Components
NANO Series Wi-Fi Diplexer
3H’s miniature Wi-Fi diplexer offers high performance in the company’s NANO package. The diplexer offers low passband insertion loss, and rejection levels of > 70 dB with a max. height of 0.08". The diplexers are available in tape and reel packaging. Other costumed frequency bands are available. For more information, contact: sales@3hcomm.com or call (949) 529-1583.
3H Communication Systems Inc.
www.3Hcommunicationsystems.com
Resistive Power Dividers
Model series 151-215-XXX is a family of resistive power dividers in 2, 4, 6 and 8-way configurations. These 50 Ohm, 1 W average power devices have an operating frequency range of DC to 6 GHz. Insertion loss above theoretical loss is + 1 dB nominal for 2 and 4-way configurations. Insertion loss above theoretical loss for 6 and 8-way configurations is + 1 dB nominal, DC to 5 GHz and + 1.6 dB nominal, 5 to 6 GHz. Maximum VSWR is 1.50:1 and the RF connectors are SMA female.
BroadWave Technologies Inc.
www.broadwavetechnologies.com
Space Qualified Isolator
DiTom Microwave has released a new X-Band (7.9 to 8.4 GHz) space qualified isolator. The DS1007 is manufactured to meet or exceed environmental space-level reliability including thermal shock, sine and random vibration, temperature cycling, and thermal vacuum survivability over a specified qualification and acceptance test plan. DiTom’s current space level manufacturing process allows for delivery in as quickly as four weeks depending on the test requirements. For more information, contact: (559) 225-7042 or space@ditom.com.
DiTom Microwave
www.ditom.com
High Efficiency Isolation Transformer
A new lineup of high efficiency isolation transformers from Foster Transformer provide a higher degree of isolation (as measured by leakage current to ground), improved efficiency, and reduced size and weight, which yield lower operating costs. The result of two years of development to optimize performance while minimizing size, these transformers are up to 25 percent lighter than previous generations while offering full load operating efficiencies of 97 to 99 percent. These high efficiency, isolation transformers are ideal for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.
Foster Transformer
www.foster-transformer.com
Attenuator Systems
JFW Industries introduced its newest line of ethernet-controlled RF attenuation systems. This latest series of programmable attenuator assemblies is available in varying frequencies (as low as 30 MHz or up to 6 GHz), in 95 dB or 127 dB of dynamic range (in 1 dB steps), and with SMA or N connectors.
JFW Industries
www.jfwindustries.com
Multi Band/ Multi Market Power Dividers
MECA announced its latest addition to an extensive line of power dividers with (80X-X-3.250WWP); broadband models covering UHF through ISM bands. Available in 2, 4, 8 and 16-way, 30 W Wilkinson power dividers, optimized for excellent performance from 500 MHz to 6 GHz. Also available in a variety of connector styles such as Type N or SMA. IP67 rated and suited for indoor and outdoor applications. Made in the U.S. and 36-month manufacturing warranty.
MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-MECA.com
Phase Shifter
Nuvotronics has demonstrated a high efficiency gallium nitride (GaN) HEMT digital phase shifter; greatly exceeding previously reported loss figure of Merit results while significantly increasing solid-state MMIC phase shifter power handling. This effort was funded under Navy SBIR N141-034 (Phase I). This new capability will have far reaching benefits in radar and communication systems such as phased arrays that perform electronic beam forming, steering and scanning using phase shifters. Nuvotronics’ phase shifter technology uses a production-qualified GaN process.
Nuvotronics
www.nuvotronics.com
30 to 520 MHz Bandpass Filters
ERF-5WTM minimizes size, weight, power consumption and cost while covering the entire military tactical radio band of 30 to 520 MHz and maintaining high in-band RF power handling (5 W). ERF-5W is commonly used in UAV communication relay payload applications. SWaP-C reductions include a new size: 4.7" × 6.8" × 1" (119.4 × 172.7 × 25.4 mm) and new weight: 14.08 oz. (399 g). The ERF-5W combines 35 dB typical selectivity at Fc ± 20 percent, low insertion loss (2.5 dB) and 25 µs typical tune time in a ruggedized device.
POLE/ZERO
www.polezero.com
Metallized Ceramic Sensors
Remtec Inc. has expanded its process capabilities and developed new techniques to manufacture high performancemetalized ceramic sensors in a variety of diverse applications. These include motion/velocity and acceleration systems, electrical measurement (capacitance and resistance), medical monitoring, diagnostic and detection, optical such as light sources, infrared detectors and fiber optics, liquid and gas flow, biosensors, temperature and thermal conductivity as well as wireless sensors.
