New Products

Low Noise Amplifiers

The model HMC516LC5 and model HMC517LC4 are GaAs PHEMT MMIC low noise amplifiers designed to meet the needs of microwave radio designers who need a low noise front end device that can also provide enough output to drive a mixer LO or function as a general purpose buffer amplifier. These LNAs achieve noise figures as low as 1.9 dB while providing up to 20 dB gain and +17 dBm Psat. The HMC516LC5 is rated from 9 to 18 GHz, and is offered in a 5 × 5 mm leadless SMT package, while the HMC517LC4 is rated from 17 to 26 GHz and is offered in a 4 × 4 mm leadless SMT package.

Hittite Microwave Corp.,
Chelmsford, MA
(978) 250-3343,
www.hittite.com.

Custom Tuned Coaxial Resonator Oscillators

These custom tuned coaxial resonator oscillators (CRO) offer frequencies that range from 600 MHz to 6 GHz and tuning bandwidths from 0.2 to 2 percent. These CROs have ultra-low phase noise; typical 100 kHz noise for narrowband units is –155 dBc/Hz at 600 MHz, –142 dBc/Hz at 3 GHz and –130 dBc/Hz at 6 GHz. These custom-designed CROs can be specified for any power level up to +10 dBm (600 to 3000 MHz) and +5 dBm (3000 to 6000 MHz), and any supply voltage from +5 to +12 V. The MW500CR-XXXX series (0.500" SM pkg.) covers 3000 to 6000 MHz, while the MW910CR-XXXX series (0.91" SM pkg.) covers 600 to 3000 MHz.

Micronetics VCO Products Division,
Hudson, NH
(603) 579-0900,
www.micronetics.com.

High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier

The model AMF-2F-00500300-25-26P is a low noise amplifier that operates over the 500 to 3000 MHz communications band. With +26 dBm (1 dB) output power, an IP3 of +39 dBm and a 2.5 dB noise figure, this amplifier is an ideal low noise front end with minimum distortion. This model offers a gain of 29 dB minimum, ±2.5 dB flatness and operates from +15 VDC at 650 mA. Size: 1.22" × 0.88" × 0.35".

Miteq Inc.,
Hauppauge, NY
(631) 436-7400,
www.miteq.com.

Low Noise Synthesizers

The model MLSE-0220 and model MLSE-0122 are low noise frequency synthesizers that cover the frequency ranges of 2 to 20 GHz and 1 to 22 GHz. These synthesizers are controlled by a standard PC or by a laptop computer through the parallel port using a five-wire serial command structure. The frequency step size is 1 Hz or controlled by the user to obtain the necessary step size required by a systems architecture. These models provide an absolute frequency accuracy of 1/2 Hz. Power output across the full frequency range of 2 to 20 GHz is +20 dBm minimum and +17 dBm minimum for 1 to 22 GHz. Size: 7" × 5" × 2". Weight: 3.5 lbs.

Micro Lambda Wireless Inc.,
Fremont, CA
(510) 770-9221,
www.microlambdawireless.com.

MMIC Low Noise Amplifier

The model XL1002 is a gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) three-stage low noise amplifier that covers the 20 to 36 GHz frequency bands. It has a small-signal gain of 23 dB with a noise figure of 2.5 dB across the band. This amplifier includes a simple, single supply bias with no need for negative voltages or active bias circuits. The XL1002 offers good input and output match due to its balanced design and is well suited for wireless communications applications such as millimeter-wave point-to-point radio, local multipoint distribution services (LMDS) and SATCOM.

Mimix Broadband Inc.,
Houston, TX
(281) 988-4600,
www.mimixbroadband.com.

Medium Power SiGe HBT Amplifier

The model UPA901TU is a two-stage, medium power SiGe HBT amplifier IC designed for use in 5.8 GHz applications. This model combines high gain and high efficiency for reduced DC power consumption in handheld, battery-powered products. The UPA901TU is designed to operate at 2.5 to 4.5 V and uses a single power supply voltage. Size: 2.0 × 2.2 × 0.5 mm.

