360° e-scan Radar
Consuming less than 100 W of power and with a 38 kg mast payload, the Blighter^® Revolution 360 mobile e-scan radar detects small and slow moving targets – even in cluttered environments – due to the radar’s coactive frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) Doppler fast-scan processing. It can detect a walking person at 7.4 km or a large moving vehicle at 22 km. The system is deployable on vehicle or trailer masts.
Blighter Surveillance Systems,
www.blighter.com

SSPA
Comtech PST introduced a new high power density solid state RF module quickly becoming available in today’s marketplace. Comtech’s latest development continues to expand on its proven innovative integrated RF GaN power amplifier designs by further increasing the RF power density. Consistent with its planned technology development roadmap, Comtech introduces the latest in GaN-based 6 to 18 GHz RF amplifier. This highly integrated design is ideal for use in communication, electronic warfare, and radar transmitter systems where space, cooling and power are limited.
Comtech PST,
www.comtechpst.com

GaN HEMT
Cree’s CGHV35150 is a 150 W, 50 V gallium-nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) designed specifically with high efficiency, high gain and wide bandwidth capabilities, which makes the CGHV35150 ideal for 2.9 to 3.5 GHz S-Band radar-amplifier applications. The transistor is supplied in a ceramic/metal flange and pill package. It features 13.5 dB power gain, and 50 percent typical drain efficiency. It is specified at 85°C case and features <0.3 dB pulsed amplitude droop.
Cree Inc.,
www.cree.com

GaN MMIC PA
Hittite Microwave announced a new 10 W GaN MMIC power amplifier product that offers significant performance, size and durability advantages for communications, test instrumentation and radar systems operating in the 6 to 18 GHz frequency range. The HMC7149 typically provides 20 dB of small signal gain and +40 dBm of saturated output power. The amplifier draws 680 mA quiescent current from a +28 V DC supply and features RF I/Os that are matched to 50 Ω for ease of use.
Hittite Microwave Corp.,
www.hittite.com

Pulsed Power Transistor
MACOM introduced a new ceramic GaN on SiC HEMT power transistor for avionics applications. The MAGX-001090-600L00 is a gold-metalized, matched GaN on silicon carbide, RF power transistor optimized for pulsed avionics applications, such as secondary surveillance radar in air traffic control systems. The MAGX-001090-600L00 provides 600 W of output power with a typical 21.4 dB of gain and 63 percent efficiency. The device has very low thermal resistance of 0.05°C/W and best-in-class load mismatch tolerance of 5:1.
MACOM,
www.macomtech.com

GaN Transistors
Microsemi’s six new sets of transistors with peak output powers ranging from 20 to 1000 W, all designed for 50 V drain bias operation. The total of 24 transistors are designed using the latest in GaN on SiC HEMT proven high voltage wideband gap technology, delivering the best performance and reliability available in today’s RF and microwave power transistor market. Microsemi customers will welcome these new design solutions for the most demanding pulsed avionics and radar applications.
Microsemi,
www.microsemi.com

Termination
For high-power testing of cellular, satellite, radar or military applications, take a look at Mini-Circuits’ TERM-500W-14N+ termination. This design can handle up to 500 W RF power at 1 GHz, with a return loss of 17 dB or higher from 0.5 to 18 GHz. It features wideband coverage of 0.7 to 10 GHz, an operating temperature of -10° to 50°C, a storage temperature of -10° to 70°C, DC supply voltage +24 ±2 V, current (for fan) of 310 mA and a rugged construction.
Mini-Circuits,
www.minicircuits.com

Ku-Band BUC
RADITEK’s Ku-Band block upconverter family is so compact, its small size and weight facilitate direct antenna feed mounting. It weighs only 5.5 lbs, with up to 40 W (rated power), and has a built-in AC (90-265 VAC 50 to 60 Hz auto-ranging) power supply, with -48 V (DC) optionally available, too. These BUCs have best-in-class RF performance, including: internal output isolator and Internet-based monitor and control, with both serial and analog interfaces. Ideal for any VSAT application.
RADITEK Inc.,
www.raditek.com

