Editor’s Note: The following is a listing of product and service descriptions received from exhibitors who responded to a call for information. For a complete listing of exhibitors, see page 82.
Amplifier Research 1108
AR’s 200S1G4 is an advanced instrument for 200-watt testing for EMC and linear wireless applications. The 200S1G4 is the world’s only 200-watt, 0.8 to 4.2 GHz, all solid state amplifier, with digital front panel displays and AR’s three-year warranty.
Amplifier Research,
Souderton, PA (215) 723-8181.
Ansoft Corp. 927
Ansoft’s HFSS v9 puts the power of next-generation microwave design into the hands of engineers worldwide. With its ability to reduce engineering time, cut costs, improve manufacturability and tackle more advanced designs than ever before, the easy-to-use software delivers unmatched electromagnetic precision, launching a new era for EM-based design automation.
Ansoft Corp.,
Pittsburgh, PA (412) 261-3200.
CAD Design Software
CAD Design Software’s RF Designer Suite is a complete Wireless EDA development system. Full DRC, Netlist Check, Gerber Out and full RF part intelligence in each design file. Bi-directional links to Agilent’s ADS, AWRs MWO, Ansoft’s HFSS provides full RF simulation.
CAD Design Software,
Los Gatos, CA (408) 358-3305.
California Eastern Laboratories 722
Working in Short Range Wireless? We have a new series of NEC medium power devices you’ll want to see. Adding GPS capability? Our new RF/Baseband chipset makes it easier than ever. We’ll have other new NEC products on display – plus a contest to challenge your imagination, with great prizes.
California Eastern Laboratories,
Santa Clara, CA (408) 988-3500.
CST of America Inc. 327
The latest release of CST MICROWAVE STUDIO,® Version 4 will be demonstrated. Already renowned for interactivity, the improved CST MWS interface can significantly augment the design engineer’s throughput by integrating with other tools like CST DESIGN STUDIO™ through CST’s open design environment. In addition, the Wireless Systems Expo week will be the setting for the Inaugural CST User Group Meeting, February 24. Contact events@cst-america.com for more information. Visit our Web site at www.cst-america.com.
CST of America Inc.,
Wellesley Hills, MA (781) 416-2782.
Eagleware Corp. 416
Eagleware announces the latest version of its GENESYS suite of RF/microwave software, GENESYS 2003. This latest release features enhancements for power amplifier and antenna design, an expanded library of design models, support for additional test equipment, and improvements to the user interface. See how GENESYS can accelerate and improve your designs.
Eagleware Corp.,
Norcross, GA (678) 291-0995.
Elanix Inc. 924
An FPGA/ASIC solution which will generate register transfer level verilog or VHDL source code from a system level design. The solution combines ease-of-use of a system design tool with a direct path to FPGA/ASIC implementation.
Elanix Inc.,
Westlake Village, CA (818) 597-1414.
Emerson & Cuming Microwave Products Inc.
Recognized global leader and the only ISO 9001:2000 registered manufacturer of microwave absorbing materials. New RFID Tag applications using ECCOSORB® brand products. Custom shaped precision parts using innovative molding techniques for small and high volume production. Low loss dielectric materials and new radar reflector technology for use in broadband steerable antennas for satellite applications.
Emerson & Cuming Microwave Products Inc.,
Randolph, MA (781) 961-9600.
Filtel Microwave Inc. 1128
Filtel will showcase its low cost, high performance cavity diplexer and filter solutions. Our focus is cellular base station, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communications up to 40 GHz. Other products include isolators, circulators and couplers.
Filtel Microwave Inc.,
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec (613) 731-5882.
Filtronic 427
Filtronic recently announced the transition of fabrication of its products to Filtronic Compound Semiconductor Ltd., UK. This modern facility features six-inch wafer processing and state-of-the-art process controls making it possible to offer products with consistent performance and competitive pricing. Filtronic has a well-established line of PHEMT semiconductors which have found wide acceptance for applications in base station receivers and transmitters, WLAN products, mmWave radios, military applications and others. Please visit our Web site at www.filss.com.
