Components
High Power Wi-Fi Diplexer
3H Communication Systems’ new high power Wi-Fi diplexer offers high performance while maintaining 50 W CW in the transmit band. The diplexer offers low passband insertion loss of < 0.85 dB and rejection levels of > 50 dB within a 3" × 2.7" × 1" connectorized package. Other frequency bands are available from DC to 50 GHz.
3H Communication Systems
www.3Hcommunicationsystems.com
SMA and N-Type Fixed Attenuators
Fixed attenuators are offered in straight jack to plug configurations and operate from DC to 6 GHz. The SMA attenuator series have an attenuation range from 1 to 10 dB with ± 0.5 dB accuracy and can handle an average input power up to 2 W with low VSWR precision performance. The N-Type series have attenuation values from 3 to 30 dB and offer accurate, repeatable performance for 2 and 5 W power levels.
Amphenol RF
www.amphenolrf.com
Space Qualified Isolator
DiTom Microwave has released a new X-Band (7.25 to 7.75 GHz) space qualified isolator. The DS1005 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
RF Limiters
The new high power limiters operate over broad frequencies ranges from 0.5 to 40 GHz depending on the model. This release contains seven limiter designs featuring limiting thresholds between 3 and 10 dBm and low leakage power of 10 to 15 dBm. Fairview’s new selection of coaxial limiters exhibits high CW power handling up to 200 W peak power and fast recovery times of 10 to 100 nanoseconds.
Fairview Microwave
www.fairviewmicrowave.com
V-Band High Pass Filter
Marki Microwave is extending its line of high pass filters to V-Band with the introduction of the FH-5500. This new filter offers excellent rejection of low frequencies and low insertion loss for signals from 55 GHz to above 67 GHz.
Marki Microwave
www.markimicrowave.com
1 and 10 W Terminations
MECA offers a new compact 2 W (2 kW peak), 4.1/9.5 (Mini-DIN) male 50 ohm load optimized for wireless bands covering up to 4 GHz. VSWRs of 1.10:1 typical up to 2 GHz and 1.20:1 typical up to 4 GHz. Made in the U.S. 36-month warranty.
MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-MECA.com
Absorptive Switch
Mini-Circuits’ USB-SP4T-63 is a low cost, high speed, solid-state RF SP4T absorptive switch, controlled and powered via USB. The model contains an electronic, high speed (3 µsec typical switching time), high linearity (IP3 54 dBm typical) SP4T. The RF switch can be operated remotely using the supplied GUI software or programmed by the user with the included API objects or the supplied command codes for Linux systems.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
Up/Down-Converters
OML has leveraged the design of its fundamental mixer technology in its converters to satisfy the needs for optimized performance criteria. Its converters optimize performance for size, output power, conversion loss, stability, group delay, noise figure and bandwidth. Contact OML to discuss your specific requirements.
OML Inc.
www.omlinc.com
Hi-Q/Low ESR Capacitors
Passive Plus Inc. now offers extended-values for the traditional NP0, Hi-Q 0505 (0.055" × 0.055") – now available up to 1,000 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
Wideband 2-Way Power Divider
RADITEK’s newest model, the R2PD-500-6000M-Nf-150W-w18 (wideband) power divider can operate at 500 MHz to 6 GHz at 150 W. It comes standard with N-female straight connectors. It has an operating temperature to -10° to +70°C. Adequate heatsinking is required for continuous use at full power. Dimensions are: length 8.5" × width 2.0" × thickness 0.9".
Raditek
www.raditek.com
Directional Coupler
To support development of C-Band radar subsystems, REC has developed a 5 to 6 GHz 40 dB coupler with very low insertion loss and high directivity. Other coupling values are also variable in the same package size. The coupler improves systems performance, accurately determines signal-to-noise and transmit power when used in radar and reduces subassembly size and weight.
Renaissance Electronics & Communications LLC
www.rec-usa.com
High Power Multi-Position Switch
RLC Electronics introduced SP7T and SP8T switches with N connectors. These switches operate up to 6 GHz, and are designed for both low power and high power applications (500 W CW at 6 GHz, 2000 W CW at < 500 MHz). In addition to long life, the switch also features extremely low insertion loss (0.1 dB to 4 GHz and 0.3 dB to 6 GHz, typically) and VSWR over the entire frequency range, while maintaining high isolation (> 80 dB).
RLC Electronics Inc.
www.rlcelectronics.com
E-Band Balanced Harmonic Mixer
Model SFH-12SFSF-A1 is an E-Band balanced harmonic mixer especially designed for Keysight’s spectrum analyzer series. The mixer employs high performance GaAs, Schottky flip chip diodes and balanced configuration to produce superior RF performance. The required LO frequency range is 3.0 to 6.1 GHz and power is +16 dBm, which translates the harmonic number 16 and resultants IF frequency range is DC to 1.3 GHz. Typical conversion loss is less than 40 dB.
