Gain Block

RFMW announced availability of a broad-band gain block from Microwave Technology. The MMA-062020 GaAs MMIC gain block provides nearly 20 dBm of saturated output power over its full 6 to 22 GHz frequency range. Optimally designed for broadband applications requiring flat gain with excellent input and output port matches, the MMA-062020 provides 14 dB of gain with typical gain flatness of ± 0.8 dB. P1dB output power measures >18 dBm with OIP3 of 28 dBm. Operating from a 5 V drain-supply, this general purpose amplifier is offered as a 0.92 x 0.92 mm DIE.

RFMW
www.rfmw.com

SEMICONDUCTORS

650 V SiC Schottky Diodes

Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for the sixth generation family of SiC Schottky diodes from Wolfspeed, a Cree Company. The C6D family of 650 V SiC Schottky diodes is based on Wolfspeed’s innovative, robust and reliable 150 mm SiC wafer technology. The latest C6D technology offers low forward voltage drop (VF = 1.27 V at 25°C) that has a significant impact on the reduction of conduction losses.

Richardson RFPD
www.richardsonrfpd.com

SYSTEMS

AVS-4000 Software Defined Radio

Avid Systems Inc. announced the AVS-4000 Software Defined Radio. The AVS-4000 is a USB type C radio that has independent transmit and receive capability from 1 MHz to 6 GHz with over 50 MHz of bandwidth. The AVS-4000 uses Vita 49 transport and includes accurate time stamping. The AVS-4000 is packaged into a rugged 2.5”x3.5” aluminum chassis, draws 2.5 W typical and weighs 4.5 ounces. The AVS-4000 has an integrated GPS receiver that is used to discipline the local oscillator, provide timing and location. In addition, the AVS-4000 has an external 1PPS and 10 MHz inputs. The AVS-4000 has five selectable RX and TX preselection filters.

Avid Systems Inc.
www.avid-systems.com

77 GHz FMCW Radar Warning Receiver

Today’s automotive and transportation systems rely on high-reliability/high-performance radar. Target tracking, collision threat prediction, configurability and cost along are critical. In conjunction with Mobile Technology Solutions, RFE developed a 77 GHz frequency-modulated continuous wave radar system that exceeds the standards in the marketplace. With over 150 meters of range, RFE’s automotive radar platform is unaffected by vehicle glass and a custom designed antenna/lens system eliminates the alignment issues common with strip-line configurations.

RFE
www.rfe-mw.com

SOURCES

Ultra-Small Low Noise Low Power OCVCSO

IQD Frequency Products has launched a range of high frequency Oven Controlled Voltage Controlled SAW Oscillators (OCVCSOs). Three frequencies are currently available in the OCVCSO series, 400 MHz, 800 MHz and 1.2 GHz and they are packaged in a 25.4 x 22 x 13.2 mm industry standard SMD package. These OCVCSOs have a noise floor of 10 dB to 15 dB lower than an OCXO at the same frequency, enabling a much improved phase noise performance for applications such as radar detection systems.

IQD Frequency Products
www.iqdfrequencyproducts.com

XO9095 OCXO Series

MtronPTI introduces a small form factor high frequency XO9095 OCXO series that has multiplier stages to generate high frequency signal between 200 MHz to 6 GHz. XO9095 OCXO series offers exceptional stability, low phase noise and low-g sensitivity. Key features include standard frequencies: 1 GHz, 1.28 GHz, 2 GHz, 4 GHz, 6 GHz, various custom output frequencies available up to 6 GHz, low phase noise, low aging and low spurious. Applications include radar, GPS, test equipment, EW and satcom.

MtronPTI
www.mtronpti.com

Dual Output Frequency OCXO Module

Morion MV359 integrates two precision, ultra-low phase noise OCXOs at 10 MHz and 100 MHz. It utilizes a phase locked loop (PLL) to lock the 100 MHz OCXO to the 10 MHz OCXO. This configuration simultaneously facilitates exceptional frequency stability over temperature, long term frequency stability (aging), low “close-in” phase noise and excellent short term stability (Allan Deviation-ADEV) that is inherent in low frequency crystal oscillators (10 MHz), as well as excellent phase noise floor provided by a high-frequency crystal oscillator (100 MHz).

Morion US
www.morion-us.com

ULPN Surface Mount OCXO

The ULPN surface mount OCXO is ideal for applications that include instrumentation, radar, high end synthesizers, telecommunication systems and data communications.

NEL Frequency Controls Inc.
www.nelfc.com

Arbitrary Waveform Generators

The ability of Arbitrary Waveform Generators to recreate virtually any waveshape makes them especially useful as signal generators in today’s sophisticated electronic systems. Spectrum Instrumentation recently released four new models in its generatorNETBOX family with output swings of up to 24 volts on up to eight channels, to cover even the most demanding test applications. The new units use the latest 16-bit Digital-Analog-Converters and offer two different speed ranges; the DN2.657 models output waveforms at rates up to 125 MS/s while the DN2.654 units have a 40 MS/s capability.

Spectrum Instrumentation GmbH
www.spectrum-instrumentation.com/en

Voltage Controlled Oscillator

VCO’s featuring excellent phase noise and available in planar, ceramic or SAW resonator construction. Most of these products utilizes its patented REL-PRO®technology surface mount footprint design. Synergy can also customize an oscillator according to your specific requirements.

Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com

ANTENNAS

Sectorial Antenna

In order to meet optimum network performance and capacity enhancement, HUBER+SUHNER provides multi-band, multi-beam as well as multi-port antenna solutions with best in class electrical performance for different cellular applications and various deployment scenarios (urban, sub-urban, rural, etc.). The wide product range of Sectorial, In-Building and Distributed Antenna Systems is complemented by radio frequency jumpers, cables, connectors and RF components. In addition to DAS, ODAS or Small Cells, HUBER+SUHNER is capable of doing customized cost effective designs of compact and light weight antenna with optimum wind load capacity, with fast turn-around time for samples.

HUBER+SUHNER AG
www.hubersuhner.com

TEST & MEASUREMENT

IEEE 802.11ax Compliant WLAN Signaling Test Solution

The greatest innovation in IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) compliant WLAN transmission technology is the introduction of orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) technology, a multi-user variant of the orthogonal multiplexing scheme previously used in wireless LANs. By sharing the available bandwidth, multiple users can be active at the same time. This technology presents new challenges for developers of WLAN devices and significantly expands the scope of testing for the certification of Wi-Fi 6 devices.

Rohde & Schwarz
www.rohde-schwarz.com