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Coaxial Circulators from 10 MHz to 20 GHz

The coaxial circulators from UIY operate from 10 MHz to 20 GHz. They have an insertion loss of below 1.2 dB, isolation of over 14 dB, and can handle up to 600 watts of forwarding power. These circulators are available in a module with N-type and SMA connectors as standard products and can also be ordered as a custom module. Click here to view specs

Ka-Band GaN Power Amplifier from 34 to 36 GHz

The QBP-35025055 from Quinstar Technology is a Ka-Band GaN Power Amplifier that operates from 34 and 36 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 50 dBm with a gain of 55 dB. This solid-state amplifier requires a DC Supply between 28V to 48V and has a current consumption from 25 A to 14 A. It is available in a module that measures 14 x 7.1 x 3 inches (excluding the DC connector). The amplifier can be used in a wide range of applications like high-reliability communication links, radars and general test and measurement applications. Click here to view specs.

GaN Transmitter/Receiver Module from 2.7 to 3.1 GHz

The RFMR29-SFEM-200-400A from RFHIC is a GaN Transmitter/Receiver (T/R) Module that operates from 2.7 to 3.1 GHz. This S-band transceiver provides an output power of 200 W with a Tx gain of 59 dB. The device is designed using GaN on SiC HEMT technology, resulting in a higher breakdown voltage, wider bandwidth, and higher efficiency (37%). It has a duty cycle of 10% and a pulse width of 100 µs. On the Rx side, it provides a gain of 28 dB with a noise figure of 3 dB. The module is equipped with a circulator that provides duplex functions and a limiter diode to protect the receiver. Both the RF ports of this transceiver have integrated DC blocking capacitors and are fully matched to 50 Ohms. This Lead-free and RoHS-compliant device is available in a module that measures 165 x 56 x 18 mm with SMA (F) connectors and is ideal for S-band radar applications. Click here to view specs.

95 dB Ethernet/USB Controlled Attenuator from 50 to 8000 MHz

The AD-USB1AR38G95 from ADAURA Technologies is a Single Channel Ethernet/USB Controlled Attenuator that operates from 50 to 8000 MHz. It has an attenuation range from 0 to 95 dB with a step size of 0.25 dB. The attenuator has an insertion loss of 12.5 dB with isolation of 120 dB. It can handle input power up to 28 dBm and has a switching speed of 520 ns. The wide frequency range support makes this attenuator ideal for a number of applications including the new Wi-Fi 6E standard. This Attenuator can be powered over Ethernet or via the USB port and supports Telnet and HTTP protocols. It is available with a 6 ft. USB type B cable, 6 ft. Ethernet CAT5E cable and a USB flash drive containing manuals and software. Click here to view specs.

Front-End Module for Multi-Band 4G/5G and LTE/NR Applications

The SKY5-8255-11 from Skyworks is a Front-End Module that supports multi-band 4G/5G and LTE/NR applications. This FEM incorporates PA blocks, input and output matching, a MIPI standard digital control block, single-ended filters, an antenna port with band select switches, and a low noise amplifier. The integrated LNA with MIPI control features up to seven gain modes and independent gain and bias control. Utilizing an enhanced architecture, it covers multiple bands and meets the spectral linearity requirements of CP-OFDM and DFTS-OFDM modulations with up to 100 MHz bandwidth and up to 273 resource block allocations. The output power of this module can be controlled by varying the input power (15 dBm maximum) and adjusting VCC to maximize efficiency, whereas, extremely low leakage current maximizes handset standby time. The device supports system connectivity for MIMO-UL and SISO-UL with a single-feed or diplexed/separate-feed for n77/n79 bands. This front-end module is available in ...Click here to view specs.

7 W Solid-State Power Amplifier from 1 to 2.5 GHz

The NW-PA-LS-5-MI01 from NuWaves is a Micro L & S-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 1 to 2.5 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of 7 watts and a gain of over 41 dB with an efficiency of 35 %. This amplifier requires a supply voltage of 26 to 30 VDC and consumes less than 1.25 A of current. It is available in a rugged aluminum module that measures 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches with SSMC female connectors. This PA is ideal for use in unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned ground vehicles, broadband RF telemetry, RF communication, software defined radios and test lab applications. Click here to view specs.

