New Products

Connectorized Wideband Amplifiers

The model HMC-C023 and model HMC-C026 are wideband power amplifier modules that operate from 2 to 20 GHz and deliver +26 dBm of output P1dB. The model HMC-C016, model HMC-C017 and model HMC-C022 are wideband low noise amplifier modules with frequency coverage from 2 to 27 GHz. For applications, which require operation to lower frequencies, the model HMC-C024 wideband driver amplifier module is rated from 10 MHz to 20 GHz. These modules are ideal for military, space, test and measurement, telecom and microwave radio applications.

Hittite Microwave Corp.,
Chelmsford, MA (978) 250-3343,
www.hittite.com.

X-band Power Amplifier

This 5 W (saturated) power amplifier operates with 25 dB gain from 9.75 to 10.25 GHz. Incorporating a –18 dB coupled monitor port, it features gain flatness of 0.5 dB and typical VSWR on all ports less than 1.5. Reverse voltage protection and internal voltage regulation ensure proper operation from a wide range of supply voltages. Alternate frequency bands are available.

CAP Wireless Inc.,
Newbury Park, CA (805) 499-1818,
www.capwireless.com.

50 W TWTA Amplifier

The model 50T4G18 is a traveling wave tube microwave amplifier that operates over the 4.2 to 18 GHz frequency range. This model provides 50 W of CW power and is suitable for EMC and RF testing. Previously, model 20T4G18A, with a power output of 20 W, was the highest power offering for this frequency range.

AR Worldwide
RF/Microwave Instrumentation,
Souderton, PA (215) 723-8181,
www.ar-worldwide.com.

Power Amplifier

The model MAAPSS0076 is a RoHS compliant DECT power amplifier that operates from 1880 to 1930 MHz. It is designed for applications that require dual power modes, high gain and small size at a low cost. This model, with its wide voltage operating range, is a dual mode power amplifier that maximizes system performance while reducing DC power consumption. The MAAPSS0076 is a three-stage power amplifier designed for digitally enhanced cordless telephone applications and is available in a lead-free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN plastic package. Price: $0.54 (10,000).

M/A-COM Inc.,
Lowell, MA (800) 366-2266,
www.macom.com.

Octave Band Amplifiers

The model B802 and model B1201 are modular amplifiers applicable to many applications where small size driver or output amplifiers are needed. The B802 covers 4 to 8 GHz and offers a minimum gain of 20 dB while the B1201 spans the 8 to 12 GHz band and offers 11 dB minimum gain. Both models have a power output (P1dB) at +10 dBm. Typical noise figure for both models is 4 dB. These amplifiers operate from 5 to 10 V power and draw a typical 100 mA. Size: B802: 0.64" × 0.36" × 0.17"; B1201: 0.43" × 0.36" × 0.17". Price: $250.00; $350.00. Delivery: stock to eight weeks.

EPX Microwave Inc.,
San Carlos, CA (650) 692-2198,
www.epxmicrowave.com.

Test Amplifier

The model PTB-0220 amplifier has been developed to provide additional gain in any test lab. This amplifier is completely portable and operates from a standard 120 VAC supply or an optional 230 VAC supply. Many options can be specified such as frequency range, gain level, OP1dB level, noise figure and variable gain. These amplifiers are available to suit any need. Sealed boxes and standard 19" racks are available for any amplifier.

Planar Electronics Technology,
Frederick, MD (301) 662-5019,
www.planarelectronicstechnology.com.

Multipurpose Power Amplifier

The model SM1822-44 is a GaAs FET amplifier designed for high performance military and commercial markets. The unit operates from 1800 to 2200 MHz with a P1dB of 44 dBm across the band and an OIP3 of 55+ dBm is typical. Small-signal gain is 45 dB with a flatness of ±0.5 dB across the band. Standard features include a thermal protection with auto reset, over/reverse voltage protection, TTL on/off, FWD and REV power detection, and level control.

Stealth Microwave Inc.,
Trenton, NJ (609) 538-8586,
www.stealthmicrowave.com.

Enhanced Design TWTAs

The design of the PTC 6000 and 7000 series high power, commercial traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA) has been enhanced, covering 1 to 40 GHz, with power outputs ranging from 250 to 500 W CW or 1 to 40 kW pulsed. The TWTAs are now fully modular, with all functional boards manufactured separately and plugged together, allowing quick replacement of PCBs. This feature, combined with clear troubleshooting instructions and indicators, enables all routine operational problems to be solved easily on site. Potting of high voltage sections has been eliminated and other user benefits include improved reliability, faster on-site repair and easier maintainability.

TMD Technologies Ltd.,
Middlesex, UK +44 (0) 20 8573 5555,
www.tmd.co.uk.