SAGE Millimeter Inc.
www.sagemillimeter.com
SPST Non-Reflective Switch
Through its Isolink subsidiary, Skyworks introduced a low-loss, high performance wideband DC to 6 GHz hermetic GaAs IC single-pole, single-throw (SPST) non-reflective switch. The ISO13316 is ideal for high reliability space, satellite and defense applications. The device performs with 45 dB isolation at 2 GHz and low loss of 1.1 dB at 6 GHz. Testing is available to the screening requirements of MIL-PRF-38535 Class B and S, in addition to the required quality conformance inspection (QCI).
Skyworks Inc.
www.skyworksinc.com
Ultra-Widebandwidth Double Balanced Mixer
The SGM-2-13 mixer is a wideband, surface-mount mixer designed to cover the frequency range of 250 MHz to 3.25 GHz. This makes it ideal for radar and fixed microwave radio and instrumentation applications. Further full band characteristics are typical conversion loss of 6.5 dB with local oscillator power of +13 dBm, typical LO to RF isolation of 25 dB, and a typical input third order intercept point of +14 dBm. The overall dimensions of the mixer is 0.53" × 0.405" × 0.098" (L × W × H).
Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com
USB/Ethernet Controlled Miniature Switch Modules
The MMA, MMB & MMC series are an ideal solution that incorporate Teledyne Coax Switches with remote control via USB and/or TCP/IP (Ethernet). Remote operation is accomplished via Ethernet or via the USB virtual serial port (command set provided). The miniature switch modules will feature a graphical user interface (GUI) that will enable to user to control switches through graphical icons and have visual indicators instead of text-based interfaces or types command labels. The Series MMA will offer a maximum of 4 SPDT switches with 3 available operating frequencies: DC to 18 GHz, DC to 26.5 GHz and DC to 40 GHz.
Teledyne Relays
www.teledynerelays.com
Ultrafast Recovery Rectifiers
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. introduced four new 1 A and 2 A FRED Pt® Ultrafast recovery rectifiers in the compact low profile SMF (DO-219AB) eSMP® series package. Combining extremely fast and soft recovery characteristics with low leakage current and low forward voltage drop, the AEC-Q101-qualified devices reduce switching losses and power dissipation in automotive and telecom applications. The Vishay semiconductors VS-1EFH01HM3, VS-1EFH01-M3, VS-2EFH01HM3 and VS-2EFH01-M3 offer reverse voltages of 100 V. The VS-1EFH02-M3 and VS-2EFH02-M3 offer reverse voltages of 200 V.
Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
www.vishay.com
6-Way Power Divider
The 6-way power divider model WMPD06-0.5-6-S is the newest edition to the 500 to 6000 MHz family of power dividers from Werbel Microwave LLC. This unit comes with SMA connectors; type N is also available. Measures 9" × 6" × 0.9". Input and output return loss is -11 and -15 dB typical respectively, isolation is -20 dB typical and insertion loss is 2.2 degrees max. Phase and amplitude balance are typically 3 deg/0.4 dB. Rated at 50 W input power as a splitter only.
Werbel Microwave LLC
www.werbelmicrowave.com
2-Way Combiner/Divider
Model D10262 is a 2-way combiner/divider, covering the full 1 to 3 GHz band, and is rated at 600 W CW. This robust design operates with full port-to-port isolation of 17 dB minimum, and less than 0.5 dB insertion loss. The D10262 is designed to handle an input failure, at rated power, while operating at a +70°C base plate temperature. Ideal for coherent or non-coherent combining, the D10262 is suitable for multiple military applications.
Werlatone
www.werlatone.com
Cables & Connectors
Ultra Low Loss Cable Assemblies
The ultra low loss W1 series is a complete line of high performance flexible microwave cable assemblies. The new series comprises an extruded low density PTFE dielectric structure that offers a low dielectric constant together with fast velocity propagation of 83%. The 18, 26.5 and 40 GHz cable assemblies are claimed to have excellent insertion low loss, low VSWR and phase stability in relation to temperature.
Withwave
www.with-wave.com
Amplifiers
Second Generation GaN SSPA/SSPB
Advantech Wireless announced the release of the second generation GaN technology based 400 W Ku-Band SapphireBluTM SSPA/SSPB, ultra HD and DVB-S2X ready. Advantech Wireless is leading the industry by designing smarter solutions for any teleport broadcast activity, such as content contribution, distribution and ultra high definition television. Content distributors have trusted Advantech Wireless to make the most of their resources by maximizing quality and reach, while minimizing operational costs.