California Eastern Laboratories,
Santa Clara, CA
(408) 919-2500,
www.cel.com.

Linear Amplifier

The model ASC1002 is a CATV linear amplifier that is optimized for 50 W systems. This unit operates from 5 to 200 MHz and provides a worst case gain of 33.5 with a typical gain of 35 dB. This model offers P1dB of 1 W with current draw of 320 mA. The noise figure is 3.6 dB while the in/out VSWR is 1.4 into 50 W. The IP3 is typically 46 dBm and the IP2 is typically 80 dBm. Peak envelope power is 800 mW and the unit uses 24 V Vcc. This unit is offered as a direct replacement for CA-2830 and CA-2832.

Amplifier Solutions Corp.,
Colmar, PA
(215) 997-7856,
www.amplifiersolutions.com.

Multi-octave Tracking Filter/YIG Oscillator

The model M141YTO is a tracking four-stage YIG filter with YIG oscillator. The YIG filter covers a range of 2 to 8 GHz with the YIG oscillator offsetting by 160 MHz above the filter. The RF power output is +13 dBm minimum. The oscillator FM noise is –120 dBc at 100 kHz offset. This unit can be integrated with an analog driver or 12-bit digital driver to tune the full frequency range. Size: 1.65" × 3.7" × 3.4".

OMNIYIG Inc.,
Santa Clara, CA
(408) 988-0843,
www.omniyig.com.

High Gain Amplifiers

This PMQ/HG series of amplifiers features a small-signal gain up to 110 dB in a small two-case design. This series offers noise figures of up to 2.4 average in the 2 to 18 GHz range. This amplifier features high gain, which limits amplifier applications. This series can be customized for power, gain and noise figure, and has operational bands from 0.5 GHz up to 40 GHz. Size: 2" × 0.5" × 0.36".

Phase One Microwave Inc.,
Rocklin, CA
(916) 624-1445,
www.phase1microwave.com.

Power Amplifiers

The model RF3158 and model RF3166 are high power, high efficiency self-contained PA modules with 50 W input and over 50 dB of control range. The RF3158 is designed for use as the final RF amplifier in GSM/ EDGE, GSM850, DCS and PCS handheld digital cellular equipment and other applications operating in the 824 to 915 MHz and 1710 to 1910 MHz bands. The RF3166 is designed for use as the final RF amplifier in GSM850, EGSM900, DCS and PCS handheld digital cellular equipment operating in the 824 to 849 MHz, 880 to 915 MHz, 1710 to 1785 MHz and 1850 to 1910 MHz bands. Size: 6 × 6 × 1.4 mm. Price: $1.95 (10,000).

RF Micro Devices Inc.,
Greensboro, NC
(336) 664-1233,
www.rfmd.com.

Ultra-linear COFDM Amplifier

The model SM2025-44L is an ultra-linear GaAs FET amplifier designed for 3G and video broadcast applications. This unit operates from 2 to 2.5 GHz with a P1dB of +44 dBm and OIP3 of +62 dBm, allowing for 8 W+ of COFDM power output. Small-signal gain is 55 dB with a flatness of ±0.5 dB across the band. Standard features include a single +12 VDC supply, thermal protection with auto reset and over/reverse voltage protection. Size: 7.5" × 3.97" × 0.79".

Stealth Microwave Inc.,
Trenton, NJ
(888) 772-7791,
www.stealthmicrowave.com.

Ultra-low Phase Noise Oscillator

The model FS2637 is an ultra-low phase noise YIG-tuned oscillator that provides typical phase noise performance of –128 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset across the entire 8 to 18 GHz band. It is available in a 1.25" cube package. Optional analog or digital drivers are available and it is made in both military and commercial versions. This oscillator features an output power of +13 dBm, harmonics of –12 dBc maximum and spurious output of –60 dBc maximum.

Teledyne Microwave,
Mountain View, CA
(650) 962-6944,
www.teledynemicrowave.com.

