Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (29 Oct

Dual USB Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer with 245 MHz true I/Q streaming

The SPECTRAN V6 X from Aaronia is a high-performance USB real-time spectrum analyzer that operates from 10 MHz to 6 GHz. The analyzers support dual USB True I/Q streaming of up to 245 MHz (IQ rate) real-time bandwidth. Multiple devices can be cascaded together to achieve an even higher real-time bandwidth. The analyzers have a DANL of -170 dBm/Hz with internal pre-amp on and an amplitude accuracy of +/- 0.5 dB. The spectrum analyzers have an extremely small Probability of Intercept (POI) of up to 10ns and thus can capture even extremely short signals. Furthermore, the SPECTRAN V6 X integrates a vector signal generator/tracking generator with a modulation bandwidth of up to 120 MHz. With a sweep speed of over 1THz/s, it can sweep 6 GHz in less than 5 ms and also allows parallel measurement of several frequency bands. It features exceptional dynamic range through the use of a 16-bit ADC with 2GSPS (Giga Samples per Second). The SPECTRAN V6 X will initially be delivered in three vers...Click here to view specs.

32 W GaN Power Amplifier from 0.3 to 6 GHz

The TA1264 from Triad RF Systems is a GaN Power Amplifier that operates from 300 to 6000 MHz. This class AB amplifier uses the latest GaN transistor technology to achieve a linear output power with low distortion, or peak power at high efficiencies to meet any radio system's requirements. It delivers a saturated output power of 32 W with a gain of 45 dB. The amplifier requires a DC supply voltage from 12 to 28 V and consumes 4 A of current. The TA1264 can support most signal types from simple CW/FM signals to complex, highly modulated carriers such as 64 and 256 QAM. Other modulation formats include those used in 3G/4G telecom, WLAN, OFDM, DVB, and CW/AM/FM. It is available in a module that measures 3.75 x 4 x 0.95 inches with SMA (F) connectors and is ideal for use in software-defined radios, general-purpose RF amplification, and military/commercial radio systems. Click here to view specs.

25 W GaN Power Amplifier from 0.3 to 2.7 GHz

The MAPC-A1000 from MACOM is a Class D Power Amplifier that operates from 0.3 to 2.7 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 25 W with a small signal gain of 13 dB and supports both CW and pulsed operation. This internally matched amplifier requires 50 V of power supply and is suitable for linear and saturated applications. It is available in a RoHS-compliant plastic, lead-free 7.0 x 6.5 mm DFN package and is ideally suited for a multitude of applications including military radio communications, digital cellular infrastructure, RF energy, avionics, test instrumentation and radar. This Class D amplifier is fabricated on a GaN on Silicon Carbide HEMT process. Click here to view specs.

8-Bit Digital Attenuator from 960 to 1215 MHz

The 1910-960-1215 from Technical Services Laboratory is an 8-Bit Digital Attenuator that operates from 960 to 1215 MHz. It has been developed for secondary surveillance radar (SSR) and TACAN applications. The attenuator has an attenuation range of 24 dB with a resolution of 0.1 dB and a switching time of 360 ns. It can handle up to 20 dB of CW input power and up to 30 dBm of peak input power. The attenuator has an insertion loss of 3.5 dB and a VSWR of less than 1.6:1. It has a TTL serial or parallel control and is designed primarily for RF applications that require high accuracy. This attenuator requires a DC supply of ± 5 V and is available in a module with coaxial connectors that measures 15.2 x 8.9 x 2.1 cm. Click here to view specs.

32 GHz Space Qualified Super SMA Connector

The Optimized Super SMA connector from MegaPhase is an SMA connector that operates up to 32 GHz with excellent VSWR performance. These connectors maintain transition ID differences or steps to a minimum to achieve precise VSWR performance at high operating frequencies. They are MIL-STD-346 certified and are suitable for aerospace, satellite, military, and telecommunication applications. The SMA connector interface has been on the market since the late 1950’s, and through the years, design improvements have extended the operating frequency from the initially developed frequency of 18 GHz, up to 27.5 GHz. SMA connectors operating at 27.5 GHz are widely known as Thick-Wall SMA connectors or Super SMA connectors. MegaPhase has further optimized this so that it can operate at frequencies up to 32 GHz. MegaPhase offers the Optimized Super SMA connectors with their AlumiBend AL141 Series Cable. Click here to view specs.

