Latest RF & Microwave Products this Week(18-24 July, 2018)

4-Way 180° Waveguide Power Divider from 50 to 75 GHz

The SWP-50375304-15-E1 from Sage Millimeter is a 4 Way 180° Power Divider that operates from 50 to 75 GHz. The power divider has an insertion loss of 1.0 dB at each output port and an isolation of 20 dB. The ports are well balanced and in phase for either power dividing or power combining applications across the full band. This power divider has an end launch design with WR-15 waveguides and UG-385/U flanges. Other configurations are available under different part numbers. Click here to view specs.

SPDT Absorptive Electro-Mechanical Switch from DC to 40 GHz

The RFSPDT40EMC-T from RF-Lambda is an absorptive Electro-Mechanical SPDT Switch that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It can handle up to 1 watt of power and has a switching speed of below 20 ms. The switch has an insertion loss of under 1 dB and an isolation of over 70 dB. It is available in a module with 2.92 mm Female connectors. This switch guarantees a repeatability of 0.05dB up to 1 million cycles. Click here to view specs.

250 W LDMOS Power Transistor for 2.4 GHz RF Energy Applications

The BLC2425M10LS250 from Ampleon is a 250 Watt LDMOS power amplifier transistor for RF energy applications that operates from 2400 to 2500 MHz. It provides up to 250 watts of power with a high gain of 14.4 dB and efficiency of up to 69%. This rugged device is capable of withstanding a load mismatch of up to VSWR 20:1. It has integrated ESD protection and internal input matching. The transistor is available in an air cavity SOT1270-1 plastic earless flanged package and is ideal for consumer/commercial cooking, industrial, scientific and medical applications. Click here to view specs.

Dual Band Flexible PIFA Antenna for Wi-Fi MIMO Applications

The EFD2455A3S-10MHF1 from Laird is a flexible, 2.4/5 GHz, dual element PIFA (Planar Inverted-F Antenna) antenna for 802.11ac/ax applications and 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi modules that use MIMO or Wi-Fi diversity. It delivers a gain of up to 3.5 dBi and can handle an input power of less than 10 watts. The flexible PIFA design provides for consistent performance across a broad array of enclosures and also allows the antenna to adhere to flat and curved surfaces. It has two integrated antenna elements, optimized for MIMO and diversity radio performance. The antenna measuring 33.25 x 33.25 x 4.44 mm, is ideal for automated equipment, medical devices, and other IoT applications. Click here to view specs.

Highly Integrated 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi SoC for IoT Applications

The ESP8266EX is a low-power, highly-integrated certified 2.4 GHz (802.11 b/g/n) Wi-Fi SoC solution for IoT Applications. This compact SoC consists of a 32-bit Tensilica processor, standard digital peripheral interfaces, antenna switches, RF balun, power amplifier, low noise receive amplifier, filters and power management modules. The ESP8266EX can perform either as a standalone module or as the slave to a host MCU. It tranmits a power of up to 20 dBm while operating over a 2.5V - 3.6V supply. The module has a receive sensitivity of -91 dBm. It is available in a 5 x 5 mm 32-pin QFN package and is ideal for mobile devices, wearable electronics and IoT applications. Click here to view specs.

15 Watt Wireless Charging Receiver IC (WPC + MPWG Complaint)

The MWPR1516 from NXP is a Wireless Charging Receiver IC, based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ core, that supports up to 15 watt charging power. This IC is complaint with Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and Medium Power Working Group (MPWG) specifications. It has AC/DC conversion and modulation/demodulation circuit for bi-directional communication to support industrial standards with foreign object detection (FOD). The IC is available in QFN package for industrial application and WLCSP package for space constrained consumer applications. It is ideal for industrial and consumer applications including smart phone, tablet, portable medical devices, power tools etc. Click here to view specs.

RF Shielded Test Enclosure from 20 MHz to 6 GHz

The HDRF-7370 from RF Electronics is a Standalone Portable RF Shielded Test Enclosure that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. This fully portable design is equipped with caster wheels for ease of movement. It has a thick RF absorbing foam that provides an isolation of more than 120 dB @ 3 GHz. It has shielded power filters which can be used to power devices placed inside the enclosure while blocking all wireless signals. The interior of the chamber measures 660 mm (W) X 1750 mm (H) X 750 (D) and has a total of 4 doors - 2 Doors on Front Side and 2 Doors on the rear side. It has air vents on the side walls and has exhaust fans installed over the air vents on the ceiling.

The HDRF-7370 has a number of user-friendly I/O connection options that include HDMI, RJ45, USB, DB9, VGA, DB25 and AC/DC. The shielded box measures 800 x 1955 x 890 mm and is ideal for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, RFID and 3G Device Testing. Click here to view specs.

GaN Power Amplifier from 26 to 28 GHz

The CMD262 from Custom MMIC is a 5 W GaN MMIC power amplifier that operates from 26 to 28 GHz (K, Ka Band). This power amplifier die provides over 26 dB of gain, 1 dB compression point of +37.5 dBm and a saturated output power of +38.5 dBm at 30% power added efficiency. It is matched to 50 ohms eliminating the need for external DC blocks and RF port matching. The CMD262 offers full passivation for increased reliability and moisture protection. It can be screened for space applications. Click here to view specs.