Coaxial Resonator VCO

The model CRO0412A-LF is a coaxial resonator-based voltage-controlled oscillator designed for the VHF band (380 to 445 MHz). This model offers a phase noise performance of –117 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset from the carrier. This design offers good tuning linearity with a typical tuning sensitivity of 17 MHz/V and covers the entire band between 0.5 to 4.5 V. Size: 0.50" × 0.50" × 0.22". Price: $29.95/VCO (five piece minimum). Delivery: stock to four weeks.

Z-Communications Inc.,
San Diego, CA (619) 621-2700,
www.zcomm.com.

Components

SPST Switch

The model SWM-6000-1DTU option 011 is an absorptive/non-reflective SPST switch that operates from 10 MHz to 6 GHz (other frequencies are available). Insertion loss is less than or equal to 1.25 dB at 10 MHz and less than or equal to 3.5 dB at 6 GHz. Isolation is greater than or equal to 100 dB at 10 MHz and greater than or equal to 30 dB at 6 GHz. VSWR is 1.5. Speed is less than or equal to 12 ns delay on and less than or equal to 8 ns delay off. Video transient is less than or equal to 42 mV P-P at 300 MHz BW and 13 mV P-P at 20 MHz BW. Supply is +5 V at less than or equal to 3 mA and –5 V at 4 mA. Size: 1.4" × 0.8" × 0.4". Weight: < 1.0 ounce typical.

American Microwave Corp.,
Frederick, MD (301) 662-4700,
www.americanmicrowavecorp.com.

Broadband Attenuators

The model 50MAP2G6-63SS is a broadband attenuator that covers the frequency range from 2 to 6 GHz. These attenuators are ideal for broadband wireless applications. Attenuation step size is 1 dB and maximum attenuation is 63 dB. Step sizes include 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 dB, and control is via TTL. Accuracy is ±0.3 or 3 percent of the attenuation setting. Insertion loss is 7 dB maximum. The 50MAP2G6G-63SS is supplied with SMA(f) input and output connectors and draws less than 50 mA in DC current from a –12 V supply.

Amplical Corp.,
Verona, NJ (201) 919-2088,
www.amplical.com.

Elliptic Notch Filter

The model 8NSP-1305/UX230-O/O is a wideband elliptic notch filter for elimination of JTIDS frequency spectrum, from 1210 to 1400 MHz by 50 dB. With compact size, low loss and 100 W CW power handling, this unit supports all traffic communication between 933 and 1190 MHz and between 1420 and 1800 MHz. Through a combination of TEM, lumped elements and suspended-substrate technology, the RF performances per unit of volume are optimized.

K&L Microwave,
Salisbury, MD (410) 749-2424,
www.klmicrowave.com.

Programmable Attenuator

The model 651-026-063 is an electromechanical programmable attenuator with an external TTL board. This attenuation solution provides low insertion loss and TTL control. The model is a 50 ohm unit with a frequency range of DC to 1000 MHz, dynamic range of 63 dB in 1 dB steps and SMA female RF connectors.

BroadWave Technologies Inc.,
Franklin, IN (317) 346-6101,
www.broadwavetech.com.

Dual Directional Couplers

This high power broadband 40 dB dual directional coupler is designed to support emerging needs for electronic countermeasures systems. Power handling capability is rated to 200 W (CW) and the frequency of operation spans from 20 to 1000 MHz. Insertion loss is 0.22 dB maximum.

Filtronic Signal Solutions,
Hudson, NH (603) 459-1600,
www.filss.com.

I&Q Vector Modulator

The model SA-39-AR is an integrated digitally controlled PIN diode I&Q vector modulator, amplifier and negative gain equalizer that operates from 500 MHz to 2 GHz. This device offers simultaneous 60 dB and 360° of dynamic attenuation and phase control with an accuracy of 0.06 dB and 0.1° at any CW frequency. Across the entire band, VSWR is 1.8 with +30 dB of RF gain held within a ±1 dB window to an output 1 dB compression point of +17 dBm. With two 12-bit (I&Q) TTL compatible logic, this device switches from state to state in 1.0 msec.

G.T. Microwave Inc.,
Randolph, NJ (973) 361-5700,
www.gtmicrowave.com.

90° Hybrid Coupler

The model IPP-2005 is a high power, 3 dB, 90° hybrid coupler that operates in a frequency range from 1000 to 2500 MHz and will combine two signals with up to 200 W CW of total output power. This 3 dB hybrid is produced in a drop-in style package with solder tab connections and an overall size of 1.35" × 0.50" × 0.12". Insertion loss is less than 0.25 dB and phase balance is less than 3°. VSWR is less than 1.25, amplitude balance is ±0.65 dB and there is greater than 19 dB of isolation. Delivery: stock to four weeks.