Ultra-compact Voltage-controlled Oscillator

The model USSP0175 is an ultra-compact surface-mount voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) that is designed for quick integration into PLLs. This VCO offers a frequency range of 169 to 181 MHz within a control voltage of 0.4 to 2.2 VDC allowing the error voltage to be taken directly from the IC’s charge pump circuitry. It draws 12 mA from a 3 VDC supply. The spectral purity is –100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz from the carrier and it operates over a temperature range of 0° to +70°C. Size: 0.2" × 0.2" × 0.058". Delivery: stock to four weeks

Z-Communications Inc.,
San Diego, CA
(858) 621-2700,
www.zcomm.com

Components

Miniature Reflective Radial SP8T Switch

The model MSR-8DR-04-STANDARD is a reflective, single-pole eight-throw radial, solidstate switch module, with options 0318, SPARWAR1, 4SSBB, 45004. This switch operates between 300 MHz and 18 GHz with an insertion loss of 1.75 dB and 300 MHz to 3.25 dB at 18 GHz. Isolation is ? 100 dB at 300 MHz to ? 70 dB at 18 GHz. The rise/fall speed is 75 ns typical and the on/off speed is 85 ns typical. Size: 1.5" diameter and the height is 0.40".

American Microwave Corp.,
Frederick, MD
(301) 662-4700,
www.americanmicrowavecorp.com.

Space-qualified SP3T Switch

The model 431HC-730822 is a space-qualified SP3T switch that is designed for redundancy systems and operates up to 6.6 GHz. This switch is equipped with a random latching actuator and switches in less than 20 ms. VSWR is 1.15 to 4.2 GHz and 1.2 to 6.6 GHz. This model offers an insertion loss of 0.15 to 4.2 GHz and 0.20 to 6.6 GHz. Isolation is 70 dB to 4.2 GHz and 65 dB to 6.6 GHz. Power handling is 30 W at 4 GHz and DC characteristics include 24 to 30 VDC operating voltage and 400 mA (maximum) operating current at 28 VDC and 20°C. Weight: 98 grams.

Dow-Key Microwave Corp.,
Ventura, CA
(805) 650-0260,
www.dowkey.com.

180° Hybrid Coupler

The model 4020180 is a 3 dB, 180° hybrid coupler that offers a frequency range of 2 to 18 GHz. This model features a coupling of 3 dB, amplitude imbalance of ±0.6 dB, phase imbalance of ±14°, isolation of 15 dB minimum and VSWR of 1.7 maximum. This coupler has an insertion loss of 2 dB maximum, power rating of 20 W average, 3 kW peak and connectors are SMA F. Units may be manufactured to meet military specifications. Weight: 2.8 oz.

Krytar,
Sunnyvale, CA
(408) 734-5999,
www.krytar.com.

Surface-mount Filter

The model EWT-51-0190 is a lumped element surface-mount filter. This filter offers a center frequency of 3.5 MHz and has a minimum 3 dB bandwidth of 300 kHz. This model features an insertion loss at center frequency of < 4 dB and VSWR is 1.8 typical. Out-of-band rejection is > 70 dB at 17.5 MHz. Size: 1.50" × 0.50" × 0.50".

Eastern Wireless TeleComm Inc.,
Salisbury, MD
(410) 749-3800,
www.ewtfilters.com.

Tx Notch Filter

The model WSN-00139 is a GSM interference suppression Tx notch filter that offers specific rejection of GSM transmitter energy in the 943 to 947 MHz band, while allowing frequencies 942 MHz and below to pass with minimal loss. Suitable for macro-, micro-cellular or test systems, this notch filter offers low passband insertion loss of 0.3 dB maximum from 800 to 935 MHz and 0.8 dB maximum from 935 to 942 MHz, while providing 30 dB minimum rejection from 943 to 947 MHz. Passband power handling is rated at 100 W CW and 1000 W peak instantaneous, while the return loss is rated at 15 dB minimum. Size: 12.02" × 8.6" × 5.9" excluding the N-F connectors.

