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20 W Microwave Amplifier System from 2 GHz to 20 GHz

The SAM100 from Rohde Schwarz is an Ultra-wideband Microwave Amplifier System that operates from 2 GHz to 20 GHz. It delivers 20 W of output power with a high gain of 47 dB and has a noise figure of less than 8.0 dB. The amplifier can be manually or remotely operated via a digital control interface. The digital control interface makes it suitable for integration in automatic test systems. The amplifier can compensate for line losses, increases the dynamic range, and can be used as a driver for characterization and testing of power components such as transistors, filters, and frequency splitters. The amplifier is available in a 19" rack module that measures 4.8 × 3.9 × 5.9 inches with 2.92/3.5 mm female connectors. It is targeted at manufacturers of passive and active microwave components and microwave devices for mobile radio (UMTS, LTE, 4G & 5G), IoT (WLAN, Bluetooth), satellite, and radar applications. The amplifier can also be ...Click here to view specs.

10 MHz Ultra-Portable High Precision & Performance Rubidium Oscillator

The Spectratime mRO-50 from Orolia is a 10 MHz Low SWaP-C Miniaturized Rubidium Oscillator that has been designed to meet the latest commercial, military, and aerospace requirements where time stability and power consumption are critical. The clock design is based on the proven rubidium clock heritage at Orolia and it has been adapted for low power (0.36 W @ 3.3V) and size. The mRO-50 consists of a voltage-controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) which is locked to a highly stable atomic transition in the ground state of the 85Rb isotope. It is available in a compact module that measures 50.8 x 50.8 x 19.5 mm and takes up 51 cc of volume (about one-third of the volume compared to standard rubidiums). This Rubidium Oscillator can operate over a temperature from -10°C to 60°C (military version extended to -40°C to 75°C) and is also ideal for UAVs and underwater applications. It can also be used in telecom, navigation, broadcast, defence, and other battery powered instrum...Click here to view specs.

SP4T Digital MEMS Switch from DC to 12 GHz

The Menlo Micro MM5120 is the world’s first generally available high-power RF SP4T micro-mechanical switch. Menlo Micro has developed a new fabrication process and applied it to DC and wideband RF/microwave switch applications. This new innovative technology enables robust and highly reliable switches capable of greater than 25 W CW power handling at 6.0 GHz. The MM5120 provides ultra-low insertion loss and superior linearity from 12 GHz down to DC, with greater than 3 billion switching cycles guaranteed at +85 °C. Integrated high voltage generation simplifies usage when only a single low voltage is required for operation. The MM5120 is an ideal solution for replacing large RF electromechanical relays, as well as RF/microwave solid-state switches where linearity and insertion loss are critical parameters. Click here to view specs.

Thumb Drive Sized RF Signal Generator from 12.5 MHz to 6.4 GHz

The SynthUSB3 from Windfreak Technologies is a thumb drive sized RF Signal Generator that operates from 12.5 MHz to 6.4 GHz. It provides an output power of up to 8 dBm with an amplitude resolution of 0.2 dB. This USB powered generator has a phase noise of -115 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz@10 kHz offset and supports FM, AM, and pulse modulation techniques. The signal generator is software tunable and can be controlled via USB / UART interfaces and has nonvolatile on-board flash memory so that it can be used to program itself on any frequency, power, sweep, or modulation setting to run without a PC in the field. It is available in a plastic case that measures 2 x 1 x 0.5 inches with a USB plug connector and is ideal for wireless communications systems, RF and microwave radios, software-defined radio (SDR), radar, automated test equipment (ATE), EMC - radiated immunity pre-compliance testing, EW and law enforcement, quantum computing and device research, plasma physics, and medical research ...Click here to view specs.

