SMT Mixer
Hittite Microwave has introduced a new HMC258LC3B GaAs MMIC sub-harmonic SMT mixer intended for microwave radios, VSAT, test and measurement, instrumentation and military applications from 14.5 to 19.5 GHz. The unit has an integrated LO amplifier housed in a 3 x 3 mm leadless RoHS-compliant ceramic SMT package. The HMC258LC3B features a wide IF bandwidth of DC to 3.5 GHz, and high 2LO-to-RF isolation of 45 dB that eliminates the need for additional filtering. The HMC258LC3B features a LO amplifier with a nominal 0 dBm drive requirement and requires no external matching components, making it ideal for integrated subsystem applications. The RF and LO ports of the HMC258LC3B are DC blocked and matched to 50 Ω for design convenience, and the device consumes only 42 mA from a +5 V supply.
Hittite Microwave Corp.
Chelmsford, MA
(978) 250-3343
www.hittite.com
RS No. 217
WiFi Front-end Module
TriQuint Semiconductor is shipping a new Model SCM6M7010 dual-band WiFi front-end module (FEM) for wireless RF chip manufacturing, covering the 2.4 to 5.0 GHz frequency bands in the WiFi portion of RF solutions. TriQuint’s new front-end module enables a size reduction and enhanced performance because all critical device functions are built into a single chip. By utilizing three modules in parallel within the RF front end, three receive and transmit “3 x 3” signal paths are available instead of one, enabling significantly higher data rates.
TriQuint Semiconductor Inc.
Hillsboro, OR
(503) 615-9000
www.triquint.com
RS No. 219
P2P Driver Amplifiers
Tyco Electronics has introduced a new family of M/A-COM driver amplifiers for point-to-point (P2P) radios. The new driver amplifier family covers allocated P2P bands from 4.9 to 15.4 GHz: the M/A-COM MAAM-007523 amplifier covering 4.9 to 8.5 GHz and the MAAM-007524 amplifier covering 10.0 to 15.4 GHz. The amplifier family features +32 dBm IP3 (third-order intercept point) linearity and P1dB levels ranging from 19 to 21 dBm. They are self-biased and may be operated with drain supplies ranging from 4.5 to 8.0 V to optimize system performance including linearity, gain and power efficiency. Each amplifier part is available in bare die and plastic packaged options. M/A-COM’s family of power amplifiers is RoHS-compliant and compatible with a 260ºC reflow temperature.
Tyco Electronics Corp.
Berwyn, PA
(610) 893-9800
www.tycoelectronics.com
RS No. 220
MMIC Receiver
Mimix Broadband has introduced its XR1011-QH GaAs monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) receiver that covers the 4.5 to 10.5 GHz frequency bands. The highly integrated receiver has a noise figure of 1.8 dB and 13 dB conversion gain across the band. The receiver integrates an image reject mixer, an LO buffer amplifier and a low noise amplifier within a fully molded 4 x 4 mm QFN package that is RoHS-compliant. The image reject mixer eliminates the need for an image bandpass filter after the amplifier to remove thermal noise at the image frequency. The XR1011-QH is well suited for wireless communications applications such as millimeter-wave point-to-point radio, local multipoint distribution services (LMDS), SATCOM and VSAT.
Mimix Broadband Inc.
Houston, TX
(281) 988.4600
www.mimixbroadband.com
RS No. 221
Custom Switch Matrix
The Renaissance DC–6 GHz multifunctional WiMAX custom matrix is compact and designed with instrumentation to the DUT ports that are synthesized to a custom RF configuration. With a total of two DUT ports, six instrument ports, and six auxiliary ports, this RF head-end switch matrix contains combiners, switches, programmable attenuators and required components for RF modulation. The industry standard 19-in. rack-mounted switch matrix occupies a space of 2U. The six auxiliary ports aid in the calibration of six corresponding instrument ports and are controlled using a GPIB/IEEE-488.2 interface.
Renaissance Electronics Corp.