Remtec Inc.
www.remtec.com
High Power Directional Couplers
RLC Electronics’ high power directional couplers offer accurate coupling, low insertion loss and high directivity in a compact package. RLC offers high power couplers up to 40 GHz, with power requirements above 500 W CW, 10k W peak. The standard units are optimized for 2 octave bandwidths and are available with a choice of coupling values as well as connector types. These units are ideal for sampling forward and reflected power with a negligible effect on the transmission line and with low intermodulation products, as well as use in amplifier systems. Custom options include choice of connector type (N, SC, 7/16), modified frequency range, coupling value and additional functionality such as a sniffer port.
RLC Electronics Inc.
www.rlcelectronics.com
Double Balanced Mixer
The SGM-2-13 mixer is a wideband, surface-mount mixer designed to cover 250 MHz to 3.25 GHz. This makes it ideal for radar and fixed microwave radio and instrumentation applications. Further full band characteristics are typical conversion loss of 6.5 dB with local oscillator power of +13 dBm, typical LO to RF isolation of 25 dB, and a typical input third order intercept point of +14 dBm. The overall dimensions of the mixer is 0.53" × 0.405" × 0.098" (L × W × H).
Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com
Full Band WR42 Waveguide Circulator
Model F3800-2225-38 is a full band WR42 waveguide circulator covering 18 to 26.5 GHz with 0.5 dB maximum insertion loss, 19 dB minimum reverse isolation, 1.25:1 of VSWR at input and output, and can handle 25 W of CW power. The RF ports are designed to match to UG-595/U waveguide flanges.
Wenteq Microwave Corp.
www.wenteq.com
Two-Way Combiner/Divider
The Model D9922, rated at 200 W CW, is a surface-mount 0° combiner/divider that provides low loss across the entire 2 to 6 GHz band-width. Ideal for amplifier houses concentrating on modules only, the D9922 is robust and measures only 1.4" × 1.1" × 0.14". Buy the engine without having to buy the entire car.
Werlatone
www.werlatone.com
Cables & Connectors
Microwave Adapters
Coaxsol (short for Coaxial Solutions) unveiled its highly anticipated and unprecedented release of over 177,000+ RF components. Products include nonexistent adapters and connectors used by the military, the aerospace and commercial markets such as wireless communications, medical, and test & measurement. Coaxsol’s release represents a major milestone in the industry, having developed the “Open Cable Port Concept,” a patent pending technology that enables the creation and delivery of on-demand custom components.
Coaxsol
www.coaxsol.com
High Performance Cable Assemblies
D-COAX Inc. has announced that all purchased cable assemblies include free electrical data. All D-COAX cable assemblies are 100% tested using VNA and includes s2p, tab and bmp files. High performance flexible coaxial cable assemblies are available through 65 GHz in singles and cable pairs. The standard assemblies deliver excellent return loss and low insertion loss. D-COAX has also added a “live chat” feature to help with questions in real time.
D-COAX Inc.
www.d-coax.com
Precision NMD-series Adaptors
Response Microwave Inc. announced the availability of its new series of durable between-series NMD adaptors to facilitate test applications. The new RMAD.BS.NMDxx series offers interface combinations in N18, 3.5, 2.92, 2.4 and 1.85 mm and covers the DC to 65 MHz band. These adaptors offer typical electrical performance of 0.20 dB insertion loss and 1.15:1 VSWR. Units are operational over the 0 to +85°C range and bodies are SUS303F stainless with gold plated BeCu center contacts.
Response Microwave Inc.
www.responsemicrowave.com
Crimp Tools for LMR-500 and LMR-600
Two new fixed die crimp tools for LMR-500 & LMR-600 are now available from Times Microwave Systems. The CT-500 and the CT-600 for the LMR-500 and LMR-600 crimp connectors respectively have opposing dies that help produce an optimal crimp. The new tools also feature a safety release mechanism and have an adjustable cam dial similar to the company’s existing fixed die crimp tools. The new tools are listed at $160/each.
Times Microwave Systems
www.timesmicro.com
Amplifiers
Model 187Ka TWT Amplifier
The Model 187Ka TWT amplifier has been specifically designed to operate pulsed traveling wave tubes up to 200 W peak power at frequencies in the 34 to 36 GHz range. Grid pulse performance provides flat topped RF pulses from 50 ns to 100 µs, up to 50 percent duty cycle, with rise and fall times of less than 15 ns, and PRF up to 100 kHz. Computer control interfaces available are IEEE-488, RS-232/422 and Ethernet.