5 kW GaN Solid State Transmitter from 5.6 to 5.7 GHz

The RRT56575K0-67 from RFHIC is a GaN Solid State Transmitter that operates from 5.6 to 5.7 GHz. It is designed using GaN on SiC HEMT transistors and is ideal for high power radar applications. The transmitter provides an output pulse power of 5 kW and has a gain of 67 dB. It has a pulse width of 100 us and a duty cycle of 10%. The transmitter requires an AC supply from 110-220 V and supports RS 232 interfaces. The RRT56575K0-67 is designed with a forced-air cooling system and can replace industrial magnetrons and other vacuum tubes that are currently used in high power applications. It is available in a rack mount module that measures 540 x 393.6 x 691.4 mm with SMA Female connectors at the input and a WR-159 waveguide interface at the output. The transmitter is ideal for high power radar systems, weather radar, and ISM band applications. Click here to view specs.

Surface Mount RF Circulator from 3400 to 3600 MHz

The CU4S0508AC-3600-00 from TDK Corporation is a Circulator that operates from 3400 to 3600 MHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.2 dB, isolation of over 10 dB, and can handle up to 5 watts of power. This circulator has a clockwise direction of circulation and has a VSWR of 2:1. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 5.2 (L) x 5 (W) x 2.5 (T) mm and can be used for commercial-grade applications. Click here to view specs.

Portable Spectrum Recording System from 9 kHz to 8/18 GHz

The RFeye® SenS Portable is a lightweight, portable I/Q recorder for high-fidelity, long-duration RF recording and signal extraction from 9 kHz to 8/18 GHz. This recorder has 100 MHz of real time bandwidth and can store up to 12 hours of spectrum recordings in its internal 25.6 TB SSD. The DeepView software interface from CRFS allows users to quickly find and extract the required signals. This system is ideal for capturing live, real-world signals in their native environment – without sacrificing RF recording quality. With tremendous resolution and ultra-low noise, the SenS Portable enables users to capture the most complex RF signals, including intermittent, low-power signals, even signals with a short pulse duration that hide next to other transmission sources. It can be used to capture pattern-of-life information for evidentiary analysis, to generate libraries of high-value signals for manufacturing test and measurement (T&M), or even to record native environments ...Click here to view specs.

2500 W Solid-State Amplifier from 10 kHz to 225 MHz

The 2500A225B from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Amplifier that operates from 10 kHz to 225 MHz. This self-contained, air-cooled amplifier, when used with a sweep generator, delivers more than 2500 W of output power with a gain of over 64 dB and has a noise figure of 7 dB. The amplifier has a typical spurious level of -70 dBc and a harmonic distortion of -30 dBc. It is protected from RF input overdrive by an input leveling circuit which controls the RF input level to the amplifier first stage when the input level is increased above 0 dBm. The 2500A225B is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a color LCD touch screen display to indicate the operating status and fault conditions if an over-temperature or power supply fault has occurred. All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely through the included remotes package. The amplifier can be remote contr...Click here to view specs.

3-Way Power Divider from 2 to 5.12 GHz

The PDV-3W01 from American Microwave Corporation is a 3-Way Power Divider that operates from 2 to 5.12 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 0.8 dB, provides isolation of over 16 dB, and can handle an average power of up to 4 watts. It has a phase imbalance of 5 degrees and an amplitude imbalance of 0.6 dB. When used as a combiner this device can handle up to 4 watts of power at each port. It is available in a module that measures 2.6 x 2 x 0.38 inches and can be used as a non-coherent or coherent combiner. Click here to view specs.

L & S-Band Bidirectional Amplifier from 1 to 2.5 GHz

The NW-BA-12B04A-D27 from NuWaves is an L & S-Band Bidirectional Amplifier that operates from 1 to 2.5 GHz. This amplifier is ideal for extending the communication range of half-duplex S-band transceivers that are running constant-envelope or near-constant-envelope waveforms. On the Tx side, it provides a saturated output power of 20 W with a gain of over 15 dB and on the Rx side it provides a gain of 14 dB with a noise figure of 3.5 dB. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 28 V and consumes 2.5 A of current. The NW-BA-12B04A-D27 is based on GaN technology and provides 30% power efficiency in a small package making it ideal for integration into space-constrained platforms. It is available in a module that measures 3 x 2 x 1.16 mm with SMA Female connectors. The amplifier has over-voltage and reverse-voltage protection circuitry and is ideal for UAS-group 2 & 3, UGV, RF communication systems, and software-defined radio applications. Click here to view specs.