Low Power CAT-M and NB-IOT Module for M2M Applications

The SIM7070 Series from SIMCom is a LPWA module for Cat-M, Cat-NB, GPRS and EDGE. It can bse used to provide low power, low latency and low throughput data communications for a wide range of applications. The module provides an uplink data rate of up to 1110 Kbps (Cat-M), 150 Kbps (Cat-NB), 236.8 Kbps (EDGE), 85.6 Kbps (GPRS) and a downlink data rate of up to 589 Kbps (Cat-M), 136 Kbps (Cat-NB), 236.8 Kbps (EDGE), 85.6 Kbps (GPRS). The module requires a supply voltage from 3.2 to 4.6 V and with Power Saving Mode (PSM) and Extended Discontinuous Reception (eDRX), the SIM7070 series can operate on a single battery for up to 10 years. It has a number of interface options including UART, GPIO, PCM, SPI, I2C, ADC, USB, SIM card and Embedded SIM. The module supports TCP/UDP/HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/TLS/DTLS/PING/LWM2M/COAP/MQTT protocols. This RoHS Complaint module can be controlled via AT commands and adopts an LCC Form factor which measures 24 x 24 x 2.3 mm in size, making it an ideal for ...Click here to view specs.

High-Performance Wireless Module from 868 to 870 MHz

The A1101R08A from Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) is a high-performance ETSI-Compliant RF Module that operates from 868 and 870 MHz. The module provides a programmable output power of up to 10 dBm and has an Rx sensitivity of -112 dBm. It supports an SPI Interface for serial communication and has a maximum data rate of up to 600 kbps along with a baud rate of 1.2 kBaud. The module is suitable for frequency hopping systems, thanks to a fast-settling frequency synthesizer with 90 μs settling time. It is based on Texas Instrument’s CC1101 Transceiver chipset and requires a 3.6V DC supply and has a current consumption of 15 mA while receiving and 200 nA in sleep mode. The module measures 9 x 16 x 2.5 mm in size. It is packaged on tape & steel and matrix tray for high-volume automated manufacturing and weighs approximately 0.4 grams. With an LGA pad footprint, this module is designed to effortlessly integrate into a wide range of applications such as industrial control, buil...Click here to view specs.

80 W GaN-on-SiC HEMT from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz

The CGHV96050F1 from Wolfspeed is a GaN-on-SiC HEMT that operates from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz. It provides an output power of 80 watts with a gain of over 13 dB and a PAE of 33%. The device has a pulse width of 100 µs and a duty cycle of 10%. This HEMT is available in a metal/ceramic flanged package for optimal electrical and thermal performance and is ideal for satellite communication and terrestrial broadband applications. Click here to view specs.

14 W GaN Power Transistor from 30 MHz to 2.7 GHz

The TA9210D from Tagore Technology is a GaN Power Transistor that operates from 30 MHz to 2.7 GHz. At 800 MHz, it delivers a saturated output power of 41.5 dBm (14.1 W) with a large signal gain of 13.5 dB, and a PAE of 54%. The device requires a supply voltage of 32 V and consumes 50 mA of current. This power transistor is available in a 32-lead QFN package that measures 3 x 6 x 0.8 mm and is ideal for use in private mobile radio handsets, public safety radios, cellular infrastructure, and military radios. It is RoHS, Reach, and Halogen Free compliant. Click here to view specs.

250 W Solid State Power Amplifier from 1000 to 3000 MHz

The 2194 from Empower RF Systems is a Solid Sate High Power Amplifier that operates from 1000 to 3000 MHz. The amplifier provides a saturated output power of 250 Watts with a power gain of 54 dB. It is ideal for octave bandwidth high power CW, modulated, and pulse applications. This amplifier utilizes high power GaN devices that provide wide frequency response, high gain, high peak power capability, and low distortions. Exceptional performance, long-term reliability and high efficiency are achieved by employing advanced broadband RF matching networks and combining techniques, EMI/RFI filters, and all qualified components. It is constructed within one single 3RU drawer including the forced air-cooling. It is available in two variants – One with a 24V DC supply and the other with a 240V 1-Phase AC supply. The amplifier includes a built-in control and monitoring system, with protection functions which preserve high availability. Remote management and diagnostics are via an embed...Click here to view specs.

