Components
1030/1090 Duplexer
3H Communication Systems’ new high performance 1030/1090 duplexer offers < 1 dB insertion loss in the transmit band while rejecting the received band by > 70 dB. The receive band offers < 1.25 dB insertion loss while rejecting the transmit band by > 70 dB. The duplexer offers 250 W peak and 25 W average.
3H Communication Systems
www.3Hcomm.com
180° Hybrid Coupler
The AH180-020180 compact ultra-broadband stripline hybrid coupler provides 180° phase shift and in-phase outputs from two combined signals in the 2 to 18 GHz range with maximum amplitude unbalance of ±1.2 dB and maximum phase unbalance of 12°. It measures 82 × 36 × 11 mm. The stripline construction is contained within a rugged aluminum alloy housing and features four hole flange-mount SMA connectors with mating interface to MIL-C-39012. The operating temperature range is the full military -55° to +85°C.
AtlanTecRF
www.atlantecrf.com
10 W Resistive Power Divider
Model series 151-285-XXX is a family of resistive power dividers in 2, 4, 6 and 8 way configurations. These 50 ohm, 10 W average power devices have an operating frequency range of DC to 6 GHz. Insertion loss above theoretical loss is +1 dB nominal for 2 and 4 way configurations. Insertion loss above theoretical loss for 6 and 8 way configurations is +1 dB nominal DC to 5 GHz and +1.6 dB nominal 5 to 6 GHz. Maximum VSWR is 1.50:1 and the RF connectors are SMA female.
BroadWave Technologies Inc.
www.broadwavetech.com
40 GHz Switch
The TK4 series features K connectors and a frequency range of DC to 40 GHz. This series is available with failsafe, latching self-cut-off or pulse latching functions. Ducommun’s design engineers can create custom versions for your specific applications.
Ducommun Inc.
www.ducommun.com
Class 2 Transformer
The model 14359 UL/C-UL Listed Class 2 transformer accepts line voltages of 120, 208, 240 and 480 V, 50/60 Hz, allowing near universal application. Encapsulated with a UL 94VO flame retardant epoxy, and housed in a 304 stainless steel enclosure, it is virtually impervious to dirt, moisture and corrosive elements, making this transformer ideal for equipment.
Foster Transformer
www.foster-transformer.com
Pantheon Ink Resistor Technology
Intercept Technology Inc. announced enhancements to its Pantheon Ink Resistor functionality. In line with Intercept’s mission to provide the highest in advanced design technology, enhancements include the ability to create rectangular as well as complex ink resistor shapes parametrically on the fly during layout, or from information obtained from a schematic. Ink resistor components reside in the design database as parametric types, allowing for flexible modifications as needed at any point during the design process.
Intercept Technology Inc.
www.intercept.com
Extreme Ultra-Thin Filters
When size is critical, Lark offers a full line of extreme ultra-thin (XUMTS series) filters. Lark’s new extreme ultra-thin package offers superior performance with a size reduction of up to 70% from current ultra-thin filters. The extreme ultra-thin filter series offers low insertion loss and ultimate rejection levels of 60 dB while maintaining better than 1.5:1 VSWR. These units are lightweight and ruggedized for today’s military applications.
Lark Engineering
www.larkengineering.com
Hot Swap Controller
Linear Technology Corp. introduced the LTC4282, an energy monitoring Hot Swap controller with dual MOSFET drive to enable 100A and higher current board designs. The LTC4282 ensures safe board insertion and removal from live 2.9 to 33 V backplanes by controlling external N-channel MOSFETs to gently power up capacitors, avoiding sparks, connector damage and system glitches. High current hot-pluggable boards utilize parallel MOSFETs to reduce voltage drop, but all of these MOSFETs require large safe operating area (SOA) to ride through overcurrent faults.
Linear Technology
www.linear.com
MMIC Mixers
The best MMIC mixers on the market are now available in surface- mount packages. Four models are available in standard diode level formats, in addition to the high level diode MM1-0424SSM. Each of these mixers is in a 3 mm QFN with a commercial standard layout, making them form fit compatible replacements for many competing MMIC mixers. Please contact support@markimicrowave.com for more information or a competitor cross list.
