Components
SMT Bandpass Filter
3H Communication Systems model number XLCN400-30-7SS is a leadless SMT bandpass filter with a notch integrated into the passband. Insertion loss at 235 to 345 MHz is <2 dB and <2.5 at 435 to 465 MHz. The notch band is centered at 400 MHz with a 30 MHz notch band of >15 dB attenuation. The filter size is 0.74"L × 0.44"W × 0.27"H and is suitable in tape and reel packaging.
3H Communications Systems
www.3hcomm.com
Ka-Band Space Qualified Isolator
DiTom Microwave has released a Ka-Band (27 to 31 GHz) space qualified isolator. The DS1017 is manufactured to meet or exceed environmental space-level reliability including thermal shock, sine and random vibration, temperature cycling, and thermal vacuum survivability over a specified qualification and acceptance test plan. DiTom’s current space level manufacturing process allows for delivery in as quickly as four weeks depending on the test requirements.
DiTom Microwave
www.ditom.com
Externally Biased Balanced Mixers
It is always a concern at high millimeter wave band that there is not enough power to drive the mixer, especially full waveguide band. Model FDB-XX-E1 series externally biased, balanced mixers are developed especially for this purpose. The mixers are offered in four waveguide bands to cover frequency spectra from 50 to 140 GHz. These mixers employ high performance GaAs Schottky beamlead diodes and balanced configuration to produce superior performance with a very low LO pumping level.
Ducommun Inc.
www.ducommun.com
PIN Diode 360°Phase Shifter
Model P2P-61A-5AR is a digitally controlled PIN diode 360° phase shifter with low phase noise option that operates from 9.5 to 10.5 GHz in 0.087 monotonic dB steps. Across the entire band, phase accuracy is ±5 degrees and an amplitude balance of ± 1 dB. It features a low phase noise of -132 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz and -142 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz with an insertion loss less than 12 dB and VSWR less than 1.9:1 in 50 Ohms.
G.T. Microwave Inc.
www.gtmicrowave.com
Compact Directional Coupler
KRYTAR Inc. announced a new directional coupler operating from 6 to 26.5 GHz and offering nominal coupling of 6 dB in an extremely compact package. KRYTAR’s new directional coupler, model 106026506, offers wide frequency coverage using stripline designs. Stripline designs offer superior low insertion loss, high directivity and tight coupling. The new directional coupler lends itself to emerging wireless ultra-broadband designs and many test and measurement applications.
KRYTAR Inc.
www.krytar.com
Rotary Joint for Ka-Band Satcom
The AM28RJD dual-channel rotary joint features a high power/low loss WR28 waveguide transmit channel, together with a coaxial receive channel offering a high current rating of 2A at 24 VDC, which enables it to power the antenna’s LNB and servo motors without the need for additional slip rings. The central transmit channel has a frequency range of 29 to 31 GHz, with an average power rating in excess of 50 W, a typical insertion loss of just 0.5 dB and a maximum VSWR of 1.7:1.
Link Microtek
www.linkmicrotekeng.com
Unequal Power Splitters
MECA’s new line of unequal power splitters consists of six models offering a 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10:1 signal-split ratio respectively, over 698 to 2700 MHz (cellular, PCS, AWS and BRS/EBS frequencies) and feature low PIM ratings – (better than -150 dBc), with ultra-low VSWR and minimal coupling variation over the entire frequency band. They easily handle high power levels of 300 W (CW) and have an operational temperature range of -55° to +85°C.
MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-meca.com
Sharp Cut-Off, RF Lowpass Filter
Microwave Filter Co. offers this medium power lowpass RF filter from 50 to 500 MHz. Model 19141 is designed for use in any medium power application (100 W or less) that requires harmonic band rejection of up to 6 times the fundamental cut-off frequency (Fc). Filters and components offered from stock or custom designed to meet specific applications.
