Components
S-Band Bandpass Cavity Filter
3H Communication Systems announced its new high performance S-Band bandpass cavity filter with >90 dB attenuation. The filter offers low in-band insertion loss of <0.50 dB max. and >90 dB attenuation out to 9 GHz with no need for a lowpass filter. The filter is available in a connectorized package of 3.58"L × 1.0"W × 1.0"H with average power handling of 100 W. This filter meets Mil-Std-202 conditions.
3H Communication Systems
www.3Hcommunicationsystems.com
Cavity Bandpass Filter for Wi-Fi Hotspots
Anatech Electronics introduced the AB5745B579, a 5745 MHz cavity bandpass filter designed for use in Wi-Fi hotspots that delivers high rejection, low insertion loss and can handle RF power levels up to 30 W CW. The AB5745B579 has a center frequency of 5745 MHz, passband of 40 MHz, passband insertion loss of 1.75 dB (± 0.75 dB), rejection of at least 20 dBc, group delay variation of 4 ns over any 0.5 MHz range within the passband, and operates over a temperature range of -45° to +85°C.
Anatech Electronics
www.anatechelectronics.com
RoHS Compliant Flange Mount RF Termination
Barry Industries introduced an RoHS compliant flange mount RF termination, T50R0-1750-1X, which dissipates 1750 W with favorable return loss over a DC to 1 GHz bandwidth. Barry Industries is an ISO9001:2008 certified, ITAR registered manufacturer of high quality thick film resistors, terminations, attenuators and high temperature co-fired ceramic (HTCC) packaging. The thick film on beryllium oxide (BeO) T50R0-1750-1X termination, with its internally matched circuit architecture, exhibits 20 dB or better return loss from DC to 1 GHz.
Barry Industries
www.barryind.com
Digital Step Attenuator
DS Instruments introduced the DAT32H, a compact, full featured RF step attenuator that covers 100 MHz to 13 GHz. The minimum step size is 0.5 dB. Attenuation can be manually via front panel controls, or remotely programmed from a PC over the range of 0 to 31.5 dB with USB SCPI commands. Typical insertion loss at 3 GHz is 5 dB. Input/output VSWR is typically 1.3:1. Maximum input power is +22 dBm. The DAT32H has a complete front panel user interface displaying current attenuation value and confirming device settings. The USB port is configured as power source and industry standard COM port requiring no additional drivers.
DS Instruments
www.dsinstruments.com
2 × 2 Switch Matrix Assembly
Ducommun Inc. RF Products presents a high reliability 2 × 2 redundancy switch matrix for space applications. The operating frequency range is from DC to 5 GHz with an input power of 5 W CW. The operating voltage is from 24 to 34 Vdc (28 Vdc normally) at extreme temperatures of -20° to +60°C (minimum). The 2 × 2 switch matrix is a latching type switch equipped with suppression diodes, telemetry circuitry, and 50 ohm terminations. Ducommun Inc. RF Products design engineers can create custom versions for your specific applications. Contact them at (310) 513-7256 or (310) 513-7200 for more information.
Ducommun Inc.
www.ducommun.com
24-Bit 2 Msps SAR ADC
Linear Technology Corp. introduced the LTC2380-24, a breakthrough no latency 24-bit 2 Msps successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The LTC2380-24 features an integrated digital filter that averages 1 to 65,536 conversion results real time, dramatically improving the dynamic range from 101 dB at 1.5 Msps to 145 dB at an output data rate of 30.5 sps. This makes the LTC2380-24 ideal for seismic, medical and many other applications demanding high dynamic range. Using an on-chip digital filter to average conversion results, the LTC2380-24 eliminates the processing burden from the digital host, conserving digital resources and the associated power.
