Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (26 Nov

Terragraph Certified Point-to-Multipoint Backhaul Radio from 57 to 66 GHz

The Multihaul TG T265 from Siklu is a Point-to-Point/Multipoint Radio Backhaul that operates from 57 to 66 GHz. The radio backhaul has a throughput of up to 1000 Mbps. It supports TDD/TDMA duplexing techniques and has a range of up to 1000 ft/300 m. This Terragraph radio operates over the millimeter-wave spectrum using self-aligned and dynamic beam steering RF topology and supports multi-gigabit capacity in dense deployments. It can self-align horizontally (90 degrees) and vertically (50 degrees). The radio backhaul has an in-built software configured ethernet switch which has a PoE out up to 65 W for collocated CPEs, and video cameras. The Multihaul TG T265 has terragraph certifications which is a Gigabit wireless technology that is designed by Facebook to meet the growing demand for reliable and high-speed internet access in urban and suburban environments. It is based on a narrow beamwidth technology that offers immunity to interference and network jamming. The radio backhaul ca...Click here to view specs.

Rugged Low-Noise Disciplined Rubidium Oscillator

The Spectratime SRO-5680 from Orolia is a low noise Disciplined Rubidium Oscillator that features an EMI-shielded, rugged packaging, and integrates complex synchronization functionality in a low-cost, super-small package. It utilizes Orolia’s SmarTiming+® technology to provide a host of integrated GPS/GNSS disciplining and timing features. The Synchronized Rubidium Oscillator intelligently synchronizes, disciplines, and controls any primary 1PPS reference signal, such as GPS/GNSS, Cesium, Hydrogen Maser, and T1/E1, at cutting-edge 1ns resolution. It’s slim and rugged packaging and ultra-low noise features make it ideal for next gen SATCOM, airborne and other stringent military applications. The Spectratime SRO-5680 has a standard RS232 (9600 b/s) interface for control and monitoring. It has an output frequency of 10 MHz and a phase noise of -95 dBc at a 10 Hz offset (low noise, ultra-low noise, and extreme ultra-low noise variants also available). The oscillator is ...Click here to view specs.

GaAs MMIC Frequency Doubler from 20 to 40 GHz

The HMMC-5645 from Keysight Technologies is a GaAs MMIC Frequency Doubler that converts an input frequency from 10-20 GHz to an output frequency from 20-40 GHz (useable up to 50 GHz). It has a conversion efficiency of -12 dB which can remain flat over an input power range of 20 dB using the bias. This doubler is ideal for microwave radio, aerospace and defense, and instrumentation applications. Click here to view specs.

6.3 W LDMOS Power Amplifier from 3700 to 4000 MHz

The AFSC5G40E38 from NXP is a fully integrated Doherty LDMOS Power Amplifier module designed for wireless infrastructure applications from 3.7 to 4 GHz. This amplifier provides 6.3 W of average output power with a gain of more than 27.5 dB and an efficiency of 39.3% at 3900 MHz. It requires a 28 VDC supply and is internally matched to 50 ohms. This Airfast power amplifier has been developed for TDD and FDD LTE systems. It is RoHS compliant and available in a surface-mount package that measures 10 x 6 mm. This amplifier is ideal for massive MIMO systems, outdoor small cells, low power remote radio heads, and low complexity analog or digital linearization systems. Click here to view specs.

Dual Path GaN RF Transistor from 4.4 to 5 GHz

The QPD0405 from Qorvo is a Dual Path GaN RF Transistor that operates from 4.4 to 5 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 22 watts (43.4 dBm) with a linear gain of 15.4 dB and has an efficiency of up to 75%. This transistor requires a DC voltage of 48 V and consumes 32.5 mA of current. It is manufactured using a GaN HEMT process and is available in a DFN package that measures 7 x 6.5 mm. Click here to view specs.

20 W GaN MMIC Power Amplifier from 9 to 10 GHz

The CMPA901A020S from Wolfspeed is a GaN MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 9 to 10 GHz. It has been developed for pulsed radar applications and delivers a saturated output power of more than 20 W with a gain of over 30 dB. The amplifier uses Cree’s high-performance 0.15um GaN-on-SiC production process and has a power-added efficiency (PAE) of up to 53% with support for lower system DC power requirements. It is available in a plastic overmold QFN package that measures 6 x 6 mm and is suitable for use in X-band pulsed radars, marine weather radars and military radars. The CMPA901A020S requires reduced board space and supports high-throughput manufacturing lines. Click here to view specs.