Harvard, MA
(978) 772-7774
www.rec-matrices.com
RS No. 222
RF Power Divider
Narda Microwave-East’s 4436 RF power divider covers 500 MHz to 8 GHz and is avail-able in two-way, three-way, four-way and eight-way versions. Insertion loss ranges from 1.0 to 1.5 dB in the two-way version (depending on frequency) 2.0 to 3.0 dB in the three-way version, 1.5 to 4.5 dB in the four-way version and 2.0 to 8.0 dB in the eight-way version. Isolation is 12 to 20 dB in the two-way version, 12 to 18 dB in the three-way version and 12 to 17 dB in the four-way and eight-way versions. Phase balance of all versions ranges from 6° to 15°. The 4436 accepts a CW RF input power of 500 mW CW and 1.5 kW peak and operates over a temperature range of 0° to +70°C with humidity up to 95 percent (non-condensing).
Narda Microwave-East
Hauppauge, NY
(631) 231-1700
www.nardamicrowave.com
RS No. 223
WiMAX Power Divider
Response Microwave has introduced a new application-specific series of power dividers/combiners for signal routing within WiMAX distribution applications. The family includes two- and four-way units that operate between 800 to 6000 MHz. Electrical performance offers typical insertion loss of 0.45 dB, isolation of 22 dB minimum, VSWR of 1.25:1 typical, phase unbalance of 5° maximum and amplitude unbalance of 0.5 dB maximum. Power handling of up to 50 W CW is available. The new devices are available with SMA female connectors standard and alternate interfaces, including reverse polarity, upon request.
Response Microwave Inc.
Devens, MA
(978) 772-3767
www.responsemicrowave.com
RS No. 224
Impedance-matched Pickoff Tee
Picosecond Pulse Labs has announced its new Model 5372 14 dB impedance-matched pickoff tee. The Model 5372 provides exceptional impedance matching on the through-line of the pickoff tee, minimizing unwanted signal reflections. The Model 5372 provides an impedance match (–25 dB) that rivals a power divider and an insertion loss (–2 dB) that is only moderately higher than a pickoff tee. The Model 5372’s performance is useful for applications such as serial data testing where the clock is embedded in the data signal. Additional applications include picking off a portion of the signal for triggering and other measurement purposes.
Picosecond Pulse Labs Inc.
Boulder, CO
(303) 443-1249
www.picosecond.com
RS No. 226
Cavity Topology Filter
The EWT-11-0515 is a cavity topology filter for WiMAX applications. It is factory tunable from 3400 to 3600 MHz. The pass band insertion loss is 2.5 dB at center frequency ±3.5 MHz and > 20 dB at center frequency ±7 MHz. VSWR is 1.5:1 over the pass band frequency range. The EWT-11-0515 has Type N connectors standard, but other options are available. The package size is 3.0 x 3.0 x 1.5 in.
EWT Inc.
Salisbury, MD
(410) 749-3800
www.ewtfilters.com
RS No. 227
Coax Circulator
Raditek’s new RADC-225-400-N23-400WR coaxial circulator model covers the 225 to 400 MHz band. Performance is 1.0 dB insertion loss, 17 dB isolation and 1.4:1 VSWR at –15° to +35°C, and 1.5 dB insertion loss, 15 dB isolation and 1.5:1 VSWR over the full operating temperature range of –10° to +50°C. The RADC-225-400-N23-400WR features 400 watts of reflected power handling.
Raditek
San Jose, CA
(408) 266-7404
www.raditek.com
RS No. 228
Variable Attenuator/Modulator
American Microwave Corp. is offering its Model AGT-2018-60D-100 Option RW, a broadband variable attenuator/ modulator with 60 dB dynamic range designed to operate over frequencies of 0.5 to 18 GHz. The unit has a rise and fall time of 3 μsec maximum, a VSWR of 2.2:1 maximum, an insertion loss of 5.2 dB maximum and a transfer function of 10 dB/V. The size of the unit is 2.0 x 1.81 x 0.50 in.
American Microwave Corp.
Frederick, MD
(301) 662-4700
www.americanmicrowavecorp.com
RS No. 229
2.0 to 18.0 GHz Power Divider
Planar Monolithics Industries is offering offer its Model ADP-2-218-M-BB Miniature Power Divider. This power divider is designed to operate from 2.0 to 18.0 GHz, with an insertion loss of 2.2 dB maximum, isolation of 16.0 dB minimum and a VSWR of 2.0:1 maximum. Power handling is 1.5 W at 2.0:1 VSWR and 2.0 W at 1.2:1 VSWR. The size is 0.779 x 1.026 x 0.300 in. with the connector shrouds removed.
Planar Monolithics Industries (PMI) Inc.