Sub-GHz Low Power LoRa Module

The WLR089U0 from Microchip is an Ultra-Low Power, LoRa module that operates from 863 to 928 MHz. This module combines the ATSAMR34J18B SiP (System-in-Package), 32.768 kHz crystal, 32 MHz TCXO, RF switch, lumped element harmonics rejection filter, impedance matching circuits, Low Pass Filter (LPF), and required RF shielding in a compact 17 mm x 13.5 mm design. The WLR089U0 supports LoRa, FSK, MSK, and OOK modulations and delivers up to 18.6 dBm TX power with an RX sensitivity down to -136 dBm. This standalone module includes a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ processor and offers 256KB of Flash and 40KB of SRAM. The highly configurable module peripherals include up to 4 SERCOMs (configurable as I2C/SPI /UART/LIN interfaces) with one in the low power domain, 7 12-bit ADC channels and 2 analog comparators. LoRa technology is a spread spectrum protocol optimized for low data-rate, ultra-long range signaling. It is ideal for battery-powered remote sensors and controls. The module also has a USB ...Click here to view specs.

Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) + Bluetooth (v5) Combo Module

The CMP9377 from CEL is a Dual-Band Single Stream Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) + Bluetooth (v5) Combo Module that is optimized to extend the battery life of portable wireless devices. Based on Qualcomm’s QCA9377 chipset, this multiprotocol module provides the optimal combination of high performance and low power connectivity. It has a Tx power of up to 20 dBm (Wi-Fi) and can be controlled by HCI, SDIO, USB, PCIe, and UART interfaces. The module has a WLAN/Bluetooth coexistence algorithm that supports superior rate-over-range throughput and has low-latency performance in real-world RF operating conditions. The CMP9377 is available in a module that measures 17 x 12 x 3 mm with I-PEX MHF4 P/N 20449-001E connectors and an antenna interface. It supports multiple hardware/OS platforms to deliver connectivity in harsh environments. Click here to view specs.

50 GHz Heterodyne Downconversion System for Phase Noise Measurements

The HA7063A from Holzworth is a Heterodyne Downconversion System that can accept an input RF signal from 10 MHz to 50 GHz. This system has been designed to seamlessly integrate with Holzworth's HA7062 series real-time phase noise analysis products as an ANSI z540 calibrated frequency extension. It downconverts the signal to DC to 40 MHz (with HA7062C) and DC to 100 MHz (with HA7062D). The HA7063A provides for both absolute and residual (additive) measurements to 50 GHz, making it the only solution available on the market for taking accurate additive phase noise measurements at frequencies of greater than 18 GHz, without using external mixers. It has an amplitude range of -30 to +20 dBm and a noise floor of less than -195 dBc/Hz. This heterodyne device utilizes an analog architecture that is similar to the dual-channel design that is used in the Holzworth real-time phase noise analyzers with which it operates. This downconverter is available in a 1U chassis with connectors. One ...Click here to view specs.

Continuous Voltage Crystal Oscillator from 1.25 to 100 MHz

The ASADV from Abracon is a series of Continuous Voltage Crystal Oscillators that operates from 1.25 to 100 MHz. They are offered in standard LVCMOS/CMOS/HCMOS versions, with a continuous operating voltage from 1.6 V to 3.6 V. The series has an RMS phase jitter of less than 1 ps, and an RMS period jitter of 7 ps. They have a startup time of less than 10 ms and a rise/fall time of 6 ns. They have a frequency stability of ±25 ppm while operating over a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. These RoHS/RoHS II compliant XOs are available in a hermetically seam-sealed ceramic SMD package that measures 2.0 x 1.6 x 0.80 mm and are ideal for portable & wearable electronics, Internet of Things (IoT), consumer electronics, industrial control & automation, and mobile communication applications. Click here to view specs.