Marki Microwave
www.markimicrowave.com
6 GHz RF Attenuators
MECA announced the addition of the 662 series, 2 W SMA attenuators operating now up to 6 GHz. The 662-dB-1F6 series attenuators cover all wireless applications from Hz to 6 GHz and are available in standard values of 3, 6, 10, 20 and 30 dB. As always products are made in the U.S. and carry MECA’s 36-month warranty.
MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-meca.com
N-Type Fixed Attenuator
Mini-Circuits’ BW-30N100W+ is a 30 dB coaxial precision fixed attenuator providing high power handling of up to 100 W over the DC to 6 GHz frequency range. This model supports many high power applications requiring precise attenuation over a broad frequency range including high-power measurement, matching and instrumentation. It provides good VSWR (1.25 typ.), outstanding attenuation flatness (±0.65 dB) and excellent thermal stability from -55° to 100°C. It features rugged construction with N-male to N-female connectors and heat dissipation fins for efficient cooling.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
RF Couplers
P1dB announced in-stock availability of a series of broadband RF couplers that operate from 0.5 to 18 GHz. The SMA directional couplers, series number P1CP-SAF-R518G30W, come in 10, 20 and 30 dB values as standard items, but other values are available upon request. The directional couplers are designed to handle 30 W of input power and have a directivity performance of up to 20 dB. A common coupling value for SMA couplers is 10 dB and its part number is P1CP-SAF-R518G30W-10. All coupler values and frequency ranges can be found in the coupler category page on the P1dB website.
P1dB RF & MW Components
www.p1db.com
Threshold Detectors
Pasternack’s latest release of threshold detectors consists of 3 unique models covering broadband frequency bands from 2 to 40 GHz. Designs incorporate gain stages for higher dynamic range that cover input power levels ranging from -45 dBm to 0 dBm with a typical threshold variation over frequency of ±0.5 dB. One model supports a fixed threshold while the other 2 models support an adjustable threshold setting.
Pasternack
www.pasternack.com
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. 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 Inc.
www.raditek.com
14 to 16 GHz Circulator
Looking for a surfacemount K-Band circulator? Renaissance Electronics has designed a 14 to 16 GHz true surface-mount, coplanar, stripline circulator that can handle up to 30 W with less than 0.3 dB insertion loss. It features Ku-Band, surface-mount, low loss, high isolation, temp stable and 30 W power handling.
Renaissance Electronics & Communications LLC
www.rec-usa.com
Multi-Octave Band Power Divider
Response Microwave Inc. announced the availability of its new multi-octave band power divider for use in ATE and production applications. The new RMPD4.2-18Sfb covers the 2 to 18 GHz band offering typical electrical performance of 1.5 dB max insertion loss, VSWR of 1.40:1 maximum and minimum isolation of 20 dB. Power handling is 25 W and the unit is operational over the -35° to +85°C range. Mechanical package is 2.15" × 2.25" × 0.50", plus SMA female connectors. Unit configurations are currently available in 2, 4, 6 and 8 way splits.
Response Microwave Inc.
www.responsemicrowave.com
SPDT Switch
RFMW Ltd. announced design and sales support for Peregrine Semiconductor’s PE42920 dual differential SPDT switch operating from 10 kHz to 6 GHz. The PE42920 targets test and measurement applications where two independent differential signals are required to be switched. Having both switches in a small, 3×3 mm QFN package saves both board space and BOM cost as well as improving performance. Operating from a single 3.3 V supply, the Peregrine DDSPDT uses only 100 microamps in typical operation. Yet, this switch has 30 dB of isolation between opposite active channels and 26 dB isolation between same channel inputs at 6 GHz.
RFMW Ltd.
www.rfmw.com
Cable Filter
RLC Electronics’ cable filters can be designed as either lowpass, highpass or bandpass constructions, covering frequency ranges up to 50 GHz. These filters are available in conformable (FCLPF Series) and semi-rigid cable styles (CLPF Series) that are built to your cutoff, rejection and mechanical specifications, including cable length, bend position and angle. Computer designed and advanced coaxial techniques ensure optimal performance in a minimum amount of space.
RLC Electronics Inc.
www.rlcelectronics.com
Connectorized High Performance 180°Hybrid
The DJK-2100 is a connectorized 4-port 0/180 degree hybrid that spans the multi-decade frequency bandwidth of 20 to 1000 MHz. It maintains phase and amplitude error tracking between outputs of ±5 degrees and 1 dB maximum. The typical VSWR is 1.3:1 and insertion loss is 1.8 dB. This product is perfect for applications in HF through UHF-band in signal combining, canceling and sideband detection. The power handling capability is up to 1 W maximum. The product is packaged in a small SMA housing measuring 1.25" × 1.25" × 0.75" (L×W×H).
Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com
SP2T Pin Diode Switch
UMCC model SW-B310-2S is an absorptive SPDT Pin switch with TTL-driver. Switch features: 20 to 6000 MHz operating band, 2 dB loss at 3 GHz, 2.7 dB loss at 6 GHz, 75 dB arm-to-arm isolation, 150 ns rise/fall time, +27 dBm operating power, +5/-12 V supplies, all removable connectors. Unit measures 0.85" × 1.10" × 0.38".
Universal Microwave Component Corp.
www.umcc111.com
Attenuators and Terminations
Weinschel Associates announced the new 2 kW model WA80 attenuators and 2 kW model WA1480 terminations. The new products support the DC to 3 GHz frequency band, utilize forced air cooling to allow continuous operation, and come with either N-Type or 7/16 DIN connectors. Standard attenuation values offered are 20, 30 and 40 dB.
Weinschel Associates
www.weinschelassociates.com
Cables & Connectors
0.35 mm Pitch Board to Board Connector
The 5857 Series newly developed by KCP are space-saving, board to board connectors featuring a fine pitch of 0.35 mm, stacking height of 0.7 mm (between boards) and a width of 1.9 mm. With the fine-pitch and low-profile features, the connector achieves high robustness by covering both ends with metals, which prevents the connector from damage caused by misalignments. The new product has a unique contact structure like the KCP’s existing products, attaining high contact reliability against vibrations or drops.
KYOCERA Connector Products Corp.
www.kyocera-connector.com
Aerospace Cables
W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. announced its family of high speed data cables for civil aerospace applications. These products address the industry’s ever-increasing data needs in aircraft, including passenger in-flight entertainment (IFE) and essential electronic systems while reducing maintenance downtime and operating costs. GORE® Aerospace cables deliver excellent signal integrity for high speed data transmission up to 10 gigabits over longer distances. They support standard protocols such as Ethernet Cat5e and Cat6a, USB 3.1 and HDMI 2.0.
W.L. Gore Inc.
www.gore.com
Amplifiers
350 W Benchtop Power Amplifier
The 350S1G6 provides wideband high linear output power over a frequency band of 0.7 to 6 GHz. Over 350 W of output power is achieved with only 1 milliwatt of input power. This amplifier is designed using “Hybrid Microelectronics Technology” resulting with an amplifier with greater power density, lower size and lower production cost than previously possible.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arworld.us
Solid-State Pulsed Power Amplifier
COMTECH PST introduced a gallium nitride (GaN) amplifier for applications in the S-Band radar market. The AB linear design operates over the 3.1 to 3.5 GHz frequency band and is easily modified to also support 2.9 to 3.1 GHz radar applications. The amplifier design features include options for control of phase and amplitude to allow for integration into high power systems utilizing conventional binary or phased array combining approaches for power levels of up to 10 kW.
COMTECH PST
www.comtechpst.com
RF Amplifier
Empower RF announced it is shipping a new, RF amplifier system that complements the frequency coverage and power level “footprint” of its next generation, high power PA product family. Model 2180, covering 1 to 2.5 GHz and delivering an unprecedented 2 kW CW of broadband output power in a 8U, air cooled chassis is its latest market release. Offering unrivaled size, weight, and 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 2180 provides excellent performance for end applications.
Empower RF Systems
www.empowerrf.com
Pulsed Transistor
IGT2731M150 operates over the instantaneous bandwidth of 2.7 to 3.1 GHz. With 300s pulse width and 10% duty cycle pulsing conditions it supplies a minimum of 150 W of peak output power. Typical performance is 165 W peak output power, 15 dB gain and 60% efficiency from a 50 V supply voltage. Available in either bolt-down or earless “S” package.
