Latest RF & Microwave Products This week (29 March to 4 April, 2017)

2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (BLE) Module

The SaBLE-x-R2 from LSR is a 2.4 GHz certified Bluetooth low energy module. This module provides an output power of 5 dBm with a receive sensitivity of -96 dBm. It can deliver over 2x the signal range and can operate at nearly 1/3 the average power for a 1 second connection interval when compared to previous Bluetooth low energy modules. This self-contained module integrates an ARM Cortex-M3 application processor, ARM Cortex-M0 processor for the RF core, Sensor Processor Engine, flash memory, and high- and low-speed clocks. It is available in a surface mount package that measures 11.6 mm x 17.9 mm x 2.3 mm and is ideal for sensors, lighting, security, home automation, sports and fitness. This module has multiple certified antenna options like Trace, Dipole, FlexPIFA, and FlexNotch. LSR also offers in-house certification of additional antennas at little or no cost. The certification process is pending from CC (USA), IC (Canada), ETSI (Europe), Giteki (Japan), RCM (AU/NZ). Click here to see product specs

4-Channel Programmable Attenuator System from 30 MHz to 3 GHz

The 50PA-998-XX from JWF Industries is 4-Channel Programmable Attenuator System that operates from 30 MHz to 3 GHz. The system has 4 individually controlled attenuators, each with a range of 95 dB with 1 dB attenuation steps. Each attenuator has an insertion loss of under 6.5 dB and can handle up to 25 dBm of input power. The 50PA-998-XX has a switching speed of 1 microsecond and requires a supply of 100/240 V AC to operate. It is available in a package that can be placed into a 19-inch rack with SMA or N-type female connectors. Click here to see product specs

Dual Channel Low Pass Filter from DC to 1 GHz

The DLFCV-1000+ from Mini Circuits is a dual channel low pass filter that operates from DC to 1 GHz. It can also operate as a balanced input /output low pass filter in a 1210 LTCC package. This filter has faster roll off with a low insertion loss, low VSWR and high power handling. It is ideal for harmonic rejection, transmitters/receivers and military applications. Click here to see product specs

4GHz, Dual-Channel, 14-Bit, 2.6-GSPS Analog-to-Digital Converter

The ADC32RF44 from Texas Instrument is a 14-bit, 2.6-GSPS, dual-channel, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that supports input frequencies of up to 4 GHz. It delivers a noise spectral density of –154.2 dBFS/Hz as well as dynamic range and channel isolation over a large input frequency range. The buffered analog input with on-chip termination provides uniform input impedance across a wide frequency range and minimizes sample-and-hold glitch energy.

Each ADC channel can be connected to a dual-band, digital down-converter (DDC) with up to three independent, 16-bit numerically-controlled oscillators (NCOs) per DDC for phase-coherent frequency hopping. The ADC is equipped with front-end peak and RMS power detectors and alarm functions to support external automatic gain control (AGC) algorithms.

The ADC32RF44 supports the JESD204B serial interface with subclass 1-based deterministic latency using data rates up to 12.5 Gbps with up to four lanes per ADC. It is available in a 72-pin VQFN package that measures 10 mm × 10 mm and supports the industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C. Click here to see product specs

Bluetooth Low Energy Single-Chip IC with Enhanced Security

The TC35661-551 from Toshiba is a highly integrated RF CMOS Bluetooth device which supports Bluetooth Classic (3.0+EDR) and the BT LE (low energy) 4.2 standard. The dual-mode TC35661-551 simplifies the secure system design of a variety of Bluetooth-enabled products ranging from smartphone accessories and toys to healthcare equipment, industrial as well as automotive sensors and switch solutions. It offers the ability to implement secure connections based around ECDH (Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman) public key cryptography, a technology adopted by the Bluetooth 4.2 standard. This additional security provides a very high degree of protection against 'passive eavesdropping' attacks.
 