3.5 mm NMD jack to N jack Between Series Adapter up to 18 GHz

The ADS-VNAPC8N8 from Jyebao is a 3.5 mm NMD jack to N jack coaxial adapter that operates up to 18 GHz. It has a VSWR of up to 1.15:1 and is matched to 50 ohms. The adapter has a stainless steel body with a Beryllium Copper center contact. Click here to view specs.

50 GHz Digital Step Attenuator for 5G mm-Wave Applications

The PE43508 from pSemi is a 6-bit, 50-ohm Digital Step Attenuator that operates from 9 kHz to 50 GHz. It has a 31.5 dB attenuation range in 0.5 dB and 1 dB steps, and it is capable of maintaining 0.5 dB and 1 dB monotonicity through its 50 GHz bandwidth. This high-performance DSA features low insertion loss, fast switching time and low attenuation error. The PE43508 also delivers glitch-safe attenuation state transitions, which eliminates the positive glitch. 

The DSA is available as a flip-chip, monolithic die, and is ideal for mmWave applications including 5G test and measurement, 5G wireless infrastructure, point-to-point communication systems and very small aperture terminals (VSAT). Click here to view specs.

High Isolation SMT Mixer from 2 to 12 GHz

The MM1-0212LSM is a low power GaAs MMIC double balanced mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 2 to 12 GHz and IF frequency from DC to 3 GHz. The mixer has an IP3 of 12 dBm, a low conversion loss and high LO to RF isolation at extremely low LO drives. It is ideal for radio, radar, electronic warfare, and sub-6 GHz 5G applications. The MM1-0212LSM is available as a 4x4 mm QFN, bare die, or a connectorized module. Click here to view specs.

120 W Coaxial Circulator from 0.7 to 1 GHz

The 3A2BAE from Renaissance Electronics is a coaxial circulator that operates from 0.7 to 1 GHz. It provides an isolation of 16 dB and an insertion loss of 0.7 dB. The isolator can handle up to 120 Watts of power. It is available in a module that measures 1.50 x 1.67 x 1.01 inches and is ideal for satellite communication applications. Click here to view specs.

4 W Power Amplifier from 3400 to 3800 MHz for Wireless Infrastructure Applications

The SKY66293-21 from Skyworks is a high-efficiency power amplifier that operates from 3.4 to 3.8 GHz. It provides an output power of 4 watts and a gain of 35 dB with a PAE of 29%. The PA operates from a single supply voltage of 5 V. It is available in a compact 5 x 5 x 1.3 mm package and is ideal for active antenna arrays, massive MIMO, CBRS, FDD and TDD 2G/3G/4G LTE systems. The SKY66293-21 is part of a high-efficiency, pin-to-pin compatible PA family supporting all 3GPP bands. It is matched to 50 ohms at the input and output. Click here to view specs.

RF Isolator from 0.7 to 0.8 GHz

The IN-0.750 from MECA is a RF and Microwave Isolator that operates from 0.7 to 0.8 GHz. It provides an isolation of more than 17 dB and an insertion loss of up to 0.50 dB. The isolator can handle an average power of 2 Watts and has a VSWR of 1.30:1. It is available in a module with N-type female connectors. This two-port passive device is made of magnets and ferrite materials which are used to protect other RF components from excessive signal reflection. These isolators are readily available and can ship from STOCK to 4 weeks after receipt of your order. The IN-0.750 has an IP 67 compliant option available. Click here to view specs.

20 W GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier from 800 MHz to 2500 MHz

The NW-PA-15D05A from NuWaves is a GaN solid-state power amplifier that operates from 800 MHz to 2500 MHz. It delivers more than 20 watts of RF power with an efficiency of 25% to extend the operational range of data links and transmitters. The PA provides a gain of up to 61 dB and near-constant envelope waveforms. It requires a supply voltage of 27 to 30 V DC and consumes up to 3.6 A of current. The module measures 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.0 inches with SMA female connectors and is ideal for RF communication systems, RF telemetry, software defined radios and unmanned aircraft systems applications. The power amplifier has over-voltage protection and can operate over a wide temperature range of -40 C to +85 C (baseplate). Click here to view specs.

2 to 6 GHz Temperature Compensated Directional Power Detector

The MACP-010571 is a Temperature Compensated Directional Power Detector that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It can detect a minimum power of -15 dBm. It is available in a 1.5 x 1.2 mm 6-lead TDFN package and is well suited for applications including power monitoring and leveling in Point-to-Point radios, IMS, Radar, VSAT, EW, and Aerospace & Defense systems. Click here to view specs.

1.8 to 4.2 GHz Dual Channel Switch LNA Module

The QPB9319 from Qorvo is a highly integrated front end module developed for TDD base stations. It consists of a high power SPDT switch and a two-stage Low Noise Amplifier that operate from 1.8 to 4.2 GHz. The second stage LNA is capable of going into bypass mode. The switch is based on SOI technology and can handle input RF power signals of up to 5W average power assuming an 8 dB PAR. The FEM requires a single 5V supply to operate both the switch and LNA. Click here to view specs.