Integra Technologies Inc.
www.integratech.com
30 dB Gain, Portable Amplifier
PMI Model No. PTB-30-2040-5R0-10-115VAC-292FF is a portable amplifier that operates over the 20 to 40 GHz frequency range. This model provides 30 dB of typical gain with an OP1dB of +10 dBm minimum. This amplifier features an on/off switch that is located on the front panel and operates on 120 VAC.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
75 VPHEMT Dual RF Amplifier
Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new PHEMT dual RF amplifier from Qorvo. The TAT7472A1F is a 75 VRF amplifier designed for CATV use but capable of operation up to 1218 MHz, making it suitable for DOCSIS 3.1. It contains two separate amplifiers for push-pull applications and is fabricated using 6-inch GaAs PHEMT technology to optimize performance and cost. Each amplifier contains on-chip active biasing, with bias current set points that are adjustable with a single resistor from the input to ground.
Richardson RFPD
www.richardsonrfpd.com
Benchtop Broadband PA
Model SBB-0132732526-KFKF-SB is a bench-top broadband power amplifier operating from 1 to 26.5 GHz. The amplifier provides 25 dB small signal gain and a minimum +25 dBm output power over the entire frequency range. The benchtop amplifier is designed to use 100 to 240 V AC power directly from power line for laboratory use. The benchtop amplifier is equipped with K connectors for RF path and measures 3.75" (W) × 4.15" (L) and 1.75" (H).
SAGE Millimeter Inc.
www.sagemillimeter.com
400 to 450 MHz Bidirectional Power Amplifier
The TTRM1076 is a high linearity bidirectional SSPA suitable for use with any modulation and signal type. It is currently utilized in UAV data links and long range point-point COFDM video links. High speed T/R switching and sequencing of the PA, LNA and switch driver circuitry is performed by an on-board CPLD, where switching timing can be adjusted in firmware based on system requirements. The transmit section produces over 25 W of BPSK power, and over 6 W of 64 QAM. The unit also features a three color status LED on the front panel that shows if the SSPA is in transmit or receive mode, or if an alarm condition exists. The amplifier housing is weatherproofed per the guidelines of IP66.
Triad RF Systems Inc.
www.triadrf.com
Semiconductors
45 V MOSFET
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd. introduced a single n-channel 45 V MOSFET with an ultra-low on-resistance of 1.15 mOhms at 10 V. The AON6152 provides the best combination of maximum power conversion efficiency and higher driver capability to minimize switching power loss. This latest addition to AOS’s medium voltage product portfolio is designed to address a wide range of applications including secondary-side synchronous rectification in AC/DC and DC/DC converters, as well as industrial and motor drive applications.
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd.
www.aosmd.com
K-Band Silicon SATCOM Rx Quad Core IC
The AWS-0102 K-Band silicon SATCOM Rx quad core IC supports 4 dual polarization radiating elements with full programmable polarization flexibility. The device provides 22 dB of gain with a noise figure of 3.4 dB at 20 GHz. Additional features include system controlled gain compensation over temperature and temperature reporting via the serial control bus. Silicon technology enables very high integration of functionality thus enabling planar antenna design at K-Band with reduced system size, weight and cost.
Anokiwave
www.anokiwave.com
Systems
Direct Conversion Receiver ICs
The CMX994A and CMX994E are RF receiver ICs featuring I/Q demodulators with low power consumption and high performance features. They are targeted at the next generation of narrowband and wideband Software Defined Radios (SDR) for wireless data and two-way radio applications. They are suitable for modulation schemes including: QAM, 4FSK, GMSK and pi/4-DQPSK. Key features include on-chip VCO for VHF applications, on-chip LNA, precision baseband filtering with selectable bandwidths and a small PCB area, typically less than 50% of a dual superhet, it is claimed.
CML Microcircuits
www.cmlmicro.com
Millimeter Wave System
MI Technologies’ millimeter wave system features a combination of MI Standard Products to include a MI-350 advanced microwave measurement system w/local control unit, MI-757 mixer, MI-758 multiplier and MI-3000 arena software w/3046 SNF analysis.
MI Technologies
www.mitechnologies.com
Remote Collection System
Surveyor 500 combines the scanning receiver and the computer into a single device. Surveyor 500 is a closed box survey tool. The user simply turns the unit on and Surveyor 500 will prepare itself and begin collecting data. Communication to the Surveyor 500 can be established with any device capable of using an Internet connection or a remote desktop connection. For advanced users, a connection can be made to the device using ethernet. This feature makes Surveyor 500 able to become a remote probe.