K&L Microwave Inc.,
Salisbury, MD
(410) 749-2424,
www.klmicrowave.com.

Broadband High Pass Filter

The model 9HP2-90-N/NM is a broadband high pass filter with type N connectors. This filter features a 3 dB cut off at 90 MHz and insertion loss is 1.5 dB maximum from 100 to 1000 MHz. The model offers an attenuation of 60 dB at 70 MHz and 30 dB at 80 MHz. The VSWR is 1.5 from 100 to 1000 MHz. Size: 2.38" × 1.00" × 1.00" excluding N type female/male connectors.

Lorch Microwave,
Salisbury, MD
(410) 860-5100,
www.lorch.com. .

Precision Variable Power Divider

This precision variable power divider operates from 34 to 36 GHz in the Ka-band (WR-28). This device offers a maximum VSWR of 1.25 with a minimum isolation of 30 dB and is capable of a phase shift of 360°. Power rating is 18 kW peak and 500 W average. The precision dial is capable of repeated resolution of less than 0.1 dB. Other waveguide sizes are available.

Microtech Inc.,
Cheshire, CT
(203) 272-3234,
www.microtech-inc.com

Duplexer

This duplexer operates in a frequency range of 890 to 897 MHz Rx mode and 935 to 942 MHz Tx mode. This duplexer offers a BW of 7 MHz and insertion loss of 1.2 dB. It features a ripple of ±0.25 dB maximum, VSWR of 1.20, isolation between Tx to Rx of 100 dB minimum and input power is 50 to 200 W average. The duplexer offers a temperature range of –30° to +60°C. The connectors can be type NF or SMA female depending on the power.

Microwave Communications Laboratories Inc.,
Saint Petersburg, FL
(800) 333-6254,
www.mcli.com

Adapter/Attenuator

This line of Adaptenuators is simply an attenuator with different type input and output connectors. These Adaptenuators feature improved interface matching and eliminate the hassle of working with, misplacing and stocking all different types of adapters to fit attenuators. These Adaptenuators are designed with an ultrawideband frequency response, usable to 4 GHz with a super flat frequency response. This line is durably built with a solid unibody construction. Price: $19.95 each (1–24). Delivery: in stock.

Mini-Circuits,
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 934-4500,
www.minicircuits.com.

Drop-in Isolators

These drop-in isolators are offered for the 921 to 960 MHz and 1805 to 1880 MHz bands. Isolation over the full band is –55 dB allowing OEM manufacturers to specify a single device for double isolation. Insertion loss for either unit is better than –0.5 dB while the VSWR is less than 1.14. Operating temperature range is 0° to +85°C and reverse power is 100 W. Size: 2.17" × 1.25" × 0.36".

M2 Global Technology Ltd.,
San Antonio, TX
(210) 561-4800,
www.m2global.com.

High Power Limiter

The model LM-20M80M-10-20W is a high power limiter that operates from 25 to 80 MHz. This limiter handles an input power level of 20 W and has an insertion loss of 0.5 dB maximum. VSWR is typically 1.5 and recovery time is in the msec range. Output limiting is +15 dBm maximum. Size: 1.0" × 1.0" × 0.40".

Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.,
Frederick, MD
(301) 631-1579,
www.planarmonolithics.com.

High Power GPS Notch Filter

The model 4R7-1575.42-X50S11 is a high power GPS notch filter that is designed for applications where GPS frequency interference is a problem. The filter’s notch is centered at the GPS frequency of 1575.42 MHz, and the depth of the notch is 70 dB minimum. This narrow filter has a 3 dB bandwidth of less than 20 MHz while offering low insertion loss. It is rated for an input power of 100 W, and operates over the temperature range of –20° to +70°C. Size: 0.75" × 2.5" × 6.5".

Reactel Inc.,
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 519-3660,
www.reactel.com

Wi-Max Diplexer/Filter

This cavity diplexer has been designed to meet out-of-band emissions for the 2.3 to 2.4 GHz Wi-Max transmission band. This compact filter is placed between the transmit/receive module and the antenna. This filter offers 1 dB passband between 2305 to 2395 MHz and > 60 dB rejection is obtained in the 2030 to 2250 MHz and 2450 to 2670 MHz bands. Power handling is 4 W average and 50 W peak.