SPDT Switch
RFMW Ltd. announced design and sales support for Skyworks SKY12215-478LF,a 125 W SPDT switch covering 0.9 to 4 GHz. Based on silicon PIN diode technology, it features low insertion loss of 0.4 dB, minimizing receiver noise figure in Rx applications. 43 dB antenna to receiver isolation provides protection from large transmitter output signals enabling this switch to operate in T/R and failsafe high power switching applications. Typical switching speed is 250 nS making it well suited for a variety of telecommunications systems.
Skyworks Solutions Inc.,
distributed by RFMW Ltd.,
www.skyworksinc.com

High Resolution Synthesizer
The MTS2500-200400-10 is a high resolution synthesizer that combines the latest in DDS and multi-loop synthesizer technologies with a high performance VCO to generate frequency signals from 2 to 4 GHz with as low as 1 Hz step size. It also features ultra low phase noise, wide bandwidth performance and low spurious, while permitting for faster settling time and higher stability under vibration. This product is ideal for applications in imaging equipment such as radar and magnetic resonance, DVB transmitters, satellite ground station equipment, test equipment and control links for UAVs.
Synergy Microwave Corp.,
www.synergymwave.com

S-Band Radar LNA
The TriQuint TGA2613 is a balanced S-Band high linearity low noise amplifier. The balanced configuration provides return loss and improves robustness into non-ideal loads. The TGA2613 operates from 2.5 to 4 GHz. It typically provides 2.5 dB of noise figure, 29 dBm of ITOI, 29 dBm of P1dB and 12.5 dB of small signal gain. Fully matched to 50 Ω with integrated DC blocking caps on both I/O ports, the TGA2613 is ideally suited for radar and satellite communications.
TriQuint Semiconductor,
www.triquint.com

Components

Coaxial Adapters
AtlanTecRF has introduced its range of high grade, yet affordable, coaxial adapters in the popular SMA and Type N series of interconnects. Suitable for use to 18 GHz and in some cases to 26 GHz, these professional quality adapters are available from stock and feature materials well suited to commercial, defense and aerospace environments. The connector combinations include all male/female types, both in-series and between-series, as well as the classic mount options of bulkhead female and four-hole flange.
Atlantic Microwave Ltd.,
www.atlantecrf.com

Power Inductors
Coilcraft CPS has announced its new AE425PJB series of low-profile power inductors that meet NASA low outgassing specifications. The AE425PJB is just 1.8 mm high with a footprint of 3.9 mm square. It features a special suspended core construction, allowing it to pass vibration testing to 80 G and shock testing to 1000 G and making it ideal for a variety of mission-critical military, aerospace and handheld medical device applications. High-temperature materials allow operation in ambient temperatures up to 155°C.
Coilcraft CPS,
www.coilcraft.com

SMA Male RF Connector
Coaxicom’s 3183-1 is a very small, versatile SMA plug with an overall length of 0.330". It is used with 0.141 SR, RG402, Mil 17/130 and Ultra-Flex (Hand-Formable) cables. Manufactured from type 303 stainless steel, it can be ordered with a passivated stainless steel coupling nut or a gold plated coupling nut; the body is always gold plated. The connector is small enough to allow for very tight bends obviating the need for a conventional right angle connector or a swept right angle connector.
Coaxial Components Corp.,
www.coaxicom.com

Balanced Mixers
It is always a concern at high millimeter-wave band that there is not enough power to drive the mixer, especially full waveguide band. Model FDB-XX-E1 series externally biased, balanced mixers is especially developed for this purpose. The mixers are offered in four waveguide bands to cover frequency spectra from 50 to 140 GHz. These mixers employ high performance GaAs Schottky beamlead diodes and balanced configuration to produce superior performance with a very low LO pumping level.
Ducommun LaBarge Technologies,
www.ducommun.com

DC/DC Controller
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3774, a current-mode dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that enables the use of very low DC resistance (DCR) power inductors by enhancing the current-sense signal. Power inductor DCRs down to 0.2 milliohms can be utilized to maximize converter efficiency (up to 95 percent), increase power density and reduce the output ripple voltage in high current applications. This new DCR sensing technique also reduces the switching jitter normally associated with low DCR resistance applications.
Linear Technology Corp.,
www.linear.com

Temperature Controller
Oven Industries’ 5R7-001 temperature controller creates a seamless transition between heating and cooling devices, as it serves as the commander of thermoelectric modules. With a bi-directional or unidirectional H-bridge configuration, the temperature controller has many benefits: it delivers a load current of 0.1 to 25 amps, is RoHS compliant, allows for a set temperature range of -40° to 250°C, has a large program memory space for customization, is PC programmable and has 0 to 36 V DC output using a split power supply system.
Oven Industries,
www.ovenind.com