N-Type Fixed Attenuators from DC to 18 GHz

The WA96 from Weinschel is are fixed unidirectional attenuators that operates from DC to 18 GHz. They are available in attenuation configurations of 10, 20, 30, or 40 dB. These attenuators can handle up to 250 W of average input power, 1 kW of peak power (5 microseconds pulse width, 3.5% duty cycle), and have a VSWR of 1.6:1. They are available in an aluminum alloy body that measures 417.8(L) x 96.1(H) mm and 76.2 mm in diameter with Type N stainless Male/Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

Wi-Fi Bluetooth Combo Module for Industrial Applications

The WNFB-266AXI (BT) from SparkLAN is a Wi-Fi 6 (WLAN 802.11.ax/ac/a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth (V5/4.1/4.0/3.0/2.1) Combo module. The 802.11ax M.2 2230(KEY E) module can support Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology to increase channel capacity when simultaneously servicing multiple devices using the same frequency chunks and can accomplish up to speed of 867 Mbps with dual-stream. By implementing the new 802.11ax standard with its unique features such as OFDMA, 1024QAM, Target Wake Time (TWT), and spatial reuse, the module enables smooth streaming of high-resolution videos, fewer dropped connections and faster connections farther away from the router and in dense environments. It also has a SDIO interface for Wi- Fi, UART/ PCM interface for Bluetooth. The module requires a 3.2 V supply and supports Linux and Android drivers followed by security encryption standards such as 64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1x. It has a 2 x IPEX MHF4 antenna connectors and measures 22 x 30 x 2.62 mm ...Click here to view specs.

Ultra-Small Bluetooth Low Energy Module for IoT Applications

The ISP1302 Series from Insight SiP is a Single Mode Bluetooth V4.2 module that can be used for Home Automation, Beacons, Wearable devices, Healthcare and Industrial Applications. This ultra-small LGA module, 8 x 8 x 1 mm, is based on the Nordic nRF51822 Chip. Its powerful Cortex™ M0 CPU, flash and RAM memory combined with an optimized antenna offers the perfect solution for Bluetooth connectivity. The module provides excellent RF performance and low power consumption. It requires a 3.6V DC supply and has a current consumption of 16 mA when transmitting and 12.6 mA when receiving. Multiple digital and analog interfaces give optimum flexibility for sensor integration. It has 16 GPIOs including 5 ADC Inputs and 1 ADC reference with an integrated 16 MHz clock. The module is FCC and CE Certified. Click here to view specs.

Ka-band GaN Block-Up Converter from 27.5 to 31 GHz

The ACTX-Ka8W-Ex-V6 from Acorde is a Low-power GaN Block-Up Converter (BUC) that up-converts an Input frequency from 950 to 2000 MHz to an output frequency from 27.5 to 31 GHz. This BUC has been designed for Ka-band professional & military satellite communication systems (ground, SOTP, SOTM, maritime, etc.). It delivers a saturated output power of 39 dBm with a gain of more than 60 dB. This BUC consumes 45 watts of power and requires a supply voltage of 20 to 60 VDC. The ACTX-Ka8W-Ex-V6 is available in a module that measures 7.7 x 5.3 x 2.0 inches with a Type N (F) connector at the TX input and a grooved WR-28 waveguide interface at the output. Click here to view specs.

Passive MMIC Frequency Doubler with 20 to 50 GHz Output

The MMD-2050HSM from Marki Microwave is a Passive MMIC mm-Wave Frequency Doubler that upconverts an input frequency from 10 to 25 GHz to an output frequency from 20 to 50 GHz. Fabricated with GaAs Schottky diodes, this doubler provides a conversion loss of 12.5 dB when driven by an LO drive of 10 to 15 dBm. The device has F and 3F suppressions of 33 dBc and 40 dBc, respectively. This RoHS-compliant frequency doubler is available in a 3 x 3 mm QFN package and is ideal for high-frequency synthesis and LO signal chain applications. Click here to view specs.