Linear Technology Corp.
www.linear.com
Cavity Filters
MCV Microwave cavity filters are available from 10 MHz to 40 GHz and with bandwidth from 0.1 percent to over 66 percent. Cavity filters offer very high Q and low insertion loss, steep skirt selectivity, and narrower bandwidths. MCV combline cavity and waveguide filters include cavity bandpass filters, cavity band reject filters, cavity multiplexers, dual cavity duplexers, combline bandpass filters, interdigital filters, waveguide bandpass filters and dielectric resonator loaded cavity filters.
MCV Microwave
www.mcv-microwave.com
100 W Low PIM Attenuators
MECA’s line of 50 W low PIM attenuators is offered within series and between series in: 4.1/9.5, 4.3/10.0, 7/16 DIN and Type N connectors. With PIM spec of -160 dBc typ, while handling full rated power to +85°C with no power deration over temperature. Covering 0.698 to 2.7 GHz frequency bands and weatherproof IP67 rated. Products are verified for RF performance and PIM tested to the industry standard consisting of 2 × 20 W tones at 25°C in both cell and PCS bands.
MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-MECA.com
Block Frequency Converter
Introducing a new Norden block frequency converter product to extend 40 GHz ELINT systems to 70 GHz. RF input 1 accepts 40 to 60 GHz with a band switch at 50 GHz, RF input 2 accepts 60 to 70 GHz. The single common IF output covers between 2.4 and 17.6 GHz. The unit operates with an external LO signal of 14.4 GHz or 16 GHz (depending on band). To save DC power unused portions of the unit are turned off, and the unit also has a power down command. It has less than 16 dB noise figure, 5 to 10 dB gain, IIP3 of 0 dBm, and in-band LO to IF leakage of less than -105 dBm.
Norden Millimeter
www.nordengroup.com
Solder for Capacitor Assemblies
Passive Plus Inc. now provides its customers with the option of specifying capacitor assemblies with SAC 305 solder, which is 100 percent lead free. Previous to this breakthrough, engineers were limited to specifying capacitor assemblies that typically utilized a high lead based solder to attach the leads to the capacitors. PPI has qualified this lead free solder option to enable engineers to design 100 percent RoHS compliant capacitor assemblies, supporting the increasing demands for 100 percent lead free products.
Passive Plus Inc.
www.passiveplus.com
Waveguide Frequency Mixers
Pasternack’s new waveguide mixers, also referred to as waveguide converters, are a key building block component of mmWave receivers used to down-convert very high frequency signals to usable RF frequencies for cost effective signal processing. They are also very useful for test and measurement applications to convert signals to frequency levels that can be measured with available equipment. Similarly, these mixers can be used to efficiently up-convert RF signals to millimeter wave frequencies for point-to-point radio and mmWave radar applications.
Pasternack
www.pasternack.com
Switchable RF Attenuator
PMI Model No. SAA-218-6-093-013542 OPT. HERM is a switchable RF attenuator for six signal paths operating from 2 to 18 GHz. Designed to be switched between a low loss state (2 dB loss typical) and a high loss state (20 dB loss typical). The settings will be selected by six digital control bits.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
IF Bandpass Filter
The 4C10-70-0.4N11 narrowband IF bandpass filter is centered at 70 MHz with a 3 dB bandwidth of only 450 kHz. This unit offers 40 dB of unwanted signal attenuation only 1.2 MHz away from the center frequency and can be fitted with most any RF connector required. Reactel manufactures a wide variety of filters, multiplexers and multifunction assemblies, contact them today with your requirements.
Reactel Inc.
www.reactel.com
Compact 100 W Termination
Response Microwave Inc. announced the availability of its new compact size termination for use in high power ATE or production applications. The new RMTE.12000Nf100 provides DC to 12 GHz coverage with maximum VSWR of 1.20:1. The 100 W average power is handled via a small package measuring 2.3" × 1.3" × 0.8". Units are standard with N female connectors but options are available with TNC as well. Unit housings are made from clear iridite aluminum with stainless/passivate connectors. For more information on this new line or to discuss your application specific requirement, please contact Response Microwave at (978) 772-3767.
