X-Band Quad Core ICs
Anokiwave’s X-Band Quad Core ICs are for commercial RADAR and 5G markets. Each IC includes an integrated 4-channel beam former, LNA and PA supporting four radiating elements with 6-bit phase/gain control. The ICs feature either a low NF or a high IIP3. Additional features include gain compensation over temperature, temperature reporting, forward power telemetry and fast beam switching. Silicon technology enables very high integration of functionality thus enabling planar antenna design with reduced system size, weight and cost.
Anokiwave
www.anokiwave.com
Electronic Warfare Solutions
Berkeley Nucleonics announces a new eight-page Electronic Warfare Solutions Short Form catalog. The catalog features BNC’s full lines of RF/microwave signal generators (up to 26 GHz), real-time spectrum analyzers (up to 27 GHz with 100 MHz real-time bandwidth), phase noise test systems (5 MHz to 26 GHz+) and wide band RF receivers (up to 27 GHz). New OEM integration provides the highest output power, lowest harmonic levels and broadest frequency range among contemporary signal generators of its size and cost.
Berkeley Nucleonics Corp.
www.berkeleynucleonics.com
Single Layer Electronic Components
The single layer specialists, Compex Corp. manufactures the highest quality and broadest variety of capacitors, resistors, submounts, mounting shorts and custom thin film structures. All parts are built directly to the customer’s specifications, can be sampled at no charge and delivered in just a few days. Compex has a global network of representatives that work closely with customers to provide a high level of expertise and convenience. Allow the Compex staff to recommend the perfect part for your application.
Compex Corp.
www.compexcorp.com
Solid-State Power Amplifier
CPI Beverly Microwave Division’s VSC3644 is a C-Band 4 kW modular GaN, high power, solid-state power amplifier, operating from 5.2 to 5.9 GHz at 10 percent duty. Designed to be modular, this amplifier consists of four blind mated, ruggedized, SSPAs and is designed around GaN semiconductors from Wolfspeed. Benefits include: BIT and controls via EIA-422 remote connection, blind mate DC and control connectors, high gain, excellent pulse fidelity and outstanding spectral performance. For use in maritime, defense radar and weather radar applications.
CPI Beverly Microwave Division
www.cpii.com/bmd
Solid-State Amplifier Solutions
CTT announces a new 48-page product catalog: Solid-State Amplifier Solutions for Military and Commercial Applications. The new catalog features over 830 amplifier products, of which over 365 are all new. Product offerings include new GaN power amplifier technology for narrowband, wideband and ultra-wideband applications. Many new GaAs-based power and low-noise amplifier designs are also listed, including new Ka-Band, low-noise amplifiers. The catalog also includes application information and case outline drawings. Visit CTT’s website for a free download.
CTT Inc.
www.cttinc.com
Programmable Attenuators
Fairview Microwave Inc. released a new family of digitally controlled programmable attenuators with performance up to 40 GHz and up to 60 dB attenuation range with 0.03 dB minimum step size. In-stock and available to ship today, these programmable attenuators are commonly used in electronic warfare, military and space communication systems, radar, and test and measurement applications. Fairview’s digitally controlled attenuators perform the important function of adjusting the amplitude of signal levels in RF, microwave, and millimeter wave systems.
Fairview Microwave Inc.
www.fairviewmicrowave.com
Field Terminated Assemblies
To suit to the needs of their customers, HUBER+SUHNER has developed this innovative solution — the Eacon — a field terminated microwave assembly. Eacon 2C/4C/6C stands for a simple, flexible and fast way to assemble microwave cable and connectors in the field without compromising performance. The new field terminated microwave cable and connectors are lightweight, waterproof and built for frequencies up to 18 GHz — ready for use in the defense market. Visit aerospacedefense.hubersuhner.com for more information.
HUBER+SUHNER
Aerospacedefense.hubersuhner.com
Radar System Fundamentals
Keysight Technologies’ new application note, “A Framework for Understanding: Deriving the Radar Range Equation,” covers the fundamentals of the radar range equation, which captures essential variables that define maximum distance at which a given radar system can detect objects of interest. This mathematical foundation provides a powerful framework for understanding, characterizing and verifying the actual performance of any radar system. Subsequent application notes in this series will focus on four sections of the block diagram: transmitter, receiver, duplexer and antenna.