Frederick, MD
(301) 631-2029
www.planarmonolithics.com
RS No. 230
Quad-phase Modulator
The MITRQ Model SMT2640LC15MDQ is a 2-bit TTL-controlled millimeter-wave quad-phase modulator with an operational frequency range of 26 to 40 GHz and modulation rates from DC to 40 MHz. The Model SMT2640LC15MDQ has a typical phase balance of < ±15 degrees and an amplitude balance of < ±2.5 dB.
MITEQ
Hauppauge, NY
(631) 436-7400
www.miteq.com
RS No. 231
SMA Switch
RLC Electronics’ Micro Miniature SMA Switch is a single pole two-position type. The switch incorporates SMA connectors to allow high-density packaging and excellent electrical performance through 26.5 GHz. The switch is available in failsafe and latching configurations with a choice of three different frequency ranges and three different coil voltages.
RLC Electronics Inc.
Mount Kisco, NY
(914) 241-1334
www.rlcelectronics.com
RS No. 232
Ceramic Quadraplexer
Lorch Commercial and Wireless (LCW) offers its DR-1737/2140, a ceramic quadraplexer for the GSM and UMTS frequencies. The DR-1737/2140 quadraplexer exhibits less than 3.0 dB of insertion loss across the passbands of 1710 to 1765 MHz and 1805 to 1860 MHz, and less than 2.0 dB of insertion loss across the passbands of 1920 to 1980 MHz and 2110 to 2170 MHz while providing greater than 45 dB of rejection. The unit measures 3.4 x 1.0 x 0.4 in.
Lorch Commercial and Wireless
Salisbury, MD
(866) 729-8509
www.lorchwireless.com
RS No. 233
Ceramic GPS Diplexer
The Reactel 2DX-1227/1575-M is a ceramic diplexer that passes both the L1 and the L2 GPS frequencies. It is the perfect unit for applications requiring small size and high performance. This ultra low profile unit features loss of less than 1 dB and isolation in excess of 40 dB.
Reactel Inc.
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 519-3660
www.reactel.com
RS No. 234
4 GHz Attenuators
Coaxial Dynamics has announced its new broadband 6902-BNCF series of 2 W BNC attenuators rated from DC to 4 GHz, which includes WiMAX, WiFi and WiBro testing applications. VSWR is 1.25:1 maximum through 4 GHz and the accuracy is ±0.3 dB to 6 dB, ±0.5 dB to 20 dB and ±0.75 dB to 30 dB. Standard dB values include 3, 6, 10, 20 and 30 dB with others available on special order. All BNC models have bi-directional operation and other connector types are available. The length is 1.4 in. maximum.
Coaxial Dynamics
Middleburg Heights, OH
(440) 243-1100
http://coaxial.com
RS No. 236
Components
High-power Connectors and Contacts
Anderson Power Products’ (APP) High Power (45 amp) Connector and Contact Series is for applications that require high-power connections to a PCB. The High Power Connector and Contact Series may be pre-assembled in one- or two-row configurations, reducing assembly costs and eliminating accidental connector separation. Connectors and contacts are also available separately, allowing for customization of connector configurations. The connectors are RoHS-compliant, have a UL rating of 45 amps per circuit and utilize contacts that are composed of copper alloy with tin plating. The connectors are available in many colors and with multiple accessories that include mounting wings, spacers and board mounting staples.
Anderson Power Products
Sterling, MA
(978) 422-3600
www.andersonpower.com
RS No. 225
SMP Blind-mate Connectors
Johnson,® a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerson Network Power, has introduced a new line of SMP Blind-mate Connectors that can handle frequencies up to 40 GHz. This new precision connection interface is a micro-miniature, slide-on/snap-on interconnect system that’s ideal for high-density packaging. The system can correct axial and radial misalignment and is compatible with all SMP and GPO® connectors. To achieve optimum performance, Johnson’s new line of SMP Blind-mate Connectors includes 26 different connectors, adapters and mounts and nine new assembly tools. The company is also providing detailed assembly instructions and makes use of industry standard tooling whenever possible for customer convenience and compatibility.
Emerson Network Power
Columbus, OH
(614) 888-0246
www.emersonnetworkpower.com
RS No. 235
Amplifiers
RF Power Amplifier
The Advanced RF Amplifier Model BCPA-800-4000-2C is suitable for delivering reliable output power over the instantaneous frequency range of 800 to 4000 MHz. The PA is ideal for military communications and jamming platforms as well as commercial applications, such as WiMAX. Suitable for both linear and compressed amplifier applications, the PA utilizes the latest in GaN HEMT device technology.
