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1200 Watt LDMOS Power Transistor from 10 to 700 MHz

The BLF978P from Ampleon is an LDMOS Power Transistor that operates from 10 to 700 MHz. It delivers a P1dB of 1200 watts with a power gain of over 23 dB and a drain efficiency of 80.6%. The device requires a supply voltage of 50 V and has integrated ESD protection. This PA is available in a flanged balanced ceramic package and is ideal for use in broadcast transmitters, and for ISM applications. Click here to view specs.

2-Port Vector Network Analyzer from 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz

The S5045 from Copper Mountain Technologies is a 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 130 dB (10 Hz IF BW) and can be used to measure all four S parameters (S11, S21, S12, and S22). The output power of this VNA can be adjusted from -55 dBm to 5 dBm and has a measurement speed of 70 µs. This portable vector network analyzer can be battery powered and used in the field, in the laboratory, and in production testing. The VNA can be integrated into a production test system using a Manufacturing Test plug-in. The device includes an RF measurement module and S2 software application that can run on Windows or Linux operating systems on any PC, laptop, tablet, or x86 board computer connecting to the measurement hardware via the USB interface. The Copper Mountain Technologies S2 software can be installed on multiple computers, making it easy to share the use of the analyzer. This VNA comes with all the features engineers have co...Click here to view specs.

868 / 915 MHz LPWAN Module Based on MIOTY Technology

The RC1882CEF-MIOTY1 from Radiocrafts is an RF Module based on MIOTY Technology that operates at 868 MHz. MIOTY is a low-power, wide-area network (LPWAN) protocol that was designed to have the best-in-class reliability and scalability of all available LPWAN technologies today to support massive industrial and commercial IoT deployments. The module has an output power of 14 dBm and a sensitivity (PER 10 %) @ 400b/s of -129 dBm. It requires a supply voltage of 1.8-3.8 V and has a current consumption of 6 mA (Rx) and 25 mA (Tx). This MIOTY Complaint module is available in a compact surface-mount package and measures 12.7 x 25.4 x 3.7 mm. It is ideal for Large scale massive LPWAN, Smart Metering, Smart City, Industry 4.0, and Long-range sensor applications. The module is based on patented MIOTY technology and follows ETSI technical specification TS 103 357 Low Throughput Network. This LPWAN module contains a communication controller with an embedded MIOTY protocol software and is pre-c...Click here to view specs.

5 GHz Ultra-Linear WLAN Front-End Module

The SKY85746-11 from Skyworks is an Ultra-Linear WLAN Front-End Module with an integrated log detector that operates at 5 GHz. This module integrates a 5 GHz SPDT transmit/receive switch, a 5 GHz low-noise amplifier with bypass, and a 5 GHz power amplifier intended for mobile/portable 802.11ax 1024 QAM applications and systems. It delivers a transmit gain of 32 dB and a receive gain of 13 dB. The module has an LNA and PA disable a function that ensures low leakage current in the off mode. An integrated logarithmic power detector is also included to provide closed-loop power control within the system. This module is available in a quad flat no-lead 16-pin small QFN package that measures 2.5 x 2.5 mm. It is ideal for use in 802.11ax set-top boxes, networking, personal computer systems, PC cards, PCMCIA cards, mini-cards, half mini-cards, and WLAN-enabled wireless video systems. Click here to view specs.

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi SoC for Linux Based IoT Applications

The QCA4531 from Qualcomm is a two-stream (2x2) 802.11b/g/n single-band programmable Wi-Fi SoC with a channel bandwidth of 20 and 40 MHz. It has a powerful MIPS 24Kc CPU core that operates at a 650 MHz clock rate. This Wi-Fi SoC supports open-source Linux, Embeds OpenWrt networking, and open-source Wi-Fi drivers for simplifying software development. It is designed to operate as an IoT access point, supporting up to 16 simultaneous devices, and is power-optimized to allow appliances to meet international standards for energy efficiency. This Wi-Fi SoC module has an integrated PA that produces an output power of 20 dBm, integrated LNA, and requires an external power source of 3.3V. It has an external 16-bit DDR1, operating at up to 200 MHz and DDR2 operating at up to 300 MHz with a transfer rate of up to 600 M transfers/sec. This Wi-Fi SoC has an I2C interface for connecting digital sensors and the Apple HomeKit MFi chip and supports HTTP, IPv4v6, TCP, SSL, DHCP, ICMP, IGMP, an...Click here to view specs.