Clipped Sinewave TCXO from 8 to 40 MHz

The T5HN from Fox Electronics is a TCXO that operates from 8 to 40 MHz. This TCXO requires a 3.3 V supply voltage and provides a Clipped Sine output waveform with a pulling range of 3 to 20 PPM. It has a frequency stability of ±0.3 ppm while operating over a temperature range from -40°C to 85°C. This REACH and RoHS-compliant TCXO is available in a compact package that measures 5.00 x 3.20mm. Click here to view specs.

mm-Wave Mini-Chamber for OTA Measurements

The MBX04 from Milliwave Silicon Solutions is a mmWave Mini Chamber that operates 18 to 95 GHz. It has been designed to fit on an 8 foot lab bench and measures 8 x 3 x 2 feet. This mmWave mini-chamber is suitable for 198 cm far-field measurements with applications such as radar, 5G (NR) mmWave, 802.11ad, 802.11ay and other proprietary mmWave solutions from 18 GHz to 95 GHz. The MBX04 has 4 instrument bays to place a spectrum analyzer or vector network analyzer on one side and a signal generator or baseband board on the other side below the measurement deck. This configuration saves space and reduces loss due to long coax wiring that is usually required. Wiring of the device-under-test (DUT) is done with on axis pass-through channels to prevent cable tangling. The DUT (max. size: 40 x 200 x 110 mm) is mounted on a laser guided 3D gimbal rotating platform which is controlled by a simple USB connection with software containing all the functions and APIs to run and plot a full sp...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.

Low Noise Amplifier from 1 to 18 GHz

The AWLN-35-01001800-1520-D4 from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 1 to 18 GHz. It provides a gain of more than 35 dB (±2.5 dB gain flatness) with a noise figure of 1.3 dB and has a P1dB of +20 dBm. The device can handle up to +13 dBm of CW input power and has a VSWR of 2.5:1. It has been developed using state-of-the-art pHEMT technology to provide quality and performance. The amplifier is available in a module that measures 1.38 x 0.70 x 0.29 inches with SMA Female connectors and is suitable for applications such as ECM testing, instrumentation, SATCOM systems, radar systems and test systems. Click here to view specs.

High-Precision Positioning and Heading GNSS Receiver Module

The mosaic-H from Septentrio is a High-Precision Positioning and Heading GNSS Receiver Module. It has a dual antenna design that provides unmatched automation and navigation performance in both static and dynamic states. Its ultra-small dimensions and low power consumption make it ideal navigation and control solution for robotics, UAVs and autonomous applications which require ultra-robust and secure positioning and heading. The module supports American GPS, European Galileo, Russian GLONASS, Chinese BeiDou, Japan’s QZSS and India’s NavIC satellite constellations. With dual antenna GNSS, heading & pitch or heading & roll information is available immediately from the start, removing the reliance on movement and helping initialization of INS solutions. It also provides an alternative to magnet-based heading sensors, which can be affected by metal. The module features Advanced Interference Monitoring and Mitigation (AIM+ technology) which offers built-in protecti...Click here to view specs.

Low Power GNSS Receiver Module for Wearables and Asset Tracking Devices

The MAX-M10S from u-blox is an L1-Band GNSS Receiver that is designed for battery-powered asset tracking devices. It supports concurrent reception of four GNSS constellations - GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou and provides exceptional sensitivity and acquisition time. The receiver has a TTFF cold start of less than 24 s and a TTFF hot start under 1 s. It has a tracking sensitivity of -167 dBm and a reacquisition sensitivity of -161 dBm. This GNSS receiver has an integrated LNA and oscillator (TCXO) followed by a SAW filter in the RF path for maximum sensitivity. It requires a DC supply from 2.7 to 3.6 V and consumes less than 25 mW of power in continuous tracking mode that allows great power autonomy for all battery-operated devices. The MAX-M10S is based on u-blox’s Super-S technology that offers great RF sensitivity and can improve the dynamic position accuracy by up to 25% with small antennas or in a non-line-of-sight scenario. It has an advanced filtering algorithm that ...Click here to view specs.

