TWT Amplifier
The state-of-the-art model 277 TWT amplifier is dual mode, grid pulsed and CW and provides 150 W at pulse widths from 0.05 µseconds to CW. The model 277K frequency range is 18 to 26.5 GHz. The Model 277Ka frequency range is 26.5 to 40 GHz. The RF output pulse width tracks the input 5 V video pulse. All power supplies are regulated, phase shifted resonant mode DC to DC converter designs operating at 50 KHz. The TWT power supplies feature full load efficiency greater than 90 percent.
Applied System Engineering Inc.,
www.applsys.com
Single Band Amplifiers
Models 15S1G6 and 50S1G6 are single band amplifiers that cover the 1 to 6 GHz frequency band. Solid-state, 1 to 6 GHz amplifiers are not unusual, but they all require dual bands (two separate amplifiers) to provide high output power and good gain flatness to provide one with a useable instrument. That is, until AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation created these single band models. They provide 15 and 50 W of linear output power with excellent gain flatness.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation,
www.arworld.us
DOCXO
RFMW provides design and sales support for a new double oven crystal controlled oscillator from Bliley Technologies. The N6B series stability is rated at ±0.4 ppb over an operating temperature range of -20° to +70°C. Two variations of the N6B series, the N6B-ABA-D1A-10M and N6B-ABA-D1B-10M, provide a sine wave output of +5 dBm (typical) into 50 Ω. Bliley’s N6B series DOCXOs operate from a +5 V DC supply with or without electronic frequency control and offer aging performance per year of less than ±0.1 ppm.
Bliley Technologies Inc.,
Distributed by RFMW Ltd.,
www.bliley.com
Solid-State RF Amplifier
COMTECH PST introduces its latest rack mounted wideband high power solid-state RF amplifier. Comtech has integrated its proven RF GaN PA module designs into a single 19" rack. The company consistently evaluates its amplifier performance at rated power over the temperature range into a 2:1 VSWR load. Its latest standard model features an internal AC power supply, full Ethernet interface/GUI control, front panel digital display for forward and reverse power, temperature, current, and separate fault LEDs.
COMTECH PST,
www.comtechpst.com
CRO
Crystek’s new CVCO55CXT-5580-5685 CRO is a coaxial-based VCO with an internal pro-prietary frequency doubler. It operates from 5580 to 5685 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.3 to 4.7 V DC. This coaxial VCO features a typical phase noise of -102 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz offset and has good linearity. The CVCO55CXT-5580-5685 CRO exhibits an output power of 0.0 dBm typ. into a 50 Ωload with a supply of +5 V DC and a current consumption of 30 mA (maximum).
Crystek Corp.,
www.crystek.com
OCXO
CTS announced development of its model 148 oven controlled crystal oscillator, which uses the unique SC cut crystal technology to significantly reduce power consumption (0.23 W at +25°C) and allows for additional board space with its miniature-sized package. The ideal applications for this oscillator include airborne and ground mobile, wireless communications, broadband access, test and measurement, WLAN/WiMax/WiFi and portable equipment and applications. Its strong mechanical construction enables durability of up to 500G of mechanical shock.
CTS Electronic Components Inc.,
www.ctscorp.com
PLL with VCO
Hittite has launched the HMC835LP6GE, a wideband fractional-N PLL with integrated VCO that generates continuous fractional frequencies between 33 and 4100 MHz. Targeted at the cellular infrastructure market, the HMC835LP6GE features industry leading PLL and VCO phase noise performance with a PLL figure of merit of -230 dBc/Hz in integer mode and -227 dBc/Hz in fractional mode, and typical VCO phase noise of -134 dBc/Hz at 4 GHz output frequency and 1 MHz offset.
Hittite Microwave Corp.,
www.hittite.com
Wideband Amplifier
GVA-60+ (RoHS compliant) is a wideband amplifier fabricated using HBT technology and offers ultra flat gain over a broad frequency range and with high IP3. In addition, the GVA-60+ has good input and output return loss over a broad frequency range without the need for external matching components and has demonstrated excellent reliability. Its lead finish is SnAgNi. It has repeatable performance from lot to lot and is enclosed in a SOT-89 package for very good thermal performance.