50 GHz Thermal-Vacuum Cables for Altitude Testing

The Thermal VAC cables from MegaPhase are Thermal Vacuum Cables that operate from 0.3 to 50 GHz. These cables are manufactured specifically for users that need to test space or airborne systems and components. The cables have a shielding effectiveness of -110 dB and a VSWR of less than 1.50:1. They have a propagation velocity of 69%, a time delay of 1.47 ns/ft, and a capacitance of 95.1 pF/m. These cables have an inner conductor of solid Ag-plated Cu and an outer conductor of GrooveTube Cu. They have a finished outer diameter of 0.285 inches and a static bend radius of 1.5 inches. These cables can be used to create coaxial cable assemblies with 1.85 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, 7 mm, 7-16 DIN, BNC, SMA, Type N, TNC, ZMA, ZN connectors. These phase stable cables are ideal for high bay testing of RF payloads, and applications in thermal vacuum chambers, altitude chambers, thermal shock chambers, or any other application requiring thermal stability. Click here to view specs.

2000 W Pulsed Solid-State Microwave Amplifier from 1 to 2 GHz

The 200SP1G2 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a Solid-State Microwave Amplifier that operates from 1 to 2 GHz. It delivers more than 2000 W of pulsed output power, has a P1dB of 1600 W, and a gain of 63 dB (±1.5 dB gain flatness). The amplifier has an IP3 of 67 dBm, -60 dBc spurious, and up to 18 dBc harmonic distortion. The 200SP1G2 provides a pulse width of 0.07-50 microseconds, has up to 5% duty cycle, and 50 ns rise and fall time. Its standard features include a built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface, 0dBm input, TTL Gating, VSWR protection, gain control, RF output sample ports, plus monitoring of baseplate temperature and cabinet temperature. This amplifier is available as a benchtop unit that measures 50.3 x 32 x 86 cm with N-Type Female input and 7-16 DIN-Female output connectors. It is suitable for applications such as test and measurement, (including EMC RF pulse susceptibility testing), industrial and university research and development, and service applications. Click here to view specs.

High Stability 400 MHz Sinewave TCXO

The TCXO2522BJ-400MHz-A-V from Dynamic Engineers is a TCXO that operates at 400 MHz. It provides a sinewave output and has frequency stability of ±1.0 ppm over a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. The device has a phase noise -145 dBc/Hz at 10 MHz offset and a control voltage from +0.5V to +4.5V. It requires a 5 V supply voltage and consumes up to 100 mA current. The oscillator is available in a 5-pin surface mount package that measures 25.4 x 22.0 x 12.8 mm and is suitable for applications such as Repeaters, Wireless Links, Micro Cells, and Low Noise Microwave applications. Click here to view specs.

30 W Hybrid Coupler from 11 to 17 GHz

The HC-G000-QS from UMCC is a 90 Degree Hybrid Coupler that operates from 11 to 17 GHz. This coupler provides 3.3 dB ± 0.8 dB of coupling with an isolation of over 15 dB. It can handle up to 30 W of CW Power and has a VSWR of 1.45:1. This coupler is available in a module with SMA - Female connectors that measures 0.6 x 1.1 x 0.38 inches. It can be used for both commercial and military applications. Click here to view specs.

SPDT Reflective Switch from 800 to 2700 MHz

The 50S-1820 from JFW Industries is an SPDT Reflective Switch that operates from 800 to 2700 MHz. This solid-state switch has an insertion loss of less than 1.2 dB, isolation of over 75 dB, and switching speed of less than 10 us. It can handle up to 100 Watts of input power and has a VSWR of less than 1.4:1. The device operates over a DC supply voltage of 5V-15 V and consumes up to 80 mA of current. It has a single control line, activated with TTL signal levels. This self-terminating switch is available in a module with SMA (F) connectors and can operate over a wide operating temperature range from -20 to +70ºC. Click here to view specs.

