Latest RF & Microwave Products This week (12 April to 18 April, 2017)

Single-Chip 2.4 GHz RF Transceiver for Wireless ZigBee and IoT Connectivity

The MG2420 from Zilog is a single-chip 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee compliant radio transceiver that operates from 2.4 to 2.48 GHz with enhanced data rates from 1 to 3 Mbps. This ultra-low power device consumes 15.4 mA in the receiver (Rx) mode and 16.1 mA in the transmitter (Tx) mode with 0 dBm output power. It can be controlled by an external microcontroller and its operations can be  configured through a high speed Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). 
 
This transceiver operates at 1.2 V and consumes just under one microamp of current in the power saving “Deep Sleep” mode. The device has a longer communication range based on high transmit power up to +9 dBm and high sensitivity of –97 dBm at 250 Kbps. It includes an RF front-end, VCO, PLL, digital block including baseband modem, MAC, power management, and a high speed SPI. The transceiver is available in a compact 4 x 4 x 0.85 mm package and is well suited for home automation and security, automatic meter reading, factory automation and motor control applications. Click here to see the specs

4G Swivel Blade Antenna for Small Base Stations, Hubs & Access Points

The SPDA24700/2700 from Pulse electronics is a 4G swivel blade antenna that operates from 698 - 960/1710 - 2170/2500 - 2700 MHz. It delivers a gain of up to 2 dBi and can handle up to 3 watts of input power. The omnidirectional antenna is available in a right angle swivel blade package with dimensions of 23.8 mm x 196 mm with an SMA male connector. It is ideal for small base stations, 4G routers, hubs or access points. Other connector options are available upon request. Click here to see the specs

6.5 W RF LDMOS Power Transistor from 136 to 941 MHz

The AFM906N from NXP Semiconductors is an airfast RF power LDMOS transistor that operates from 136 to 941 MHz. The Transistor provides an output power of 6.5 watts and a gain of 16.2 dB with an efficiency of 62%. It requires a supply voltage from 7.5 V DC and has a VSWR of 65:1. The AFM906N is ideal for large-signal, common-source amplifier applications in handheld radio equipment. Click here to see the specs

3-Way Power Divider from 2 to 18 GHz

The VPD-20180A3 from VidaRF is a 3 way power divider that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.6 dB and an isolation of more than 20 dB. The power divider can handle up to 30 watts of power and has a VSWR of 1.65:1. It is available in a module with SMA female connectors. Click here to see the specs

4G/LTE, GPS, UHF & WLAN Roof Mount Antenna

The FHQ69273CD from Laird Technologies is a rugged 4-port, multiband mobile antenna that operates from 380 - 430 MHz, 698 - 960/1710 - 2700 MHz, 2400 - 2500/4900 - 5875 MHz and in the 1575.42 MHz (GPS) band. This omnidirectional antenna delivers a gain of up to 7.8 dBi and can handle an input power of 10 watts. It is integrated into a IP67-rated aerodynamic, water-proof housing, to widthstand harsh environments. This ROHS complaint antenna measures 98 x 70 x 160 mm and is ideal for public safety, transportation, aftermarket fleet and land mobile radio applications. Click here to see the specs

300 W Dual Directional Coupler from 20 to 520 MHz

The DDCH-50-521+ from Mini Circuits is a Dual Directional Coupler that operates from 20 to 520 MHz. It provides 50 dB of coupling with a directivity of 21 dB and an insertion loss of 0.07 dB. The coupler can handle up to 300 watts of power and has an excellent return loss of 35 dB. It is available in a surface mount package that measures 1 x 1.5 x 0.128 inches and is ideal for defence, military, GSM transmitters, research and development labs applications. Click here to see the specs

20 W Directional Coupler from 6 to 40 GHz for 5G Applications

The 750-20-23.000 from MECA is a directional coupler that operate from 6 to 40 GHz. It has a coupling value of 20 dB and can handle up to 20 watts of power. The coupler has an insertion loss of less than 1.3 dB and directivity of more than 12 dB. It is available in a module with 2.40 mm female connectors and comes with a 36-month manufacturer warranty. The frequency range of this coupler makes it ideal for use in 5G mmWave bands. Click here to see the specs

158 Watt, LDMOS Power Amplifier from 400 to 450 MHz

The TA1181 from Triad RF is a class AB LDMOS power amplifier module that operates from 400 to 450 MHz. The amplifier delivers a gain of more than 55 dBm with an output power of up to 158 watts and has a switching speed of below 2 uS. The amplifier is capable of supporting any signal type and modulation format, including but not limited to 3-4G telecom, WLAN, OFDM, DVB, and CW/AM/FM. It is available in a module that measures 4 x 5 x 0.8 inches with SMA female connectors. Click here to see the specs

