AMPLIFIERS
Broadband Amplifier
The model 1000A400 is a solid-state, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. The model 1000A400, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 1000 W of RF power. Included is a front panel gain control which permits the operator to conveniently set the desired output level. The 1000A400 is protected from RF input overdrive by an RF input leveling circuit.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arworld.us
Low Noise Enhancement Mode PHEMT
The BeRex BCL015 is a GaAs super low noise enhancement mode PHEMT in an industry standard, bare die product. For commercial, military/Hi-Rel and test and measurement applications, this broad frequency range 1,000 MHz to 26 GHz super low noise PHEMT features 12 dB typical associated gain and 0.43 dB NF at 12 GHz, with a single positive voltage operation.
BeRex
www.berex.com
Solid-State Power Amplifier Module
COMTECH PST introduced its latest development for the TWT replacement market covering the full 2,000 to 6,000 MHz band providing 75 W linear power in a small, compact, lightweight, ruggedized form factor, ideally suited for UAV, fixed wing, rotary wing applications. This SSPA features built-in protection and monitoring circuits, low voltage prime power input, high efficiency and reliable solid-state technology. Unit will self-protect under fault conditions and automatically return to normal operation when fault conditions are removed.
Comtech PST
www.comtechpst.com
TWT Replacement
Exodus AMP2085D is a rugged SSPA replacing aging TWT technology. These SSPAs offer an ultra-broadband, class A/AB design for all industry standards. 2 to 8 GHz, 300 W minimum, 400 W typical and 55 dB gain. Excellent P1dB power/gain flatness compared to TWT’s. Forward/reflected power monitoring, VSWR, voltage/current/temperature sensing for superb reliability and ruggedness. The nominal weight is 75 lb. in a compact 6U chassis.
Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com
X- & Ku-Band Solid-State Power Amplifiers
Kratos General Microwave’s cutting-edge, field proven SSPAs are designed and built for the harshest environment conditions, including hostile temperatures, shock, vibration, moisture, altitudes and G-forces. The custom and off-the-shelf SSPAs in X-Band and Ku-Bands, utilize the latest GaN and GaAs technologies and provide high-power density in a compact footprint to meet critical space and weight requirements in high frequencies. All of its SSPAs can be supplied to meet the most stringent environmental requirements.
Kratos General Microwave
www.kratosmed.com
E-PHEMT Transistor
Mini-Circuits’ model TAV2-14LN-DC+ is a low noise E-PHEMT transistor in die form for applications from 50 MHz to 12 GHz. It features low noise and high gain when externally impedance matched and externally biased. The RoHS-compliant transistor draws typical drain-source current of 20 mA from +2 V DC and 40 mA from a +4 V DC. Matched to 50 Ω and biased at +4 V DC and 40 mA, the typical gain is 23.4 dB at 50 MHz, 16.4 dB at 6 GHz and 10.2 dB at 12 GHz. The typical output power at 1 dB compression and the same operating conditions is +17.7 dBm at 50 MHz, +19.1 dBm at 6 GHz and +19.1 dBm at 12 GHz. The noise figure at +4 V DC is typically 2.5 dB at 50 MHz, 0.7 dB at 6 GHz and 1 dB at 12 GHz, and typically 0.7 dB at 50 MHz, 0.6 dB at 6 GHz and 0.8 dB at 12 GHz for a +2 V DC supply. The transistor die is designed for drain-source voltage as high as +5 V DC and operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
SYSTEMS
Modular Rapid Prototyping Platform
Micram USPA is a new modular rapid prototyping platform, integrating 72 GS/s Micram VEGA ADC & DAC signal converters with a broad range of Xilinx and Intel FPGAs. USPA is a flexible, programmable real-time environment for extremely high speed signal processing, a powerful toolset for telecom research, ultrafast data generation and acquisition and ASIC/SoC design applications. USPA delivers both ultrafast performance and remarkable cost effectiveness compared with custom platforms, cutting development time and cost.
Micram
www.micram.com
SOURCES
SMT Noise Sources
Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and mmWave products, has just released a new series of miniature SMT packaged noise sources that are ideal for built-in test equipment, dithering for increased dynamic range of A/D converters and as a source for bit error rate testing. Applications include communication systems, microwave radio, military and commercial radar, test and measurement, base station infrastructure and telecom data links. Pasternack’s new noise sources include nine models with industry standard SMT gullwing pin and dual in-line pin surface mount packaging options.
Pasternack
www.pasternack.com
SOFTWARE
XFdtd Electromagnetic Simulation Software Update
Remcom announced an update to XFdtd® 3D EM Simulation Software, with new features to address 5G mmWave antenna design challenges including support for high performance tuners and singularity correction. In addition, PCB import enhancements save time in the design workflow. As mobile devices continue to grow in complexity, engineers are challenged to include more antennas in less available space within the device while maximizing efficiency. Multi-port RF devices such as tuners and switches can be utilized to optimize band coverage.
Remcom Inc.
www.remcom.com
TEST & MEASUREMENT
6 GHz USB Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
Aaronia presents the SPECTRAN® V6 X:The world’s first and only 6 GHz USB spectrum analyzer with dual USB True I/Q streaming of up to 245 MHz (IQ rate) real-time bandwidth. This compact USB Analyzer offers an extremely small POI (probability of intercept) of up to 10 ns and thus captures even extremely short signals. A vector signal generator/tracking generator with a modulation bandwidth of up to 120 MHz is also included. Unlimited stackability in the RTSA-Suite PRO PC-Software and physically as well is ensured.
Aaronia AG
www.aaronia.com/v6
Q/V-Band RF Upconverter
The Q/V-Band offers larger bandwidths for feeder links to satellites, making it ideal for the implementation of upcoming data links with high bit rates. This includes future communications and cellular backhaul networks that can provide end users with large volumes of data. Operators of conventional geostationary satellites as well as LEO satellites in the new space environment are discovering the advantages of these new satellite bands. High demands are placed on microwave components in the Q/V-Band, which means they must undergo extensive testing during development and verification.
Rohde & Schwarz
www.rohde-schwarz.com
Custom Wide Range Temperature Chambers
TotalTemp Technologies expands its offerings to include more products such as custom wide range temperature chambers. Featured here is the model C230 temperature chamber with custom apertures on four sides and +325°C to -160°C temperature range. It features time tested designs and the award winning synergy Nano temperature controller. Meet your custom requirements in a better way than with off-the-shelf solutions. Two year warranties and accessible knowledgeable support before and after the sale.
TotalTemp Technologies
www.TotalTempTech.com