Microwave Filter Co. Inc.
www.microwavefilter.com
Extended Value Ranges
Passive Plus Inc. now offers extended-values for the traditional NP0, Hi-Q 0505 (.055" × .055") –now available up to 1000 pF; and 1111 (0.110" × 0.110") –now available up to 10,000 pF (0.01 uF). These parts exhibit low ESR/ESL, low noise, high self-resonance as well as ultra-stable performance over temperature. Usually used for wireless broadcasting equipment, mobile base stations, GPS, MRI and radar applications, and offered in magnetic and non-magnetic terminations.
Passive Plus Inc.
www.passiveplus.com
Broadband Power Combiners
Pasternack introduced a new line of broadband RF power combiners. The broad bandwidth of these new combiners makes them the perfect complement to systems using components such as power amplifiers, antenna feeds, attenuators and switches. A special area of usage for these power combiners is in combining individual power amplifiers together into a large power block in an amplifier system. The new RF power combiners are offered in the popular two- and four-way configurations and deliver high power up to 600 W.
Pasternack Enterprises Inc.
www.pasternack.com
Surface-Mount Isolator and Circulator
For X-Band earth terminals, REC has designed a high peak power, surface-mount isolator and circulator, 2SMH8ND and 3SMH8NF with low loss and operating over a wide temperature range of -55° to 100°C. Light weight and compact, features include low loss and wide temperature stability. For earth and airborne systems, these products improve systems performance and are for high reliability applications.
Renaissance Electronics & Communications LLC
www.rec-usa.com
Flange Mount Termination and Resistor
Res-Net Microwave Inc.released the RPT1900-1200-50-5 flange termination and the RPR1900-1200-XXX-X flange mount resistor. The new RPT1900-1200-50-5 flange mount termination features power handling of 1.2 kW and has a maximum VSWR of 1.25:1 to 1 GHz. This terminations is ideal for various high power commercial and military applications. The new RPR1900-1200-XXX-X flange mount resistor handles 1.2 kW of average power and is available in 10 to 200 Ohm resistance values.
Res-Net Microwave Inc.
www.resnetmicrowave.com
Weatherized Circulator
Response Microwave Inc. announced the availability of its new 30 dB weatherized circulator for use in harsh, moist environments. The new RMCI.895-935Nfw covers 895 to 935 MHz offering typical electrical performance of 0.25 dB insertion loss, VSWR of 1.20:1 and minimum isolation of 30 dB. Average power handling is 100 W and the unit is operational over the -55° to +85°C range. Mechanical package is 38 × 35 × 15 mm, plus N female connectors. Internal seals and black epoxy paint provide protection against moisture penetration.
Response Microwave Inc.
www.responsemicrowave.com
DOCSIS 3.1-Compliant Switch
Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new reflective, single-pole double-throw (SPDT) RF switch from Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. The PE42722 is designed for use in customer premises equipment (CPE) cable applications, including DOCSIS 3.0/1 cable modems and set-top boxes. The new switch delivers high linearity and excellent harmonics performance in the 5 to 1794 MHz band, along with low insertion loss and high isolation performance.
Richardson RFPD Inc.
www.richardsonrfpd.com
High Frequency Surface Mount Cavity Filters
RLC Electronics introduced a series of high frequency surface mount cavity filters for small scale, low profile system integration. Designs are created and constructed using proprietary techniques resulting in rugged, stable performance over a full range of environmental stresses. High Q cavity filter performance is available up to 30 GHz with profile height as low as 200 mm. The surface mount design is suitable for reflow attachment, providing savings on size, cost and weight.
RLC Electronics Inc.
www.rlcelectronics.com
W-Band Active ×2 Multiplier
Model SFA-104104213-10VF-S1 is a 102 to 103 GHz ×2 active multiplier. The active multiplier converts 51 to 51.5 GHz/+5 dBm input signal to deliver 102 to 103 GHz with minimum +13 dBm output power. The output spurious and harmonic levels of the multiplier are -60 and -20 dBc, respectively. The multiplier draws 460 mA current from a +8 V DC DC power supplier. The multiplier is equipped with a V (F) connector as its input and a standard WR10 waveguide with UG387/U-M flange as its output.