Low Pass Filter with a 250 MHz Cut-off Frequency

The MEM1005PP251T001 from TDK Corporation is a low pass filter with a cut-off frequency of 250 MHz. The filter contains two capacitors and one inductor in a standard 0402 case size. It has an operating temperature range of –55°C to +125°C. Click here to see the specs

Embedded Quarter-Wave Chip Antenna from 903.5 to 928.5 MHz

The ANT-916-USP from Linx Technologies is an embedded quarter-wave chip antenna that operates from 903.5 to 928.5 MHz. It provides a gain of up to 0.3 dBi and can be mounted directly to a product’s circuit board. It is based on Linx's µSplatch™ technology that uses a grounded-line technique to achieve outstanding performance from a tiny surface-mount element. This unique antenna is designed for hand or reflow-mounting directly to a product’s circuit board. 

Its low cost makes it ideal for volume applications like use in remote controls, pagers, and compact data transmission devices. The antenna chip is reflow compatible and withstands temperatures from –40°C to +130°C. Click here to see the specs

180 Watt, GaN RF Power Transistor from 3.4 to 3.6 GHz

The QPD3601 from Qorvo is a discrete GaN on SiC HEMT that operates from 3.4 to 3.6 GHz. It is a single stage matched power amplifier transistor delivering an output power of 180 watts with a drain efficiency of up to 66%. The device can be used in Doherty architecture for the final stage of a base station power amplifier for macrocell high efficiency systems. This lead-free and ROHS compliant transistor requires a supply voltage of 50 V. It is available in a NI-400 ceramic package and is ideal for active antennas, macro cell base station and other wireless infrastructure applications. Click here to see the specs

Surface Mount Directional Coupler from 500 to 3000 MHz

The IPP-8090 from Innovative Power Products is a surface mount directional coupler that operates from 500 to 3000 MHz. It has a coupling value of 36 dB and can handle up to 200 watts of power. The coupler has an insertion loss of less than 0.3 dB and directivity of more than 17 dB. It is available is a surface mount package that measures 1 x 1 inches. Click here to see the specs

300 W Traveling Wave Tube Microwave Amplifier from 2.5 to 7.5 GHz

The 300T2G8 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a self contained, forced air cooled, broadband traveling wave tube (TWT) microwave amplifier that operates from 2.5 to 7.5 GHz. It delivers over 300 watts of power with a gain of more than 55 dB. The amplifier is ideal for applications in Test and Measurement, (including EMC RF susceptibility testing), Industrial and University Research and Development, and Service applications.

It is available as a benchtop unit with N-type female connectors and has a front panel digital display that shows forward and reflected output plus extensive system status information which can accessed through a series of menus via soft keys. It can also be rack mounted. Click here to see the specs

Millimeter Wave Attenuation Systems for 5G Development and Test

The 50BA-025-62 from JFW Industries is a compact benchtop programmable attenuator assembly that operates from 100 MHz to 40 GHz. It has specifically been developed for testing mm-wave and 5G radios in a laboratory environment. It has an attenuation range from 0 to 62 dB with 1 dB steps. The assembly can handle an input power of up to 25 dBm and has switching speed of 1 microsecond. 

The benchtop system is ideal for receiver testing and network emulation of fixed 5G and mobile 5G network components. An easy to use Ethernet/RS-232 interface with front-panel control and standard 2.9 mm - Female RF connectors make integration simple. Click here to see the specs

60 W Solid State GaN Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz

The AMP1122 from Exodus Advanced Communications is a Solid State GaN power amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers an output power of 60 W with a gain of more than 46 dB and has a noise figure of below 10 dB. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 32 VDC and consumes up to 27 A of current. It is available in a module that measures 300 x 300 x 27 mm with SMA female connectors. Click here to see the specs

Computer Controlled Frequency Synthesizer from 0.5 to 20 GHz

The ASY-0050-2000 from AtlanTecRF is a miniature frequency synthesizer that operates from 0.5 to 20 GHz. The frequency synthesizer has a 1 KHz step size and +/-0.5ppm frequency stability over a temperature range from -10 to +70 degree C. It has a frequency switching time of up to 5 milliseconds.

The synthesizer has a phase noise of -85 dBc / Hz at 10 Hz offset in the lower end of its spectrum and -120 dBc / Hz at 10 MHz offset at the higher end of the spectrum. The ASY-0050-2000 requires a supply voltage of +5.0 V DC and draws just 1 amp of current. The synthesizer is available in a 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.1 inch module with SMA female connectors. It requires minimum set-up and can be controlled using an easy to use GUI via an RS485 port.The ASY-0050-2000 can be used for a number of applications in communications, radar, and test instrumentation. Click here to see the specs