Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (7 Mar

Digital Phase Shifter from DC to 6 GHz

The 984-1 from API Technologies - Weinschel is a Digital Phase Shifter that operates from DC to 6 GHz and provides 630 degrees of phase coverage with a 10-degree phase step. The phase shifter has an insertion loss of under 3.9 dB and can handle an input power of 30 dBm. It is available in a module with SMA female connectors and is ideal for Automated Test Equipment (ATE), 2G/3G/4G LTE/5G, MIMO, WiMAX, WiFi, engineering/production test lab environments. Click here to view specs.

6kW, 2450 MHz GaN Solid-State Microwave Generator

The RIU256K0-40T from RFHIC is a GaN microwave generator designed for industrial, scientific, medical (ISM) and plasma applications at 2450 MHz. It delivers a peak output power of up to 6 kW CW at 50 V, with an efficiency of 54%. This high-efficiency rugged device is targeted to replace industrial magnetrons and other vacuum tubes which are currently applying into high power industrial applications, artificial diamond manufacturing, semiconductor equipments, and plasma systems. Click here to view specs.

5 W Coaxial Circulator from 27 to 31 GHz

The D3C2731 from Ditom is a single junction circulator that operates from 27 to 31 GHz. It has an isolation of over 20 dB with an insertion loss of under 0.6 dB and can handle up to 5 watts of average power. The isolator is available in a module with K-type female connectors. Click here to view specs.

BAW Duplexer for LTE Band 7 Uplink and Downlink Applications

The QPQ1270 from Qorvo is a duplexer with passband frequencies from 2500 to 2570 MHz and 2620 to 2690 MHz. It has an insertion loss of below 2.4 dB and return loss of 11.6 dB. This Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) duplexer is designed for LTE Band 7 uplink and downlink applications. The duplexer can handle up to 30 dBm of input power. It is available in a surface mount, 9 Pin 2 x 2.5 x 1.015 mm package and is ideal for repeaters, small cell base stations and general purpose wireless applications. Click here to view specs.

3.4 W RF LDMOS Amplifier from 3.2 to 4 GHz

The A3I35D025WN from NXP is an RF LDMOS amplifier that operates from 3200 to 4000 MHz. This multi-stage structure provides 3.4 watts of power with an efficiency of 17.3% and a gain of 28.9 dB. It requires a 28 V supply and covers all typical cellular base station modulation formats. The amplifier is matched to 50 ohms with DC blocking at the input and output ports. It is available in a surface mount plastic package and is ideal for digital predistortion error correction systems and Doherty applications. Click here to view specs.

250 W LDMOS L-band Radar Transistor from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz

The STAC1214-250 from ST is an LDMOS Transistor that operates from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz. It delivers an output power of 250 watts with a gain of 14 dB. The transistor is available in an air cavity package and is ideal for L-band radar applications. Click here to view specs.

Ultra-Low Phase Noise Amplifier from 6 to 12 GHz

The AML612PNA1411 from Mercury systems is an Ultra-Low Phase Noise Amplifier that operates from 6 to 12 GHz. It provides a gain of more than 14 dB with a noise figure of under 6 dB and a P1dB of over 25 dBm. The LNA has a phase noise of -155 dBc at 10 KHz. Click here to view specs.

Bluetooth Low Energy Wireless Multi-core MCUs

The DA1469x is a family of multi-core wireless microcontrollers, combining the latest ARM Cortex M33 application processor with floating-point unit, advanced power management functionality, a cryptographic security engine, analog and digital peripherals, a dedicated sensor node controller, and a software configurable protocol engine with a radio that is compliant to the Bluetooth 5.1 low energy standard. The software-configurable Bluetooth low energy protocol engine (MAC) with an ultra-low-power radio transceiver provides an output power of +6 dBm output power and a sensitivity of -97dBm with a total link budget of 102 dBm. These MCUs are ideal for home automation, sportwatches and smartwatches applications. They are available in two package options, a VFBGA86 package that measures 6 x 6 x 0.55 mm and a VFBGA100 package that measures 5 x 5 x 0.475 mm. Click here to view specs.

