Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (30 April

Surface Mount Chip Equalizers from DC to 40 GHz

The CEX Series from Smiths Interconnect are High-frequency Chip Equalizers that operate from DC to 40. These equalizers have a slope compensation range of 1 to 4 dB, a slope linearity at ±0.25 dB, a VSWR of 1.5:1, and a low insertion loss of less than 1.25 dB. The equalizers can handle an input power of up to 0.25W. Various configuration options, including different frequency bands, slope direction and slope magnitude are available to support multiple markets and applications. These chip equalizers are manufactured using robust thick and thin film process technology. They are also lead free, RoHS compliant and are available in tape and reel packaging for high volume pick and place applications. The CEX series equalizers are also suitable for amplifier circuits, transmit/receive modules, up/down converters, instrumentation, radar, and broadcast 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.

Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from 10.7 to 12.7 GHz

The CMD320C3 from Qorvo is a Low Noise Amplifier MMIC that operates from 10.7 to 12.7 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 18 dBm with a gain of 18 dB and a noise figure of 1.07 dB. This amplifier requires a 1.5/3 V supply and draws 32 mA of current. It has a 50 ohm matched design which eliminates the need for external DC blocks and RF port matching. This RoHS-compliant amplifier is available 3 x 3 mm QFN package and is ideally suited for EW and communications systems where small size and low power consumption are needed. Click here to view specs.

4-Port USB Vector Network Analyzer, 100 kHz to 20 GHz

The C2420 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 4 port modular Vector network analyzer that operates from 1 kHz to 20 GHz. The VNA has a dynamic range of 133 dB and can take measurements at speeds of up to 12 usec/point. It has NMD 3.5 mm Male connectors at each port which are matched to 50 ohms. This VNA can be connected to any Windows PC or laptop, and offers Direct Receiver Access or special applications involving external directional coupling, including Load Pull and high-power measurements. It efficiently handles advanced test applications, providing an excellent price-performance combination for S-parameter measurement for this frequency range. Click here to view specs.

Dual Rotary Manually Variable Attenuator from DC to 2.7 GHz

The 50DR-111 from JFW Industries is a Manually Variable Attenuator that operates from DC to 2.7 GHz. The attenuator has an attenuation range from 0 to 60 dB with 1 dB steps. It is a dual rotary attenuator that can be controlled manually with two rotary knobs that have 1 dB and 10 dB steps. This 50-ohm attenuator has an insertion loss of less than 1.2 dB and has a VSWR of up to 1.5:1. The 50DR-111 attenuator can handle up to 2 Watts of average power and 1000 W of peak power. It is available in a module with coaxial SMA (F) or N-type (F) connectors. Click here to view specs.

10 dB Directional Coupler from 50 to 110 GHz for 5G Applications

The 1500110010 from Krytar is a Directional Coupler that operates from 50 to 110 GHz. This 10 dB coupler has an insertion loss of less than 5.5 dB and directivity of over 7 dB. It can handle 20 watts of average power and 3 kW of peak power. The coupler is available in a module that measures 1.55 x 0.38 x 0.80 inches with standard 1 mm female connectors and is ideal for use in test and measurement, mmWave, and 5G applications. Click here to view specs.

LTE-A Cat 12 Module for M2M and IoT Applications

The EM12-G from Quectel is an LTE Advanced Category 12 Module designed specially for M2M and IoT applications. It delivers a downlink data rate of up to 600 Mbps and an uplink data rate of up to 150 Mbps. This module supports DL 3x carrier aggregation and 256QAM and is compatible with Quectel’s Cat6 module EM06 and future Cat 16 module EM16. The device also supports Qualcomm IZat location technology Gen9HT Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo). A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities (USB drivers for Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, Linux, Android/eCall) extend the applicability of this module to wide range applications such as industrial router, home gateway, STB, industrial laptop, consumer laptop, industrial PDA, rugged tablet PC, video surveillance, and digital signage. Click here to view specs.

4 MHz/35 MHz Multi-Octave RF Upconverter

The RF2-3000UCV1 from NuWaves Engineering is a multi-octave RF upconverter that accepts an input signal from 2 MHz to 70 MHz and upconverts it to an output signal from 2 MHz and 3000 MHz with 5 kHz tuning resolution. It provides 50 dB of user-selectable attenuation control and has two IF bandwidth options of 4 MHz and 35 MHz. The upconverter is configurable via any serial terminal program or an optional graphical user interface (GUI). It is available in a module that measures 3.50 x 2.50 x 1.00 inches and is ideal for RF Upconversion, RF Signal Receivers, Software Defined Radios and Test Bed Developments. A development kit that includes the GUI software for the PC Control Panel, +6 VDC power supply, and a custom serial interface cable is available as an ordering option. Click here to view specs.