Filtronic,
Santa Clara, CA (408) 988-1331.
Focus Microwaves Inc. 1039
Focus announces new lines of precision tuners and ultra stable probe stations. The Bi-harmonic tuners’ compact size make them ideal for on-wafer harmonic load pull testing at the fundamental, 2fo and 3fo frequencies simultaneously. Existing low frequency and new 65 GHz tuners mount on the new ultra stable manual probe station for noise parameter and load pull measurements.
Focus Microwaves Inc.,
D.D.O., Quebec (514) 684-4554.
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. 622
Gore launches the snapSHOT™ EMI shield, a revolutionary, board level, multi-cavity-shielding product that provides superior protection against electromagnetic interference in wireless systems and devices. The metallized, thermoformed lightweight plastic shield is easy to install, easy to remove for rework, easy to mount on PCB’s that are not necessarily flat, and accommodates uniquely shaped cavities. Visit our Web site at www.gore.com/electronics.
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.,
Elkton, MD (302) 292-5100.
Hexawave Inc. 923
GaAs-based IDM wireless components company, Hexawave’s two major product lines include: high isolation, low insertion loss and low cost MMIC switches for Bluetooth, 802.11a+b WLAN and handset applications, and 1–5 W L-band and C-band GaAs Power MESFETs for wireless communications.
Hexawave Inc.,
Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC 886-3-578-5100.
Johnson Components Inc. 534
Johnson Components now make fixed length RF coaxial cable assemblies as a standard product offering. A variety of our most popular SMAs, SMBs, MCX and BNCs populate these cables in numerous lengths. For more information and purchasing information, visit our Web site at www.johnsoncomponents.com.
Johnson Components Inc.,
Waseca, MN (507) 833-6220.
Johnstech International 1333
Johnstech International’s Pad Series 2mm contactor with six interchangeable inserts and the Pad Series 1mm contactor offers superior electrical and mechanical performance for leadless devices. Johnstech manufactures and distributes high performance test contactors for Leaded, Ball, Edge, Pad and other packages. Visit Johnstech at www.johnstech.com.
Johnstech International,
Minneapolis, MN (612) 378-2020.
Microwave Technology Inc. 824
Leading supplier of GaAs-based products, offering high linearity and low phase noise devices, modules and wireless amplifiers for wireless communication applications. Our proprietary GaAs process provides the best IP3 and ACPR performance. MwT ultra-linear power amplifiers are used in 2, 2.5, 3G and broadband wireless-access infrastructure. Our low phase-noise devices are ideal for frequency sources above 10 GHz.
Microwave Technology Inc.,
Fremont, CA (510) 651-6700.
Mid-Atlantic RF Systems Inc. 531
The SHY550, a 5 to 6 GHz, surface-mount, 3 dB, 90 degree hybrid coupler, is the newest member of Mid-Atlantic RF Systems’ line of miniature hybrid couplers. The SHY series couplers maintain the same high performance specifications provided in Mid-Atlantic RF Systems’ HY series couplers, in a 0.2" by 0.56" package.
Mid-Atlantic RF Systems Inc.,
Forest Hill, MD (410) 893-2430.
Mini-Systems Inc. 423
Announcing the world’s smallest thin film chip resistors, 20 × 10 and 15 × 15 mil chips. MSI’s handcrafted products consist of precision thin/thick film chip resistors, MOS capacitors, networks, attenuators, jumpers, metallized/patternized substrates, hermetic packages and hybrids within four divisions. Applications include medical, military, aerospace, microwave and telecommunications.
Mini-Systems Inc.,
North Attleboro, MA (508) 695-9479.
Mobile Mark Inc. 323
Mobile Mark’s parabolic antennas, available for 2.4 and 5 GHz, provide traditional point-to-point use in an economical package. The parabolic antennas feature a small 18" diameter dish, with a fully enclosed high impact ABS radome for complete weather protection. They are excellent for longer-range links and higher gain performance.
Mobile Mark Inc.,
Schiller Park, IL (847) 671-6690.