Raditek Inc.,
San Jose, CA
(408) 266-7404,
www.raditek.com

1227 and 1575 MHz GPS Diplexer

The model MSS-11-1227/1575-20 is a GPS diplexer that uses a combline filter design to pass the L1 and L2 GPS bands with a minimum 1 dB bandwidth of 20 MHz. Each of the passbands exhibits an insertion loss of 0.8 dB maximum and 0.6 dB, typical. These diplexers offer a return loss of 15 dB minimum and provide –55 dB rejection at Fc ±100 MHz. Available connectors are SMA, TNC and type N.

Microwave Support Systems,
Nashua, NH
(603) 889-3601,
www.mssna.com

Universal Adapter Kits

These two Unidapt universal adapter kits are designed for technicians who work with WiFi and broadband systems. Both the RFA-4018-WIFI and the RFA-4028-WIFI kits contain an assortment of thirty universal adapters, which include male and female MMCX, N, reverse polarity TNC, reverse polarity SMA, N, TNC, BNC and SMA connector interfaces. By joining two adapters using a universal center, coaxial adapters can be made with any combination of these interfaces.

RF Connectors,
San Diego,
CA (858) 549-6340,
www.rfindustries.com.

Connectors and Cable Prep Tools 

These EZ style connectors and cable prep tools are designed for use with LMR-240 low loss cable. The ST-240EZ tool prepares the cable to the exact dimensions in one simple step while the DBT-02 tool removes the burrs from the exposed center conductor facilitating field installation of the EZ non-solder connectors. The QMA male, the QMA male RA, the SMA male, the SMA male RA and the N male are all EZ non-solder connectors, which are available for LMR-240 and widely used with True Position E911 installations. These connectors are rugged and optimized for ease of termination and have good electrical performance. Price: ST-240EZ (3190-1722) prep strip tool $51.00; DBT-02 (3190-1706) debur tool $27.00. Delivery: available from stock.

Times Microwave Systems,
Wallingford, CT
(203) 949-8447,
www.timesmicrowave.com.

High Power, Low Loss Combiner

The model D7105 is a multi-octave combiner that is designed specifically for military VHF/UHF applications. This low loss unit is a two-way combiner that operates from 20 to 500 MHz with an insertion loss of 0.3 dB, a VSWR of 1.20 and port-to-port isolation of 25 dB. This combiner accepts an input power of 500 W CW. Size: 3.3" × 2.7" × 1.0".

Werlatone Inc.,
Brewster, NY
(845) 279-6187,
www.werlatone.com.

High Performance Cable Assemblies

These low loss, high performance RF/microwave cable assemblies are designed for applications in commercial and military frequency bands. The cables operate up to 6 GHz and are offered in standard 6", 12", 24" and 36" as well as custom lengths. The VCA-4000 series is constructed using RG-174 cable. These assemblies operate from –40° to +75°C. Price: $16.95 each (1 to 9). The VCA-6000 series is constructed using RG-316 cable. These assemblies operate from –70° to +200°C. Price: $17.15 each (1 to 9). Delivery: stock to four weeks.

Vista RF Inc.,
Santa Clara, CA
(408) 943-8114,
www.vistarf.com

Antennas

Blade Antenna

The model 15OM1 is a linearly polarized blade antenna that operates over a frequency range of 950 MHz to 2 GHz. This antenna has a peak gain of +4 dBiL and omni-directional coverage in the azimuth plane. Key features include power handling of up to 100 W CW, VSWR of less than 2.0, a type N jack coaxial connector (other types are available) and an integral composite radome. This electrically small antenna is 3.8" tall and weighs approximately 1 lb. This compact design makes it suitable for use in high dynamic airborne applications.

Nurad Technologies Inc.,
Baltimore, MD
(410) 542-1700,
www.nurad.com.

