Latest RF & Microwave Products This week (19 April to 25 April, 2017)

20 W Circulator from 2 to 6 GHz

The HSC2060 from HASCO Components is an RF circulator that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It provides an insertion loss of under 0.80 dB with an isolation of more than 14 dB. The circulator can handle up to 20 watts of power and has a VSWR of 1.50:1. It is availabe in a module with SMA female connectors. Click here to see specs

Bi-Directional LDMOS SSPA from 4.4 to 5 GHz

The TTRM1008D from Triad RF Systems is a dual bi-directional solid state power amplifier that operates from 4.4 to 5 GHz. During transmission, this amplifier delivers an output power of 44 dBm with a gain of 25 dB and has a switching time of up to 2 microsecond. While receiving, it delivers an output power of 5 dBm with a gain of 11 dB and has a noise figure of 4 dB. It is available in a module that measures 5.63 x 6.13 x 0.69 inches with SMA female connectors. Click here to see specs

K-Band Waveguide Isolator from 17.8 to 19.3 GHz

The 2WR51-5 ROHS from Renaissance is a K-Band waveguide isolator that operates from 17.8 to 19.3 GHz. It has an isolation of over 20 dB and insertion loss of 0.3 dB. The isolator can handle up to 4 watts of forward power and 0.5 watts of reverse power with a VSWR of 1.3:1. It is available in a module that measures .433” x 1.189” x 1.496”. The Isolator has been developed for high power RF/microwave waveguide communication systems where coaxial cables cannot be used. It is ideal for up/down converters. Click here to see specs

6 GHz SMA Male to SMA Male Cable Assembly with RG316 Coax

The P1CA-SAMSAM-RG316-XX from P1dB is a SMA Male to SMA Male cable assembly that operates up to 6 GHz. The connectors are Gold plated Brass designs. Both connectors are crimped onto RG316 coax and a shrink sleeve boot is added over their crimp interface for strain relief. The assemblies are availabe with customized lengths. Click here to see specs

True RMS Power Meter with Bus-Powered USB Connectivity

The USB-5681 from National Instruments is a USB true RMS power meter that operates from 10 MHz to 18 GHz. It has a dynamic range from -40 to +20 dBm and a linearity of under ±0.18 dB. The device draws only 150 mA from the USB connection, making it highly suitable for mobile applications or adding to automated test applications to free up valuable rack space.

You can hardware-trigger the USB-5681 through an external trigger source or software-trigger it based on the signal source. Scope and slot modes use this software triggering to measure burst waveforms, such as WiMAX and LTE, and multislot waveforms, such as GSM and EDGE. The power meter is self-contained in a small form factor with calibration constants, including linearity and temperature corrections stored directly on the device. Click here to see specs

Low Noise Amplifier from 17 to 24 GHz

The ERZ-LNA-1700-2400-25-2.5 from ERZIA is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 17 to 24 GHz. The LNA provides an output power of 16 dBm (P1dB), with a gain of 26 dB and has a noise figure of 2.6 dB. It requires a 12 V DC Supply and is available in a module with 2.92 mm connectors. The ERZ-LNA-1700-2400-25-2.5 can be use for Industrial, Laboratory, SATCOM, Telecom and A&D applications. Click here to see specs

Multi-Band Low PIM Ceiling Mounted Omni-Directional Antenna

The CFSA69383P from Laird Technologies is a low PIM indoor ceiling mount antenna that operates within 698 - 960/1350 - 4000 MHz bands supporting global GSM, DCS, UMTS, AWS-3, and 3G/4G-LTE/WiMAX applications. It delivers a gain of up to 5.8 dBi and can handle an input power of 50 watts. This seven millimeters thick ultra-low profile antenna measures 7.6 x 180 mm and is available with type N female or 4.3-10 female connector. This omnidirectional antenna is ideal for small cells, meeting rooms, offices, hotels, airports, and other large coverage areas. Click here to see specs

20 dBm W-Band Power Amplifier from 75 to 110 GHz

The SBP-7531142515-1010-E1 from SAGE Millimeter is a power amplifier that operates from 75 to 110 GHz in the W-band. It provides a saturated output power of 20 dBm with a gain of 25 dB. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 15 VDC and consumes up to 190 mA of current. It is available in a module that measures 1.10 x 1.50 x 0.75 inches and is ideal for radar systems, communication systems and test equipments.