GaN Transmit/Receive Module from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz

The RFMR13-LTRM-250-200B from RFHIC is a GaN Transmitter/Receiver (T/R) Module that operates from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz. This L-band transceiver delivers an output power of 250 watts with a Tx gain of 52 dB. It has a duty cycle of 10% and a pulse width of 2000 µs. On the Rx side, it provides a gain of 45 dB with a noise figure of less than 2.5 dB. This device is equipped with a circulator that provides duplex functions, and a built-in diode shunt switch to protect the receiver. A 6-Bit phase shifter and attenuator are placed next to the T/R S/W and are controlled using parallel TTL logic. A bias sequence circuit is also included in this transceiver. Both the RF ports of this device are integrated with DC blocking capacitors and are fully matched to 50 ohms.. This Lead-free and RoHS-compliant device is available in a module that measures 240 x 82.5 x 24 mm with SMA (F) connectors and is ideal for L-band radar applications. Click here to view specs.

Ceramic Band Pass Filter from 5925 to 7125 MHz for Wi-Fi 6 Applications

The 6530BP44A1190 from Johanson Technology is a Ceramic Band Pass Filter with a passband from 5925 to 7125 MHz. It can handle up to 3 W of input power, has an insertion loss of 2.3 dB, and a ripple factor of 1.9 dB. This filter provides an attenuation of more than 33 dB from 30 to 5650 MHz and more than 6 dB from 8250 to 14210 MHz. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 4.50 x 3.20 x 2.20 mm and is suitable for Wi-Fi 6 applications. Click here to view specs.

Tunnel Diode Square Law Detector MMIC from 75 to 110 GHz

The V1A from HRL Laboratories is a Tunnel Diode Square Law Detector that operates from 75 to 110 GHz. This W-band detector diode MMIC is fabricated using HRL's advanced InAs/GaAlSb growth and fabrication processes that is AS9100B certified. The zero bias diode produces a DC voltage (0.2 V) proportional to input power (-10 dBm) with high sensitivity (15 V/mW). It exhibits excellent linearity at up to -30 dBm input power level and has a noise equivalent power of less than 1 W/Hz1/2. The detector is available as a die. 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.

125 W Microwave Power Module from 30 to 38 GHz

The dB-3201H from dB Control is a Microwave Power Module (MPM) that operates from 30 to 38 GHz. It provides 125 W of Pulsed/CW output power with a gain of 51 dB and has a noise power density of -20 dBm/MHz. This MPM is a power amplifier that has a Parallel Resonant Frequency of 10 kHz and harmonics of up to -10 dBc. It consumes up to 900 W of power and has a VSWR of less than 2.5:1. This MPM is conduction-cooled and the RF signal path consists of a solid-state amplifier and a vacuum power booster. The power supply topology uses a proprietary low-noise, high-efficiency design to operate the RF signal path. It features Helix Over-Current, Cathode Over-Voltage, and Over-Temperature TWTA protections along with equipment status and faults indicator. The device has discrete logic interface control and Differential or TTL modulation control. The dB-3201H is available in a cabinet that measures 11 x 9.38 x 2.38 inches with a 2.92 mm Female connector at the input and a WR-28 Waveguide inte...Click here to view specs.

25 W X-Band BUC from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz

The XTSLIN-25X-B1 from Comtech Xicom Technology is an X-band Solid State BUC that up-converts an input frequency from 950-1450 MHz to an output frequency from 7.9-8.4 GHz. The device includes an SSPA which provides 25 W of linear output power and has a gain of 55 dB. It requires a DC supply of 22-56 V and draws a linear power of 140 W. The device supports an Ethernet interface with an SNMP monitoring facility and features an internal RF filter. The BUC is available in a lightweight package to support tactical transportable and manpack terminals and measures 14.76 x 9.80 x 13.10 cm with a dedicated antenna mounting. Forced air cooling is implemented in this package to allow reliable operation over extended temperature ranges and is designed for low power consumption. Click here to view specs.

2.998 GHz High Power 4-port Waveguide Circulator

The 102637D from EM Design is a 4-port Waveguide Circulator that operates at a center frequency of 2.998 GHz. This high power circulator can be optimized for various other frequencies including 2.856 GHz. This S-band circulator can handle an average power of 70 KW and peak power of 15 MW. It has an insertion loss of less than 0.25 dB, isolation of over 32 dB, and a VSWR of less than 1.1:1. This device measures 51 inches in length and has a CPR284F flange. It is can be used with high average power klystrons for isolating reflection from resonant loads such as accelerators or other similar devices. Click here to view specs.