Advantech Wireless
www.advantechwireless.com
1 to 6 GHz Benchtop and Hybrid Amplifiers
Now you can achieve high linear output power up to 350 W over the 0.7 to 6 GHz instantaneous frequency band in one benchtop amplifier. This Class A unit requires only 0 dBm input power to achieve its rated output power and offers low harmonic distortion and excellent noise figure. These instruments as well as its hybrid power modules are available in both Class A and AB configurations for demanding EMC, wireless or EW applications.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arworld.us
Solid-State Power Amplifier Module
Comtech PST introduced a new high power density solid-state RF module is available in today’s marketplace. Comtech’s latest development continues to expand on its proven innovative integrated RF GaN power amplifier designs by further increasing the RF power density. Consistent with its planned technology development roadmap, Comtech introduces the latest in GaN-based 6 to 18 GHz RF amplifier. This highly integrated design is ideal for use in communication, electronic warfare and radar transmitter systems where space, cooling and power are limited.
Comtech PST
www.comtechpst.com
GaN RF Transistors
Cree Inc. has introduced two industry-leading GaN high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) devices that solve a number of long-standing issues for radar systems employing traditional travelling wave tube (TWT) amplifiers. GaN-based solid-state amplifiers operating at 50 V are not prone to the failure mechanisms seen with high voltage (kV) TWT power supplies, and thus provide longer lifetimes. Also, such solid-state systems provide near instant on capability — with no warm up, longer detection ranges and improved target discrimination.
Cree Inc.
www.cree.com
Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
Offering a wide bandwidth from 100 MHz to 18 GHz, model AF0118273A is a broadband low noise amplifier (LNA) that can be used in a multitude of commercial and military applications. It features 27 dB gain across the frequency range, with gain variations reaching a maximum of ±1.2 dB. The noise figure is a respectable 2.8 dB even at 18 GHz, while the VSWR is 2.0:1 across the full frequency range. The output power at 1 dB compression is +10 dBm.
Herotek Inc.
www.herotek.com
380 W, S-Band GaN Pallet
Integra Technologies Inc. announced the release of a 380 W pallet, IGNP2730M380, for S-Band radar systems. IGNP2730M380 operates over the instantaneous bandwidth of 2.7 to 3 GHz. With 150 µs pulse width and 15% duty-cycle pulsing conditions it supplies a minimum of 380 W of peak output power with typically > 11 dB minimum gain and 58% efficiency from a 50 V supply voltage.
Integra Technologies Inc.
www.integratech.com
GaN Power Amplifier
Microsemi announced the AML218P4013, a new GaN power amplifier product supplied in a compact hermetic 3.5" × 1.9" × 0.45" connectorized module housing. Ideal for electronic warfare (EW), radar and test and measurement applications, the AML218P4013 power amplifier provides frequency coverage from 2 to 18 GHz, and delivers 38 dB gain, and 20 W of saturated output power at 16 percent PAE. The power amplifier operates from a +32 V DC single bias supply and is specified for operation over the -40° to +85°C military temperature range.
Microsemi
www.microsemi.com
Bidirectional RF Amplifiers
The new bidirectional RF amplifiers from Pasternack consist of 2 narrow band models that operate in L-Band (1.35 to 1.39 GHz) and S-Band (2.4 to 2.5 GHz). These designs utilize highly linear Class AB LDMOS semiconductor technology. A general purpose broadband model is also featured which covers 30 MHz to 3 GHz and uses Class A GaAs semiconductors. Typical gain levels for these amplifiers range from 20 to 23 dB with ±0.5 dB gain flatness.
Pasternack
www.pasternack.com
Portable Amplifier
PMI’s model PTB-42-1G40G-12-292FF-DC12 is a portable amplifier that operates over the 1 to 40 GHz frequency range. This model provides 40 dB of typical gain with an OP1dB of +22 dBm typical (1 to 18 GHz) and +18 dBm typical (18 to 40 GHz). This amplifier features an on/off switch that is located on the front panel. This amplifier can operate on either 120 VAC or via an external +12 VDC supply.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
Systems
Compact, Multiband Transceiver
LPRS announced the availability of the circuit design STD-601 400MHztransceiver module for telemetry, remote control and industrial applications. The advanced design has many innovative features including four frequency ranges conforming to various ISM bands available in the single device without sacrificing the superior performance of circuit design’s conventional RF modules. Featuring high performance narrowband, blocking and sensitivity, the module is suited for rugged, noisy industrial environments where good channel selectivity is required.