Active Multi-Band GNSS Antenna for Precision and Timing Applications

The Colosseum X XAHP.50 from Taoglas is an Active Multi-Band GNSS External Antenna developed for applications that require critical high-accuracy positioning and timing information. This RHCP antenna delivers a gain of over 28 dB and has a noise figure of less than 2.6 dB. It requires a DC supply from 1.8-5V and has a current consumption of less than 20 mA. The antenna is integrated with an LNA that ensures excellent out of band rejection and provides excellent positioning stability and reliability of GNSS signals. The Colosseum X XAHP.50 small dome antennas have been developed for roof vehicle mounts or pole mounting. It has been designed to have an even gain across the hemisphere that gives a good broad axial ratio, which in turn makes it resilient to multipath rejection and excellent phase center stability. It measures 94 x 57 mm with SMA Male connectors and is ideal for autonomous driving, precision positioning for robotics, precision agriculture, inventory management & con...Click here to view specs.

15.2 Gbps Microwave Backhaul Radio Link from 57 to 66 GHz

The V5000 from Cambium Networks is a Microwave Backhaul Radio Link that operates from 57 to 66 GHz. It is integrated with a dual-sector antenna that delivers a gain of over 22.5 dBi and has a covering angle of up to 280 degrees with beamforming. This backhaul radio has a data rate of up to 15.2 Gbps (7.6 Gbps for both UL and DL) with channel bonding and has an EIRP (Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power) of 38 dBm. It supports TDMA/TDD channel access, network synchronization and is certified for the Facebook’s Terragraph technology. This radio provides easy, fast, and cost-effective wireless gigabit connectivity for edge access solutions compared to fiber infrastructure. The V5000 operates with Cambium Network’s cnMaestro management system and supports the Ethernet interface. The backhaul solution is available with a universal mount bracket that measures 280 x 185 x 102 mm and is ideal for service providers and enterprises for business & residential connectivity, ...Click here to view specs.

Rackmount RF Shielded Test Enclosure from 20 MHz to 6 GHz

The HDRF-2460 from RF Electronics is an RF Shield Box that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz and is designed for WLAN and wireless device testing. It has a rugged construction and thick RF absorbing foam that deadens standing waves and reflections. The shield box provides isolation of more than 90 dB and is equipped with shielded power filters for powering devices in the box while still blocking all wireless signals. The HDRF-2460 has a 19” rack mount shield box design that measures 390 x 560 x 350 mm with a wide range of I/O connector options. It is suitable for applications such as wireless testing, digital forensics, R&D and EMC testing. The broad frequency makes it ideal for 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth, RFID, 3G and 4G device testing. Click here to view specs.

Surface Mount X-Band Circulator from 9.2 to 10.8 GHz

The 3SMH8NAKL from Renaissance is an X-Band Circulator that operates from 9.2 to 10.8 GHz. It can handle up to 25 W of peak power and 5 W of average power. The circulator has an insertion loss of less than 0.6 dB and provides isolation of 18 dB. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 0.350 x 0.350 x 0.191 inches. This low loss, high power X-band circulator is ideal for civil, military, and space applications. Click here to view specs.

Reflective SP4T Switch from DC to 20 GHz

The AM6013 from Atlanta Micro is a Reflective SP4T Switch that operates from DC to 20 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.3 dB and provides isolation of more than 30 dB. The switch has an Input IP3 of 43 dBm and requires a DC Supply from 3.3 to 5V. It is matched to 50 ohms and is available in a low SWaP (size, weight, and power) footprint. This positive control device exhibits a low insertion loss, a flat frequency response, and provides high isolation over the operating temperature range from -40 to +85 C. It is available in a 3 mm QFN package and is ideal for high-frequency low power transmit/receive (wireless) applications. Click here to view specs.

Hermetically Sealed Low Noise Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz

The RLNA06G18G45D-H from RF-Lambda is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It provides a gain of more than 50 dB with a noise figure of less than 1.5 dB and has a saturated output power of 17 dBm. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 15 V and consumes up to 200 mA of current. It is available in a hermetically sealed coaxial drop-in package with SMA Female connectors and is ideal for wireless infrastructure, test & measurement, and military & aerospace applications. Click here to view specs.

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