SAGE Millimeter Inc.
www.sagemillimeter.com
Waveguide Series V-Band Biased Mixer
Spacek Labs model MV-1B is a wideband biased mixer with full V-Band coverage in the RF and LO ports. The RF and LO ports span 50 to 75 GHz in WR15. The local oscillator power is reduced to only 0 to +5 dBm by applying a DC bias. The IF port covers 10 MHz to 3 GHz and is supplied with a DC block on the SMA (f) connector. Conversion loss is 6 dB typical and 9 dB maximum.
Spacek Labs Inc.
www.spaceklabs.com
RNCF Series Resistors
Stackpole’s thin film, precision RNCF series has expanded its value ranges to be one of the broadest in the industry for 0.01% tolerances and 10 ppm TCR. The new ranges are RNCF0402 - 49.9 to 12K ohms, RNCF0603 - 24.9 to 100K ohms, RNCF0805 - 24.9 to 200K ohms and RNCF1206 and larger sizes - 24.9 to 500K ohms. The RNCF series is also available in 0201 case size down to 0.5% tolerance and ±25 PPM (49.9 to 5K).
Stackpole Electronics Inc.
www.seielect.com
4-Port Bidirectional Coupler
The SCL-1D-BD is a small surface-mount, bidirectional coupler optimized for applications in the frequency band of 2 to 300 MHz. The insertion loss is 0.3 dB typical and 0.5 dB maximum; the directivity is 20 dB typical and 15 dB minimum across the specified bandwidth. Other specifications include typical VSWR of 1.10:1 all ports. It has power handling capability of 1 W, and is an ideal building block for signal sampling, power detectors, uneven signal splitting and VSWR measurements.
Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com
75 Ohm Digital Attenuator
Vaunix’s new 75 Ohm model LDA series digital attenuator offers up to 120 dB of programmable attenuation through 6000 MHz. The LDA-102-75F has input power of up to 1 W, attenuation range to 95 dB, and offers frequency coverage from 10 to 1000 MHz. This unit is powered and controlled by connection to a PC or self-powered USB hub, and programmable for fixed attenuation or swept attenuation ramps directly from the included graphical user interface (GUI) software.
Vaunix Technology Corp.
www.vaunix.com
MIL-PRF-55342-Qualified Thin Film Resistors
Vishay Intertechnology has enhanced its E/H series of precision MIL-PRF-55342-qualified thin film surface-mount resistor chips to offer a “T” level failure rate for critical space applications. The QPL devices are qualified to TCR characteristics E, H, K, L and M in 12 case sizes. The established reliability of the Vishay Dale thin film resistors is assured through 100% screening and extensive environmental testing. In addition, the thin film resistors meet the ASTM-E595 requirements for outgassing in a vacuum environment.
Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
www.vishay.com
Octave-Band Coaxial Circulator
Model F2823-0150-67 is an octave-band SMA (or Type N) connectorized circulator covering 100 to 200 MHz. It features 1 dB insertion loss, 15 dB minimum reverse isolation, 1.50:1 VSWR and can handle 20 W of CW power. Higher power version up to 100 W is available with reduced bandwidth. Package size is 2.09" × 3.03" × 1.02".
Wenteq Microwave
www.wenteq.com
Custom Power Dividers Up to 18 GHz
Werbel Microwave designs and manufactures custom power dividers to your specifications with no minimum order. The 2PA1500 covers 12 to 18 GHz with 1.5:1 VSWR, 17 dB minimum isolation and 0.6 dB maximum insertion loss. Its footprint is only one square inch. SMA female.
Werbel Microwave LLC
www.werbelmicrowave.com
Cables and Connectors
Flight Cable Assemblies
Florida RF Labs launched its next generation Lab-Flex® Q and Lab-Flex® AF cable assemblies. Both cable lines have gone through extensive qualification testing in order to validate them for today’s rigorous application requirements. Lab-Flex Q® assemblies use very low loss ePTFE insulation, and are constructed with materials that meet the outgassing requirements of NASA/ESA when tested per ASTM E595.