Applied Systems Engineering Inc.
www.applsys.com
Portable Test Amplifier
Built within a cast aluminum housing, measuring 129 × 84 × 67 mm, the 1 to 18 GHz portable test amplifier delivers 35 dB gain and +20 dBm P1 output power and comes complete with a manual on-off locking toggle switch for quick application and removal of the amplified signal. A green LED indicates an active unit. The 12 V, 525 mA DC input is applied via a sturdy XLR socket with a choice of SMA, Type N or TNC RF connectors in stainless steel with IP rating of IP66/67.
AtlanTecRF
www.atlantecrf.com
Solid-State Power Amplifier
Delta Microwave introducedits SSPA-DM-HPKU-50-101 developed for Ku Satcom/datalink applications. Specs include 14.4 to 15.5 GHz, 45 dB min., 50 W min., 60 W typical, 24 V DC, 9 A nominal, 25 percent typical and 2.5" × 2.75" × 0.45".
Delta Microwave
www.deltamicrowave.com
RF and Microwave Power Amplifiers
Fairview Microwave has released a complete portfolio of coaxial high reliability power amplifiers with broadband frequencies ranging from 0.5 MHz to 20 GHz that can operate over extreme temperatures across -55° to +85°C. These high-rel amplifiers are commonly used in demanding environments for applications involved with electronic warfare, instrumentation, military communications, radar, point-to-point radio, telecom, test & measurement, medical and SATCOM industries.
Fairview Microwave Inc.
www.fairviewmicrowave.com
LDMOS Transistor
Freescale’s MRF8VP13350N 50 V RF power LDMOS transistor is designed to deliver high RF output power in industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) applications. These applications range from industrial heating and material welding at 915 MHz to particle accelerators at 1300 MHz. In narrowband operation at 915 MHz, the new RF power transistor can deliver 350 W CW (continuous wave) with 20.7 dB of gain and 67.5 percent efficiency.
Freescale
www.freescale.com
mmWave Amplifier
Herotek offers a wideband millimeter wave amplifier. Model A2640205010A operates from 26 to 40 GHz and matched for low VSWR. It has gain of 20 dB with max. gain variation of ±2.5 dB, noise figure of 5 dB, P1dB output of +10 dBm, and current draw of 180 mA at +12 V bias. This amplifier comes in a hermetically sealed package with removable connectors for drop in assembly and designed for both military and commercial applications.
Herotek Inc.
www.herotek.com
GaN Power Amplifier
Microsemi announced the AML218P4013, a GaN power amplifier product supplied in a compact hermetic 3.5" × 1.9" × 0.45" connectorized module housing. Ideal for electronic warfare, radar and test and measurement applications, the AML218P4013 power amplifier provides frequency coverage from 2 to 18 GHz, and delivers 38 dB gain, and 20 W of saturated output power at 16 percent PAE. The power amplifier operates from a +32 V DC single bias supply and is specified for operation over the -40° to +85°C military temperature range.
Microsemi
www.microsemi.com
Portable Amplifier
PMI model no. PTB-60-120-5R0-10-115-VAC-SFF is a portable amplifier that operates over the 1 to 20 GHz frequency range. This model provides 60 dB of typical gain with an OP1dB of +10 dB minimum. This amplifier features an on/off switch that is located on the front panel and operates on 120 VAC.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
GaN on SiC HEMT
Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new discrete GaN on SiC HEMT from TriQuint/Qorvo. The 10 W (P3dB), 50 Vinput-matched TGF3015-SM operates from 0.03 to 3 GHz. The integrated input-matching network enables wideband gain and power performance, while the output can be matched on board to optimize power and efficiency for any region within the band. The device is housed in an industry-standard 3 × 3 mm package.
Richardson RFPD Inc.
www.richardsonrfpd.com
E-Band High Power Amplifier
Model SBP-8138632520-1212-E1 is an E-Band high power amplifier with a small signal gain of 25 dB and a P1dB of +20 dBm minimum in the frequency range of 81 to 86 GHz. The DC power requirement for theamplifier is+6 to +12 VDC/1,000 mA. The input and output port are inline configuration as shown in the photo with both WR-12 waveguides and UG387/U flanges. SAGE Millimeter also offers many other low noise, ultra-broadband, power amplifiers in the frequency range of 1 to 110 GHz.