The mechanical configuration offers an in line structure with WR-10 waveguides and UG-387/U-M flanges. Other port configurations, such as with 1 mm connectors or a right angle structure with WR-10 waveguides, are also available under different model numbers. Click here to see specs

50 W Directional Coupler Series from 1 to 18 GHz

The 780 Directional Coupler Series from MECA operates from 1 to 18 GHz. These couplers have a coupling value of 16 and 20 dB and can handle up to 50 watts of power. The couplers have an insertion loss of less than 0.85 dB and directivity of more than 12 dB. They are available in a module with SMA female connectors and are ideal for space restricted applications. Click here to see specs

300 Watts, Flanged Termination from DC to 4 GHz

The PPT975-300LP from Aeroflex/Inmet (API Technologies) is a flanged termination that operates from DC to 4 GHz. The termination can handle up to 300 W of average power and has a VSWR of 1.25:1. The termination has a nickel plated copper flange material, is matched to 50 ohms and can operate at temperature range from -55 to +150 Degree C. Click here to see specs

Wireless Test Set for Evaluating 802.11ac WLAN Devices

The MT8862A from Anritsu is an advanced one-box wireless connectivity test set to verify the performance of WLAN devices in their actual operating state. This is the first test set of its kind to support all IEEE802.11ac/n/a/g/b standards. It uses the Network Mode to measure RF performance characteristics, such as Tx power and Rx sensitivity (PER) of the target WLAN device under test (DUT).

It is easy to operate using a web browser from a control PC connected by Ethernet which simplifies measurement setup and eliminates configuration work. The system supports remote control when the MT8862A and PC controller are inside the same network. The Wireless Connectivity Test Set is ideal for measuring the RF Tx/Rx characteristics of WLAN devices during the design and quality assurance stage. Click here to see specs

GaAs SPDT Switch from 0.05 to 3.8 GHz

The CG2409M2 from California Eastern Laboratories is a GaAs MMIC SPDT switch that operates from 0.05 to 3.8 GHz. It has a low insertion of less than 0.80 dB, high isoaltion of more than 18 dB and a switching speed of 100 ns. The switch can handle an input power of up to 36.5 dBm. It is available in a 6-pin mini mold package that measures 2 x 1.25 x 0.9 mm and is ideal for WiMAX and Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) applicatons. Click here to see specs

Precision Fixed Attenuators from DC to 50 GHz

The BW-VX-1W54+ Series from Mini Circuits are precision fixed attenuator that operate from DC to 50 GHz. They are available in multiple attenuation configurations from 3 to 20 dB (3, 6, 10, and 20 dB). The Attenuators can handle up to 1 watt of average power and have a VSWR of 1.20:1. They are available with 2.4 mm Male to Female Connectors and are ideal for instrumentation and test set up applications. Click here to see specs

6-Bit Digitally Controlled Phase Shifter from 420 to 450 MHz

The PHW450 from Teledyne is a 6-bit digitally controlled phase shifter that operates from 420 to 450 MHz. It has a phase range from 5.625° to 180° and a phase error of 0.25° RMS. The phase shifter has an insertion loss of 2.8 dB and can handle a power of up to 5 watts. It requires a power supply from 12 to 15 V and draws 50 mA. The PHW450 is available in a module and is ideal for commercial, industrial and military systems. Click here to see specs

Low Loss, Flexible Jumper Cables from DC to 40 GHz

The A06 from MegaPhase are low loss, flexible jumper cables that operate up to 40 GHz. The cables provide excellent flexibility and are constructed using a low density dielectric protected by a flat metalized braid. These cables are ideal for automatic test equipment bays, jumpers and switch boxes. Many standardized connectors are available for interconnect solutions. These cables can be used to make cable assemblies with 2.4 mm, 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm and SMA connectors. Click here to see specs

8000 W Solid-State Microwave Amplifier from 0.8 to 2.5 GHz

The 8000SP0z8G2z5 from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is a self-contained, forced-air-cooled, solid-state microwave amplifier that operates from 0.8 to 2.5 GHz. It delivers over 8000 watts of pulse power with a gain of more than 69 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 be accessed through a series of menus via soft keys. It can also be rack mounted. The amplifier has a built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface. Click here to see specs