Response Microwave Inc.
www.responsemicrowave.com
Ultra Linear SPDT
RFMW Ltd. announced design and sales support for the PE42422 UltraCMOS SPDT RF switch from Peregrine Semiconductor. The enhanced frequency range of the PE42422 pushes down to 5 MHz providing broadband performance from 5 to 6000 MHz. Typical insertion loss of 0.25 dB at 1000 MHz with 44 dB isolation is maintained. This reflective switch from Peregrine integrates on-board CMOS control logic requiring no external components and supports a wide supply voltage range of 2.3 to 5.5 V. IIP2 of 115 dBm highlights the PE42422’s performance. Housed in a 2×2 mm QFN package, ESD tolerance is 4 kV HBM on the RF pins.
RFMW Ltd.
www.rfmw.com
Terminated SP7T/8T Switches
RLC Electronics introduced terminated SP7T and SP8T switches that operate to 34 GHz. These switches are much smaller in size and lighter, and also have the benefit of exhibiting lower current draw than RLC’s standard switches. The switch also features extremely low insertion loss and VSWR over the entire DC to 34 GHz range, while maintaining high isolation. The switch can be provided in latching self-cutoff or pulse latching mode, in addition to failsafe which is standard on all RLC switches. The DC to 26 GHz version of the switch comes with SMA connectors, while the DC to 34 GHz version is available with K connectors.
RLC Electronics
www.rlcelectronics.com
Digital Isolators
Silicon Labs introduced a new family of multi-channel digital isolators featuring a high-voltage isolation barrier designed to withstand 10 kV surge hits. Based on Silicon Labs’ proprietary capacitive isolation technology, the new Si86xxxT digital isolator family provides robust protection against secondary lightning strikes and increases system reliability in a wide range of demanding industrial applications.
Silicon Labs
www.silabs.com
1.5 to 20 GHz Absorptive Pin-Switch
UMCC model SR-GS70-1S is an absorptive SPST pin-switch with a TTL-driver. The switch features 4.3 dB insertion loss at 20 GHz, 90 dB min isolation, 1.9:1 VSWR, 25 ns rise/fall time, +24 dBm operating power and +5/-5 V supplies.
Universal Microwave Components Corp.
www.umcc111.com
Power Metal Strip® Resistor
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. announced a new surface-mount Power Metal Strip® current sense resistor featuring a Kelvin 4-terminal connection that reduces TCR down to 35 ppm and enables tight tolerances down to 0.1 percent for increased measurement accuracy. The Vishay Dale WSK1206 combines tight tolerance and low TCR with extremely low resistance values down to 0.01 ohm in the compact 1206 case size. With its 4-terminal construction, the device reduces system errors while eliminating the need for system calibration. The advanced construction of the WSK1206 incorporates a solid metal nickel-chrome or manganese-copper resistive element with low TCR (< 20 ppm/°C).
Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
www.vishay.com
PolyVent High Airflow Series
W. L. Gore & Associates introduced the next generation of its PolyVent High Airflow, which advances the performance capabilities of GORE® Protective Vents screw-in series. Engineered to handle the large pressure differentials caused by extreme weather conditions, the new GORE® PolyVent High Airflow provides twice the airflow, with the same reliable ingress protection as Gore’s prior generation of “HA” (High Airflow) units.
W. L. Gore & Associates
www.gore.com
50 dB Dual Directional Coupler
Full 700 to 6000 MHz Bandwidth. 500 W CW. The Model C10364, a 50 dB dual directional coupler, is designed Mismatch Tolerant®, capable of operation, at rated power, into a severe load mismatch condition. Measuring just 2.15" × 2" × 1.36", the C10364 operates with less than 0.2 dB of insertion loss and better than 15 dB of directivity.