1100 W GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier from 910 to 930 MHz

The RIM091K1-20 from RFHIC is a GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 910 to 930 MHz. It provides a saturated output power of 1100 W with a gain of 50 dB and has a PAE of up to 63%. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 50 V and is capable of both CW and pulsed operations. It is designed using RFHIC’s GaN on SiC HEMT technology that provides high efficiency, reliability, and linearity. This RoHS-compliant amplifier is fully matched to 50-ohms and has integrated DC blocking capacitors on both RF ports to simplify system integration. It is available in a module that measures 280 x 170 x 51 mm with SMA and 7/16 DIN-Female connectors. The amplifier is ideal for RF Energy applications like microwave chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reactors, microwave heating, microwave drying, microwave ablation, microwave plasma generation, and microwave lighting applications. Click here to view specs.

Spectrum Analyzer + Vector Network Analyzer from 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz

The SSA3075X from Siglent is a Spectrum Analyzer and Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz. The spectrum analyzer has a resolution bandwidth of 1 Hz to 3 MHz and an SSB phase noise of less than -98 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz with a 10 kHz offset. The base model consists of a spectrum analyzer and a vector network analyzer, with optional functions that include a distance to fault locator and a vector signal modulation analyzer. It has a Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) of -165 dBm/Hz and supports AM, FM and ASK, FSK, PSK, MSK, QAM modulation analysis. This analyzer has a 10.1-inch multi-touch screen and is equipped with a mouse and a keyboard. It is ideal for use in a wide range of applications such as broadcast monitoring/evaluation, site surveying, S parameter measurement, cable and antenna testing, analog/digital modulation analysis, EMI pre-compliance test, research and development, education, production, and maintenance. Click here to view specs.

100 MHz to 20 GHz 8-bit PIN Diode Attenuator

The PDVAN-4080-60-8 from PMI is an 8-bit programmable pin diode attenuator that operates from 100 MHz to 20 GHz. It has an attenuation range up to 30 dB with step resolution as low as 0.25 dB and can handle up to 20 dBm of CW power. The device has a switching speed of 1.5 micro sec and an insertion loss less than 4 dB.The attenuator requires a DC supply of +12 V/ +15 V at 150 mA and is available with field replaceable SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs.

400 W Satellite Uplink Amplifier for the Ku Band

The PKU100 from Rohde & Schwarz is a solid-state power amplifier for the Ku band (13.75 to 14.50 GHz) with a peak power of 400 W and peak efficiency of over 20%. This amplifier combines the advantages of solid-state and tube-based amplifiers. It features optional adaptive linearization at the RF level to provide a previously unattainable spectral purity. The linearization changes the input signal and optimally compensates the amplifier’s nonlinearities, significantly increasing the signal quality to the satellite, both inside and outside the wanted signal’s bandwidth. The amplifier is available in a 3 HU rack mount unit and operates from 230 V AC supply, consuming less than 6.5 A of current. This device can also be operated from a 48 V DC supply. Click here to view specs.

400 W C-Band Block Up Converter from 5.850 to 6.725 GHz

The ABD400DC from Actox is a C-Band BUC that up-converts an input frequency from 950-1825 MHz to an RF frequency from 5.850-6.725 GHz with a LO frequency of 4.90 GHz. This BUC delivers a saturated output power of 400 W and linear power of 197 W with a gain of 82 dB. The ABD400DC is based on GaN technology which enables high efficiency, low power consumption, and high reliability. It features power and lock status LED indicators, a digital temperature compensation circuit, and supports advanced M&C interfaces such as RS-232/485, Ethernet (HTTP and SNMP ver. 3), and optional FSK. This RoHS- compliant BUC is available in a module that measures 382.5 x 351 x 145.5 mm with an N or F-type (field-exchangeable) IF connectors at the input port and a CPR-137 G interface at the output port and is suitable for mobile applications. It requires an AC supply voltage from 80 to 240 V and consumes up to 1520 W of power. Click here to view specs.

250 W Solid-state, Broadband Amplifier System from 10 kHz to 1000 MHz

The 250U1000A from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a solid-state, self-contained, air-cooled, Broadband Amplifier System that operates from 10 kHz to 1000 MHz. This amplifier, when used with a sweep generator, provides over 250 W of RF power with a gain of over 54 dB. It is protected from RF input overdrive by an RF input leveling circuit which controls the RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when the RF input level is increased above 0 dBm. The RF amplifier stages are protected from over-temperature by removing the DC voltage to them if an over-temperature condition occurs due to cooling blockage or fan failure. It is equipped with a digital control panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. All amplifier control functions and status indications can also be viewed/controlled remotely using the GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232, fiber optics, USB, and Ethernet. This CE and RoHS-compliant amplifier system is available in a benchtop cabinet th...Click here to view specs.