Three-sector Antenna

The Decibel“ dBMicro-VTree“ is a three-sector antenna system. It is a small cellular and PCS network solution for sites where real estate is limited or antenna concealment is desired. The dBMicro-VTree features three independent cross polarization antennas in a single, slender unit with no visible cables that can be mounted on locations such as rooftops, monopoles and billboards, ideal when zoning restrictions or space limitations prohibit larger, multiple antennas. The three antennas are concealed in a 6.5" radome for 1850 to 1990 MHz and 1920 to 2170 MHz, and an 11" radome for 806 to 896 MHz and 902 to 940 MHz providing complete 360° coverage.

Andrew Corp.,
Dallas, TX
(214) 631-0310,
www.andrew.com.

Cellular Antenna Assembly

The Optimizer Plus is a sleek all-in-one cellular antenna assembly comprising antenna, tower-mounted amplifier (TMA) and antenna tilt control unit (ACU). The first variants to be released are the high band broadband (1900 to 2170 MHz) 1.3 m and 2 m antenna models and the multiband broadband (880 to 960 MHz and 1710 to 2170 MHz) 1.3 m and 2 m models. The system is pre-assembled and pre-tested, with just two fixing points. The housing design provides easy maintenance access to the TMA and ACU, while the factory-fitted jumper leads ensure a reduction in insertion loss of the order of 0.2 dB.

Radio Frequency Systems,
Hannover, Germany
+49 511 676 2731,
www.rfsworld.com.

28 GHz Sector Horn Antennas

This series of 28 GHz sector horn antennas is designed for point-to-multipoint broadband wireless systems in the millimeter microwave bands. These antennas meet ETSI specifications and provide a CSC2 shaped beam with null-fill. These sector horns are low profile compact antenna units that feature a waterproof design and offer a three-year warranty.

Radio Waves Inc.,
N. Billerica, MA
(978) 459-8800,
www.radiowavesinc.com.

Medium Gain Antenna

The model PCA10LL is designed as a medium gain antenna for dynamic satellite applications. The lightweight construction makes it attractive for portable consumer products. The antenna element may be purchased separately for integration within an existing enclosure, or within its own sealed housing. This antenna offers a frequency range of 1525 to 1661 MHz, an LHCP polarization and VSWR of 1.5 maximum. Size: 10" × 10" × 0.75".

Micro-Ant Inc.,
Fall River, MA
(508) 679-9300,
www.micro-ant.com.

Devices

Surface-mount and Axial Lead Products

This expansion of the TVS diode product line includes the P4KE series 400 W axial leaded product, the SMAJ series and P4SMA series 400 W surface-mount products, the SMCJ series and 1.5SMC series 1500 W surface-mount products. All series are available in voltage ranges from 5 to 550 V. Consistent with the existing TVS diode product offering, all of these new products are both RoHS compliant and are recognized under the components program of Underwriters Laboratories.

Littelfuse Inc.,
Des Plaines, IL
(800) 999-9445,
www.littelfuse.com.

Flip Chip Diode

The model MA4FCS100M-1283 flip chip diode is a silicon medium-barrier Schottky device that has been manufactured with the heterolithic microwave integrated circuit (HMIC) process. This flip chip diode employs a 6 mm thick, Sn63/Pb37 solderable interface as part of the 30 mm high solder bump. These HMIC devices consist of silicon pedestals, which form diodes that are embedded in a glass dielectric, which acts as the low loss, low dispersion microstrip transmission medium. The topside is fully encapsulated with silicon nitride and has an additional polymer layer for scratch protection. The combination of silicon and glass allows HMIC devices to have excellent loss and power dissipation characteristics in a low profile, reliable and repeatable device. Price: $0.63 each (100,000).

M/A-COM Inc.,
Lowell, MA
(800) 366-2266,
www.macom.com.