GaAs MMIC Mixer from 2.5 to 6 GHz

The BM351 from Berex is a GaAs MMIC Mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 2.5 to 6 GHz and IF frequency from 50 to 200 MHz. It has a conversion loss of 9 dB and provides RF-IF isolation of up-to 37.9 dB with an IP3 of 32 dBm. The mixer has a passive GaAs FET converter and two stage integrated LO driver. The BM351 mixer is available in MSL 3 rated surface mount TDFN 8-lead package that measures 3.5 x 2.4 mm and is suitable for applications such as Base Station, Repeaters Infrastructure, Small Cell, Commercial/Industrial/Military Wireless System, 5G/LTE/WCDMA/CDMA wireless infrastructure, MMD and Wireless LAN. Click here to view specs.

40 GHz Programmable AWGN Noise Generators for Automated Testing

The RFX7000B Series from Noisecom are Programmable AWGN Noise Generators that operate up to 40 GHz. These devices have a powerful on-board computer with a flexible architecture that is used to create complex custom noise signals for advanced test systems. They can provide high output power with superior flatness, and allow the control of multiple attenuators and switches. These noise generators incorporate a broadband noise source, noise path attenuator (with a maximum attenuation range of 127.9 dB in 0.1 dB steps), and switch. The RF connection for the signal input and noise output can be located on either the front or rear panels of the instrument. It has an optional signal combiner, and signal attenuator that allow independent control of the noise & signal paths to vary SNR while BER testing. The RFX7000B Noise Generators are available in a compact 1U rack-mount unit with SMA (F) connectors. The compact 1U form factor makes them ideal for use in automated testing environmen...Click here to view specs.

350 W 2-Way Power Divider from 700 to 1000 MHz

The Y2D-900R from Photo Electronics is a 2-way Power Divider/Combiner that operates from 700 to 1000 MHz. It can handle 350 W of power, has an insertion loss of 0.15 dB and provides an isolation of 20 dB. The divider has a phase balance of 2 degree with a VSWR of 1.35:1. It is available in a surface-mount package and is suitable for applications such as Intermodulation distortion measurements, Gain/Compression/Isolation measurements, Power monitoring, Signal distribution for antenna arrays and Antenna beam forming. Click here to view specs.

4-Way Resistive Power Divider from 6 to 40 GHz

The 804-3-23.000 from MECA is a 4-way resistive power divider that operates from 6 to 40 GHz. The divider can handle up to 30 Watts of power, has an insertion loss less than 2.6 dB, an isolation of over 14 dB and a VSWR under 1.80:1. It is available in a module with 2.92 mm female connectors. Click here to view specs.

RF Shielded Test Enclosure from 20 MHz to 6 GHz

The HDRF-20U60-A1 from RF Electronics is an RF Shielded Test Enclosure that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides an isolation of over 95 dB. The device has shielded power filters which can be used to power devices placed inside the enclosure while blocking all wireless signals. The absorbers deaden standing waves and reflections with a reflection loss of -25 dB at 2.4 GHz and higher frequencies. This shielded test enclosure is available in a 19" rack mount unit that measures 436 (W) X 880 (H) X 585 (D) mm (exterior) and is ideal for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WLAN, Bluetooth, digital forensic, R&D, EMC testing, Wireless testing, RFID, 3G, LTE, 5G Device Testing. The enclosure has a number of I/O connector options that include HDMI, RJ45, USB, DB9, VGA, DB25, SMA, RJ232, and AC/DC. Click here to view specs.

136-174 / 380-520 / 698-960 MHz Multi-Band Antenna

The PCTWSLMR-2 from PCTEL is a Multi-Band Antenna that supports multi-band radio technology to provide interoperability among emergency management and response personnel, regardless of the frequency band used. This wide spectrum antenna provides coverage of VHF and UHF bands (136-174 MHz / 380-520 MHz / 698-960 MHz), including P25, 700 MHz FirstNet Public Safety, and 800/900 MHz frequencies in a ready-to-install, no tune design. This linearly-polarized antenna delivers unity gain and has a VSWR of less than 2:1. The antenna features an extremely flexible and impact-resistant design that provides maximum durability for critical communications installations. The base of this antenna is designed to interface with standard NMO mobile mounts to facilitate existing installation upgrades on public safety vehicles. This IP56-rated antenna measures 2 OD x 22 H in including whip (5.08 x 56.4 cm) and can be temporarily installed/mounted with the help of PCTMAG-HD-NT that is sold separately. Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (4 - 10 June, 2020)