2-Way Power Splitter from 1100 to 1650 MHz for GNSS Application

The D2-42FN from Microlab is a 2-Way Wilkinson Power Splitter that operates from 1100 to 1650 MHz. It can handle up to 0.25 W of input power, has an insertion loss of less than 1 dB, a split loss of 3 dB and provides isolation of 25 dB. This splitter has an amplitude balance of 0.3 dB and a VSWR of less than 1.25:1. It is available in a RoHS compliant module that measures 56 x 63.5 x 23 mm with N-Type Female connectors. The D2-42FN has been designed for GNSS applications, which require only one signal path to pass DC to the antenna LNA. Click here to view specs.

2G/3G/4G/5G Outdoor Antenna for M2M Applications

The M2M SN Next from Airgain is an Outdoor Antenna that operates from 617-960 MHz, 1427-1600 MHz, 1700-2700 MHz, 3550-3700 MHz, and 5150-5850 MHz. It covers 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G (Band 71, LTE, CBRS, LAA) bands. This IP67-rated antenna delivers a peak gain of over 3.4 dBi and has been designed to mount externally to an M2M or IoT enabled asset. The device has been qualified to MIL-STD-810G requirements and measures 3.875 (H) x 1.64 (D) inches. This RoHS-compliant antenna is ideal for charging stations, kiosks, digital signage, NEMA enclosures, wireless ATMs, vending machines, industrial metering, and other wireless machines to machine (M2M) applications. Click here to view specs.

Tri-Band Sector Antenna for Outdoor Applications

This MSA3-1.3V-4.8V-8.4V/2060 from Cobham is a Triple-band Sector Antenna that operates from 1.15 - 1.40 GHz, 4.4 - 5.1 GHz, and 8.1 - 8.6 GHz. This linearly polarised antenna delivers a gain of over 11.1 dBi and can handle up to 30 watts of power. It has a VSWR of 2:1 and a front to back ratio of over 15 dB. The antenna is available with N-type male connectors and an adjustable mounting kit and is ideal for outdoor applications. Click here to view specs.

Triple-Stage PXI Upconverter from 1 MHz to 3.9 GHz

The SC5405A from SignalCore is a Triple-Stage Upconverter with an output frequency from 1 MHz to 3.9 GHz. Designed to convert low-frequency broadband IF signals to higher RF signals, this superheterodyne upconverter has 3rd order linearity and noise performance that rival direct-conversion device, but without image and in-band LO leakages inherent to them. When paired with a SignalCore downconverter, the pair may form a frequency re-allocator that would receive information on one band and transmit the same information on another. The up-converter has a low residual phase noise of less than -107 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and an output level from -100 to 17 dBm. It has a dynamic range of over 150 dBc and an LO leakage of less than 90 dBc. The device is available in a 3U, 2-slot PXIe/cPCIe form factor that measures 1.6 x 5.2 x 8.4 inches with SMA female I/O connectors and a PXIe communication interface. The module is available with full implementation instructions, GUI, driver software...Click here to view specs.

EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID Tag IC from 840 to 960 MHz

The Higgs4 from Alien Technology is an EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID Tag IC that operates from 840 to 960 MHz. This highly-integrated single chip has a read sensitivity of up to -16.8 dBm and a write sensitivity of up to -13.8 dBm. Higgs4 offers a mass-market optimized but flexible memory architecture that provides for the optimum allocation of EPC and User memory for different use cases such as legacy part numbering systems and service history. It has an NVM/RAM memory of 448 bits, an EPC memory of up to 128 bits, 128 user bits, and a TID memory of 64 bits. User memory can also be read and/or write-locked on 32-bit boundaries, supporting a variety of public/private usage models. This RFID IC operates at extremely low power levels yet still provides sufficient backscatter signal to read tags at extended range. It can also be programmed at low RF power and at high speed using Alien’s QuickWrite™ single instruction bank-write capability. BlastWrite™ can also be ...Click here to view specs.

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Latest RF & Microwave Products of the Week (9 - 15 July, 2020)