2000 W Solid-State Power Amplifier from 80 MHz to 1 GHz

The 2000W1000D from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 80 MHz to 1 GHz. This self-contained, air-cooled amplifier, when used with an RF sweep generator, provides more than 2000 watts of power with a gain of over 63 dB. This 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, fiber optics, USB, or Ethernet. This amplifier has been designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain, and linearity are required. The 2000W1000D is housed in a single equipment rack that measures 22.1 x 69 x 38.4 inches with an N-type female connector at the input and type 1-5/8 female connector at the output. It provides readily available RF power for typical applications such as RF susceptibility testing, antenna, and component testing, watt meter calibration, a...Click here to view specs.

65 GHz Cable Assemblies with 1.85 mm, 2.92 mm, and SMPM Connectors

The RF047-A Series from Samtec are Cable Assemblies that operate up to 65 GHz. These assemblies feature 0.047-inch microwave cables with a bend radius of 10 mm. They have a return loss of less than -16.45 dB and a VSWR of under 1.40:1. These cable assemblies are available with 1.85 mm, 2.92 mm, and SMPM connectors. Click here to view specs.

Bandpass Filter from 876 to 925 MHz with Integrated Surge Protection

The BPF-900NFNF from NexTek is a Band Pass Filter with inbuilt surge protection. It has a passband from 876 to 925 MHz with an insertion loss of 0.8 dB and can handle up to 25 watts of power. This filter has a passband return loss of over 20 dB and a band-reject insertion loss of over 60 dB above and below the passband. It provides optimum filtering with a sharp cutoff and notched response. The filter reduces the interference from co-located radios, internal (on-board), and external to increase the system’s reliability. It has been designed for railroad positive train control (PTC) networks. The BPF-900NFNF is RoHS and REACH approved, and measures 2.25 x 7 x 1.1 inches with Type-N (F) connectors. It incorporates surge current protection up to 10 kA (IEC 61000-4-5 8uS/20uS waveform). This filter is IEC 60529 IP67 rated. Click here to view specs.

Digitally-Controlled Tunable Bandpass Filter from 500 to 1000 MHz

The D7BT-500/1000-4-N/N-GSI from K&L Microwave is a Digitally-Controlled Tunable Bandpass Filter with passbands from 500 to 1000 MHz and multiple tuning ranges. This 50-ohm filter features a high-performance cavity design with 7 to 9 sections for maximum selectivity. It has an insertion loss of 1.5 dB. The filter has Type-N (SMA Optional) connector options and GPIB standard, RS-232, RS-422 (USB optional) control interfaces. It is ideal for automated test and measurement facilities, troubleshooting co-location environments, and wireless communication applications. Click here to view specs.

10 MHz to 3 GHz RF Frequency Synthesizer Module

The HSM3001B from Holzworth Instrumentation is an RF synthesizer module that operates from 10 MHz to 3 GHz. It is a microwave CW source that is architected on a non-PLL based platform. The digital-analog hybrid design provides excellent phase noise performance and spurious response, which compliments the phase coherent nature of this digital-analog hybrid signal source. The module can be controlled directly via the SPI bus using the Holzworth GUI, a preloaded lookup table, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C++, C#, etc. It has a switching speed of less than 6 µs with phase memory and an onboard precision 100 MHz OCXO. The HSM3001A is ideal for electronics design, manufacturing test and OEM systems integration applications. Click here to view specs.

C-Band Low Noise Amplifier from 4.4 to 5 GHz

The APT4-04400500-0715-D4-GW from AmpliTech is a C-band Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 4.4 to 5 GHz. It provides an output power of 16 dBm and gain of 35 dB with a noise figure of 0.6 dB. The amplifier requires a supply of 12 Vdc while consuming up to 16 dBm of power. It is available in a module with SMA male/female connectors and is ideal for SATCOM, radar, microwave radio systems and telemetry applications. The LNA has a Bias Thru Output (BTO) option to provide the DC power via the center conductor of the output connector allowing for mast antenna mounting as well as an option to provide power via an industry standard SMA connector. The specific Gain Window and superb flatness make this amplifier a reliable staple component for self-contained communications systems deployed on various sea-based stations miles from land, making reliable communications an absolute necessity. Click here to view specs.

Adhesive Mount 5-in-1 GNSS, LTE MIMO, and Wi-Fi MIMO Combination Antenna

The MA285.LBICG.001 from Taoglas is a 5-in-1 Combination Antenna that includes one GNSS (GPS-GLONASS-BeiDou), 2 x LTE MIMO, and 2 x dual-band 2.4/5.8GHz Wi-Fi MIMO elements. This low-profile, omnidirectional antenna delivers powerful LTE antenna technology that includes backward compatibility to work at most worldwide 3G and 2G bands. Coupled with GPS, GLONASS & BeiDou, and Wi-Fi MIMO, it is ideal for next-generation, multiple wireless technology systems, such as vehicle telematics and applications that require highly sophisticated antennas for real-time streaming demanding high-speed video uplink and downlink into the cabin of the vehicle. The MA285.LBICG.001 is RoHS and REACH-compliant and is available in an IP67-rated robust PC/ABS waterproof enclosure (151.8 X 59 X 13mm) with SMA(M) & RP-SMA(M) connectors and 2m RG-174 & 2m low loss TGC-200 cables. Customized cables and connector versions are also available. This adhesive-mount GNSS antenna has been designed to work...Click here to view specs.

