Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (26 Sept

GNSS/LTE/5G/WiFi Multi-Band Antenna for Rail Applications

The Coach II antennas combine precision multi-constellation GNSS with high-performance LTE, sub-6 GHz 5G, Bluetooth, and WiFi connectivity.They have four 5G elements compatible with the leading multi-carrier cellular routers that support 600 MHz to 3800 MHz frequencies. Click here to view specs.

400 W, 3600 to 3800 MHz GaN MMIC HEMT for Cellular Power Amplifier Applications

The GTRA384802FC from Wolfspeed is a high power GaN on SiC HEMT transistor that operates from 3600 to 3800 MHz. It provides an output power up to 400 W with gain of 13.7 dB and efficiency of 62%. The transistor requires a 48 V power supply and is available in a thermally enhanced package with earless flange. It is ideal for multi-standard cellular power amplifier applications. Click here to view specs.

Handheld Spectrum Analyzer from 9 kHz to 54 GHz

The Field Master Pro MS2090A from Anritsu is a RF handheld spectrum analyzer that operates up to 54 GHz and has a real-time spectrum analysis bandwidth of up to 100 MHz. It has a Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) of less than -160 dBm and Third Order Intercept (TOI) of +20 dBm, for more accurate spectrum clearing, radio alignment, and harmonic and distortion measurements. This device has a phase noise of -110 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset and an amplitude accuracy of ±0.5 dB. The MS2090A supports 5G NR demodulation, including cell ID, beam ID, RSRP/RSRQ, SINR, and EVM in all 5G bands (sub-6 GHz [3.5 GHz] and millimeter-wave [28 GHz and 39 GHz]). It can also be used to conduct compliance testing, including EIRP, spectral emission mask, and time offset, as well as harmonic and spurious testing. It has a built-in Adjacent Channel Power measurement that simplifies the measurement of out-of-band transmitter emissions as required to speed conformance testing. The MS2090A is ideal fo...Click here to view specs.

SPDT Non-Reflective Switch from DC to 26.5 GHz

The MASW-011107-DIE from MACOM is a GaAs-based SPDT non-reflective switch that operates from DC to 26.5 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 1.3 dB and high isolation at 46 dB when operating at 20 GHz. This switch is available as a bare DIE and is ideal for SATCOM, 5G wireless, test and measurement (T&M), EW and microwave radio applications. Click here to view specs.

Pre-Certified Zigbee, Thread and Bluetooth Mesh Module

The MGM210P is a pre-certified module that supports Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth 5.1, Bluetooth Mesh or multi-protocol (Zigbee + Bluetooth 5.1) connectivity and networking capabilities. This multiprotocol module has an optimized form-factor with an integrated chip antenna and low profile for space-constrained IoT designs including smart lighting, HVAC, building, and factory automation systems. Built around the EFR32MG21 Wireless Gecko Series 2 SoC, this module has a powerful Arm® Cortex®-M33 processor, best-in-class software stacks, a dedicated security core and a +125 oC temperature rating suited for harsh environmental conditions. Pre-certified for North America, Europe, Korea and Japan, it has an integrated RF power amplifier that makes the module ideal for long-range Bluetooth Low Energy applications requiring hundreds of meters of line-of-sight connectivity. The module measures 12.9 x 15 x 2.2 mm and is ideal for smart home, commercial and industrial applications. Click here to view specs.

Solder End Launch SMPM Male Connector up to 65 GHz

The 125-0701-811 from Cinch is an SMPM Male Connector that operates up to 65 GHz. This 50 ohm connector has end launch design with a Straddle Mount style and supports a 0.063” board thickness, with tighter tolerance spacing of 0.066”, ensuring a snug fit to the PCB. It has been designed for very high-frequency applications where space is limited and package density is critical. Click here to view specs.

Power Amplifier from 10 to 40 GHz

The 200217-01 from Millimeter Wave Systems is a wideband medium power amplifier that operates from 10 to 40 GHz. It provides 25 dBm of saturated output power with a small signal gain of 20 dB at 20 GHz, and requires 15 VDC to operate. This amplifier is available in a module with 2.92 mm connectors. Click here to view specs.