The device provides simple Bluetooth integration for various industrial, medical and automotive applications. This chip is also automotive qualified (AECQ100) and Bluetooth Qualification Body (BQB) qualified. Click here to see product specs

High-Performance Vapor-Sealed Cable Assemblies for Airborne Applications

The Microwave Sealed Airframe Cable Assemblies from GORE operate from 7 to 40 GHz. They are vapor-sealed to provide durable protection against the ingress of water vapor, jet fuel and other contaminants. These assemblies have low insertion loss and also provides outstanding shielding effectiveness against electromagnetic interference. These assemblies are qualified for aerospace applications and meet the MIL-T-81490 mechanical and environmental requirements for airframe cables. They provide consistently reliable performance with longer service life and reduced system downtime, resulting in lower life cycle costs for the aircraft operator. These cables are suitable for airframe interconnects for electronic defensive systems, commercial and business aircraft SATCOM connectivity applications. Click here to see product specs

High Power GaN Solid State Power Amplifier for S-Band Applications

The VSS3607 from CPI is a high power GaN solid state amplifier that operates from 2.7 to 2.9 GHz in the S-band. It provides a gain of 50 dB with a saturated peak output power of 1.3 kW. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 31 VDC and consumes up to 14 A of current. GaN transistors are combined into 1.3 kW brick which is air cooled. Multiple 1.3 kW bricks can be combined using radial combiners and waveguide combiners for high power generation.

This amplifier utilizes GaN transistors to provide high gain, high efficiency and excellent pulse fidelity providing excellent AM/PM, phase-noise and spectral regrowth. Each amplifier is available in a rack mount module that measures 9.5 x 1.75 x 15.5 inches with N-type female connectors. The amplifiers are ideal for ATC radars, air surveillance radars and military radar applications. Click here to see product specs

5 to 6000 MHz SP3T RF SOI Switch

The QPC6034 from Qorvo is a Silicon on Insulator (SOI) SP3T switch that operates from 5 to 6000 MHz. It provides high isolation symmetric topology with excellent linearity and power handling capability making it ideal for cellular, 3G, LTE, and high performance communications systems. The switch can handle up to 29 dBm of power and does not need any blocking capacitors on the RF ports. The design is non-reflective such that the RF ports are terminated into 50 ohms in the off state. The switch is +1.8 V logic compatible, and incorporates a single pin to disable the internal Negative Voltage Generator (NVG) and supply a negative voltage from off-chip, if necessary. Click here to see product specs

6 GHz USB Vector Signal Generator

The VSG25A from Triarchy Technologies is an USB vector signal generator that operates from 1 MHz to 6.2 GHz. It features a 12-bit I/Q baseband arbitrary waveform generator which can be clocked at virtually any frequency from 54 kHz to 180 MHz, and includes a 4096 times 16 bit pattern buffer for built-in or custom modulation. The VSG6G1 is very compact and easy to carry, thus is an ideal choice for field test appplications. It measures 100 x 25 x 25 mm and weighs under 90g. Click here to see product specs

24 to 37 GHz High Power Terminated SPDT PIN Switch

The MASW-011094 from MACOM is a high power terminated SPDT PIN switch that operates from 24 to 37 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.6 dB, an isolation of 26 dB and switching speed of less than 65 ns. The switch can handle up to 40 Watts of CW power at an environmental temperature of +85°C. The SPDT switch is fully passivated with silicon nitride and has an added polymer layer for scratch protection. The protective coating prevents damage to the junction and the air-bridges during handling and assembly. The die has backside metallization to facilitate an epoxy die attach process. These switches are ideally suited for satellite and Point-to-Point communications systems, radar systems, radiometers, test and instrumentation equipment. Click here to see product specs

E-Band Balanced Mixer from 60 to 90 GHz

The SFB-12-N1 from SAGE Millimeter is a E-band balanced mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 60 to 90 GHz and an IF frequency from DC to 30 GHz. The mixer has a combined RF and LO power of 18 dBm, conversion loss of under 12 dB, an and LO/RF isolation of 30 dB. It is available as a module with a WR-12 waveguide size and UG-387/U flange. The mixer is ideal for use in test equipment, radar systems and communication systems. Click here to see product specs