LPRS
www.lprs.co.uk
Sources
Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
Crystek’s CVCO55FL-0271-0310 VCO (voltage-controlled oscillator) operates from 271 to 310 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 to 4.5 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -114 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +0 dBm. Engineered and manufactured in the U.S., model CVCO55FL-0271-0310 is packaged in the industry-standard 0.5" × 0.5" SMD package.
Crystek
www.crystek.com
Low ADEV OCXO
With a new 10 MHz MV341 type OCXO, Morion achieves ultimate Allan Deviation values down to 2E-13 per 1 second and excellent close in phase noise of <-120 dBc/Hz at 1 Hz and <-146 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz. All in a package size of just 2" × 2" × 0.63". MV341 is an ideal solution for various scientific, test & measurement, radar and signal clean-up applications. Additionally it guarantees stability level vs. operating temperature range up to 1E-9 and aging up to 2E-8/year. MV341 is available with 12 V voltage supply and SIN output.
Morion US LLC
www.morion-us.com
Active E-Band 4×Multiplier
The model AE 4XW is an active ×4 multiplier that covers all of E‐Band (60 to 90 GHz). Input power is +10 to +15 dBm at 15 to 22.5 GHz. The typical output power for the full band unit is +4 dBm with a minimum output power of +2 dBm and can be tuned to higher output power for narrow band operation. This active quadrupler can also be delivered with an amplifier to achieve +10 dBm minimum output power across the entire E-Band.
Spacek Labs Inc.
www.spaceklabs.com
Software
XTDR™ Software
HYPERLABS has added S-parameter capabilities (S11, S21) to Version 2.0 of its XTDR™ software. These features complement the existing time domain features (TDR, TDT, NEXT, and FEXT) already found in the HL2200 and HL5200 Series Signal Path Analyzers. The latest version of XTDR™ is available as a free download from the HYPERLABS website.
HYPERLABS Inc.
www.hyperlabsinc.com
Application Note
EMC Standards Overview
With so many different categories of electrical components and systems with their own specific needs in terms of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance, it is no surprise that there are a significant number of EMC test standards. Unfortunately, keeping track of and knowing which standard to use to demonstrate EMC compliance can be a difficult task. This application note serves as a guide to familiarizing yourself with some of the more common standards used across various industries.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arworld.us
Test Equipment
Channel Power Monitor
Bird Technologies introduced the channel power monitor, a compact rack-mount system that in conjunction with Bird sensors monitors each radio, power combiner, transmission line, and antenna in an analog or digital land-mobile radio system operating between 144 and 960 MHz. It alerts users to out-of-spec conditions via the web or Bird’s Android smartphone app and can monitor 16 channels with the ability to expand as needed to accommodate a radio system of any size.
Bird Technologies Group
www.birdrf.com
Cross-Correlation Phase Noise Test System
Berkeley Nucleonics introduced a new signal source analyzer providing accurate measurements of SSB phase noise as well as full time domain analysis capability and several different modes of noise, spectrum and transient analysis. The 7000 Series offers both residual and absolute noise measurements from 5 MHz to 30 GHz, providing operation with either internal or external reference sources and measurements from 0.1 Hz to 50 MHz frequency offset.
Berkeley Nucleonics
www.BerkeleyNucleonics.com
MFA Micro Probe
The MFA probes have been developed for measurements at the smallest SMD components (0603-0201) on printed circuit boards. Particularly fine conductor runs and SMD or IC pins can be measured. These near-field micro probes help you localize EMC phenomena up to 6 GHz (IEC-55022, CISPR) in electronic circuits and minimize interference emissions from the device. The probes include special, electrically shielded active miniature heads. A pre-amplifier stage is integrated in all of the MFA 01 heads.
Langer EMV-Technik GmbH
www.langer-emv.de
FSWP Phase Noise Analyzer and VCO Tester
With the R&S FSWP phase noise tester, users can measure the spectral purity of signal sources such as generators, synthesizers and voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO) more quickly than with any other solution. The high-end instrument covers a frequency range up to 50 GHz and offers a top dynamic range. The extremely low phase noise of its local oscillator coupled with cross-correlation makes it possible to easily measure signal sources that in the past required complex test setups or could not be measured at all.
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
www.rohde-schwarz.com
Materials
Two Component Epoxy
Master Bond Polymer System EP30AN-1 is a two part epoxy for high performance potting, sealing, coating and bonding featuring exceptionally high thermal conductivity, excellent electrical insulation properties and NASA low outgassing approval. It will cure at room temperature or more rapidly at elevated temperatures. Other attractive properties include superb dimensional stability and superior physical strength properties. Its low viscosity and excellent flow characteristics make it an ideal thermally conductive potting epoxy.
Master Bond
www.masterbond.com