Wideband Power Amplifier 2 to 8 GHz

The ZVE-6W-83+ from Mini-Circuits is a Four-Stage, Class-AB Wideband Amplifier that operates from 2 to 8 GHz. This unconditionally stable amplifier provides a saturated output power of 6 W with a gain of 33 dB. It high IP3 of 40 dBm while supporting a wide range of systems where high performance over wideband is needed. This amplifier operates on a supply voltage of 15 V and features built-in safety features including protection against reverse bias and immunity to accidental open or short loads. This amplifier is available in a rugged, compact case that measures 2.61 x 2.43 x 0.74 Inches with SMA connectors and an optional heat sink for efficient cooling. It is ideal for radar, military, test instrumentation, satellite repeaters, and communication applications. Click here to view specs.

Absorptive SPST PIN Diode Switch from 8 to 40 GHz

The P1T-8G40G-65-T-292FF-1NS-LVPECL from Planar Monolithics Industries is an absorptive, SPST, PIN Diode Switch that operates from 8 to 40 GHz. The switch has an insertion loss of less than 6.8 dB, a typical switching speed of 5 ns and provides an isolation of more than 55 dB. It can handle up to 17 dBm of input power and incorporates a single ended LVPECL compatible driver for easy system integration. This switch operates on DC supplies from +8 to +15 V (up to 15 mA current consumption) and -8 to -15 V (up to 40 mA current consumption). It is available in a module that measures 1.2 x 1.3 x 0.5 inches with 2.92 mm female connectors. Click here to view specs.

100 W Solid-State Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz

The AMP2033LC from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers 100 W of saturated output power (P1dB of 50 W) with a gain of more than 50 dB. This class A/AB amplifier exhibits 2-tone intermodulation (IMD) of -30 dBc, spurious of -60 dBc, and harmonics of -20 dBc. This amplifier is available as a rack-mount package that measures 430 x 133.3 x 560 mm with N-type female connectors and is designed for broadband EMI/RFI, lab, and EW applications. It supports optional Ethernet RJ-45 TCP/IP, RS422/485, USB, and GPIB interfaces. The amplifier requires a 180 - 240 VAC supply and consumes up to 1200 Watts. Click here to view specs.

130 W GaN HEMT from 8.4 to 9.6 GHz for X-Band Radar Applications

The CGHV96130F from Wolfspeed is a GaN on SiC HEMT that operates from 8.4 to 9.6 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of up to 130 W with a power gain of over 7.5 dB and has a PAE of 42%. This Internally Matched GaN HEMT requires a DC supply of 40 V. It is available in a metal/ceramic flanged package for optimal electrical and thermal performance and is ideal for marine radar, weather monitoring, air traffic control, maritime vessel traffic control, and port security applications. Click here to view specs.

4 W GaAs Power Amplifier from 9 to 11 GHz

The AAA4401-QA from arQana Technologies is a GaAs Power Amplifier that operates from 9 to 11 GHz. It delivers a CW saturated output power of more than 4 W (~36 dBm) with a gain of 23 dB and has a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 25%. The amplifier is available as a surface-mount device that measures 6 x 6 x 1.35 mm and is suitable for applications such as AESA-radar, point-to-point communications, SATCOM, and multi-band VSAT. Click here to view specs.