Broadband Capacitor
PPI’s 0201BB104KW160 is intended primarily for coupling RF signals or bypassing them to ground over extraordinarily large RF bandwidths. It is a 100 nF capacitor and offers resonance-free, low loss operation from 16 KHz (-3 dB point) to >50 GHz at 16 V with an insertion loss of <1 dB. The applications for which these parts are intended require small, SMT devices with low insertion losses and reflections across RF frequencies extending from the tens of KHz to the tens of GHz.
Passive Plus Inc.,
www.passiveplus.com

Single Pole Single Throw Switch
PMI Model No. P1T-9D25G-90-T-SFF is a high speed, solid state, single pole single throw switch capable of switching within 20 ns. The frequency range is 9.25 GHz (±30 MHz) with > 90 dB of isolation. Learn more about this switch at www.pmi-rf.com/Products/Switches/P1T-9D25G-90-T-SFF.htm.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.,
www.pmi-rf.com

Drop-In Isolator
Renaissance developed a new drop-in isolator to handle 25 W of reflected power in a compact size of 0.5" x 0.75" at X-Band frequencies. Covering 7.9 to 8.4 GHz, this isolator provides a VSWR of 1.25:1 at input and output ports with loss of 0.5 dB and isolation of 20 dB over -40° to +85°C. It is specifically designed for mobile satellite architecture.
Renaissance Electronics & Communications LLC,
www.rec-usa.com

Continuously Variable Attenuators
Trilithic announced its new CVA series of continuously variable attenuators available in octave bands over the frequency range of 1 to 18 GHz. The CVA series is currently available with 0 to 8 dB attenuation range over 1 to 2 GHz and 0 to 20 dB attenuation range over 2 to 4 GHz, 4 to 8 GHz, 8 to 12.4 GHz, and 12.4 to 18 GHz. Trilithic’s CVA attenuators feature a turns counting dial with locking lever, the non-translating dial is not direct reading in dB; 50 Ω impedance, average power: 5 W.
Trilithic Inc.,
www.trilithic.com

Amplifiers

RF Gain Blocks
Richardson RFPD Inc. announced immediate availability and full design support capabilities for four new broadband RF gain blocks from Analog Devices Inc. The new gain blocks are single-ended RF/IF gain block amplifiers that operate from 30 MHz to 6 GHz and offer up to 24 dB gain and 40 dBm OIP3. They are stable over frequency, temperature and power supply, enabling high performance with low power consumption. The gain blocks feature integrated bias control circuits and are fabricated on an InGaP HBT process.
Analog Devices Inc.,
distributed by Richardson RFPD Inc.,
www.analog.com

Hybrid Amplifier
Model 50HM1G6AB-47 is a compact, wide-band, Class AB solid state hybrid power amplifier module that instantaneously covers 1 to 6 GHz. It operates from a single DC voltage and provides 48 dB of typical gain with excellent gain flatness, noise figure and low intermodulation distortion for military and wireless applications.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation,
www.arworld.us

IC Chip Set
The OA3MM2C from Centellax is an amplifier IC chip set containing one input amplifier chip and one output amplifier chip. The small footprint, superb performance and low cost is perfect for transponder integration. A user could assemble multiple channels to meet application integration needs by using the chip set as a building block. The OA3MM2C has gain and power levels that are ideally suited for advanced optical modulation formats such as DP-16QAM at 32 Gbaud and beyond.
Centellax,
www.centellax.com

General Purpose LNA
Eclipse Microdevices’ EMD1710 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMPT distributed general purpose low noise amplifier. This LNA has a small signal gain of 12 dB with noise figure less than 2 dB at 10 GHz. It is ideal for applications that require  a typical P1dB output power of +18 dBm up to 12 GHz, while requiring only 83 mA from a +5 V supply. The EMD1710 comes in an RoHS compliant 4 mm QFN leadless package.
Eclipse Microdevices,
www.eclipsemicrowave.com