Werlatone
www.werlatone.com
Cables & Connectors
SMA Phase Adjusters
Coaxicom’s SMA phase adjusters are designed for high performance and low insertion loss. The 3993 series is just one of a number of quality components all made in the U.S., in stock and ready for quick delivery most often with 24 hours. Features include a means of phase adjustment over frequency ranges up to 18 GHz, an adjustment range of over 180° and a maximum VSWR of 1.30:1, and a phase-adjustable SMA plug (male) direct solder connector for RG405 (0.085" semi-rigid) or Coaxicom’s ultra-flex and blue-flex cables.
Coaxicom
www.coaxicom.com
Ultra-Miniature Cable Assemblies
Fairview Microwave Inc. introduced a brand new family of ultra-miniature UMCX, WMCX and HMCX32 cable assemblies. Commonly used to connect an external antenna to a mini-PCB, these flexible micro-coax jumpers operate from DC to 6 GHz and are ideal for use in wireless communications systems. Additional wireless applications include antennas for GPS and other radio systems, Wi-Fi, wireless LAN, Bluetooth, ZigBee, LTE, mini-PCI and PDA/PCS/cellular handset applications. Fairview Microwave’s new UMCX and WMCX cable assemblies are compatible with Hirose® U.FL™ and W.FL™ connectors respectively, and feature miniature snap-on connectors with mated connection heights ranging from only 1.2 to 2.5 mm.
Fairview Microwave
www.fairviewmicrowave.com
Amplifiers
25 to 100 W, 1 to 6 GHz Amplifier
Models 25S1G6AB, 50S1G6AB, 100S1G6AB are solid-state; 25, 50 and 100 W Class AB amplifier designs that instantaneously cover the 1 to 6 GHz frequency band in a single benchtop unit. These amplifiers provide 25, 50 or 100 W output power, depending on model, in approximately half the size of a traditional Class A design with increased efficiency at a more economical price.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arworld.us/post/100S1G6AB.pdf
Balanced LNA
Custom MMIC is now offering a new, low noise amplifier (LNA) that is perfect for EW and communication systems where small size and low power consumption are critical — the CMD223 9 to 18 GHz balanced low noise amplifier. The CMD223 features a low noise figure, high-gain, broadband performance, excellent return losses, and single positive supply voltage. At 13.5 GHz the CMD223 delivers greater than 22 dB of gain with a corresponding output 1 dB compression point of +13.5 dBm and a noise figure of 1.5 dB.
Custom MMIC
www.custommmic.com
2 W W-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier
QuinStar Technology introduced state-of-the-art performance in W-Band power amplifiers, now offering the QPN-94043330 a 92 to 96 GHz SSPA with 33 dBm Pout and 30 dB gain, the QPW-75A52125 a 75 to 105 GHz SSPA with 21 dBm Pout and 26 dB gain, as well as the QLW model LNA’s offering 3.5 dB from 80 to 98 GHz, 4 dB from 70 to 85 GHz, and 5 dB from 75 to 110 GHz. Many other models exist from 18 to 140 GHz and are available upon request.
QuinStar Technology Inc.
www.QuinStar.com
Systems
W-Band Receiver
Model SSR-9630831560-10-S1 is a W-Band receiver. The receiver has a typical conversion gain of 15 dB with a typical RF input power of -60 dBm in the frequency range of 92 to 100 GHz and an IF output frequency range of DC to 4 GHz. The required LO power and frequency range are +5 dBm and 16 GHz. The LO and IF port are both equipped with female SMA connectors and the RF port is a WR-12 waveguide with a UG-387/U flange.
SAGE Millimeter Inc.
www.sagemillimeter.com
Sources
Signal Generator
The Model 845-26 is a low noise and fast-switching microwave signal generator covering a continuous frequency range from 100 kHz up to 26 GHz. The 845-26 has 0.001 Hz frequency resolution, fast switching (only 400 µs frequency), excellent phase noise (-108 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz and 20 kHz offset) and a high power output. The Model 845-26 operates with an ultra-stable temperature compensated 100 MHz reference (OCXO) and can be phase-locked to any external reference from 1 to 250 MHz.