SAGE Millimeter Inc.
www.sagemillimeter.com
Systems
Solid-State Ku-Band SATCOM Transceiver
Advantech Wireless announced that its solid-state Ku-Band transceiver system has successfully undergone the Indian Defence Environment Standard (JSS 5555). This is the first ground based solid-state amplifier system that passed this standard in India. The equipment has also undergone successfully the tests as per MIL-STD- 461E requirement matrix specified for Indian Ground Airforce. The Advantech Wireless’ range of Ku-Band transceivers provides the ultimate in performance and user friendly operation at a very competitive price.
Advantech Wireless
www.advantechwireless.com
Sources
RF/Microwave Signal Generator
Berkeley Nucleonics released a high performance, robust and extremely cost effective high power RF/microwave signal generator. The model 845-H, defines a new class of microwave source instrumentation capable of producing in excess of 23 dBm from 100 KHz to 20 GHz, with low phase noise, fast switching speeds, extensive modulation capabilities in a portable lightweight benchtop package. With a compact, sealed enclosure, and a rechargeable internal battery option, this instrument offers the widest array of features to meet almost any application requirement in the lab, ATE or field.
Berkeley Nucleonics Corp.
www.BerkeleyNucleonics.com
Software
XTDR Version 2.0
HYPERLABS has added S-parameter capabilities (S11, S21) to version 2.0 of its XTDRTMsoftware. These features complement the existing time domain features (TDR, TDT, NEXT and FEXT) already found in the HL2200 and HL5200 series signal path analyzers. The latest version of XTDRTMis available as a free download from the HYPERLABS website.
HYPERLABS Inc.
www.hyperlabsinc.com
Test Equipment
Signal Quality Analyzer Modules
The MP1861A MUX and MP1862A DEMUX modules for the MP1800A signal quality analyzer will expand the functions of the MP1800A 32G Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) to support 56 G and 64 G bit error rates (BER) measurements required for evaluating high speed serial transmission devices. When used in conjunction with the MP1800A, the two new modules support a generation of NRZ Data and BER measurements up to 64.2 Gbit/s.
Anritsu Corp.
www.anritsu.com
Electromagnetic Safety Products
AR RF/Microwave launched a line of safety products including handheld safety meters, a wide range of safety sensor heads and safety software. These products are designed to measure exposure levels of a variety of products and systems such as industrial ovens, RF medical devices, power plants, ground transport systems, wireless telecommunications and base stations.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arworld.us
Integrated Frequency Counter and Power Meter
Mini-Circuits’ FCPM-6000RC integrated frequency counter and power meter is a pocket-sized (5.00" × 2.66" × 1.36") precision test device controlled via USB or Ethernet (HTTP and Telnet protocols) or operated as stand-alone test instrument. It simplifies test setups by enabling synchronized frequency and power measurements from a single device. The unit features an LCD display allowing convenient readings directly off the measurement head, while the company’s user-friendly GUI software enables easy remote test management via USB or ethernet.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
FFT Analyzer
The EHP-50F is an FFT analyzer for assessing low frequency electric and magnetic fields considering aspects of human safety. It covers the entire range from 1 Hz to 400 kHz that is relevant for sensory effects. It evaluates complex signal shapes in the time domain using the weighted peak method, which is specified in the latest standards such as the EMF Directive 2013/35/EU. It uses built-in three-axis probes to detect electric and magnetic fields isotropically (non-directionally), is battery operated and can be connected to the Narda NBM-550 HF measuring set.
Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH
www.narda-sts.com
High Speed 5 GS/s LXI Digitizers
For applications where fast electronic signals in the GHz range need to be remotely acquired and analyzed, Spectrum has extended its popular digitizer NETBOX series of LXI based instruments and released eight new models. Available with two, four or eight fully synchronous channels the new units feature sampling rates up to 5 GS/s, bandwidth in excess of 1.5 GHz and on-board acquisition memory up to 8 G samples. This unique combination makes the digitizers ideal for capturing long complex high frequency signals and for characterizing fast timing events that go down to the nano- and sub-nanosecond ranges.
Spectrum Systementwicklung Microelectronic GmbH
www.spectrum-instrumentation.com
Hybrid Temperature Chamber/Platform
TotalTemp Technologies offers a better way to do thermal testing. TotalTemp offers the first true hybrid temperature chamber/platform. The floor of the chamber is a temperature controlled hot/cold plate that operates independently or in conjunction with the chamber. Benefits include faster throughput, improved gradient control and verification capabilities, benchtop accessibility with left and right feedthrough apertures and wide temperature range.
TotalTemp Technologies
www.totaltemptech.com