Connectorized Modules
Leveraging the industry’s broadest device portfolio, including many recent releases, together with advanced mechanical and thermal design expertise, Analog Devices has created a wide range of connectorized modules, from 40 GHz switches to 8 kW power amplifiers. These easy-to-use, high RF performance and hermetically sealed modules offer not only fast development times and high-reliability, but also enable complete signal chain solutions for aerospace and defense, instrumentation and communications applications. Visit www.analog.com/conmodules to see the module solutions brochure, and www.analog.com/subsystemchallenges for an article on mastering defense subsystems thermal challenges.
Analog Devices
www.analogdevices.com
Solid-State Power Amplifier
CPI Beverly Microwave Division’s VSC3645 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 mated 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 announced 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
Reliable, High Performance Solutions
The first part of HUBER+SUHNER’s new Defense Catalogue shows connectivity solutions for different applications, such as airborne, radar, naval, command & control, vehicles and tactical equipment. The second part is a mirror of the growing product portfolio of defense specific products for data, signal and energy transmission such as: SUCOFLEX 200, SUCOFLEX 300, Eacon, Self-Locking connectors, VITA 67, Minibend CTR, RF-over-Fiber series, SENCITY Shield and GPS Antennas. Available for download online or contact your sales representative for the printed version.
HUBER+SUHNER
http://Aerospacedefense.hubersuhner.com/downloads
Broadband Switch
HXI’s HSWM22801-309 SPDT broadband switch covers a wide range of applications in the 26 to 40 GHz band. The switch uses a low loss microstrip structure and a GaAs MMIC which also offers high RF power handling. Superior performance in a compact size is featured in this design. Applications include transmit/receive switching, receiver protection, integrated subsystems and general RF switching. Renaissance Electronics & Communications LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary HXI LLC, provide RF, microwave and millimeter wave solutions for military and commercial applications.
HXI LLC
www.hxi.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
Complete Your Lab
Exceptional companies have superior labs — complete your lab with Maury Microwave. Maury, a leader in measurement and modeling device characterization solutions, VNA calibration accessories and interconnections, offers active and hybrid-active harmonic load-pull solutions, LXITM-certified mechanical impedance tuners, pulsed IV/RF compact transistor modeling as well as coaxial and waveguide VNA calibration kits and metrology adapters, in-stock color-coded precision and daily-use adapters, and test-port, phase-stable and value cable assemblies. Visit Maury for details, demos, deals and NPIs.
Maury Microwave
www.maurymw.com
110 GHz Cable Assemblies
MegaPhase offers its Mega110 products with 1.0 mm connectors in both semi-rigid and flexible cable assemblies. Their lightweight 110 GHz cable assemblies are specifically designed for the demands of high-bandwidth applications such as automotive radar, probe stations and mobile backhaul. Visit http://www.megaphase.com/rf/110 and http://megaphase.com/rf/ to review and download the product datasheets. Contact MegaPhase for a quote: Solutions@MegaPhase.com or (877) MEGAPHASE.
MegaPhase LLC
www.megaphase.com
SATCOM Product Guide
Mini-Circuits’ SATCOM Product Guide features a full survey of components and assemblies for satellite and Earth station systems. With selected models from over 20 different product types to 40 GHz, this guide provides key performance parameters for each product and serves as a handy reference for engineers in the satellite communications field evaluating parts for their design needs. The SATCOM Product Guide also features several integrated modules showcasing some of their custom design capabilities supporting satellite IF band applications.
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
Microwave Absorbers
PPG Aerospace-Cuming Microwave is a manufacturer of microwave absorbers for cavity suppression and free space applications. Their featured product is the C-RAM™ SFC-HC high-power, broadband pyramidal honeycomb RF absorber, a phenolic-coated honeycomb able to handle up to 10 W/in2 of power with no forced air. Other products include: C-RAM™ Lossy Foams and Elastomeric Flat Sheet Absorbers, C-RAM Anechoic & Free-Space Materials, C-RAM Turnkey Anechoic & EMC Chamber Design and Installation, and C-STOCK™ Low Loss Dielectric Materials. Custom formulations and fabrications available. Email cmcsales@ppg.com or call (508) 521-6700.
PPG Aerospace-Cuming Microwave
www.cumingmicrowave.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
EM Analysis for Electrically-Large Platforms
Remcom’s XGtd is a general purpose ray-based electromagnetic analysis tool for assessing the effects of a vehicle or vessel on antenna radiation, estimating radar cross section (RCS), and predicting coupling between antennas. It is ideally suited for applications with higher frequencies or very large platforms where the requirements of a full physics method may exceed available computational resources. Learn more at www.remcom.com/xgtd.
Remcom
www.remcom.com/xgtd
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 their A&D line are New Edge products and the Metelics diodes now offered by MACOM.
Richardson RFPD
www.richardsonrfpd.com
Expanded Website
RLC Electronics has expanded its “New Products” feature on their website, adding press releases, photos, electrical information and outline drawings where available. Some of the latest releases include high-power 18 GHz SPDT switches with N connectors, 30 GHz surface mount cavity filters, Ka-Band connectorized cavity filters, miniature SP2T switches with MS connectors and phase trimmers, as well as integrated assemblies such as switched filters. RLC will continue to publish new products in this section moving forward on a bi-monthly basis.
RLC Electronics Inc.
www.rlcelectronics.com
True Swept Connectors
In order to achieve outstanding performance of a connector, air as dielectric and a narrow bead for captivation is needed. Spectrum offers the right angle airline connectors of series 1.85 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.92 mm and 3.5 mm; N and TNC with PTFE dielectric. The VSWR is almost identical to straight units, operating to 18, 26, 40, 50 and 63 GHz. From the outside the units look like mitered, but internally they are true swepts. The units are available for operation temperature to +80°C and to +150°C as well.
Spectrum Elektrotechnik GmbH
www.spectrum-et.com
Fiber Optic Rotary Joints
The SPINNER FORJ 1.14 is designed with a low profile and minimal weight for use in rough environments characterized by strong vibrations and jolts. It is typically integrated in the airborne targeting systems of UAVs, aircrafts or helicopters. In ground-based and mobile military radar systems, the SPINNER FORJ enables transmission of the massive amounts of data passing between the rotating antenna and the processing unit inside the shelter or vehicle. For these applications, SPINNER has equipped a multi-channel FORJ with RF rotary joints, slip rings, and media joints for supplying power and coolant to the antenna.
SPINNER GmbH
www.spinner-group.com