9 kHz to 18 GHz True RMS Power Sensor

The LB5918L from Ladybug Technologies is a True RMS Microwave Power Sensor that operates from 9 kHz to 18 GHz. The high sensitivity, high accuracy RF sensor is ideal for EMC applications, general-purpose average power, and scalar measurements. It is recommended for average power measurements on signals of any modulation type, including 802.11ac, GSM, CDMA 2000, CDMA (IS-95), TDMA, Multi-Tone, OFDM, CW, and QAM. This sensor has a dynamic range from -60 to 26 dBm and can handle a maximum average power of up to 400mW and 2 W peak power. The sensor utilizes a highly accurate, thermally stabilized, two path, RMS responding, square law diode detection scheme. It makes accurate measurements on any signal regardless of its modulation bandwidth. Once measurements are set up, a computer or power meter is not required to operate the sensor making it ideal for unattended applications. LadyBug's PMA-12 Power Meter software and a high accuracy real-time clock are also included with this...Click here to view specs.

4-Way Reactive Power Splitter from 600 to 2700 MHz

The 114-600-2700 from Innowave RF is a 4-Way Reactive Power Splitter that has been designed to evenly split high power signals from 600 to 2700 MHz. It has a passband insertion loss of 0.6 dB and can handle an average power of 300 watts. The device has a low PIM of -163 dBc and a VSWR of less than 1.25:1. Its rugged construction makes it ideal for use in extreme weather and environmental conditions. This IP67-rated power splitter is available in a module with DIN, Mini-DIN, and 4.3-10 or Nex10 connector options. Click here to view specs.

WR-10 to 1.0 mm (F) Right Angle Waveguide to Coax Adapter from 75 to 110 GHz

The HWCA-101F-RA from HASCO is a WR-10 Waveguide to 1 mm Coaxial Adapter that operates from 75 GHz to 110 GHz (W-band). This precision adapter has an insertion loss of less than 0.75 dB, a VSWR of up to 1.4:1. It can handle a CW power of up to 10 W. This waveguide adapter is available with a UG-387/UM flange and provides a low insertion loss and low VSWR. Click here to view specs.

Ku-band PLL Low Noise Block

The AL9750005 from Actox is a Ku-band PLL Low Noise Block that down-converts an input RF frequency from 10.7 - 11.8 GHz to 950 - 2050 MHz with a stability of +/- 5KHz. This LNB has a conversion gain of 55 to 65 dB and has a P1dB of over 5 dBm while operating over a 12 to 24 V supply. It is available in a module that measures 99.5 x 42 x 42 mm with an N or F-type connector at the input and WR-75 flange, grooved interface at the output. Click here to view specs.

UHF RFID Tag from 902 to 928 MHz for Indoor Asset Tracking

The EMX-1 (P/N: AST1-082-0001) from Vizinex is a UHF (902-928 MHz) RFID Tag intended for use in indoor environments. It can be used on both metal and non-metal surfaces with a read range of up to 15 feet @ at 36 dBm ERP using an enterprise reader or a Motorola 9190 handheld reader. The tag has an EPC memory of 96-bit and a user memory of 512-bit. The EMX-1 is based on the Alien Higgs EC IC platform and is available with Vizinex’s full-service bureau for maximum labeling, encoding, and locking options. The EMX-1 can easily be adapted for applications involving over-molding/over-spraying, embedding in metal or composites, or repetitive high-temperature exposure such as Autoclave service. It offers multi-surface use in a 70 x 17 x 1.8 mm thin package and is available in the US or EU version. This tag finds applications in financial services, healthcare, and academia industries, including devices like IT assets, laptops, and office assets. Click here to view specs.

100 W, Qi-compliant Wireless Power Transfer Transmitter Coil

The 760308101410 from Wurth Electronics is a Qi-compliant Wireless Power Transfer Transmitter Coil with an Inductance of 24 µH and a Q factor of 170 at 125 kHz/10 mA. It has high permeability shielding for wireless charging and supports up to 100 watts of power transfer. This charging coil has a DC resistance of 75mΩ @ 20 degrees C and a self-resonant frequency of 6 MHz. The 760308101410 is RoHS and REACH compliant and operates over a wide temperature range from -20 to 105 degrees C, and measures 50 x 3.1 mm. It is ideal for portable devices, medical, industrial, and mining industry applications. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (30 April - 6 May, 2020)