Ultra-Wideband PA
Giga-tronics introduced the GT-1000B option 06 and the GT-1050B/GT-1051B solid-state ultra-wideband power amplifiers that cover 100 MHz to 20 GHz and 10 MHz/2 GHz to 50 GHz respectively, with high output power, low noise figure and low harmonics in a single amplifier. Designed using broadband MMIC technology, the GT-1000B option 06 provides 5 W from 100 MHz to 18 GHz and the GT-1050B/GT-1051B provides 0.5 W (+27 dBm) at 40 GHz and 0.25 W (+24 dBm) at 50 GHz.
Giga-tronics Inc.,
www.gigatronics.com

Low Noise Amplifiers
MITEQ’s SAFSWseries of K-Band waveguide amplifiers offer very low noise figure (1.25 dB at +25°C from 18 to 21 GHz) operation in extreme airborne environments. An integral transmit band filter can also supply 60 dB minimum of rejection at 30 GHz. MITEQ’s design can be powered by either +12 to +15 V DC or +5 V DC for minimum power dissipation. DC power can also be supplied over the RF coaxial outdoor connector for use in high signal strength environments where EMI is a concern.
MITEQ,
www.miteq.com

LDMOS RF Power Transistor
Designed for tough engineering environments, the BLF188XR(S) LDMOS RF power transistor provides high output powers and simplified design, while enabling lower system cost and eliminating the use of hazardous substances. It is claimed to have excellent stability under severe mismatch conditions (VSWR greater than 65:1 at P3dB) and improved Class-C operation due to new dual-sided ESD diode structure with a larger negative voltage range. Key applications include terrestrial broadcast systems, ISM applications, igniting plasmas and lasers, synchrotrons and MRIs.
NXP Semiconductors,
www.nxp.com

Sources

PLL-Based Crystal Oscillators
The SG3225 is a new family of small, accurate, high-frequency differential-output PLL-based crystal oscillators that support frequencies up to 700 MHz, with a 3.2 × 2.5 mm footprint. The product family also includes the SG5032 and SG7050, which come in popular sizes of 5.0 × 3.2 mm and 7.0 × 5.0 mm, respectively. With a frequency tolerance of ±20 × 10^-6 and low phase jitter of 270 femtoseconds, these oscillators offer accuracy and stability and have a wide operating temperature range (-40° to +85°C).
Seiko Epson Corp.,
www.global.epson.com

Broadband Waveguide Noise Sources
QuinStar Technologies Inc. introduced the QNS-FB15LEseries of waveguide noise sources, which come in standard (Q,U, V, E and W) full waveguide bands. The QuinStar QNS series noise sources have 15 dB ENR with 0.015 dB/°C of noise power output stability over temperature and 0.15 dB/1 percent over bias voltage. Typical ENR flatness is ±0.5 dB over any 10 GHz region and ±1.25 dB over the full band. QuinStar also offers QIF series full band matching isolators.
QuinStar Technologies Inc.,
www.quinstar.com

Test Equipment

DC Power Supplies
The Advanced Power System (APS) family, designed for ATE applications, consists of 1 kW and 2 kW system DC power supplies, the N6900 and N7900 that deliver a new level in power supply performance enabled by Agilent’s exclusive VersaPower architecture. The APS family was designed to help you overcome tough power test challenges by delivering industry-leading specifications and innovative features in an integrated solution for advanced automated test equipment (ATE) power testing needs.
Agilent Technologies Inc.,
www.agilent.com

PIM Measurement Options
Anritsu Co. introduced three frequency options for its industry-leading PIM Master MW82119A Passive Intermodulation (PIM) high-power, battery-operated, portable PIM test analyzer. The new options provide wireless field engineers and technicians with the first battery-operated handheld analyzers that can accurately conduct “top of the tower” PIM measurements in the LTE 800 MHz and UMTS 2100 MHz bands, in addition to the LTE 2600 MHz band. The new options have been specifically developed to address the top bands planned for LTE network deployments.
Anritsu Co.,
www.anritsu.com

GNSS Simulator
The functionality of the R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator has been extended by adding BeiDou/Compass capability to its integrated GNSS simulator. With the R&S SMBV-K107 option, the GNSS simulator now covers the Chinese BeiDou standard as well as the GPS, Galileo and Glonass satellite navigation systems. The R&S SMBV-K107 allows users to generate realtime scenarios with up to 24 BeiDou satellites. It supports all possible BeiDou orbits and can simulate satellites that are not yet in orbit.
Rohde & Schwarz,
www.rohde-schwarz.com