BC Systems Inc.
Setauket, NY
(631) 751-9370
www.bcpowersys.com
RS No. 238
RF Amplifier
The Aethercomm Model SSPA 0.5-2.5-50 is a high power, broadband, GaN RF amplifier that operates from 500 to 2500 MHz. This amplifier was designed for broadband jamming and communication systems platforms. It is packaged in a modular housing that is approximately 6.4 x 3.4 x 1.06 in. It has a typical P3dB of 40 to 50 W and noise of 10.0 dB at room temperature. Typical gain is 53 dB with a gain flatness of ±2.5 dB. Input VSWR is 2.0:1 maximum. Class AB quiescent current employing a +28 VDC supply is ~2.0 amps, typical. The Model SSPA 0.5-2.5-50 operates from a +28 VDC input voltage.
Aethercomm Inc.
San Marcos, CA
(760) 598-4340
www.aethercomm.com
RS No. 237
Solid-state Amplifier
Stealth Microwave’s SMTR2425-11B40 is a solid-state amplifier for use in 802.11b WLAN systems. This SSPA utilizes state-of-the-art LDMOS FET transistors that allow for more efficient operation while still meeting EVM and spectral mask requirements. Designed primarily for military use, the design can be applied for various ISM band applications as well. Features include automatic gain control circuitry that provides consistent 10 W output over a wide input range, an LED Tx/Rx mode status indicator, a +12 V power supply (a +28 V version is available), a rugged weatherproof housing and various available DC/RF connector options.
Stealth Microwave Inc.
Trenton, NJ
(609) 538-8586
www.stealthmicrowave.com
RS No. 239
Switch Filter Amplifier
Lark has engineered a new Switch Filter Amplifier (SFA) series that is available in both ceramic and lumped element configurations. The SFA series offers a frequency range of 100 to 3000 MHz with a bandwidth range of 1 to 40 percent with a typical return loss of 18 dB/14 dB. The noise figure of 1.5 to 5.0 dB combined with 300 ns switching speed, 10 to 40 dB gain and bias of 10 and 5 VDC make Lark SFAs useful for receiver applications and improvement of overall system performance.
Lark Engineering Co.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
(949) 240-1233
www.larkengineering.com
RS No. 240
Sources
Coaxial Resonator Oscillator
Z-Communications Inc. has introduced its new CRO2780D-LF lead-free, RoHS-compliant, coaxial resonator oscillator for the S-band (2745 to 2815 MHz), featuring ultra-low phase-noise performance of -110 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. This design offers typical tuning sensitivity of 31 MHz/V. It is designed to provide 8 dBm output power (typical) at 5 VDC supply while drawing 20 mA (typical) over the extended operating temperature range of –40° to 85ºC. The oscillator comes in Z-Communications’ industry-standard MINI package, measuring 0.50 x 0.50 x 0.22 in. This VCO is ideal for automated surface-mount assembly and reflow.
Z-Communications Inc.
San Diego, CA
(858) 621-2700
www.zcomm.com
RS No. 241
2900 to 3400 MHz VCO
Crystek’s CVCO55CC-2900-3400 VCO operates from 2900 to 3400 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 V~18 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of –107 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and has excellent linearity. The model CVCO55CC-2900-3400 is packaged in the industry standard 0.5 x 0.5 in. SMD package. Input voltage is 8.0 V, with a max current consumption of 35 mA. Pulling and pushing are minimized to 0.5 MHz and 1.0 MHz/V, respectively. Second harmonic suppression is –16 dBc typical. The CVCO55CC-2900-3400 is ideal for use in applications such as digital radio equipment, fixed wireless access, satellite communications systems and base stations.
Crystek Corp.
Ft. Myers, FL
(239) 561-3311
www.crystek.com
RS No. 242
Frequency Synthesizers
ITT Microwave Systems has introduced two new models in its WaveCor™ line of high performance frequency synthesizers. The WaveCor™ 5.0 and the WaveCor™ 10.0 synthesizers operate over a frequency range of 300 MHz to 5.0 GHz and 300 MHz to 10.0 GHz, respectively. Both frequency synthesizers provide low phase noise and exceptional spurious levels combined with extremely fast switching speeds. Both models are available in a 3U rack-mount chassis.
