Coaxial Adapter

Model SCT-DF1F-UB is a SMPM (GPPO) female to 1 mm female coaxial adapter that covers the frequency range of DC to 65 GHz. This coaxial adapter offers efficient transitioning between the coaxial connectors with a high return loss and typical insertion loss of 1 dB. The impedance of the adapter is 50 Ω. Other configurations are available under different model numbers.

SAGE Millimeter
www.sagemillimeter.com

SEMICONDUCTORS

E-Series SiC MOSFETs

Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a robust family of SiC semiconductor devices from Wolfspeed, a Cree Company. The E-Series line of SiC MOSFETs represents the industry’s first automotive-qualified, PPAP-capable and humidity-resistant MOSFETs. The E-Series MOSFETs are optimized for use in EV battery chargers and high voltage DC/DC converters for on-board automotive power conversion systems, off-board charging, solar inverters and other outdoor applications.

Richardson RFPD Inc.
www.richardsonrfpd.com

AMPLIFIERS

Tactical Booster Amplifiers

Maintaining clear, dependable communications is essential to the successful completion of missions - and often saves lives. Forces around the globe rely on lightweight AR Modular RF tactical booster amplifiers for long-range communications and connectivity in even the most extreme conditions. With available man-pack, vehicle-mounted and airborne models, AR Modular RF’s line of battle tested tactical booster amplifiers supports uninterrupted communication on the ground, at sea and in the air.

AR Modular RF
www.arww-modularrf.com

Solid-State Power Amplifier Module

COMTECH PST introduced its latest addition to its GaN solid-state power amplifier product line. Comtech’s latest development continues to expand on its integrated RF GaN power amplifier designs by offering a small form factor (SFF) module. Consistent with its planned technology development roadmap, Comtech proudly introduces the latest in GaN-based 6 to 18 GHz RF amplifier for TWT/MPM Replacement. This highly integrated design is ideal for use in communication, EW and radar transmitter systems, where space, cooling and power are limited.

Comtech PST
www.comtechpst.com

Pulse Amplifier

Exodus Advanced Communications’ Pulse Amp (2 to 4 GHz; 2, 4 and 8 KW Pulse) series is designed for Lab Pulse/HIRF Mil-Std 461/464 test applications. Other frequency ranges and power levels available. The unit can produce different power levels based on configuration implementation. The design provides excellent band flatness, reliable robust performance with outstanding pulse fidelity. Rack integrated for ease of application integration.

Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com

Front-End Modules

Skyworks introduced the SKY65725-11 and the SKY65728-11, shielded GPS low-noise amplifier front-end modules (FEM) for mobile applications such as smartphones and tablets. Both devices feature high linearity, excellent gain and superior noise figure to enable design flexibility and high levels of integration. Pre-filters provide the low in-band insertion loss and excellent rejections of the cellular, PCS and WLAN frequency bands. The SKY65725-11 is ideal for GPS/GNSS/BDS receivers while the SKY65728-11 works well for GPS L5 applications.

Skyworks Solutions Inc.
www.skyworksinc.com

Low Noise Amplifier

Model ALN3325-41-3525 is a low-cost, 2.92 mm connectorized low noise amplifier (LNA) module offering 35 dB linear gain and 2.5 dB noise figure over the entire Ka-Band frequency range from 26.5 to 40 GHz with excellent gain flatness and input/output return loss. The unit has built in voltage regulator and reverse polarity protection circuitry. It operates with a single DC power supply voltage from +10 to +15 V. The package size of the amplifier is 1.5 × 0.85 × 0.375 in.

Wenteq Microwave
www.wenteq.com

SOURCES

High Performance Oscillators

Pletronics presents the new PRONTO® oscillator series offering a 2 × 1.6 mm package. The PRONTO® series state-of-the-art design is able to provide any frequency with lead times in days not weeks. The small form and footprint of the 2 × 1.6 mm with endless frequency options up to 200 MHz and superior jitter performance makes this an ideal device to service all application phases from board design to production volumes. The PRONTO® series demonstrates outstanding performance in applications, such as 5G, IoT and digital communications.

Pletronics Inc.
www.pletronics.com

Low Noise VCO

The DCRO240270-5 is an optimized bandwidth VCO covering a frequency range of 2400 to 2700 MHz in 12 V of tuning voltage. This device operates with +5 V bias voltage and a current draw of only 23 mA max. Other specifications include min output power of +3 dBm, typical tuning sensitivity of 28 to 38 MHz/V and typical harmonic suppression of 23 dB. The typical phase noise performance is −103 and −123 dBc/Hz at 10 and 100 kHz offsets.

Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com

SOFTWARE

Microwave Global Model™

Modelithics has introduced a new equivalent circuit-based scalable Microwave Global Model for Würth Elektronik WCAP-CSRF 0201 surface mount chip capacitor family. The model is validated up to 50 GHz and features substrate, pad and part value scaling over the full range of the surface mount chip capacitor series, 0.2 to 33 pF. Würth Elektronik is a Sponsoring MVP and is sponsoring free 90-day trials of all available Modelithics models for Würth Elektronik parts by request and with approval.

Modelithics
www.Modelithics.com

TEST & MEASUREMENT

Analyzer Calibration Extender

Kaelus has released new functionality for the Analyzer Calibration Extender (ACE). It now supports the Range-to-Fault (RTF) module used for locating PIM and return loss faults in RF infrastructure. ACE allows customers to self-calibrate their Kaelus PIM instruments in the field. Reducing down-time of calibration to less than one hour, ACE extends the calibration due date by 12 months.

Kaelus
www.kaelus.com