz. The module provides a spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) of 112 dB/Hz. It has a noise figure of 34 dB and a phase noise of -100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. This RFoF is available in a stand-alone module that measures 75 x 155 x 33 mm with 2.92 mm female connectors and 1U Generic enclosure (4 units), 1U Removable panel enclosure (2/4 units), and Outdoor (2/4 units). The module is suitable for Distributed Antenna, SATCOM, Radio telescopes, Telecommunication (Antenna Remoting and Long RF links via fiber), and EW applications. Click here to view specs.

6 GHz to 18 GHz SPDT Solid State Switch

The P2T-6G18G-40-R-570-TFF-1D6KW is a SPDT solid state switch that operates from 6 GHz to 18 GHz. It can handle up to 1.6 kW of power, has a duty cycle of 8% and a pulse width of 250 us. The switch has a low insertion loss of under 2.2 dB and an isolation of over 40 dB with a 200 ns switching speed. It requires a DC operating voltage of +5 VDC -70 VDC. The switch is available in a housing that is hermetically sealed, measures 2.0 x 2.0 x 0.75 in. and is supplied with TNC female connectors. Click here to view specs.

GaAs SPDT Non-Reflective Switch from DC to 12 GHz

The AWA4400-QA from arQana Technologies is a GaAs SPDT Switch that operates from DC to 12 GHz. This non-reflective MMIC switch has an insertion loss of under 1.5 dB, an isolation of over 35 dB, and a switching time of less than 50 ns. The device is available in a QFN package that measures 3 x 3 mm and is ideally suited for use in radar applications and point-to-point transceiver modules. Click here to view specs.

Bluetooth 5.2 SoC with Built-in USB for BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, Thread and Zigbee

The nRF52820 from Nordic Semiconductor is a System-on-Chip (SoC) offering USB and advanced wireless connectivity in a small package, for HID, smart home, commercial, and industrial applications. The 2.4 GHz multiprotocol radio provides up to 8 dBm output power and has receiver sensitivity of -95 dBm. It supports all Bluetooth Low Energy features, including Direction Finding, high-throughput 2 Mbps, Long Range, and all Bluetooth 5.2 features. It also supports Bluetooth mesh, Thread and Zigbee mesh protocols. The nRF52820 features a 64-MHz Arm Cortex-M4 processor. It has 256 KB Flash memory and 32 KB RAM, and a range of analog and digital interfaces such as an analog comparator, UART, SPI, TWI, QDEC, and USB. This SoC can be supplied with a voltage from 1.7 to 5.5 V, which enables powering the device from sources such as rechargeable batteries or via USB. It is available in a 5 x 5 mm OFN-40 package with 18 GPIOs. The nRF52820 is supported by three Bluetooth LE protocol stacks,...Click here to view specs.

2x2 MIMO Dual Band WiFi Module for Access Points

The WLE600VX from Compex is a 2x2 MIMO WiFi Module designed for dual-band wireless access points. The 802.11ac and backward compatible (802.11a/b/g/n) module are based on Qualcomm's Atheros QCA9982 chipset. This module provides 21 dBm of output power at 2.4 GHz and 20 dBm of power at 5 GHz (per chain). It provides data rates of up to 867 Mbps. The module supports Spatial Multiplexing, Cyclic-Delay Diversity (CDD), Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) Codes, Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC), and Space Time Block Code (STBC) along with 802.11d, e, h, i, k, r, v time stamp and w standards. This FCC & CE Certified module measures 30.0 × 50.9 × 3.2 mm and has a Mini PCI Express 1.1 interface with two U.FL connectors. It also supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and OFDM modulation techniques. Click here to view specs.

High Power Waveguide Circulator for S-Band Applications

The 102885 from EM Design is a 3-port Waveguide Circulator with a center frequency of 2.856 GHz (it can be optimized for other frequencies). This S-band circulator has an insertion loss of less than 0.25 dB and an isolation of more than 35 dB. It can handle an average power of 35 kW and has a VSWR of less than 1.10. The device measures 29.3-inches in length and is available with a CPR284F waveguide flange. Click here to view specs.

2.92 mm Plug-to-Jack Adapter from DC to 40 GHz

The ADL-K1K25A/9XX-9X from Rosnol is a 2.92 mm Plug to Jack Adapter that operates from DC to 40 GHz. This in-series adapter has an insertion loss of less than 0.05 dB, a VSWR of 1.25:1. This 50-ohm RoHs compliant adapter can operate at a temperature from -55 to 100 degrees Celsius. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (26 March - 1 April, 2020)