Renaissance Electronics

Renaissance has developed a new Ka-Band waveguide isolator that is designed for downconverters used in space applications. The isolator can operate between 27.5 to 31 GHz with 0.15 dB insertion loss over 5% bandwidth and 20 dB isolation and return loss.

Renaissance Electronics has developed a new low loss, high isolation waveguide isolator for Satcom applications that covers 43 to 46 GHz with industry standard interface of WR 22. With loss of 0.5 dB and 18 dB isolation, it is ideal for low noise figure Satcom receivers.

Renaissance has developed a new S band drop-in circulator that is designed for amplifiers used in space applications. The isolator can operate between 2.2 to 2.4 GHz with 0.5 dB insertion loss and 20 dB isolation and return loss.

Renaissance has produced a new low loss L-band high power drop-in circulator to protect PA's used in military radio transmitters.  Covering 1025 to 1095 MHz, this circulator has just 0.25 dB of insertion loss over -55 to +85 C while handling 1300 W peak at 1% duty cycle.

Renaissance has designed a new dual junction circulator for LTE application that can operate from 700 to 915  MHz and provide over 50 dB isolation within the band. Aimed for Test and Measurement application, this device can handle 100 W with -150 dBc intermod products."

Renaissance has designed a Ka band microstrip isolator that can handle 2 W forward and reverse for satcom applications. With a compact 5 x 6 mm size, it provides low insertion loss in the forward direction and high isolation in the reverse direction.

For the new EW and radar systems, Renaissance has designed a high performance circulator covering 1.25 to 1.40 GHz capable of handling 3 kW peak and 300 W average power levels. With low loss of 0.3 dB and isolation of 20 dB, it is optimized for airborne/flight applications.

Renaissance Electronics has designed a 6 x 6 programmable delay line (PDL) matrix that can be used to simulate phased array radar and antenna testing. Each of the 6 inputs is connected to dividers, programmable attenuators (91/1 dB) and a programmable delay line (10 bit, 5 ps step, DC - 3 GHz) internally. 

Renaissance's 3SLE2NAJ is a compact surface mount (0.394 sq-inch footprint) that covers 420 to 450 MHz. With a low insertion loss of 0.8 dB and isolation exceeding 15 dB over 0 to 55 C, it is ideal for short range PA system applications.

Renaissance’s new broadband circulator is ideal for transmitter protection application.  Operating over 962 to 1213 MHz, this device can withstand 2000 W peak and 20 W average power levels.  It is designed to sustain temperatures from -55 to +120 C while the loss is maintained below 0.5 dB.

Renaissance Electronics has designed a new drop-in isolator for Satcom applications covering the 30 to 33 GHz frequency range (Model No. 2L9NEU-RoHS). The unit has less than 1 dB Insertion Loss and more than 16 dB Isolation and Return Loss over the temperature range -20 to +60°C.

In an effort to address customer inputs and in the spirit of our commitment to continuous improvement, the Renaissance/HXI extremely low latency GigaLink LightSpeed radio link has been improved for ease of deployment and increased range performance.

The HGM and HGV series Gunn Oscillators cover the 7 to 150 GHz frequency range. A wide variety of designs provide solutions for most applications. Units are available with mechanical and/or electrical tuning, providing many possible tuning configurations.

Renaissance has designed a Ka band microstrip isolator that can handle 2W forward and reverse for satcom applications. It is designed with a compact size of 5 x 6 mm case.  It provides low insertion loss in the forward direction and high isolation in the reverse.

The HHPAE-459 power amplifier covers the frequency range from 71.0 to 76.0 GHz. The amplifier has an output P1dB of +18 dBm with small signal gain of 29 dB. MMIC technology is employed for high reliability and repeatability.

Renaissance Electronics Corporation’s System Group has designed a dual 48 x 4 switch matrix for ATE applications that can cover from 700 MHz (LTE) to 6 GHz (Wi-Fi) frequencies. Using high reliability solid state switches, the switching speed is on the order of nanoseconds helping test handsets and other portable communication devices with minimum delay time.

Renaissance has recently manufactured a 50 kW peak power circulator that can sustain 300 W CW operating at 775 to 920 MHz.  The input and output connectors are 7/8” EIA and the third port has a HN connector.

Renaissance Electronics has developed a new low loss, high isolation waveguide isolator for Satcom applications that covers 20.2 to 21.2 GHz with industry standard interface of WR 42. With loss of 0.2 dB and 26 dB isolation, it is ideal for low noise figure Satcom receivers.

Targeting the receive side requirements for a low loss waveguide isolator, Renaissance has developed a product with less than 0.2 dB insertion loss over 20.1 to 21.2 GHz from -40 to +85 C. Ensuring more than 26 dB isolation, the unit improves system performance considerably. With a size of 1.5" x 0.88" x 0.5", it can handle up to 50 W of forward and 5 W of reverse power.

The HHPAW-441 is a W-Band pulsed high power amplifier that offers +27 dBm (½ W) of RF power over the range from 92 to 96 GHz. This amp can be operated with a variable pulse rate from CW to 100 nS. The amplifier uses the latest MMICs that are power combined for the maximum RF power and gain.