250 W Power Transistor from 420 to 450 MHz for Radar Systems

The IGN0450M250 from Integra is a high-power P-Band Avionics Transistor that operates from 420 to 450 MHz. It delivers an output power of more than 250 W with a gain of 24 dB and has a drain efficiency of up to 85%. The transistor is designed to suit the unique needs of P-band radar systems. It can handle up to 4 W of input power and has a duty cycle pulse of under 100 µs, 10%. The IGN0450M250 is available in a thermal efficient metal-based package that measures 20.32 x 10.16 x 4.06 mm with an epoxy-sealed ceramic lid. It requires a supply voltage of 50 V. Click here to view specs.

Low Power Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Module for Battery-Powered IoT Devices

The DA16600 from Dialog Semiconductor is a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Module that is designed for battery powered IoT devices. It consists of the Wi-Fi DA16200 SoC and the low power BLE DA14531 SoC which are integrated together to deliver low power consumption and long battery life in a convenient form factor. The module requires a DC supply of 3.3 V and supports UART, SPI, ADC, I2C, PWM, I2S, GPIOs, JTAG and SWD interfaces. The DA16600 is based on Virtual Zero technology which provides an extended battery life of more than 1 year. It has three sleep modes – unconnected, connected ultra-low, and connected ultra-fast and an ultra-fast wake up mode. The module measures 14.2 x 24.6 x 3 mm with a chip/u.FL antenna interface and an SPDT antenna switch. It is suitable for use in thermostats, door locks, security cameras, asset trackers, home automation and other wireless sensors in commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Click here to view specs.

5G NR Sub-6 GHz and mm-Wave Module for M2M and IoT Applications

The AirPrime® EM9190 from Sierra Wireless is an Embedded 5G NR and LTE Cat-22 Module that supports Sub-6 GHz and mm-Wave bands. This device is a part of the Sierra EM Series that offers global 5G connectivity. It delivers up to 5.5 Gbps of downlink speed and up to 330 Mbps of uplink speed. The EM9190 device is available in a 30 x 52 x 2.38 mm footprint. With automatic 4G and 3G fallback networks, and a built-in GNSS receiver, it can be used for a wide range of M2M and IoT applications such as industrial routers, home gateways, industrial and consumer laptops, rugged tablet PCs, video surveillance and digital signage. Click here to view specs.

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Module with Integrated PCB Trace Antenna

The P1 from Particle is a tiny Wi-Fi module that operates from 2.412 to 2.472 GHz. This module contains a Broadcom Wi-Fi chip and a reprogrammable STM32F205RGY6 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller. The module has an on-board PCB trace antenna and a u.FL connector which allows the user to connect an external antenna if required. These two antenna outputs are selectable via a user API, made possible by an integrated RF switch. It is available in a surface mount package that measures 28 x 20 x 2 mm and is FCC, CE and IC certified. Click here to view specs.

4G LTE (Cat 4 and 6) Module for Private LTE Networks

The LE915Ax-P from Telit is a 4G LTE (Cat 4 and 6) Module that supports Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) Band 48 and LTE Bands 42 and 43 for private LTE Networks. It has an uplink data rate of up to 15 Mbps (Cat 4 and 6) and a downlink of up to 100 Mbps (Cat 4) / 200 Mbps (Cat 6). This 4G LTE module requires a DC supply from 3.1-5.5 V and can be controlled via GPIO, USB 2.0 HS/HSIC, and UART interfaces. It is integrated with TC/IP and UDP/IP stacks and supports Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates. It is FCC-approved and is available in a 134-pin LGA package that measures 32 x 29 x 1.6 mm. The module is ideal for oil and gas, airports and seaports, mining, venues and campuses, telemetry, and surveillance applications where private LTE networks are used. Click here to view specs.

Ultra-Long Range, Low-Power Sub-GHz Radio Module

The iM881A-XL from IMST is a compact, low power, bidirectional radio module that operates from 863 to 870 MHz in the unlicensed band. The module combines a powerful Cortex® M0+ STM32L081 controller with a LoRa® transceiver from Semtech® Corporation and has been specifically designed for battery-operated devices. The module can achieve an ultra-long range of 12 km in free space environment with an excellent sensitivity of down to -138 dBm. It requires an operating voltage from 1.8 to 3.6 V and consumes 28 mA in transmit while delivering a maximum output power of +13dBm. The iM881A-XL minimizes the need for an expensive and time-consuming RF development along with ensuring fast time to market with this pre-qualified module. It provides optimized RF performance in the temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. The radio module is available in a surface-mount package that measures 20 x 25 x 3.3 mm and is suitable for applications such as automated meter reading, wireles...Click here to view specs.