Berkeley Nucleonics
www.berkeleynucleonics.com
Low Energy Front-End Modules
Skyworks offers two low-power Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) front-end modules (FEM) for connected home, wearable and industrial applications. The SKY66110-11 and SKY66111-11 FEMs operate between 2.4 and 2.485 GHz, with power consumption of only 10 mA in transmit mode. They are suitable for products operating from coin cell batteries including sensors, beacons, smart watches, thermostats, smoke and carbon dioxide detectors, wireless cameras and audio headphones, hearing aids and medical pendants. The FEMs more than double the range when compared to a stand-alone system on chip solution. The SKY66111-11 FEM features adjustable output power.
Skyworks Solutions Inc.
www.skyworksinc.com
Miniature Optimized Band Surface-Mount VCO
This miniature size VCO model DCO432493-3 operates from 4325 to 4950 MHz over an 11 V tuning range with only a +3 V bias. Key features include a planar resonator construction, an output power of -2 dBm (min.), a harmonic suppression of 18 dB (Typ.) and low phase noise performance, -87 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz (typ.) and -112 dBc/Hz (typ.) at 100 kHz offsets. Housed in an RoHS surface-mount package measuring just 0.3" × 0.3" × 0.100" (L x W x H), this low power consumption product is ideal for handheld and battery driven applications.
Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com
CLV Series VCOs
The CLV Series VCOs utilize a microstrip topology that is based on a patented high-Q distributed resonator design which delivers low phase noise and linear tuning spanning over a wide range of frequency bands covering 400 MHz to 4 GHz. They exhibit excellent tuning linearity and superior harmonic suppression making them the ideal choice for test equipment and satellite communication applications.
Z-Communications Inc.
www.zcomm.com
Software
Wireless InSite® Propagation Software
Remcom announced a new version of Wireless InSite®, its site-specific radio propagation software for the analysis of wireless communication systems. This version, Release 2.8, supports the import of KMZ and COLLADA geometry files. It also provides several other enhancements, including significant speed improvements to the processing of terrain and city geometry, enabling simulations that include larger or more complex urban scenes. The ability to import and create KMZ (.kmz) and COLLADA (.dae) geometry files is particularly useful for adding single structures, such as bridges, high resolution buildings, or new construction to a scene.
Remcom
www.remcom.com
Antennas
3D RF Tracking-Antenna Array
Aaronia’s new 3D RF Tracking Antenna IsoLOG 3D includes a high density, customizable LPDA sector array. A total of at least 8 and up to 36 LPDA antennas, for horizontal and for vertical polarization can be integrated. Additionally 8 or 16 specialized low frequency antennas can be added to extend the frequency range down to 9 kHz. In total, up to 52 independent antennas can be equipped. The antennas are protected by an included radom which can be ordered in any color and optional prints. The radom is watertight, shock- and heat-proofed to withstand the harshest conditions.
Aaronia AG
www.aaronia.com
S- and C-Band Omni Antennas
Southwest Antennas offers an innovative line of S- and C-Band Omni Antennas with an integrated sealed spring base, which is stiff enough to keep the antenna oriented vertically but can bend and flex if pushed, reducing the chance of damage to the antenna or attached radio equipment. These antennas are an ideal solution for wireless cameras/broadcast video or mobile handheld radios used by first responders.
Southwest Antennas
www.southwestantennas.com
Test Equipment
Coaxial Probe
The T-Probe is a coaxial probe that offers one signal pin on center and several fixed pitch ground contacts with low inductance. The probe is claimed to provide excellent electrical performance for applications having test points with adjacent grounds. It has pitch ranges of 0.8/1.5/2.5 mm from signal to ground contact and is produced by a precision manufacturing process. It is available for signal probing tests in applications such as RF and microwave module signal insertion/output measurement, high speed digital and high frequency circuit board analysis.
Withwave
www.with-wave.com