Renaissance has designed a new octave band drop-in circulator, 3G7BH that covers a bandwidth of 5.2 to 11 GHz over -20 ° to +85° C. With insertion loss less than 0.95 dB over the entire band, the circulator is robust to handle 20 W of incident RF power. Return loss and isolation of 13 dB ensures better match to the RF circuitry where it's being placed.

In view of LTE requirements, Renaissance Electronics Corporation has developed a coaxial circulator operating from 700 to 960 MHz. It is available in standard 1.50” x 1.67” footprint and can withstand 150 watts of CW power and offers insertion loss of 0.7 dB over -40 to +75C. This makes the design attractive for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Since 1991 Renaissance has been a key supplier of Ferrite devices for major military and commercial applications. These state of the art Isolators and Circulators cover the frequency range from 40 MHz to 120 GHz with low insertion loss and High Isolation specifications.

The HMC10H and HMI10H series High Power Circulators and Isolators operate in the 75 to 110 GHz waveguide band. They handle up to 20 W of average power and 350 W peak. A RF bandwidth of 2 to 3 GHz and isolation of 18 dB are typical. These devices are used to buffer mismatches, signal duplexers, and to couple amplifier stages.

The HLNAV-364 Low Noise Amplifier covers the frequency range from 50 to 65 GHz minimum and is usable over a wider range. The unit offers a minimum of 25 dB of gain over that range. The LNA bandwidth is matched to the frequency range of WR-15 waveguide-to-coax adapters allowing it to be used for broadband test setups.

Renaissance Electronics has designed an in-band duplexer for LTE cell site applications. In a very compact footprint of 4.75” x 3.15”, the duplexer provides 30 dB of rejection between the Tx and Rx. The insertion loss is less than 1 dB.

The HLNAV-360 is a low noise amplifier with integrated isolators at the input and output ports. The LNA operates over the 57 to 64 GHz frequency band with 27 dB gain, noise figure of 6.0 Db and a P1dB of +12 dBm. RF interfaces are via WR-15 waveguide with standard UG-385/U flanges.

Renaissance Electronics Corporation/HXI is pleased showcase the HHPAV-362 Power Amplifier it covers the frequency range from 59 to 61 GHz and is usable to 65 GHz. MMIC technology is employed for high reliability and repeatability. The amplifier can be used in transmitters for communication and radar systems and also as part of test equipment suites.

The HHPAV-433 Power Amplifier covers the frequency range from 59.5 to 60.5 GHz and is usable over the range of 58 to 64 GHz. The amplifier has an output power of +28.5 Psat and 18 dB gain.  A single +6.0V bias is used to power up the amplifier.

The HRAD6.5-005 Power Amplifier /Upconverter covers the frequency range from 5.5 to 7.0 GHz and is usable to 7.2 GHz. MMIC technology is used to achieve high reliability and repeatability. An output level of 3.5 W saturated has been achieved. The SSG is 40 dB at 6.5 GHz. Multiple devices buffered by ferrite junctions used to achieve the best circuitry allowing the use of a single bias to power the amplifier.

Designed specifically for WiMAX Base station, Renaissance Electronics’ 15C2NM is the RF interface DAS panel that duplexes the BTS port for Rx/UL and Tx/DL channels with the help of a circulator. The power levels on the UL and DL can be adjusted by the use of fixed and manual rotary attenuators.

The 15C2NX is the RF interface DAS panel that duplexes the BTS port for Rx/UL and Tx/DL channels with the help of a circulator.The power levels on the UL and DL can be adjusted by the use of fixed and manual rotary attenuators. The minimum isolation between channels is 50 dB and with insertion loss of less than 2 dB in the through paths.

Renaissance Electronics Corporation/HXI is pleased to showcase the HHPAV-362 Power Amplifier it covers the frequency range from 59 to 61 GHz and is usable to 65 GHz. MMIC technology is employed for high reliability and repeatability. The amplifier can be used in transmitters for communication and radar systems and also as part of test equipment suites.

Renaissance Electronics Corporation/HXI is pleased to announce our lines of HMPA and HHPA Medium and High Power Amplifiers which cover the frequency range from 8 to 100 GHz. New models for 2010 include 28-32 GHz and 32-36 GHz units as well as several new designs in V-Band and W-Band.

This newly designed dual 48 x 4 switch matrix for ATE applications can cover from 700 MHz (LTE) to 6 GHz (Wi-Fi) frequencies. Using high reliability solid state switches, the switching speed is on the order of nanoseconds helping test handsets and other portable communication devices with minimum delay time.

In an effort to address customer inputs and in the spirit of our commitment to continuous improvement, the Renaissance/HXI Extremely Low Latency GigaLink LightSpeed radio link has been improved for ease of deployment and increased range performance.

Renaissance Electronics Corp./HXI LLC, is proud to announce the successful completion of an intense three-day AS9100:2009 Repeat/Upgrade Audit this past May 16-18, 2012.

Visit Renaissance Electronics Corporation/HXI at the IMS MTT-S 2012 tradeshow in Montreal, Canada, from June 19 - 21, Booth #500.