Directional Coupler
Mini-Circuits’ model ZCDC10-E40653+ wideband directional coupler maintains high directivity with excellent coupling flatness from 40 to 65 GHz. Directivity is typically 19 dB from 40 to 50 GHz and typically 17.9 dB from 50 to 65 GHz with 10 dB coupling within ±0.4 dB across the full frequency range. The 50 Ω directional coupler is well suited for testing and monitoring mmWave signal power levels. It measures 1.25 × 0.63 × 0.50 in. (31.75 × 16.00 × 12.70 mm) in a rugged metal case and is supplied with 1.85 mm female connectors.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
Two-Wire, Low Loss, 1.8 GHz, 1:1 Transformer
MiniRF offers the MRFXF6713-1 in a miniature S20 surface mount package. Features include 1.8 GHz BW with less than 1 dB insertion loss, > 21 dB return loss and excellent amplitude match for 75 Ω RF wideband signals. It is designed to operate over an extreme temperature range of -40°C to +85°C with minimal variation. Ideal for input-balanced circuit applications. Contact MiniRF for samples.
MiniRF
www.minirf.com
Broadband Capacitor
Passive Plus Inc. (PPI) has expanded its broadband components to include the 0201BB104KW160 broadband capacitor, complimented by the R35-2010BB50R00FR1QE broadband resistor for case size and footprint requirements, as well as to meet your high frequency needs. PPI specializes in high-quality, low ESR/ESL capacitors, broadband capacitors, single layer capacitors, non-magnetic resistors (high-power and thin film) and trimmer capacitors for the medical, semiconductor, military, broadcast and telecommunications industries.
Passive Plus Inc.
www.passiveplus.com
High Performance RF Circulators/Isolators
Pasternack has just expanded its line of high performance circulators/isolators that are ideal for 5G telecommunication, automotive radars, satellite communication, point-to-point radios and aerospace applications. Pasternack’s extended selection of RF circulators/isolators includes 75 models with a maximum power rating of up to 100 W. They cover operating frequency ranges up to 42.5 GHz and are available with same-day shipping and no minimum order quantity. These circulators/isolators provide excellent isolation and low insertion loss. They are offered in SMA, N-type, 2.4 mm and 2.92 mm connectorized designs.
Pasternack
www.pasternack.com
Eight-Bit Digital Controlled Phase Shifter
PMI Model No. PS-360-DC-3 OPTION 812-15D is an eight-bit digital-controlled phase shifter operating over the 8 to 12 GHz frequency range. This high speed phase shifter has a 360-degree range with an LSB of 1.4. Insertion loss 14 dB maximum; switching speed 50 percent TTL to within 500 ns maximum; PM/AM ±2.5 dB maximum; survival power +31 dBm maximum; VSWR 2.0:1 maximum; accuracy ±15 degrees maximum (peak to peak); peak power +30 dBm (2 dB compression) and average power +25 dBm (1 dB compression).
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
L-Band Bias Tee
RLC Electronics has launched a new airborne L-Band bias tee, which exhibits low loss (< 0.1 dB) and excellent isolation (> 30 dB) and VSWR. RLC manufactures both narrow band and broad band bias tees from 5 MHz to 40 GHz that provide excellent performance over the full band. Typical applications include biasing amplifiers, DC return, DC blocking, as well as other various digital and analog uses, including airborne applications. RLC offers both catalog and customized options and can provide form factor drop-in replacement/obsolescence assistance as needed.
RLC Electronics
www.rlcelectronics.com
Low-Power, Front-End Modules
Skyworks has developed a family of FEMs for the growing LoRa market. The SKY6642x consists of four pin-to-pin compatible parts offering tradeoffs in RF performance and functional architecture and usable with commercially available LoRa transceiver platforms. For designs such as LoRa gateways supporting both +14 dBm and +27 dBm power levels, the SKY66420 can be used either in active mode or bypass mode, using the internal PA of the SoC with or without the FEM, requiring minimal software changes.
Skyworks
www.skyworksinc.com
CABLES & CONNECTORS
Multi-Coax Cable Assemblies
MIcable DC-6 GHz 16-pin D38999 multi-coax cable assemblies are high density, blind mated 16-coax phase matched cable assemblies. They are integrated, high performance easily connected solution. They have 1.8 dB/m maximum cable attenuation, 1.2:1 maximum VSWR, 75 dB minimum isolation and 6-degree maximum phase difference among channels at 6 GHz. The diameter of the plug circular connector is 48 mm, working temperature is -55°C to +85°C. The applications include base station, antenna, switch matrices test and equipment connection.
Fujian MIcable Electronic Technology Group Co., Ltd
www.micable.cn