40 W Ku-Band Block Up Converters

The mBUCs from AnaCom are Ku-Band Block Up Converters that provide output power from 4 to 40 W. They up-convert an input frequency from 950 to 1700 MHz to an output frequency from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz. These BUCs provide up to 71 dB of gain while operating from a supply voltage of 24 - 48 VDC and consume 45 to 720 of watts power. They are specifically designed to interface with any L-band modem and are available in a module that measures 10.95 x 7.08 x 4 inches. The mBUCs are ideally suited for SCPC, MCPC, DAMA, TDMA, and VoIP applications. The BUCs are available in single or redundant configurations and are best suited for use with most mobile and fly “away antennas”. They feature web-based and command-line access to Monitor and Control functions accessible via Ethernet, FSK, Telnet, RS-232- and RS-485, and device monitoring over SNMP. Click here to view specs.

950 to 1950 MHz Satellite Link Emulator with up to 200 MHz Bandwidth

The PSLE-L-200D from Polaris is a Satellite Link Emulator for geostationary satellites that operates from 950 to 1950 MHz with a bandwidth of up to 200 MHz. It is an ideal solution for satellite modem testing, satellite to earth station RF link testing, spacecraft payload testing and in general testing systems using satellite communications. The device provides an accurate simulation of propagation delay, path loss, and Doppler frequency shift for closed-loop testing of satellites and earth station terminals. The PSLE-L-10D is available in a rack mount unit that measures 19 x 7 x 21 inches. Click here to view specs.

Ceramic Quartz Crystal from 36 to 80 MHz

The IQXC-240 from IQD is a quartz crystal with a resonant frequency from 36 to 80 MHz. It has frequency stability of ±10ppm over the commercial temperature range from -20 to 70 degrees C and ±15ppm over the industrial temperature range of -40 to 85 degrees C. The crystal has a frequency tolerance of up to ±7ppm and the load capacitance of 5pF. The IQXC-240 is available in a 4-pad ceramic hermetically sealed package with an electron beam sealed metal lid, which helps to minimize the EMI radiation. Measuring just 1.2 x 1.0 x 0.33 mm, this quartz crystal is ideal for applications where space is at a premium such as IoT, VGA, USB and Wi-Fi. The product is designed to be able to withstand shock levels of up to 1000G in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. The IQXC-240 is available on tape and reel in accordance with EIA-481D. Click here to view specs.

10 to 40 MHz High Stability Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator

The OX-601 mini OCXO from Vectron operates from 10 to 40 MHz. It provides an extremely low phase noise of -155 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset with an LVCMOS output. The OCXO requires a 3.3 V supply voltage and has an excellent temperature stability of ±10ppb over –40 to 95°C. It is available in a 7 x 9 x 4.1 mm surface-mount package and is ideal for base stations (4G and 5G), small cell, test equipment and military communication applications. The OX–601 is optimized for 5G applications with tough slope requirements and supports 1588 packet-based timing applications. Click here to view specs.

3.3 to 3.7 GHz Omni-directional Antenna for Base Station Applications

The 08-ANT-0892 from MP Antenna is an Omni-directional antenna for base station data communications that operates from 3.3 to 3.7 GHz. This multi-polarized antenna provides a gain of 8 dBi and can handle up to 50 W of input power. The antenna has built-in spatial diversity, which helps it to capture signals in any polarization allowing users to transmit and receive behind buildings, hills and in valleys where other antennas cannot maintain connectivity. The 08-ANT-0892 measuring 2 x 18 (D X H) inches is available in an IP67 rated housing with N-type (F) connectors and is suitable for WiMax Wireless Systems, Wireless Broadband Systems, Access Point, Router, Bridge, CPE, Building Penetration, and High Obstruction Deployments applications. Click here to view specs.

DC to 6 GHz High Dynamic Range Ceramic Amplifier

The CMA-81+ from Mini-Circuits is a wideband monolithic amplifier that operates from DC to 6 GHz. It provides an output power of 19.5 dBm with a gain of 10 dB and has a high IP3 of 38 dBm. This high dynamic range amplifier uses a patented, Transient Protection Darlington Configuration circuit architecture and is fabricated using InGaP HBT technology. The amplifier is bonded to a multilayer integrated LTCC substrate, then hermetically sealed under a controlled Nitrogen atmosphere with gold-plated cover, eutectic Au-Sn solder, and Ni-Pd-Au termination finish. It can be used for a wide range of applications including Aerospace & Defense, LTE, Wireless Infrastructure etc. CMA-series amplifiers can be designed to meet all MIL requirements for gross leak, fine leak, thermal shock, vibration, acceleration, mechanical shock, and HTOL. Testing can be done if requested. Click here to view specs.