High Linearity ePHEMT FETs

The model ATF-52189 and model ATF-53189 are high linearity enhancement-mode pseudomorphic high electron-mobility transistor (ePHEMT) field effect transistors (FET). These single-voltage ePHEMT FETs simplify upgrading 50 MHz to 6 GHz base stations to higher channel capacity. The 42 dBm third-order output intercept point (OIP3) at 2 GHz of the ATF-52189 results in an efficient amplifier capable of handling a large number of voice and data channels. At 2 GHz, its other specifications include typical 27 dBm linear output power (P1dB), 16 dB gain and 55 percent power-added efficiency (PAE), combined with a 1.5 dB noise figure. The ATF-53189 features a low 0.85 dB noise figure, combined with a 40 dBm OIP3, 23 dBm P1dB, 15.5 dB gain and 46 percent PAE. Price: ATF-52189 – $2.56 each and ATF-53189 – $2.11 each.

Agilent Technologies Inc.,
Palo Alto, CA
(800) 235-0312,
www.agilent.com.

Integrated Circuit

Power Amplifier Module

The model MMM6015 is a power amplifier module that integrates the power amplification, power control, low pass filtering and antenna switching functions while enhancing the battery life of the handset. Targeted for a wide variety of next generation GSM/GPRS phones, the MMM6015 is a front-end power amplifier module for quad-, tri- and dual-band GSM handset applications across the 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz bands. This module is designed to meet reduction requirements of hazardous materials in consumer electronics. Its anti-saturation technology is engineered to prevent switching transients when the battery voltage sags from a low battery. Size: 6 × 8 × 1.15 mm. Price: $4.50 each (10,000).

Freescale Semiconductor Inc.,
Austin, TX
(800) 521-6274,
www.freescale.com.

Materials

Flexible Circuit Material

These lines of 2L-FCCL adhesiveless all-polyimide flexible circuit materials are available in Rogers R/flex® AP200, a single-clad, cast-on type and Mitsui Chemicals NEOFLEX™ NFX, a double-clad, laminate-type product. Both are available in 250 mm and 500 mm wide rolls. These materials are polyimide-based, made by directly bonding polyimide onto adhesion treated copper foil, without the use of conventional adhesives. This material is well suited for circuits to be used in high density designs, harsh working environments, dynamic flexing applications as well as thin multilayer and rigid-flex circuits.

Rogers Corp.,
Rogers, CT
(860) 774-9605,
www.rogerscorporation.com.

Glass Reinforced Laminates

The AD350A is a ceramic filled, PTFE-based laminate that provides a highly stable Dk (3.5±0.05) for sensitive microwave applications. The AD450 is a laminate with a dielectric constant of 4.5. It was developed to readily replace FR-4 in most applications where higher frequencies and increased signal integrity are desired. Also, its higher thermal conductivity and lower CTE will greatly benefit higher power designs. AD450 may serve as an option for package size reduction relative to 3.5 Dk without going to 6 Dk. AD10 and AD1000 are both glass reinforced PTFE/ceramic laminates based on a 10.2 Dk.

Arlon Inc.,
Bear, DE
(302) 834-2100,
www.arlon-med.com.

Processing Equipment

PCB Plotter

The ProtoMat“ S62 plotter delivers advanced PCB prototyping capabilities that reduce board production time while increasing overall accuracy and ease-of-use. Combining its maximum milling speed of 6" per second with its system resolution of 0.01 mils and 62,000 RPM spindle motor, the plotter produces extremely fine traces for all types of PCB’s, including RF and microwave boards. The ProtoMat S62 delivers conveniences like integrated head lighting and a 10-position automatic milling tool changer for unattended operation.

LPKF Laser & Electronics,
Wilsonville, OR
(503) 454-4200,
www.lpkfusa.com.

Software

Ultra-wideband Design Library

This ultra-wideband (UWB) design library is primarily for designers of multiband orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) radio systems. The kit, for use with Ansoft Designer,“ allows engineers to generate and detect multiband OFDM alliance (MBOA)-compliant OFDM waveforms for system- and circuit-level simulations. Using behavioral models for all baseband and nonlinear RF elements, the kit enables the simulation of UWB radio systems. In addition, users can perform dynamic co-simulations with detailed, transistor-level descriptions of analog and mixed-signal blocks using Ansoft’s Nexxim® circuit simulator.