2.4 GHz WLAN and Bluetooth Combo Module for IoT Applications

The Sterling-EWB is a high performance 2.4 GHz WLAN and Bluetooth combo module designed for security & building automation, IoT & M2M connectivity, and smart gateways applications. It is based on the Cypress 4343W chipset with an integrated ST Micro STM32F412 Cortex M4 MCU. The onboard STM32F412 Cortex M4 Microcontroller complies with several sensor interfaces including SPI, QSPI, USART, PCM, ADC, I2C, I2S, GPIO, and JTAG. The Sterling-EWB is available in three package styles including SIP module, PCB module with onboard chip antenna, or PCB module with u.FL connector. The module is fully compatible with Cypress&rsquos WICED SDK. The WICED SDK is a comprehensive software package that allows customers to leverage a suite of tools that are easy to use and simplify complex application designs. Click here to view specs.

2.4 GHz BLE/802.15.4/Zigbee Front-End Module

The SKY66114-11 from Skyworks is a 2.4 GHz fully-integrated RF front-end module that supports Bluetooth Low Energy/Bluetooth Smart, 802.15.4 and ZigBee applications. The module has an integrated high-efficiency saturated PA, high-gain LNA, Tx/Rx and bypass switches, and digital controls compatible with 1.6 V to 3.6 V CMOS levels. The FEM has a fast switch on/off time of less than 800 nanosecond. It is available in a 16-pin, 2.4 x 2.4 x 0.8 mm package and is ideal for in-home appliances, smart thermostats, IoT gateways, sensors and smart lightning. Click here to view specs.

Quad-Channel RF-Sampling Transceiver with Four 14-bit DACs and ADCs

The AFE7444 is a quad-channel, wideband, RF-sampling transceiver that integrates four 14-bit, 9-GSPS DACs and four 14-bit, 3-GSPS ADCs. Operating from 10 MHz to 6 GHz, this device enables direct RF sampling into the C-band frequency range without the need for additional frequency conversions stages, eliminating local oscillators, mixers, amplifiers, and filters in designs. The transceiver receives and transmits up to 800 MHz of information from each of the four antennas. The differential output path includes a digital step attenuator (DSA), which enables tuning of output power. It has an 8-lane (8 TX + 8 RX) subclass-1 compliant JESD204B interface that operates at up to 15 Gbps. The AFE7444 is available in a package measuring 17 x 17 mm and is ideal for multi-antenna systems. Click here to view specs.

2.2 kW Solid State GaN Power Amplifier from 1 to 2.5 GHz

The AMP2041-1 is a solid state GaN power amplifier from Exodus that operates from 1 to 2.5 GHz. It provides an output power of more than 2.2 KW with a gain of over 63 dB. The amplifier has ultra-wide instantaneous bandwidth and is suitable for linear CW and composite signal modulation standards & applications. It is available in a 32U rack cabinet with N-type female connectors. This power amplifier is ideal for EMI/RFI, lab, and general communication applications. The PA has built-in protection circuits, forward & reflected RF sample ports. It comes with 3 years manufacturer warranty for all parts and labor. Click here to view specs.

500 W Solid State Amplifier from 10 kHz to 250 MHz

The 500A250D is a self-contained, air-cooled, broadband solid-state amplifier that operates from 10 kHz to 250 MHz. The amplifier provides an output power of more than 500 watts from 0.01 to 250 MHz. It has been designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. This device has a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The digital display on the front panel indicates the operation status and fault conditions like if an over-temperature or power supply fault has occurred. All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely via GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232 hardwire, USB or Ethernet interfaces. The 500A250D is protected from RF input overdrive by an RF input leveling circuit which controls the RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when the RF input level is increased above 0 dBm. It also has a safety interlock circuit for use with external safety switch interlocks...Click here to view specs.