Innovative Power Products Inc.,
Holbrook, NY (631) 563-0088,
www.innovativepp.com.

GPS Hybrid Band Reject Filter

The model 7BRX-1575/80-S is a GPS hybrid band reject filter with bi-directional inputs. This filter features a typical notch depth attenuation of 70 dB from 1565 to 1585. The maximum 3 dB bandwidth is 80 MHz. The VSWR is 2.0 from DC to 2200 MHz excluding the notch area. Size: 3.0 × 1.25 × 0.50 excluding SMA female connectors.

Lorch Microwave,
Salisbury, MD (410) 860-5100,
www.lorch.com.

High Selectivity Cavity Filter

The model 8CX9-1621.35-X10.3S11 is a narrowband, highly selective cavity filter. This unit is centered at 1621.35 MHz and offers a 10.3 MHz passband. Insertion loss measures in at only 1.9 dB in the passband and passband VSWR is less than 1.5. This highly selective unit exhibits an out-of-band response of greater than 50 dB at 1605 MHz and an ultimate attenuation of greater than 30 dB out to 11.5 GHz.

Reactel Inc.,
Gaithersburg, MD (301) 519-3660,
www.reactel.com.

50 W Divider/Combiners

The 50 W M-series of Wilkinson power divider/combiners is ideally suited for systems applications from 0.800 to 2.200 GHz where increased power is used to extend system coverage. These divider/ combiners are available from stock in two-way through eight-way configurations in both N-female and SMA-female connector styles with high isolation, low insertion loss and good VSWR.

MECA Electronics,
Denville, NJ (973) 625-0661,
www.e-meca.com.

90° and 180° Hybrids

These 90° and 180° hybrids are designed utilizing either lumped element circuit synthesis or stripline technology and operate in a frequency range from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz. The model HB-2 is 1.75" long and handles a frequency range of 1 to 2 GHz. SMA connectors are shown, but N type connectors are also available. A large stock of hybrids, available for immediate delivery, is also available.

Microwave Communications
Laboratories Inc.,
Saint Petersburg, FL (727) 344-6254,
www.mcli.com.

50 ohm Termination

The model ANNE-50X is a 50 ohm termination that offers wideband coverage of DC to 20 GHz. It features a return loss of 40 dB typical up to 4 GHz and 30 dB typical at 10 to 20 GHz. The ANNE-50X offers rugged construction and operates at –55° to 100°C. Applications include: cellular communications, satellite communications, test set-up, and defense and radar. Price: $13.95 each (1–9).

Mini-Circuits,
Brooklyn, NY (718) 934-4500,
www.minicircuits.com.

I/Q Phase Detector

The model IQM8510L18R is an ultra accurate I/Q phase detector that operates in the 8.5 to10 GHz band. This device utilizes an improved balun and better matched semiconductors. The phase and amplitude accuracy is typically ±3° and ±0.2 dB. Other frequencies and bandwidths are available.

MITEQ Inc.,
Hauppauge, NY (631) 436-7400,
www.miteq.com.

Two-way Power Divider

The model RFOC-811-QRC-2-PD is a 6 to 13 GHz two-way power divider. The insertion loss from 6 to 12 GHz and 12 to 13 GHz are 0.6 dB maximum and 0.9 dB maximum, respectively. The isolation in the entire frequency range is 18 dB minimum. Amplitude balance and phase balance are ±0.15 dB maximum and ±1.5° maximum, respectively. The input and output VSWRs are better than 1.4. Size: 0.8" × 1.04" × 0.42".

Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.,
Frederick, MD (301) 631-1579,
www.planarmonolithics.com.

High Power RF Combiners

The model PP2-13-450/50N and model PPS2-14-1N are RF power combiners that operate in frequency ranges from 10 to 250 MHz and 5 to 500 MHz, with output combined power levels of 50 and 200 W, respectively. Insertion loss is 0.5 dB and isolation is 25 dB for both models.

Pulsar Microwave Corp.,
Clifton, NJ (800) 752-2790,
www.pulsarmicrowave.com.

Drop-in Isolators

The R series of Ku- and X-band drop-in isolators is ideal for military, SATCOM, space, in-telligence and air surveillance radar systems. These flange-mount isolators operate in frequency ranges from 7.2 to 8.4 GHz, 9.5 to 10.5 GHz, 12.7 to 14.5 GHz and 14 to 15.5 GHz. These temperature stable devices offer a typical loss of < 0.4 dB, and return loss and isolation of > 20 dB in an industry standard footprint. Price: $24.95.

Renaissance Electronics Corp.,
Harvard, MA (978) 772-7774,
www.recrseries.com.

