SYSTEMS
Laser-based PCB Development Systems
LPKF’s first ever desktop model with the compact tabletop format, the LPKF ProtoLaser ST, can be used in any laboratory for processing materials from FR4 to sensitive RF substrates. The laser system achieves exact geometries on almost any material and is ideal for creating single or double-sided circuit boards, antennas, filters and many applications where precise, steep sidewalls are required.
LPKF Laser & Electronics
www.lpkfusa.com
Single Slot Development OpenVPX Backplanes
Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, now offers 3U and 6U OpenVPX power and ground backplanes in several configurations. With the SOSA/HOST efforts and move to optical and RF interfaces over OpenVPX, Pixus has developed multiple styles that allow for versatility in prototyping. The one-slot backplanes come in VITA 65 (VPX only), VITA 66.4 (optical), and VITA 67.3 (RF) formats. The optical and RF versions feature a cutout for optional insertion of the aperture housing and contacts.
Pixus Technologies
www.pixustechnologies.com
SOFTWARE
SMD Test Solution
Copper Mountain Technologies is releasing SMD Test Solution and an automatic fixture removal (AFR) software plug-in. These two component testing solutions facilitate characterization of RF devices and discrete components with metrological accuracy. The AFR plug-in and SMD test solution may be used in combination, or individually, depending on user applications. SMD Test Solution is a comprehensive product utilizing a vector network analyzer (sold separately), fixtures, software and tools—for manual, non-destructive characterization of 0402 components.
Copper Mountain Technologies
www.coppermountaintech.com
COMPLETE LibraryTM v20.2
Modelithics announced the release of the newest version, version 20.2, of the COMPLETE Library for use with Cadence® AWR Design Environment® software platform. This update includes 40 new models. Included in the COMPLETE Library is a large selection of highly scalable Microwave Global Models™ for capacitor, inductor and resistor families from many popular vendors. Also included are nonlinear models for a wide range of diodes, along with nonlinear and noise models for many types of transistors from low noise to high power.
Modelithics Inc.
www.modelithics.com
DesignSpark Mechanical 3D CAD Modelling Software
RS Components, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has unveiled the latest version of DesignSpark Mechanical, its free 3D CAD modelling software. Based on direct user feedback, DesignSpark Mechanical Version 5.0 offers new features, enhancements and customization options that have been developed following feedback from users. The new release coincides also with the 10-year anniversary of DesignSpark, RS Components’ global online engineering community.
RS Components
www.americas.rsdelivers.com
TEST & MEASUREMENT
Eight-Channel Programmable RF Attenuator
The AD-USB8AR38G95 eight-channel 50 to 8,000 MHz programmable RF attenuator is Adaura Technologies’ latest design in the series of digitally programmable RF attenuators. This variable attenuator boasts eight independent RF channels in single enclosure, POE, 0 to 95 dB of attenuation range, attenuation resolution of 0.25 dB and USB control. It is ideal for cellular (3G, 4G, 5G), IoT, Wi-Fi 6E MIMO, engineering development and automated manufacturing test and U-NII-6 through U-NII-8 (5.925 to 7.125 GHz).
Adaura Technologies
www.adauratech.com
SOLT Calibration Kits
Fairview Microwave Inc., an Infinite Electronics brand and a provider of on-demand RF, microwave and mmWave components, has unveiled a new series of short-open-load-through (SOLT) calibration kits designed for use in lab, test and measurement and RF and microwave production test applications. Fairview’s expansion of its VNA calibration kit line consists of 12 models including short circuit, open circuit and load kits, as well as SOLT. Interface options include 2.4 mm, 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, 7/16 DIN, 7 mm, N-Type and BNC.
Fairview Microwave Inc.
www.fairviewmicrowave.com
Amplitude and Control Module Series Model ACM
Designed specifically for high performance simulator and ATE systems, General Microwave’s amplitude control module provides precise amplitude control of signal amplitude and pulse modulation over a high dynamic range with fine resolution. With 10 BIT TTL control, modules provide up to 100 dB attenuation, harmonics < -60 dB and pulse modulation 80 dB, 25 ns control. Available in bands from 0.5 to 40 GHz and can be upgraded to include optional phase control.
Kratos General Microwave
www.kratosmed.com
Thermal Platform System
TotalTemp’s newest thermal platform system for efficient conductive thermal testing has a 15 x 6.5” active surface. It has fast cooling to -70°C using only electricity, no expendable coolants. Very fast heating to +150°C. The system is shown with under bench condensing unit saves benchtop space. Features award-winning Synergy Nano programmable temperature controller and two year warranty. Alternate sizes and many custom features are available to best meet your requirements.
TotalTemp Technologies
www.totaltemptech.com
High Resolution Multi-port Step Attenuators
Vaunix, a provider of portable and programmable RF/microwave test devices, has recently announced the release of the first two in a series of their Lab Brick™ devices available with Ethernet control. The two new multi-port lab brick digital attenuators are the four-port LDA-802Q, and the eight-port LDA 802-8, each operating from 200 MHz to 8 GHz for a variety of L-, S- and C-Band applications that require the need for single shot or repeating attenuation ramps.
Vaunix
www.vaunix.com