QUEST Microwave Inc. 324
QUEST Microwave Inc. manufactures ferrite products (isolators and circulators) for cellular/ PNC/PCS communications, point-to-point radios, LMDS, and SATCOM/VSAT transceivers and converters.
QUEST Microwave Inc.,
Morgan Hill, CA (408) 778-4949.
R&K Co. Ltd. 533
R&K is featuring the latest designs in RF components including a new line of low cost linear GaAs FET amplifiers.
R&K Co. Ltd.,
Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan 81-545-31-2600.
Raytheon RF Components 1228
Raytheon RF Components has an outstanding line of HBT-based Mobile Handset Components that operate at 3 and 3.5 volts. Operating frequencies include AMPS, CDMA, WCDMA, GSM and PCS. Our WLAN components address 802.11a, b and g (2.4 and 5 GHz), ISM-band operating systems. Also available are complete power module solutions, the culmination of Raytheon’s RF MMIC and module expertise.
Raytheon RF Components,
Andover, MA (978) 684-8900.
Semflex 628–630
Semflex will introduce RG+, a lightweight flexible coaxial cable designed for commercial and mil/aero applications. This cable delivers significantly superior transmission line characteristics over standard RG, is 60 percent lighter and exhibits greatly enhanced temperature stability characteristics. These combined performance improvements enable longer install runs without concern about signal delivery degradation.
Semflex,
Mesa, AZ (480) 985-9000.
Sirenza Microdevices 1234
Sirenza Microdevices will feature its newly acquired line of one- and two-stage silicon LDMOS power modules offering 10W–200W performance across all standard cellular uplink and downlink bands. The company will also exhibit its new transimpedance amplifier ICs for use in 10/12.5G fiber-optic receivers.
Sirenza Microdevices,
Sunnyvale, CA (408) 616-5400.
Sprague-Goodman Electronics Inc. 524
The GKRP series of miniature, low profile surface-mount trimmer capacitors is now available. Models measure 3.2 × 2.5 mm (0.125 × 0.098") × less than 1.3 mm (0.051") above the mounting surface. A thin silicone coating for protection allows usage for assembly processes that include washing.
Sprague-Goodman Electronics Inc.,
Westbury, NY (516) 334-8700.
Tecdia Inc. 723
Tecdia is a manufacturer of single layer ceramic chip capacitors, chip resistors, substrates, GaAs-FET protection DC power boards, VCO/DROs and Bias-Ts. Our newest addition includes our ultra wideband Bias-T, DC cut Bias-T, and mini versions of some of our current DC power board models.
Tecdia Inc.,
San Jose, CA (408) 453-0200.
Tektronix Inc. 1016
Visit the Tektronix booth to discover how innovations in the wireless world are made into realities. You will find the newest solutions for spectrum analysis, radio communications test, protocol analysis, field test and more. Also, come learn how you can improve your view with Tektronix’ latest wireless design solution.
Tektronix Inc.,
Beaverton, OR (503) 627-7111.
Temptronic Corp. 1041
For convenient thermal testing with precisely controlled temperature (–80/+225°C) at the tester site, ThermoFixture® enclosure and ThermoStream® System provide a localized, moisture-free environment. ThermoFixture can meet your requirements for any DUT type or size, from standard to high frequency (from DC, RF, microwave to 40 GHz and beyond) components, hybrids, modules, PCBs and assemblies. Available in standard and application-specific configurations with an optional ATE interface for a Turn-Key Thermal Test System.
Temptronic Corp.,
Sharon, MA (781) 688-2300.
Voltronics Corp. 1240
Voltronics Corp. manufactures precision multi-turn trimmer capacitors, DRO and microwave tuners, and single turn surface-mount and PC mount ceramic trimmer capacitors.
Voltronics Corp.,
Denville, NJ (973) 586-8585.
WIN Semiconductors Corp. 523
WIN Semiconductors Corp. has successfully qualified its 0.15 μm mHEMT process. This is the world’s first 0.15 μm mHEMT process on a 6" wafer, which has 10 V breakdown and 120 GHz ft.
WIN Semiconductors Corp.,
Tao Yuan Shien, Taiwan, ROC 886-(0)3-397-5999.