ITT Microwave Systems
Lowell, MA
(978) 441-0200
www.ittmicrowave.com
RS No. 243
Subsystem
Cooling Filters
The new GORE® Cooling Filters use ambient air to cool electronic components in outdoor enclosures and Gore’s membrane technology to protect sensitive electronics from extreme environments where they may encounter corrosive particles, sand, or salty environments. The technology behind the GORE® Cooling Filters is based on a proprietary expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membrane. This microporous membrane allows cool, clean air to flow into the cabinet while screening out harmful contaminants and has a 99.0 percent particle filtration efficiency at the 0.3 μm level (1 cm/sec). GORE® Cooling Filters incorporate high performance Gore Series 3000 filtration media into a rigid anodized aluminium frame, providing the most reliable protection possible. Cabinets fitted with GORE® Cooling Filters easily pass the most stringent requirements, including IP55 and NEMA 3R. GORE® Cooling Filters can be customized to fit small to large base station units for mobile communication that cover a wide range of wireless infrastructure such GSM, UMTS, WiMAX and LTE. They are also appropriate for wire-lined cabinets such as ADSL and power enclosure applications.
W. L. Gore & Associates Inc.
Newark, DE
(410) 506-7787
www.gore.com
RS No. 245
Test Equipment
Log Periodic Antenna
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation has redesigned its popular AT5080 log periodic antenna to extend its frequency coverage. The new model AT6080 extends from 80 MHz to 6 GHz for radiated EMC testing. The exceptionally broad frequency range addresses existing RF susceptibility requirements as well as anticipated future developments. The frequency range is also matched to work directly with AR “W” and “S” Series RF power amplifiers. The robust design can accommodate the high power levels necessary to generate significant E-fields. The AT6080 can also be calibrated for RF emissions testing.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
Souderton, PA
(215) 723-8181
www.arww-rfmicro.com
RS No. 244
Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
Boonton has introduced a new 9103 handheld spectrum analyzer operating at frequencies up to 7.5 GHz. The instrument supports many microwave applications, featuring the typical measurements of standard desktop spectrum analyzers such as channel power, occupied bandwidth and adjacent channel power ratio. Boonton’s 9103 supports a wide range of applications with accessories for cable faultfinding, EMC and radiation measurements. Applications covered with the 9103 handheld spectrum analyzer include aviation signals, directional radio, VSAT and signals in the 5 GHz unlicensed band, such as Wireless LAN and WiMAX. RFID signals are best analyzed in the zero-span mode provided by the spectrum analyzer.
Wireless Telecom Group Inc.
Parsippany, NJ
(973) 386-9696
www.boonton.com
RS No. 216
12.5 Gbps 1:8 Demultiplexer
Inphi Corp.’s 1385DX 12.5 Gbps 1:8 demultiplexer with latched comparator input enables test and measurement, defense and aerospace designers to develop high speed data acquisition front ends and to deserialize high speed signals. Part of the High Speed Logic family of devices, the 1385DX operates at bit rates from DC to 12.5 Gbps. The 1385DX features a high-speed sampling clock and high-bandwidth latched comparator input that can be used to sample high-bandwidth analog signals and demultiplex them to a lower data rate for post-processing via a low speed FPGA or ASIC. The 1:8 deserialization, coupled with an on-chip synchronization circuit and adjustable output levels, allows the use of multiple demultiplexers in parallel, with automatic alignment of the parallel output buses of the demultiplexers.
Inphi Corp.
Westlake Village, CA
(805) 446-5100
www.inphi-corp.com
RS No. 247
300 mm Wafer Probing Station
Cascade Microtech introduced its new Elite 300, 300 mm wafer probe stations for advanced on-wafer measurements for semiconductor devices. Based on the company’s Cascade family of wafer probing products, the Elite 300 handles process nodes at 45 nm and below. Elite 300 applications include RF/DC device characterization and modeling, wafer-level reliability, IC failure analysis and design debug. To meet a variety of market needs, the Elite 300 is available in three station models: The Elite 300/AP features PureLine II, AttoGuard and MicroChamber technologies, with a premium package of automation tools. The Elite 300/M includes the MicroChamber, while the Elite 300/S features an open platen with safety enclosure.
Cascade Microtech Inc.
Beaverton, OR
(503) 601-1000
www.cascademicrotech.com
RS No. 246