Mini-Circuits,
www.minicircuits.com
DRO
PMI model PIA-12D8G-CD-1 is a phase locked, dielectric resonator oscillator with internal reference having an output frequency of 12.8 GHz. This model provides a minimum output of +13 dBm with all spurs held to -80 dBc and harmonics held to -25 dBc. The frequency stability is ±3 ppm with an internal reference of 100 MHz. The phase noise is as follows: -34 dBc/Hz at 1 Hz, -65 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz, -85 dBc at 100 Hz, -108 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz, -115 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz, -120 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz, and -140 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offsets.
Planar Monolithics Industries,
www.pmi-rf.com
Miniature Footprint Synthesizer
This miniature intelligent interactive synthesizer operates over an octave bandwidth of 1000 to 2000 MHz with a 500 kHz step size in a 0.6" 30.6" 30.175" RoHS size surface mount package. The features include an onboard microcontroller for simplified communication, +3 dBm minimum output power and excellent phase noise performance (-90 and -106 dBc/Hz typical at 10 kHz and 100 kHz offsets) with an external 10 MHz reference applied over an operating temperature range of -40° to +85°C.
Synergy Microwave Corp.,
www.synergymwave.com
Components
Hybrid Coupler
Richardson RFPDInc. announces immediate availability and full design support capabilities of a new Xinger® III 3 dB hybrid coupler from Anaren. The X3C17A1-03WS-CT is ideally-suited for broadband transmit and receive systems where wide bandwidth, low insertion loss and high isolation is required, including wireless applications like LTE, GSM, CDMA, DCS, PCS, UMTS, WiMAX and WiFi. The device may be used in applications with up to 50 W of average power. It is in stock and available for immediate delivery.
Anaren,
Distributed by Richardson RFPD Inc.,
www.anaren.com
Ka-Band Isolator
DiTom Microwave has released D3I2731-2, a new Ka-Band isolator 27 to 31 GHz. This isolator covers both the military and commercial Ka-Band applications and is available with 2.92mm female or male connector configurations. The company can improve these electrical specs for high reliability use and narrow the band if necessary. This isolator can be manufactured for thermal vacuum or ambient environments with optional finishes available for humidity, corrosion, EMI/RF leakage and magnetic shielding.
DiTom Microwave,
www.ditom.com
Directional Couplers
KRYTAR Inc. announced the continued expansion of its line of directional couplers with the addition of two new models offering high performance over the ultra-broadband frequency range of 2 to 40 GHz, each in a single, compact and lightweight package. KRYTAR’s model 102040020 and model 102040020K are multi-purpose, stripline designs that exhibit excellent coupling over the 2 to 40 GHz frequency band. The compact size (1.75" ×0.40" ×0.65") makes these directional couplers ideal solutions in many space-restricted applications.
KRYTAR Inc.,
www.krytar.com
Ultra-Thin Filters
Lark offers a full line of ultra-thin filters for commercial and military markets. Lark’s new ultra-thin package offers superior performance in less than 0.09" high package with low insertion loss and ultimate rejection levels of 60 dB while maintaining better than 1.5:1 VSWR. Units are lightweight and ruggedized for today’s air, sea and land applications.
Lark Engineering Co.,
www.larkengineering.com
Buck Converter
Linear Technology announced the LTC3646, a 40 V input capable synchronous buck converter that can deliver up to 1A of continuous output current from a 3 34 mm DFN-14 (or thermally enhanced MSOP16) package. It operates from an input voltage range of 4 to 40 V. It utilizes a unique controlled on-time architecture that can step inputs as high as 36 down to 3.3 V with switching frequencies in excess of 2 MHz, keeping switching noise out of critical frequency bands.