4 kW C-Band SSPA for Weather Radar Applications

The WM0550574K from WAVICE is a GaN Solid State Power Amplifier that operates from 5.5 to 5.7 GHz. This C-band amplifier provides a saturated peak output power of 4 kW with a pulse width of 200μs and 10% duty cycle. It is available in a module that measures 17.72 x 19.68 x 11.81 inches with an N-type (F) connector at the input and a WG187 waveguide interface at the output. The WM0550574K is ideal for Radar and other A&D applications. Click here to view specs.

500 W Class A Amplifier from 30 to 88 MHz

The AR-5010 from AR Modular is a Class A amplifier designed with optimized performance to support linearly modulated, multicarrier waveforms with high crest factors. The amplifier operates from 30 to 88 MHz and delivers 500 W of output power with a gain of 68 dB, and has a noise figure of 12 dB. The amplifier can handle up to 12 dBm of input power and consumes 1.8 kW of power while operating. The AR-5010 has harmonics of -45 dBc and spurious of 73 dBc. It is available in a module that measures 19.0 x 20.8 x 3.5 inches. Click here to view specs.

Push-Pull Amplifier MMIC from 50 to 1200 MHz

The ABB817 from ASB is a Push Pull Amplifier MMIC designed for CATV Line Amplifiers, HFC Nodes, and Head End Equipment applications. It operates from 50 to 1200 MHz and provides an IP3 of 45 dBm with a gain of 17.3 dB @ 500 MHz and a noise figure of 3.7 dB. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 12 V. It is available in a surface mount package that measures 7.8 x 6.4 mm. Click here to view specs.

8 to 10.7 GHz Dielectric Resonant Oscillator with Electrical Tuning

The RDRO-A-8.0-10.7GHz from Raditek is a Dielectric Resonant Oscillator (DRO) with a frequency from 8 to 10.7 GHz. It has a low phase noise of -85 dBc at 10 kHz offset and frequency stability of up to 5 ppm/C over a temperature range from 0 to 50° C. The DRO provides an output power of 15 dBm while operating over a 6 - 18 volt supply. It can be mechanically tuned over a small band (can be customized for electronic tuning as well). This DRO is available in a module that measures 1.92 x 1.05 x 0.53 inches. Click here to view specs.

4 Way Power Divider from 4 to 18 GHz

The WMPD04-4-18-S-FS from Werbel Microwave is a 4-way power divider that operates from 4 to 18 GHz. The divider has an insertion loss of less than 1.3 dB, isolation of over 15 dB, and can handle up to 10 watts of input power. It is available in a module with SMA female connectors. Click here to view specs.

90° Hybrid Coupler from 2 to 18 GHz

The Q3XP-10000R-SMA from Electro-Photonics is a 90° Hybrid Coupler that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It has a coupling value of 3 dB, an insertion loss of less than 1.2 dB, and isolation of over 20 dB. The coupler can handle up to 20 W of power and has an amplitude balance of +/-1 dB. It is available in a module with SMA connectors and is ideal for Signal Splitting/Combining, Antenna beam-forming networks, Balanced Amplifier Circuit, I/Q Modulators/Demodulators, Analog Phase Shifters, Microwave Mixers, and Dividers/Combiners applications. Click here to view specs.

On-Metal UHF RFID Tag from 860 - 960 MHz (Global)

The RF020 from Xtreme RFID is an EPC Class 1 Gen 2, ISO 18000-6C UHF RFID tag that operates from 860 - 960 MHz (Global). Based on Alien Technology Higgs 3 IC, this tag has a read range of 7.62 Meters (25 Feet), User Memory of 96 bit and EPC Memory 96 bit. The IP69K rated tag measuring 27.9 x 68.6 x 6.1 mm is designed specifically for on-metal applications and helps track metal assets in harsh environments. This RFID tag has integrated mounting holes that allow attachment to assets in multiple ways (Rivets or screws, 3M VHB adhesive, or zip-tie). Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (26 Sept - 02 Oct, 2019)