Solid-state Switches

This family of miniature solid-state switches offers form, fit and function replacements for popular mechanical outlines. These switches operate from 2 to 18 GHz and design options include SPST, SP2T, SP3T, SP4T and SP5T. Features include low loss, high isolation and fast switching in miniaturized, connectorized packages.

RH Laboratories,
Nashua, NH (603) 459-5900,
www.rh-labs.com.

Device Controller

This CTL switchable device controller is an ideal solution for test bed configurations and test module design. It features a GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232/RS-485 or Ethernet communication interface. The CTL provides control for the company’s programmable attenuators, RF switches and other switchable components. Typical applications include test and verification lab environments with single components controlled with a PC to an integrated subsystem with 64 individual programmable attenuators and 32 switches configured in a communications RF simulation system.

Trilithic Inc.,
Indianapolis, IN (317) 895-3600,
www.trilithic.com.

Surface-mount Coaxial Connector

The model 32K443-800 is an SMA surface-mount coaxial connector (SMCC) that offers a four-hole flange mounting structure, with a separate center contact pin that is soldered to the signal via on the board. The connector is reusable and extra center contact pins are available. This device offers electrical performance up to 18 GHz. These SMCC products are designed to provide an impedance match if the signal trace or signal via on the board is 50 ohm.

Rosenberger of North America LLC,
Lancaster, PA (717) 290-8000,
www.rosenbergerna.com.

Antenna Switch

The model TQP4M3019 is a high power antenna switch designed for CDMA applications. The part in single-pole, triple-throw (SP3T) configuration offers good cross-modulation and isolation performance while exhibiting low insertion loss in all frequency bands including PCS, cellular and GPS. The size of this switch satisfies customers’ needs for phone board space as the industry drives toward slim-line handset design. Size: 2 × 2 mm, 12-lead STSLP package.

TriQuint Semiconductor Inc.,
Hillsboro, OR (503) 615-9000,
www.triquint.com.

MATERIAL

Microwave Laminate

The AD300A is a microwave laminate that is specifically designed to support base station antennas and power amplifiers where low loss and low PIM is critical. It is also well suited for RFID reader antennas, tower mounted amplifiers and multimedia transmission systems. AD300A is a woven fiberglass reinforced PTFE/microfine ceramic composite material that offers significant improvement in cost and performance. Other key performance attributes include low moisture absorption, low dissipation factor of 0.002 at 10 GHz and low insertion loss.

Arlon Inc.,
Bear, DE (302) 834-2100,
www.arlon-med.com.

SOURCES

Dual Bias Noise Source

The model NMA2500 is a dual bias noise module that is ideal for applications in jamming, dithering, built-in test and calibration. The dual bias
voltage of +12 and +5 V allows for greater flexibility in system integration and lower power consumption. Sealed housing eases the integration into a wide range of military and commercial applications.

Micronetics Noise Products Group,
Hudson, NH (603) 883-2900,
www.micronetics.com.

Amplified Noise Source

The model NW2G-D-14 is a dual-in-line packaged amplified noise source that provides frequency coverage from 10 MHz to 2 GHz. This model is an ideal choice when high levels of noise are required and the noise source must be mounted on a circuit board where space is at a premium. The NW2G-D-14 features –5 dBm of output power with flatness of ±2 dB or better. Standard operation is from +15 VDC with a 100 mA maximum current draw.

NoiseWave Corp.,
East Hanover, NJ (973) 386-1119,
www.noisewave.com.

SUBSYSTEM

Doppler Ranging Sensor Heads

The SRU series of ranging sensor heads is designed for long range distance detection where the sensitivity is essential. These ranging sensors
are used for moving target distance detection. Four configurations are offered for special applications. The single channel versions are used for speed and distance sensing only while dual-channel versions are offered for speed, distance and direction sensing. In addition, dual antenna versions are offered for high power versions to eliminate the limited Tx/Rx isolation problems due to the diplexer. The single antenna versions are constructed with a high performance horn antenna or lens corrected antenna, a linear to circular polarizer and T/R diplexer, a single sideband upconverter or modulator, a balanced mixer or an I-Q mixer and an amplifier, and a high performance Gunn oscillator.

WiseWave Technologies Inc.,
Torrance, CA (310) 539-8882,
www.wisewave-inc.com.

Test Equipment

Mutli-function ATE System

The 5800 series multi-configuration, multi-function ATE system is a highly flexible, scalable and modular test environment designed to pro-
vide the true reconfigurability needed to meet the ever-changing requirements of the printed circuit board industry. This series features an open hardware and software architecture and reconfigurable pinface styles to give users the ability to combine analog in-circuit testing with a maximum of 3456 test points, high integrity functional testing and systems test all within a single test environment.

Aeroflex Inc.,
Plainview, NY (516) 694-6700,
www.aeroflex.com.