Linear Technology Corp.,
www.linear.com
Phase Shifter
M/A-COM Tech introduced a new digital phase shifter for C-Band radar applications that facilitates easy implementation in communication antennas, phased array radars and weather radars. The MAPS-011008 is housed in a 4 mm 24-lead PQFN package. It provides 360° phase shift range with a step size of 5.6°. It is controlled with a single +5 V serial or parallel control line. Its insertion loss is 4 dB, with a low ±0.5 dB attenuation variation, and ±3° phase accuracy over the 5 to 6 GHz frequency range.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc.,
www.macomtech.com
Baluns
Responding to a flood of customer demand, Marki is proud to offer surface mount baluns from 500 kHz to 6 GHz in a package that is just 0.320" square. The design of the BAL-0003SM and BAL-0006SM are significantly different from their connectorized versions. Nonetheless excellent phase match of ±3° and amplitude balance of ±0.4 dB is typical. These baluns are an excellent choice for use with differential chips such as ADCs, DACs, amplifiers and many other applications.
Marki Microwave Inc.,
www.markimicrowave.com
Low PIM Terminations
MECA Electronics is pleased to announce its Low PIM Loads/Terminations with industry leading -170 dBc (typical) passive intermodulation from 698 to 2700 MHz. Ideal for IDAS, ODAS and in-building, base station applications. Available in 20, 50, and 100 W versions. All models feature 7/16 DIN male and female or Type N male and female connectors. VSWR 1.10:1 (typical). Made in USA – 36 month warranty.
Microwave Electronics Corp. of America,
www.e-meca.com
Microstrip Isolator on Carrier
Renaissance has designed a Ka-Band microstrip isolator that can handle 2 W forward and reverse for satcom applications. It has a compact 5 ×6 mm case. It provides low insertion loss in the forward direction and high isolation in the reverse.
Renaissance Electronics/HXI,
www.rec-usa.com
1P12T Relay
RelComm Technologies Inc. offers a low cost high performance 1P12T relay configured with SMA type connectors, providing exceptional RF performance to 18 GHz. The relay measures 2.25" square and is less than 2" tall. It is fitted with standard DA15P header for ease of installation. The relay is available in both latching and failsafe configurations with 12 and 24 V DC operation. Options include TTL control input.
RelComm Technologies Inc.,
www.relcommtech.com
Broadband DC Block
Response Microwave announced its new broadband DC Block for use in automated test and production applications. The new RMDC.26500SMA27mf covers the 5 to 26.5 GHz band offering typical electrical performance of 0.8 dB insertion loss and 1.25:1 VSWR. Working voltage is 50 V and the unit is operational over the -55° to +85°C range. Mechanical package is 1.18" ×0.354" in diameter. Unit is made from SUS303F passivated stainless steel and connectors are super SMA male to female.
Response Microwave Inc.,
www.responsemicrowave.com
WiFi Module
RFMD introduced the highly-integrated RFFM4501E front end module (FEM) for 802.11ac notebook and mobile equipment applications. RFMD’s newest WiFi FEM meets or exceeds the system requirements for 802.11ac connectivity in the 5.15 to 5.85 GHz frequency band. The RFFM4501E integrates a +17.5 dBm (80 MHz MCS9) PA at 3.3 V, a low insertion loss/high isolation single pole two throw (SP2T) switch, harmonic filtering, and a low noise amplifier with bypass mode for equipment manufacturers seeking to adjust receive sensitivity.
RF Micro Devices Inc.,
www.rfmd.com
Switched Bit Attenuator
S2D Microwave Inc.’s S3-AS6055R520 is a broadband, high performance RF/microwave switched bit attenuator. This high performance compact unit offers low insertion loss, fast switching speed, low harmonic distortion, and three-bit attenuation control that has TTL driver.