10-Bit Programmable 60 dB PIN Diode Digital Attenuator

The DTA-2G18G-60-CD-2-OPT-1G18G from PMI is a 10-Bit programmable PIN diode attenuator that operates from 1 to 18 GHz. It has an attenuation range of 60 dB with a step resolution of 0.06 dB. This attenuator provides ultra-fast switching speeds of 1 us and can handle an average input power of up to 1 W. It operates from a single 15 VDC supply and draws under 150 mA of current. This product is available in a module with SMA (F) & 15 Pin Micro-D Female connectors. Click here to view specs.

1.2 to 2.4 GHz Low Noise Wide Band Amplifier

The WBA1225-45AS from WanTcom is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 1.2 to 2.4 GHz. It provides a gain of 45 dB with a noise figure of 0.45 dB and a P1dB of 15 dBm. The amplifier is available in a gold plated module with SMA connectors and is ideal for mobile infrastructure, GPS, astronomy, defense and fixed wireless applications. This amplifier is designed to meet the rugged standard of MIL-STD-202g. Click here to view specs.

19 to 21 dB Directional Coupler from 950 to 2000 MHz

The PmT-CB-48N from Princeton Microwave Technology is a directional coupler that operates from 950 to 2000 MHz. This directional coupler has a coupling range from 19 to 21 dB, an insertion loss of under 0.2 dB, directivity of over 30 dB and can handle an input power of up to 5.5 watts. It is available in a module that measures 5.526 x 2.876 x 0.576 inches with N-type connectors. Click here to view specs.

180 W Block Up Converter from 5.850 to 6.725 GHz

The ABD180DC from Actox is a Block Up Converter which upconverts an input frequency from 950 MHz to 1825 MHz to an RF frequency from 5.850 to 6.725 GHz. The BUC delivers an output power of 180 watts with a gain of 77 dB. It works on a wide range of supply voltages from 80 V to 240 V. The BUC is available in a module that measures 260 x 180 x 142 mm with N-type field-exchangeable IF connector. Click here to view specs.

1 to 30 dB Fixed Attenuators from DC to 50 GHz

The 50HFAT Series are fixed attenuators from JFW Industries that operate from DC to 50 GHz. They are available in multiple attenuation configurations from 1 to 30 dB (1, 3, 6, 10, 20 and 30 dB). The Attenuators can handle up to 0.5 watts of average power and have a VSWR of 1.80:1. These connectorized attenuators are available with 2.4 mm male/female connectors. Click here to view specs.

GNSS Antenna from 1575 to 1610 MHz

The AU-18 from Furuno is an active GNSS antenna that operates from 1575 to 1610 MHz (GPS L1 band and GLONASS G1 band). The antenna assembly consists of a patch antenna for receiving GNSS signals and a preamplifier for signal amplification. This right hand circular polarized antenna delivers a total gain of up to 27 dB while operating over a 3 V supply and consuming up to 10 mA of current. The antenna has an internal magnet so that it can be fixed on a metallic surface. Click here to view specs.

Multiband Antenna for LTE & FirstNet, UHF and GNSS Applications

The LLPG304 from Mobile Mark is a 3-cable surface mount antenna designed specifically for LTE & FirstNet, UHF and GNSS applications. It contains three separate antenna elements, all in one compact antenna housing: one broadband LTE/FirstNet/Cellular antenna, one UHF antenna, and one GPS/GLONASS antenna. This antenna covers the frequency range from 694-4200 MHz, including bands for Cellular, LTE, FirstNet, and 5G-ready applications such as CBRS (Citizen Band Radio Services) at 3.7 GHz. The antenna provides 3 dBi of peak gain from 694-960 MHz and 4 dBi of peak gain from 1710-4200 MHz. It can handle up to 100 Watts of power and meets IPx7 Water Ingress rating. The antenna measures 23 cm x 9 cm x 3 cm and is designed to meet Industrial and Military shock & vibration standards IEEE1478, EN 61373, MIL-810G and TIA 329.2-C. The antenna is surface mounted through a 7/8” diameter hole. The stud is ¾” long and mounts to surfaces up to ½” thick. The ant...Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (7 Mar - 13 Mar, 2019)