Ansoft Corp.,
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 261-3200,
www.ansoft.com.

WNOP Test Solution

The Propsim wireless network optimization and performance (WNOP) test solution is designed to optimize and verify the performance of 2, 2.5, 3 and 3.5 G wireless networks and terminals. It enables systems to be tested against live network conditions in an accurate, highly controllable lab environment. The solution introduces typical drive test measurements to the laboratory and enables the playing back of field measurements in an air interface emulation platform that introduces real-world channel impairment effects.

Elektrobit Group,
Oulunsalo, Finland
+358 40 344 2000,
www.elektrobit.com.

Subsystems

S-band Receive Module

The model Rx 3.0-3.5-1.0 is an S-band receive module that includes a digital phase shifter and attenuator along with low noise amplification. This module exhibits a typical noise figure of 1 dB minimum. Minimum gain across the band is 32 dB with typical gain flatness of ±0.5 dB. This module offers good phase linearity, an IIP3 of –5 dBm minimum and input and output VSWR of 1.5. Size: 3" × 4" × 1". Weight: 8 oz.

Aethercomm Inc.,
San Marcos, CA
(760) 598-4340,
www.aethercomm.com.

RF Module

The model RC2200 is a complete Zigbee-ready module with wireless star and mesh networking protocol stack supporting full function device (FFD) and reduced function device (RFD) operation with IEEE 802.15.4 compliant PHY and MAC layers. This module features a 128 kB flash memory, 32 digital and analog I/Os, 8 channel 10-bit ADC, 6 pin interrupts, and UART and SPI interfaces that make it possible to embed the complete application in this compact module. Size: 16.5 × 29.2 × 3.5 mm.

Radiocrafts AS,
Oslo, Norway
+47 970 86 676,
www.radiocrafts.com.

RF Transceivers

The model MAX2828 and model MAX2829 are single chip RF transceivers designed for single-band 802.11a and dual-band 802.11a/g WLAN applications. The MAX2828 covers the world-band frequency spectrum from 4.9 to 5.9 GHz, while the MAX2829 covers both the 2.4 to 2.5 GHz and 4.9 to 5.9 GHz bands. These integrated circuits feature a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) mode in which the phase angle of the local oscillator is held constant during transmit/receive operation, allowing multiple transceivers to be synchronized to the system reference oscillator. This feature is critical for 802.11n NxN MIMO radio and smart antenna-based WLAN applications. Size: 8 × 8 mm, 56-pin, leadless QFN. Price: $7.11 each (1000).

Maxim Integrated Products Inc.,
Sunnyvale, CA
(408) 737-7600,
www.maxim-ic.com.

System

2 GHz Digital Microwave System

This 2 GHz variant of the company’s Aprisa™ XE digital microwave radio transmission system supports all the current bandwidths ranging from 250 kHz to 3.5 MHz and capacities up to 17 Mbps (8E1). By making optimum use of the licensed 2 GHz (1.9 to 2.7 GHz) point-to-point frequency band it offers robust, spectrum-efficient transmission over distances of 100 km or more in a single link, in difficult terrain and other areas where wired infrastructure is not viable.

4RF Communications,
Wellington, New Zealand
+64 4 499 6000,
www.4rf.com.

TEST EQUIPMENT

Fast Switching Synthesizer

This MG3690B series of synthesizers offers standard output power of +17 dBm at 20 GHz with an optional +23 dBm available. At 40 GHz, the high power version delivers +19 dBm and +13 dBm at 50 GHz. Typical switching time for a 1 GHz step is 5 ms, when not crossing any dwell frequencies. The six coaxial models cover a variety of frequencies ranging from 0.1 Hz to 65 GHz, operational to 67 GHz. Price: $16,550. Delivery: four to six weeks.

Anritsu Co.,
Morgan Hill, CA
(408) 778-2000,
www.us.anritsu.com.