Florida RF Labs
www.rflabs.com
Ultra Low Loss Cable Assembly
For static and dynamic applications up to 29 GHz, the new SUCOFLEX 229 ultra low loss cable assembly claims to offer outstanding electrical performance. Its ultra-low loss characteristic of .1 dB maximum at 18 GHz provides greater signal integrity during testing and its excellent phase stability versus temperature (maximum 600 ppm) will improve the system performance. FullyMIL/DTL–17 qualified, with excellent return loss, improved system performance due to reduced phase changeover temperature and higher signal integrity due to lower loss, the SUCOFLEX 229 assemblies come standard with SMA, N, TNC and SK connectors.
HUBER+SUHNER
www.hubersuhner.com
90°In-Series Adapter
SGMC Microwave introduced its internally swept right angle type N male to female in-series adapter. This adapter features DC to 18 GHz, low VSWR and insertion loss and passivated 303 stainless steel robust construction for repeatability. Ready to ship today. Quality, performance and reliability you can count on.
SGMC Microwave
www.sgmcmicrowave.com
Ultra-miniature 0.9 mm SuperMini Connectors
Southwest Microwave Inc. introduced a new series of ultra-miniature 0.9 mm SuperMini DC to 67 GHz connectors. Connectors in the 0.9 mm SuperMini product line provide the superior performance of Southwest Microwave’s standard-size, high frequency connectors in a miniaturized footprint that is ideal for reduced size PCB and panel applications. Offering ultra-broad bandwidth and coupling nut mating, this new series includes field-replaceable two and four-hole flange mount and thread-in connectors, solder-on end launch and 4-post vertical launch connectors and direct solder cable connectors.
Southwest Microwave Inc.
www.southwestmicrowave.com
Amplifiers
1 to 6 GHz Amplifier
Models 25S1G6AB, 50S1G6AB and100S1G6AB are solid-state; 25, 50 and 100 W Class AB amplifier designs that instantaneously cover 1 to 6 GHz in a single benchtop unit. These amplifiers provide 25, 50 or 100 W output power, depending on the model, in approximately half the size of a traditional Class A design with increased efficiency and a more economical price.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arworld.us
Digital Variable Gain Amplifiers
BeRex announced the BVA303 and BVA305, 6-bit DVGA offering high linearity, low noise and require only a single 3 V power supply. Both DVGAs are capable of working at up to 4 GHz without external matching components and are provided in a space saving 4×4 mm, 24-pin QFN package. Designed primarily for 3G/4G wireless infrastructure equipment, satellite radio and other high end wireless applications, the BVA303 and BVA305 provide outstanding RF characteristics and the flexibility of digital parallel and serial programming of the gain control with very fast switching speeds.
BeRex Corp.
www.berex.com
Benchtop Amplifiers
Cernex’s Benchtop amplifiers are designed for use in a wide range of general purpose applications such as laboratory test equipment, instrumentation and other applications. Reliable operation is achieved using rugged stripline circuit construction with selected GAas FETs, PHEMTs and MIMICs. LNAs and broadband power amplifiers up to 5 W.
Cerxex Inc.
www.cernex.com
dB-3840 TWTA
dB Control introduces the dB-3840 TWTA for electronic countermeasures, EW simulation, RF components testing, SAR, manned/unmanned airborne platforms. It features 700 W pulsed, 34.5 to 35.5 GHz and outdoor hub-mount Ka-Band. Applications include: radars, test and measurement, antenna pattern, radar cross-section measurements and electronic warfare (EW) simulation.
dB Control
www.dbcontrol.com
80 to 1000 MHz, 500 W HPA
Empower’s model 2175, covering 80 to 1000 MHz and delivering 500 W of broadband output power in a 3U, air cooled chassis is market released and available for immediate purchase. Offering unrivaled size/power advantages and building on a design architecture that has been a catalyst for technology upgrades from customers with diverse requirements from multiple markets, Model 2175 provides excellent performance for end applications that include, but are not limited to, test and measurement, electronic warfare and communications.
Empower RF Systems Inc.
www.empowerrf.com
Solid State High Power Amplifier
Model AMP1095 is a new high power SSPA module that operates from 4 to 18 GHz at 20 W P1dB and 30 W Psat. This small form factor module uses state-of -the-art Chip & Wire GaAs and GaN devices, exhibits good linearity and operates at 32 VDC with 19A maximum consumption.
Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com
5 GHz, WLAN, Access Point Amplifier Drivers
Guerrilla RF Inc. introduced the newest members to the company’s family of 5 GHz ultra low noise amplifier/linear power amplifier drivers. These new devices feature best-in-class noise figure, gain and linearity. The cost-effective, small footprint, flat-gain solutions are designed for WLAN access points offering the highest levels of performance for demanding 802.11ac applications.
Guerrilla RF Inc.
www.guerrilla-rf.com
S-Band, 7 W, Pulsed High Power Amplifier
MACOM announced the release of a high power pulsed amplifier designed for civil air traffic control and weather radar applications. The device can be used individually or in a complete MACOM chipset solution. The MAAP-011022 is a balanced high power amplifier covering 2.7 to 3 GHz in a 6 mm PQFN 28-lead SMT package. The device boasts 7 W of pulsed power, 23 dB small signal gain and is designed to provide very rugged performance under load mismatch.
MACOM
www.macom.com
2 to 18 GHz DLVA
PMI model no. ERDLVA-218-DC-LPD is an extended dynamic range DLVA designed to
operate over 2 to 18 GHz. It employs planar diode detectors and integrated video circuitry for high speed performance and outstanding reliability. Superior construction using state of the art MIC/MMIC technology.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
Solid State Power Amplifiers
QuinStar introduced a new line of ultra-compact millimeter wave SSPA over 27 to 110 GHz with power levels ranging from 2 to 50 W at 94 GHz and 40 to 200 W at 35 GHz. Both pulsed and CW versions are offered with integrated power supplies and pulsing-generating circuits. Many user-specific optional features are also available. Airborne and space-worthy versions can be produced for radars and communication transmitters.
QuinStar
www.quinstar.com
Sources
Synthesized Signal Generator
Mini-circuits’ SSG-4000LH (RoHS compliant) is a wideband synthesized signal generator operating at 250 to 4000 MHz. The signal generator is cased in a rugged metal shielded package (11" × 8.5" × 2.15") and equipped with an N-type 50 Ω connector at the RF output port. The signal generator is controlled through a USB 2.0 interface using unique user friendly GUI software allowing the user to select one of several different output modes including multiple pulsed RF options, frequency sweep and power sweep (up, down or bidirectional).
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
Low Phase Noise OCXO
Morion announced a new low profile, high precision, low phase noise OCXO. The MV331 is available from 10 to 20 MHz and has phase noise of -152 dB/Hz at 100 Hz, -160 dB/Hz at 1 kHz and -165 dB/Hz at 10 kHz. Long term stability is 2E-8/year, with temperature stability (-200° to +700°C) of 3E-9. The MV331 package measures 25.8 × 25.8 × 10.6 mm, is available with 5 or 12 V supply and output of Sinewave or HCMOS.
Morion US LLC
www.morion-us.com
Software
PinBuilder for XFdtd
Remcom has a new capability to share that is coming soon in XFdtd: PinBuilder EM Model Automation. PinBuilder is an application that automates the creation of pin-field breakout models for XF simulations. PinBuilder creates complete XF models, including high speed printed circuit board (PCB) layout traces and via geometries for validating critical signal integrity performance. Parameterized simulation model creation with PinBuilder facilitates the proactive exploration of pin-field designs and their signal integrity performance trade-offs before the printed circuit board layout is performed.
Remcom
www.remcom.com
Test Equipment
Communications Test System
Astronics’ ATS3000P is a compact, ruggedized, battery-operated communications test system for frontline diagnostics. Featuring 23 instruments and automated/stand-alone modes to test, record and diagnose faults, the ATS3000P provides complete RF, analog and digital capabilities, including sophisticated IF and baseband I/Q DSP required for modern radios. The field-upgradeable, software-defined architecture enables testing with minimal operator intervention. TPSs are available for a full range of tactical radios or create TPSs easily using the TestEZ® software.
Astronics Test Systems
www.astronics.com