Components
High Power SPDT RF Switch
CEL introduced the new CG2409X3 high power single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) GaAs MMIC RF switch that is intended for various wireless systems where a switch of high-power capability is required. It is specified for the frequency range of 0.05 to 6 GHz, and can operate at a control voltage from 1.8 V to 5 V. The CG2409X3 is manufactured using state-of-the-art pHEMT technology and is packaged and tested in Japan with high quality and reliability. It is a drop-in replacement for Renesas’ uPG2409T6X switch.
CEL
www.cel.com
HCC-62 Cross Converter
Link Electronics introduced the HCC-62 cross converter, a stand-alone unit that converts Serial Digital Interface (SDI) to High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and simultaneously converts HDMI to SDI. In addition to cross converting in a single piece of equipment, thus decluttering the studio, this new technology is also more economical. Three additional modes of operation allow the user to monitor the video from a SDI stream without using expensive SDI monitors.
Link Electronics
www.linkelectronics.com
Low PIM 40 dB Coupler
MECA’s low PIM high power (300 W) couplers meet and exceed the industry standard of -161 dBc typical for all your DAS application needs. Available in 3, 6, 10, 20 and now 40 dB models and weatherproof IP 67 standard and IP 68 available Type N. Made in the U.S. and 36-month warranty.
MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-MECA.com
Rack-Mounted Power Divider Matrix
MegaPhase custom rack-mounted components make it easy to split one power signal in however many ways you need. Ideal for multiple uses, including telecom testing, the dividers operate over an extended frequency range. Each divider includes a monitor port for quick signal checks. MegaPhase can design a custom rack to meet your precise specifications.
MegaPhase
www.megaphase.com
YIG-Tuned Bandreject Filters
Micro Lambda Wireless announced the production release of YIG-tuned bandreject filters with 50 dB notch depths at 500 MHz and 60 dB notch depths starting at 2 GHz. Standard models cover the 500 MHz to 2 GHz, 2 to 6 GHz, 6 to 18 GHz and 2 to 18 GHz. Customer specified tuning ranges can be supplied on special order. Applications include test Instruments, wide band receivers, telecom, satcom and a variety of military applications.
Micro Lambda Wireless
www.microlambdawireless.com
Dual/Differential Lowpass Filter
Mini-Circuits’ DLFCV-1000+ is a dual lowpass filter with a passband from DC to 1000 MHz designed into a single 1210 ceramic package. The dual filter can also be used as a differential filter in differential circuits where interference and noise must be minimized. This model provides 1.2 dB passband insertion loss, 27 dB stopband rejection with steep roll off, and RF input power handling up to 8.5 W (each filter). It supports a wide range of applications and is ideal for minimizing interference at amplifier inputs and ADC outputs.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
Revolutionary Reflectionless Filter
Mini-Circuits’ new XHF2-153+ reflectionless highpass filter has a passband from 15.3 to 30 GHz with a 3 dB frequency cutoff at 14.2 GHz, supporting a wide range of applications including WiMAX, military, space and more. It provides 1.8 dB passband insertion loss, 2.1:1 passband VSWR, 13.7 dB stopband rejection, 2.2:1 stopband VSWR and 1.26 W RF input power handling in the passband (0.16 W in the stopband). It comes housed in a tiny 2 x 2 mm QFN package, allowing designers to use it almost anywhere on their PCB.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
Transformer
The MRFXF5732-1 transformer is designed for applications that require very small, low cost, and highly reliable surface mount components. Applications may be found in broadband, wireless and other communications systems. These units are built lead-free and RoHS compliant and feature welded wire construction for increased reliability. S-parameters are available on request.
MiniRF
www.MiniRF.com
Capacitor Custom Kits
Passive Plus Inc. (PPI) can now develop custom sample kits based specifically on an engineers’ needs. Custom kits offer a variety of capacitors based on case size, temperature coefficient, value ranges, tolerances, voltages and quantities per value. All kits are RoHS compliant. With over 30 years in the RF/microwave industry, PPI manufactures high quality, high-power passive components using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. Specializing in magnetic and non-magnetic HI-Q/low ESR capacitors, PPI supplies reliable quality components to the military, medical, semiconductor, broadcast and telecommunications industries.
Passive Plus Inc.
www.passiveplus.com
Direct Read Attenuators
Pasternack, a provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has released a new line of waveguide direct read attenuators for instrumentation, test benches, high efficiency RF/microwave transmissions, SATCOM, MILCOM, radar and telecom applications. Pasternack’s direct read attenuators are available in WR-42 to WR-10 waveguide standards operating in seven waveguide bands within the 18 to 110 GHz frequency range. They boast ± 2 percent typical attenuation accuracy and feature an easy-to-read drum scale and military standard UG-style flanges.
Pasternack
www.pasternack.com
Absorptive, High Speed, Single Pole Three Throw Switch
PMI Model No. P3T-4G8G-75-T-SFF is an absorptive, high speed, single pole three throw switch capable of switching within 100 ns maximum. The frequency range is 4 to 8 GHz. This switch has > 75 dB isolation, and is outfitted with SMA female connectors. Unit size is 1.5" × 1.5" × 0.4" with painted blue finish.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
Dual SiC MOSFET Driver
Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new SiC MOSFET driver reference design from Microsemi Corp. The MSCSICMDD/REF1 is designed to provide a reliable reference driver solution, a means of evaluating silicon carbide MOSFETs in a number of different topologies, as well as a means to assess device performance for parametric test purposes. The new evaluation board requires only a +24 V power input and is optimized to drive SiC devices at a high speed with desaturation protection.