8x8 Bi-Directional Matrix Attenuator from 500 to 6000 MHz

The VMA-Q8X8SE from Vaunix is an 8x8 Bi-Directional Matrix Attenuator that operates from 500 to 6000 MHz. It provides an attenuation range of 90 dB with a step size 0.1 dB and has a switching speed of 2 μs. The attenuator has an insertion loss of less than 35.5 dB (including loss of power dividers) and can handle up to 33 dBm of input power. It is controlled through an Ethernet port and is easily programmable for fixed attenuation, swept attenuation ramps and fading profiles using Windows API DLL files and Linux platforms. The VMA-Q8X8SR is available in a rack mount chassis that measures 431.8 x 330.2 x 132.8 mm with SMA-female connectors (N-Type optional connectors). It is suitable for applications such as Wi-Fi 6, LTE, 5G, MIMO, multipoint radio fading simulators, semiconductors test and qualification labs and automated test equipment. Click here to view specs.

Benchtop Vector Signal Generator from 4 kHz to 3/6/7.125 GHz

The R&S®SMCV100B from Rohde & Schwarz is a Vector Signal Generator that operates from 4 kHz to 3 GHz (6/7.125 GHz options also available). It provides up to +25 dBm of output power, has a modulation bandwidth of up to 240 MHz and a settling time of 5 ms. The device has SSB phase noise of less than -100 dBc (20 kHz offset) at 2.5 GHz and ACLR of -65 dBc at5 MHz offset. The R&S®SMCV100B vector signal generator features a state-of-the-art user interface and a new direct RF DAC concept for RF signal generation which enables I/Q modulation and upconversion in the digital domain eliminating I and Q imbalance errors and LO leakage. With the R&S WinIQSIM2, it also supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou navigation standards for functional Go/NoGo tests. The device has 60 GB of mSATA storage along with USB 3.0 interface for waveform streaming functionality. The signal generator is available in a benchtop module that measures 222 x 366 x 97 mm with a 5” colo...Click here to view specs.

1-Port USB Vector Network Analyzer, 85 MHz to 14 GHz

The R140 VNA is a 1-port USB powered VNA that operates from 85 MHz to 14 GHz. The VNA is the size of a deck of cards and can be controlled by any Windows PC or laptop. The R140 provides a wide variety of analysis capabilities, including time-domain with gating and DTF measurements at no additional cost. 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.

Low Noise Amplifier from 50 to 4000 MHz

The BL083 from Berex is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 50 to 4000 MHz. It provides a gain of 15.6 dB with a noise figure of 0.98 dB and a P1dB of 17.7 dBm. The LNA is fabricated on a GaAs e-pHEMT process and can be used in applications where low noise and high linearity are required. It requires a DC supply of 3 V and draws 50 mA of current. This amplifier is 100% RF/DC tested and classified as HBM ESD Class 1B. It is available in a RoHS2-compliant with SOT-363 surface-mount package and requires a few external matching components. This amplifier is ideal for base station Infrastructure/RFID, commercial/industrial/military wireless system, and LTE / WCDMA /CDMA wireless infrastructure. Click here to view specs.

4-Port Absorptive Switch Matrix from 10 to 6000 MHz

The SW6000 from DS Instruments is a 4-Port Absorptive Switch Matrix that operates from 10 to 6000 MHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 2.5 dB, provides isolation of more than 42 dB, and can handle an input power of up to 33 dBm (2 W). This bi-directional switch matrix can be controlled manually or via USB and has a switching speed of 25 uS. It provides a low insertion loss which when combined with its switching speed and reliability makes this device a great upgrade path from old mechanical relay devices. It is available as a benchtop device with SMA connectors that measures 2.75 x 2 x 1.15 inches. Click here to view specs.

Multi-Band GNSS OEM Board for Monitoring and Surveying Applications

The UB4B0 is a Multi-Band High Precision GNSS OEM Board from Unicore Communications. It supports triple-frequency Real Time Kinematics (RTK) technology for geodetic surveying engineering survey, deformation monitoring, mechanical control, meteorological monitoring, precision agriculture, and continuous operation reference station (CORS) applications. This multi-band GNSS receiver is based on Nebulas-II SoC that supports 432 channels, two 600 MHz ARM processors, and dedicated high-speed floating-point coprocessors, for powerful satellite navigation signal processing. It supports GNSS signals from BDS B1/B2/B3, GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS L1/L2, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b, and QZSS L1/L2/L5 constellations. This GNSS module has a cold start of less than 40 s, a hot start of less than 10 s, and a positioning updating rate of 20 ns. It requires a DC supply of 3.3 V and has a power consumption of 2.8 W. The UB4B0 supports advanced multi-path mitigation and low angle tracking and can be controlled via ...Click here to view specs.