QRC Technologies
www.qrctech.com
Sources
RF Signal Generator
This small intelligent RF signal generator operates up to 6 GHz remote controllable via USB or stand-alone (internal battery) batch program operation. Aaronia’s new BPSG RF generator series offers up to +18 dBm, 65 dB dynamic range and internal TCXO (or external reference). It fits to every Aaronia antenna to get an active field-strength generator. Intelligent batch programs (sweep, ramp, modulation and frequency lists) start automatically after every power on. The BPSG starts at €499,95 and is made in Germany and includes a 10 year warranty.
Aaronia AG
www.aaronia.de
Customizable RF/Microwave Signal Generator Solutions
Berkeley Nucleonics released new high performance, robust and extremely cost effective RF/microwave generators. BNC now offers 12, 20 and 26.6 GHz frequencies. Each base frequency can now be customized with high output power (HP), no modulation (CW only), as well as rack mountable (R) 1U configurations for system integrations. BNC continues to offer the best low phase noise, fast switching speeds, extensive modulation capabilities in a portable lightweight benchtop, card level or rack mounted package.
Berkeley Nucleonics
www.BerkeleyNucleonics.com
6 GHz RF USB Signal Generator
DS Instruments introduced the SG6000M ultra-compact RF signal generator. This sturdy all-aluminum device is USB powered and measures in at only 2.7" × 2.0" × 1.1" making it the size of a deck of cards. The SG6000M is a PC compatible instrument controllable via free PC GUI or as a COM port device supporting industry standard SCPI commands for automated functionality.
DS Instruments
www.dsinstruments.com
RF Receiver
IZT GmbH expands its industry leading RF receiver family, introducing the IZT R3500. The new RF receiver provides a high performance solution for the interception of RF signals. Instead of standard solutions with fixed filters, the R3500 offers a highly linear, flexible preselector with electronically configurable start and stop frequencies. Modern, automatic signal classifiers are able to simultaneously analyze several megahertz of spectrum for any signals of interest. The interception of the high frequency (RF) signals poses an exceptional challenge for the dynamic range of any receiver, especially when large and sensitive antenna systems are used.
IZT GmbH
www.izt-labs.de
Software
XFdtd and Optenni Integration
Remcom announced the integration of XFdtd® electromagnetic simulation software and Optenni Lab™ matching circuit optimization software. The Optenni addition enables XFdtd users to more easily generate a matching network topology and initial component values for their device. Once the topology is chosen and physically laid out on the PCB, XFdtd’s circuit element optimizer completes the matching network design process by determining the optimal component values using full wave FDTD simulation, taking electromagnetic phenomena, such as coupling, into account.
Remcom
www.remcom.com
Test Equipment
Quantum SMART
Quantum SMART enables concurrent RF-biased burn-in testing for reliability validation, performance characterization and product qualification through a benchtop system controlled from a software graphical user-interface. The Quantum Smart fixture is a programmable self-contained DC bias and RF stimulus control module capable of synchronizing independent pulsed-bias and pulsed-RF signals to a device-under-test or remote subsystem. Quantum Smart is compatible with Accel-RF’s LIFETEST software and is capable of “active” control and monitoring of bias, RF and temperature through embedded firmware.
Accel-RF
www.accelrf.com
50 GHz Noise Parameter Measurement Capability
Modelithics Inc., through collaboration with Keysight Technologies and Maury Microwave, now provides extended frequency noise parameter measurements, a valuable addition to the long list of precision RF and microwave measurement services already offered by Modelithics. Noise characterization of devices from 0.3 to 50 GHz is now available. For additional information about Modelithics models and measurement services, please contact sales@modelithics.com.
Modelithics Inc.
www.modelithics.com
Materials
NorCLAD Microwave Laminates
The unique properties of NorCLAD make it perfectly suited for use with patch antennas, and it has been used worldwide in land, sea and airborne applications. It is also widely used in stacking patch antennas of different thicknesses, is highly stable over temperature, has very uniform and repeatable electrical properties, and is extremely cost-effective when compared to PTFE as it is made from thermoplastic polyphenylene oxide (PPO).
Crane Polyflon
www.polyflon.com
32 kHz Quartz Crystals
The advantages of power consumption reduced by 40% less than conventional levels can be attributed to Geyer Electronics new 32 kHz quartz crystal design for oscillator circuits. In a series of extensive test procedures, Geyer engineering determined that the 32 kHz design not only opens a broader range of lower power applications but also contributes to improved start-up performance, faster start-up time and stable operation for lower drive levels.
Geyer Electric
www.geyer-electronic.com