RF Front End Module for GPS Applications

The NW-RF-GPS-FE from NuWaves is an RF Front End Module for GPS applications with a transmit (Tx) frequency from 1626.5 to 1675 MHz and a receive (Rx) frequency from 1518 to 1559 MHz. It delivers more than 20 W of saturated output power with a transmit gain of 43 dB and a receive gain of 47 dB. The module can handle up to 12 dBm of input power and operates on 27-32 VDC supply while consuming 3.25 A (typical) of current. It has a switching speed of up to 2 μS and a module efficiency of 35%. This high-performance RF front end module is a powerful combination of the NuPower 13G05A RF power amplifier, a low noise figure LNA, a high isolation diplexer between the transmit and receive paths, and band-reject filters. It supports both constant envelope and complex waveforms such as APSK, QAM, DVB-T, etc. The NW-RF-GPS-FE is available in a module that measures 10.25 x 6.00 x 0.80 inches with SMA-female connectors and is suitable for applications such as RF telemetry, RF communication sys...Click here to view specs.

5 W Power Amplifier from 2 to 20 GHz

The ERZ-HPA-0200-2000-37 from ERZIA is a High-Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 20 GHz. It provides an output power (Psat) of up to 37 dBm with a small signal gain of 36 dB. This amplifier requires a DC supply of 24 V, draws 1610 mA of current, and consumes 45 W of power. It is available in a gold-plated aluminum housing that measures 80 x 100 x 21 mm and has SMA female connectors. The compact size and modularity make it ideal for a wide range of applications including SATCOM, telecom, space, aerospace, military, laboratory and industrial. Click here to view specs.

Dual-Band 8-Port Small Cell Panel Antenna

The SCA65F-EH1A from CCI is an 8-Port Small Cell Panel Antenna that operates from 1695-1880 MHz, 1850-1990 MHz, 1920-2180 MHz, 2300-2400 MHz, 2496-2690 MHz, and 3400-3800 MHz. It has four ports that cover the frequency range from 1695-2690 MHz and four ports for 3400-3800 MHz with port-to-port isolation over 25 dB. This 45° dual-polarized antenna provides a gain of up to 11.5 dBi with a 65° azimuth beamwidth and a front-to-back ratio of more than 34 dB. This lightweight, low profile antenna is ideal for small cell deployments in difficult jurisdictional urban, suburban, and rural environments. It can handle up to 120 W of input power and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. The antenna provides two independent sets of 4x4 Multiple-input-Multiple-output (MIMO) functionality across all ports. This pole mountable antenna is available in an enclosure that measures 298 x 302 x 123 mm with 4.3-10 female connectors and can withstand wind speeds greater than 241 kmph (options for multipl...Click here to view specs.

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Embedded Stamped Metal Antenna for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

The 1000423 from AVX is an Embedded Stamped Metal Antenna that operates from 2400-2485 MHz / 5150-5850 MHz. This internal (off board) antenna has a peak gain of up to 4.5 dBi and efficiency up to 75%. It measures 40 x 15 x 6.4 mm and is available with screw mount, cable and connector mounting options. The antenna can be used for Dual-Band Wi-fi, Bluetooth and ZigBee applications. Click here to view specs.

5.1 dBi Ceramic Patch Antenna for GNSS Applications

The ANT-GNSSCP-TH18L1 from Linx Technologies is a Ceramic Patch Antenna that operates from 1567.24 to 1583.60 MHz, 1587.69 to 1591.79 MHz, and 1593.31 to 1608.68 MHz. It supports GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BeiDou global navigation satellite system (GNSS) operation. This right-hand circular polarized antenna provides a peak gain of 5.1 dBi with an efficiency of up to 66% and has a VSWR of less than 3.2:1. This ceramic patch antenna measures 18 x 18 x 4 mm and has a pin type (through-hole) connection. It offers an extended operating temperature range from -40 to +105°C for compliance to automotive standard AEC-Q200 Grade 2 and is suitable for GNSS, timing solutions, and automotive location applications. It provides excellent gain and radiation pattern performance supporting solutions with high location accuracy, rapid satellite signal reception and lock, and quick time to first fix. Click here to view specs.

13.56 MHz HF RFID Tag

The HF110 from Junmp is an HF RFID Tag that operates at 13.56 MHz. It is based on the FM11RF08 or NXP NTAG 213/215 IC and has an antenna with a diameter of 25 mm. The tag has a user memory of 1 kB and an operating temperature from -40 to 70°C. It is ISO/IEC 14443 certified. Click here to view specs.

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