Keysight Technologies Inc.
www.keysight.com/find/radar
DOCSIS 3.1 Product Guide
Mini-Circuits presents its product offering for the next generation of CATV and broadband applications in their DOCSIS® 3.1 Product Guide. Inside you’ll find detailed information on a wide range of RF components from passive devices including transformers, couplers and splitter/combiners, to active elements including amplifiers, equalizers and more—all designed and carefully specified to meet DOCSIS 3.1 standards. The DOCSIS 3.1 product guide is a convenient reference to make an informed decision as you evaluate parts for your design.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
Complex Radar System Design
Modern radar systems are complex and rely heavily on advanced signal processing algorithms. The radio front-end must meet specifications, often a combination of available devices, implementation technologies and regulatory constraints. This new application note showcases how NI AWR Design Environment, LabVIEW and PXI instruments work together to design, validate and prototype a radar system, providing a unique avenue for digital, RF and system engineers to collaborate on complex radar system design. Visit www.awrcorp.com/sites/default/files/AN-RDR-EMP-2015.6.23.pdf.
National Instruments
www.awrcorp.com
Up/Down-Converting Transceiver
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc. has developed a transceiver that fits into a 3U OpenVPX form factor utilizing the high speed VITA 67 RF connector and up-converts a 100 MHz to 4 GHz transmit signal to the 2 to 18 GHz range and down-converts a 100 MHz to 18 GHz received signal to the 100 MHz to 4 GHz range for analog to digital conversion. PMI is a manufacturer of electronic components for defense applications and a leading supplier of high reliable, low cost systems offering unique innovations in RF and microwave components and integrated assemblies from DC to 50 GHz.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
Filters, Multiplexers and Multi-function Assemblies
When being first to react makes all the difference in the world, choose Reactel for your mission-critical filter requirements. You can count on Reactel to satisfy the most demanding requirements for units used in extremely harsh environments. The full-line catalog features RF and microwave filters, multiplexers and multi-function assemblies for the military, industrial and commercial industries. To request a copy visit the company’s website or e-mail reactel@reactel.com.
Reactel Inc.
www.reactel.com
Wireless InSite
To keep up with rising demand and new technologies, the wireless industry is researching a wide array of solutions for 5G, including massive MIMO. As a leading provider of wireless simulation tools, Remcom is developing an innovative MIMO simulation capability. Remcom’s Wireless InSite provides an efficient method to predict channel characteristics for large-array MIMO antennas in complex multipath environments. Learn more at www.remcom.com/5g-mimo.
Remcom
www.remcom.com/5g-mimo
Aerospace & Defense Selector Guide
Richardson RFPD is an AS9120-certified, global component distributor specializing in advanced connectivity solutions, and A&D is their largest market. The company’s GaN technology portfolio and wide range of MMICs, RF transistors, PAs and diodes from leading brands like ADI, MACOM, Microsemi, NXP and Qorvo serve a range of A&D applications, including radar, avionics, EW and communications. Among the latest additions to Richardson RFPD’s A&D line are New Edge products and the Metelics diodes now offered by MACOM.
Richardson RFPD
www.richardsonrfpd.com
Test & Measurement Catalog 2016
The Rohde & Schwarz Test & Measurement Catalog 2016 contains more than 200 pages of information about the company’s test and measurement instruments, systems and software. It includes a short description and photos of each product, the most important specifications and the ordering information. You can download this catalog as a PDF from the Rohde & Schwarz website or order a copy from customer support (Order number: PD 5213.7590.42, version 06.00).
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
www.rohde-schwarz.com
Aerospace Product Brochure
Rosenberger is a qualified manufacturer of connectors and cable assemblies for the aerospace industry. The new brochure gives an overview of the company’s aerospace products in accordance with ESCC, MIL-PRF 39012, or DIN EN 9100 – cable assemblies, board-to-board connections, board-to-cable connections, SMD types and PCB connectors. Rosenberger’s globally implemented common corporate philosophy is focused on meeting future business challenges and satisfying customers’ most exacting and ever more demanding requirements. For more information visit www.rosenberger.com.
Rosenberger
www.rosenberger.com
Precision Connectors
SGMC Microwave offers an extensive line of 2.4 mm, 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm and SMA precision right angle in-series and between-series adapters suited for customers’ application needs. Visit the company’s website or call (321) 409-0509 to find out more about their precision right angle coaxial connectors. SGMC is a registered ISO 9001:2008 manufacturer of precision coaxial connectors including cable connectors, adapters and receptacles. Located in Melbourne, Fla., SGMC provides the microwave and mmWave industry with high quality products that are precision grade and readily available.
SGMC Microwave
www.sgmcmicrowave.com
Rotating Solutions
The new SPINNER Rotating Solutions Fiber Optic Rotary Joints Brochure showcases major design advancements in the SPINNER single and multichannel portfolio. The new single-channel SPINNER FORJ 1.14 comes with an outer diameter of just 14 mm, specifying a < 1 dB insertion loss. The brochure also presents the pressure compensated single-channel SPINNER FORJ 1.17 pc for deep sea applications. Where the roughest of environments are a reality, the multichannel SPINNER FORJ x.65 accommodates up to 20 channels — and now comes in a sea water resistant IP65 design.
SPINNER GmbH
www.spinner-group.com