Low Power GNSS Module for Portable Devices & Tracking

The GNS7040 from GNS Electronics is a GNSS Module that supports GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, and BeiDou constellations. This low-power module integrates a complete GNSS receiver enabling RF to NMEA solutions that minimize the load on the host processor. It has a TTFF Cold start of 30 s, and TTFF Hot start of 1 s. This module provides a GNSS tracking sensitivity of -161 dBm and an acquisition sensitivity of -146 dBm. It requires a DC supply from 1.8-3.3 V and consumes 63 mW of power. The module supports the UART interface and has an update rate of up to 1 Hz. It is available in a 36-pin surface-mount package that measures 10 x 9.3 x 2 mm and is ideal for use in in-vehicle navigation equipment, dynamic navigation, portable devices, netbooks, tablet PCs, mobile phones, GPS tracker, security devices, and camera equipment applications. Click here to view specs.

802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Module for Industrial IoT Applications

The WFI32E01PC from Microchip Technology is a 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Module which is designed for Industrial IoT applications. It is integrated with PIC32MZW1 MCU, and an RF Transceiver that supports a power amplifier, low noise amplifier, and Tx/Rx switch interfacing. The MCU has 1MB embedded flash and 256 KB SRAM. It requires a DC voltage from 3-3.6 V and supports ADC, CAN, UART, USB, SQI, JTAG, Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, SPI, and I2C interfaces. The WFI32E01PC is fully certified with the following world regulatory agencies: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada (IC), and European Radio Equipment Directive (RED). It is built on Microchip’s Trust & GO platform which streamlines the process of network authentication using secure element technology and is preconfigured and pre-provisioned for cloud authentication. This Wi-Fi module is available in a 54-pin SMD package that measures 24.5 x 20.5 x 2.5 mm with the PCB antenna. Click here to view specs.

2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.0 SoC with MU-MIMO and Tx Beamforming

The QCA9379 from Qualcomm is a 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) / Bluetooth 5.0 SoC with MU-MIMO and Tx Beamforming capabilities in a single-chip. It supports enhanced Wi-Fi/Bluetooth co-existence for IoT applications with a dedicated antenna for Bluetooth transmission. This module has an integrated 5 GHz power amplifier that provides a high output power and allows superior rate-over-range throughput performance in real-world operating conditions. It requires a DC supply of 3.3 V and supports WLAN, PCIe, SDIO, PCM, HS-UART, and USB interfaces. The module is available in a DRQFN package that measures 10 x 10 mm. Click here to view specs.

Dual Mode Bluetooth 5.0 Module

The FWM7BTZ61 from Fujitsu is a Dual Mode Bluetooth 5.0 Module which is compatible with both Bluetooth low energy and Bluetooth classic BR/EDR modes. The symbol rate and data rate accommodate both 1 Mbps and improved 2 Mbps to facilitate communication speeds with other Bluetooth Low Energy devices. The classic mode supports a data rate of 1 Mbps (BR: basic rate) and 2 - 3 Mbps (EDR: Enhanced Data Rate) with output power up to 4 dBm. This module is based on Cypress Semiconductor's CYW20819 SoC. It requires a DC voltage from 1.71 to 3.63 V. The module supports UART interfaces and can be connected to the Apple Authentication 3.0 Co-processor ("Auth. 3.0 CP") to send and receive data with application software on iOS devices. It measures 17.6 x 10.6 x 1.9 mm with an integrated pattern antenna. Click here to view specs.

Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 Module

The CYBT-333032-02 from Cypress is an Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 Smart Module. It uses a Cypress CYW20706 SoC which is based on the ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit processor, a 512 kB serial flash memory, and an onboard crystal oscillator. The module has an integrated power amplifier and transmits up to 12 dBm of power in Bluetooth classic mode and up to 9 dBm of power in low energy mode with a range of up to 250 m. It has a receiver sensitivity of -93.5 dBm in Bluetooth classic mode and -96.5 dBm in Bluetooth low energy mode. The module consumes up to 2.69 μA of current in deep sleep mode. It requires a supply voltage of 2.3 to 3.6 V. The module has UART, I2C, ADC and PWM, SPI communication, PCM/I2S audio interfaces, and supports Over-the-air (OTA) updates. The module is available in a package that measures 12.0 x 13.5 x 1.95 mm with support for an external antenna through an RF solder pad output or a u-FL connector. The CYBT-333032-02 is certified to FCC, ISED, MIC, and CE regulations. Click here to view specs.

Omni-directional Concealment Antenna for 4G-LTE Cellular Applications

The 1066-055 from Southwest Antennas is an Omni-directional Concealment Antenna for 4G-LTE Cellular applications from 698 - 960 MHz and 1,710 - 3,000 MHz. It has been designed for use in covert surveillance operations, antenna concealment devices, or any application where discreet antenna placement is needed. The antenna provides a gain of 2.2 dBi, can handle 1 W of power, and has a VSWR of 2:1. This vertically polarized antenna has a vertical beamwidth of 46 degrees. It measures 4.70 x 1.70 inches and is easy to integrate into small spaces with limited clearance. The antenna has a miniature low loss RF cable and SMA Male connector allow for flexible connection options. The Penta band design gives the 4G LTE Cellular Omni Concealment Antenna coverage across all 4G LTE bands, allowing for both domestic and international use. Click here to view specs.

3-Port Dual-Band GNSS Antenna for Railway Applications

The 1399.99.0152 from Huber+Suhner is a Railway rooftop antenna for Cellular, WiFi and GNSS. The antenna supports 2x2 Cellular MIMO for 3G, 4G and 5G. It also supports 2x2 WiFi MIMO in all Wi-Fi 6E bands and has an active GNSS antenna that supports GPS L1+L2+L5, Galileo E1+E5a+E5b, BeiDou B1+B2+B3, and GLONASS G1+G2 bands. This rooftop antenna enables railway operators to improve geospatial positioning and time precision of their operations. The GNSS port on the antenna supports a higher number of satellite constellations. This enables operators to improve signal acquisition time, as well as reduces the impact of obstructions in order to increase efficiency on the tracks. The GNSS port is complemented by two broadband Cellular and Wi-Fi compatible ports that can be deployed for a variety of different train to ground services. This antenna measures 81.6 x 102.5 x 352.5 mm and is available with 2x N-type jack (F) and 1x TNC plug (M) connectors. Its robust design also meets the ...Click here to view specs.

Low PIM Fixed Attenuator from 698 MHz to 2.7 GHz

The LPA50-6-1WWP from MECA is a Low PIM Fixed Attenuator that operates from 698 MHz to 2.7 GHz. It is available in multiple attenuation configurations from 6 to 30 dB with an accuracy of ±1.5 dB. This RoHS- compliant attenuator can handle 50 W of average power, 1500 W of peak power and has a VSWR of 1.35:1. The attenuator is available in a module that measures 10.20 X 4.35 X 1.99 inches with N-type (M/F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

RFID Garment Tag from 840 to 960 MHz

The ALN-9828-W from Alien is an RFID Garment Tag that operates from 840 to 960 MHz. It is based on Alien Higgs™-EC IC and is designed to fit into densely packed retail products on shelves and hangars. The tag has an EPC memory of 128-bits, user memory of 128-bits, TID of 32-bits, unique TID of 48-bits, access password of 32-bits and a kill password of 32-bits. It provides reliable read / write performance with Sentinel™ memory and has bit error correction, improved read/write sensitivity, robust memory retention and 200,000 write cycles. The ALN-9828-W is available in a 30mm x 50mm form-factor and is suitable for applications such as apparel/retail labeling, general enterprise asset management, supply chain management and others applications that require a robust/compact tag. It is ISO/IEC 18000-6CGS1 Class 1 Gen 2 certified. Click here to view specs.

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