S2D Microwave Inc.,
www.s2dmicrowave.com
Sensor Module
SAGE Millimeter’s model SSP-24303-42-D1 is a low cost, production ready K-Band FMCW ranging and directional sensor module. The center frequency of the module is set at 24.125 GHz with ±150 MHz frequency modulation bandwidth and +3 dBm nominal output power. The sensor operates from a single +5 V DC power supplier and typically draws 250 mA current and requires 0 to +15 V voltage swing for electrical tuning. The sensor incorporates an I/Q mixer to provide target moving direction information.
SAGE Millimeter Inc.,
www.sagemillimeter.com
Backlight LED Drivers
Skyworks Solutions Inc. introduced several new backlight LED drivers supporting next-generation smartphones and tablets. Skyworks’ family of highly efficient, integrated, multi-channel products are tailored to support display panels ranging in size from 4 to 12 inches, significantly enhancing image quality and resolution while maximizing battery life. The multi-channel architecture and highly efficient, DC/DC boost-technology enable LED backlight driver efficiencies exceeding 90 percent and facilitate superior dimming performance.
Skyworks Solutions Inc.,
www.skyworksinc.com
COTS RF Adapters
Trilithic Inc. has released a new series of COTS RF adapters, available in a wide selection of connector types and configurations. In-series and between series adapters are available in DC to 18 GHz frequency range with passivated stainless steel body material and gold plated beryllium copper contacts. Most connector types can be accommodated to fulfill your specific requirements. All adapters are RoHS compliant.
Trilithic Inc.,
http://rfmicrowave.trilithic.com
Power Divider
The DL7700 is a space qualified, low-profile seven-way power divider that spans a 25 percent bandwidth of 620 to 820 MHz. It uses a combination of ferrite and microstrip technologies in a hermetically sealed flatpack. The maximum amplitude balance is ±0.5 dB while the phase balance between output ports is ±5°; with a total insertion loss of 2.3 dB. The maximum input and output VSWR is 1.5:1. The output isolation is 16 dB minimum. The DL7700 measures 1" ×1" ×0.170".
TRM Microwave,
www.trmmicrowave.com
Test Equipment
Directional Antenna
Narda Safety Test Solutions introduced a new loop antenna for the interference and direction analyzer IDA-3106 that covers a frequency range from 9 kHz up to 30 MHz. Its typical antenna factor of 47.5 dB (1/m) at 1 MHz gives it unusually high sensitivity. This makes it particularly suitable for such tasks as tracing defective or poorly screened switched mode power supplies or electrical controls that generate interference fields or identifying interference due to data transmissions made using the power line carrier technique.
Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH,
www.narda-ida.com
Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope
Agilent announced the expansion of its Infiniium 90000 X-Series oscilloscope family to include the world’s highest performance MSO. The expansion adds six new MSO models, as well as 13 GHz DSO and DSA models, to the X-Series. The tightly integrated digital channels of the new MSO models can function at 20 GSa/s in an eight-channel configuration, 60 percent faster than other high-performance MSOs, or at 10 GSa/s in a 16-channel configuration. Agilent now offers MSOs ranging from 70 MHz to 33 GHz of analog bandwidth.
Agilent Technologies Inc.,
www.agilent.com
Signal Generators
Berkeley Nucleonics released a full line of RF/microwave signal generators. It is capable of producing in excess of 20 GHz, with very low phase noise, fast switching speeds and extensive modulation capabilities in a variety of packaging options, including benchtop, portable battery operation, 1U 19" rackmount, and card-level for OEM integration. These instruments offer the widest array of options to meet almost any application requirement.
Berkeley Nucleonics Corp.,
www.berkeleynucleonics.com
Oscilloscopes
The R&S RTO and R&S RTM oscilloscopes analyze power supply units. The front ends of both instruments have features offering clear advantages over other solutions. Their high dynamic range allows for precise characterization of the power on operations of an embedded system. Rohde & Schwarz offers high end voltage and current probes and now also the new R&S RT-ZF20 deskew fixture for power measurements. The deskew fixture makes it easy to measure delay differences, which can then be corrected in the oscilloscope.
Rohde & Schwarz,
www.rohde-schwarz.com