Richardson RFPD
www.richardsonrfpd.com
High-Power Lowpass Filters
RLC Electronics’ high-power lowpass filters are designed for high-power systems in the frequency range of 100 to 8000 MHz. These filters are designed to handle 2500 W average under extreme temperature and altitude conditions, while offering low loss (0.2 dB typical) and 1.5:1 VSWR (max). RLC filters offer you the flexibility of choosing your cutoff frequency, number of sections and connector type (N, SC, HN, 7/16) for a truly custom high power low pass product.
RLC Electronics Inc.
www.rlcelectronics.com
Wide Band Coaxial Circulator
Model F2700-1300-A0 is a wide band SMA connectorized circulator operating over 6 to 18 GHz. It features 1.5 dB maximum insertion loss, 10 dB minimum reverse isolation and 1.9:1 maximum VSWR. This circulator can handle 10 W of forward CW power. The package size of the circulator is 0.748" × 0.787" × 0.512" and it weighs only 1 oz.
Wenteq Microwave
www.wenteq.com
Dual Directional Coupler
Model 2CNK125 from Werbel Microwave is a dual directional coupler that operates from 100 kHz to 250 MHz at 40 dB coupling. Nominal power rating is 100 W, designed for 250 W max. Typical directionality is 25 dB. Main line VSWR is 1.1:1 and typical insertion loss is 0.3 dB. Housing measures 5" × 2.5" × 1.5". All products are made in-house at their N.J.-based location and sourced from as many U.S.-based suppliers as possible.
Werbel Microwave LLC
www.WerbelMicrowave.com
Cables & Connectors
Coaxial Cable & Cable Assemblies
High Speed Interconnects’ 086, RF/microwave assemblies are designed to be cut to any length, terminated to 2.92 connectors, and shipped within one week. HSI’s 48" assemblies deliver ± 2.5° phase and ±0.03 IL stability (180° flexure), IL 6.1 dB, VSWR 1.15:1 through 40 GHz.
High Speed Interconnects
www.highspeedint.com
Amplifiers
Single Band Amplifiers
AR’s new 20S6G18A and 40S6G18B are self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, class A solid-state amplifiers designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. Model 20S6G18A, when used with a sweep generator, provides a minimum of 20 W of RF output power instantaneously from 6 to 18 GHz, while the 40S version delivers 40 W. These instruments are suitable for radiated immunity testing, TWTA replacements and EW applications.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arworld.us
SSPA Module
Exodus Advanced Communications announced the release of a new state-of-the-art ruggedized power amplifier. AMP3095 is a 31 to 40 GHz, 5 W min broadband module, featuring a class AB linear GaAs FET hybrid design. It operates from a 9 VDC supply at 16A with gain flatness of 8 dB max peak-to-peak. With instantaneous wide bandwidth, built-in protection circuits and high reliability, the AMP3095 is suitable for all single channel modulation standards and applications such as EMI/RFI, EW, communications, SATCOM and general testing for mmWave products.
Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com
5 W Broadband SSPA
The TA1049 is a broadband SSPA for applications such as EMC testing, EW/jamming, and general purpose lab use. It utilizes internal DC to DC conversion, so it can operate from a +9 to +33 V supply voltage without any effect on RF performance. The TA1049 can be shipped with an integral heatsink and heatsink/fan assembly if required.
Triad RF Systems
www.triadrf.com
1 to 50 GHz Series Amplifiers
The newly released ASL50B series amplifiers feature extended frequency operation. The ASL50B series products consist of gain blocks with +25, +30 and +35 dB. The noise figure levels are +6 dB typical and +7 dB max at 50 GHz. The output P1 dB is +13 dBm typical and +10 dBm min. at 50 GHz. Like all WT products these ASL50B series amplifiers are battle tested, and backed with the 4-year warranty program. This type of service can give customers the support they need for long term uses reducing costly replacements. All WT products are RoHS compliant, and burn in tested for 48 hours at +50°C.
Wright Technologies
www.wrighttec.com
Sources
OEM Pulse/Delay Generator
The unique high performance model 745-OEM pulse/delay generator is engineered for direct system integration. Offering a package designed to be embedded easily, it provides system architects an excellent resource for all triggering, synchronizing and timing needs. With industry-leading specifications such as 250 fs timing resolution, 5 ps jitter, synchronized outputs and much more, the 745-OEM is ideal for laser timing systems or other precision applications.
Berkeley Nucleonics
www.berkeleynucleonics.com
Dual-Channel RF Signal Generator
DS Instruments introduced the SG6000LX, a compact and economical dual channel RF signal generator covering 25 MHz to 6 GHz. Output power is independently adjustable on each channel in 0.5 dB steps and with a vernier setting. The USB port is configured as power source and industry standard COM port requiring no special drivers for remote operation.
DS Instruments
www.dsinstruments.com
Gunn Diode Oscillator
Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, has released a waveguide Gunn oscillator that provides a cost effective source for microwave power with excellent frequency and power stability while generating low phase noise. Typical applications include transmit and receive oscillators for radio communications, local oscillator source that can be multiplied for higher mmWave frequency test and measurement, military and commercial radar sources, police radar, Doppler sensors and security screening.
Fairview Microwave Inc.
www.fairviewmicrowave.com
Wideband High Performance VCO
The DCMO3288-5 has greater than an octave tuning of bandwidth covering 320 to 880 MHz with a planar resonator construction. This wideband model has exceptional phase noise performance of -109 dBc/Hz (typ.) at 10 kHz offset and -129 dBc/Hz (typ.) at 100 kHz offset. Other features include an output power of 3 dBm (min.), a harmonic suppression of 10 dB (typ.), a tuning sensitivity of less than 3:1 (typ.) and a bias voltage of +5 V and +24 V of tuning.
Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com