2 x 2 MIMO 120° Sector Panel Antenna for Multi-Port MIMO / MANET Radio Systems

The 1009-035 from Southwest Antennas is a 2 x 2 sector antenna for multi-port MIMO / MANET radio systems that operates from 2.2 to 2.5 GHz. It delivers a gain of more than 12 dBi and can handle a power of up to 50 watts. The antenna has a wide 120 degree horizontal beamwidth and two discrete antenna inputs each with their own RF connector (N-type Female) providing 45 degree slant left and 45 degree slant right polarization. It is available in a durable UV-resistant white kydex radome, making it suitable for extended outdoor installation and allowing for seamless integration next to other wireless infrastructure antennas without drawing attention. Each antenna ships with a mounting kit for 1” to 2” outside diameter poles, with user-adjustable 0 to -15° adjustable elevation angle downtilt. Click here to see product specs

Double Balanced Passive Mixer from 2 to 14 GHz

The LTC5548 from Linear Technology is a double balanced passive mixer that can be used for upconversion and downconversion. The mixer has a differential IF port from DC to 6 GHz, with a recommended IF frequency of below 500 MHz since it includes an integrated IF Balun. The RF Balun are optimized for a frequency range from 2 to 14 GHz. The device includes an integrated LO amplifier and a LO frequency doubler, which can be enabled or disabled with a CMOS-compatible control pin. The LTC5548 delivers a high IIP3 of up to 24.4 dBm, a P1dB of 15.2 dBm and a very low LO to RF leakage of under 30 dBm. The mixer requires a supply voltage of 3.3 V and consumes 120 mA of current. It is available in a 2-Lead QFN Package that measures 3 x 2 mm and is ideal for microwave tranceivers, wireless backhaul and phased array antennas. Click here to see product specs

100 W Low PIM Fixed Attenuators from DC to 6 GHz

The Model 298 LIM series from API Weinschel are Low PIM Fixed Attenuators that operate from DC to 6 GHz. They can handle an average power of up to 100 W, peak power of 5 kW and have a VSWR of 1.25:1. The Attenuators are available in 3, 6, 10, 20, 30 and 40 dB attenuation configurations with a PIM of -155 dBc. These ROHS complaint attenuators are available in multiple connector choices (4.1-9.5 (mini DIN), N or 7-16 (DIN)) and are ideal for mobile infrastructure applications. Click here to see product specs

Twin Diplexer for Small Cell Applications from 1850 to 2360 MHz

The BK-745 from Microlab is a dual Diplexer which allows the combination and separation of the signals in the PCS band 1850 to 1990 MHz with the AWS-WCS bands 1695 to 1780 MHz and 2110 to 2360 MHz. It has low-PIM of less than -155 dBc and input isolation of more than 40 dB between the bands. The Diplexer can handle input powers up to 100 W per input port. It is available in a module that measures 8.35” x 6.22” x 1.65” with 4.3-10 female connectors. The BK-745E is a solution for operators using small cells to add capacity and coverage in MIMO applications. Click here to see product specs

180 Degrees Hybrid Coupler from 2 to 6 GHz

The H10126 from Werlatone is a 180 degrees hybrid coupler that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It provides an isolation of more than 20 dB, insertion loss of under 0.8 dB and amplitude balance of 0.4 dB. This 3 dB coupler can handle up to 100 watts of CW power and has a VSWR of 1.35:1. It is available in a surface mount package and can operate over a temperature range of -55°C to +75°C. Click here to see product specs

IoT Modules for LPWA, 4G, 3G, and 2G Networks

The HL Series from Sierra Wireless are compact, low-power consumption IoT embedded modules for 2G, 3G, 4G, and LPWA networks. Optional GNSS receiver (2G/3G variants) enables tracking and location-based services. These modules have secure boot and value-add firmware with FREE unlimited firmware over-the-air (FOTA) upgrades for the lifetime of the module to keep the connectivity optimized and secure. The HL series modules are ideal for machine-to-machine (M2M) and device-to-cloud applications. Click here to see product specs