Waveguide Broadwall Coupler
RLC Electronics offers a standard range of multi-hole broadwall directional couplers covering the frequencies from 40 to 2.6 GHz in standard waveguide sizes. The electrical characteristics of high directivity and coupling flatness are achieved by using a precise machined coupling hole pattern and a precision load in the secondary arm. Non-standard configurations or selected electrical parameters are available on request.
RLC Electronics
www.rlcelectronics.com
SAW-Oscillators
SMD-packaged SAW-oscillators are extensively used in modern communication applications, since the technology features low phase noise, low microphonic (tolerance to vibration) and low jitter. SAW-oscillators exhibit limited tuning and limited operating temperature range (-20°C to 70°C), which limits the amount of correction needed to compensate frequency-drifts and tolerances of other components in the oscillator circuitry. The alternative is ovenized SAW-oscillators for extending the operating temperature but at the cost of high current and increase in size.
Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com
CABLES & CONNECTORS
Microwave Cable Assembly Series
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies announced its new UTiPHASE™ microwave cable assembly series, an innovative solution that delivers outstanding electrical phase stability versus temperature without compromising microwave performance. UTiPHASE is ideal for demanding defense, space and testing applications. These cable assemblies are designed for applications including commercial and military phased array radars, as well as aerospace SATCOM and traffic collision avoidance systems, synthetic aperture radars, thermal test sets and any RF/microwave system operating at or near room temperature.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
www.carlisleit.com
Waveguide-to-Coax Adapters
Fairview Microwave Inc. has launched a new line of euro-style flange, waveguide-to-coax adapters that are ideal for radar, SATCOM, wireless communications and test instrumentation applications. The adapters cover a wide range of waveguide sizes that include European IEC standard flanges (including UBR square cover, UDR and PDR types), WR-22 to WR-430, right-angle and end-launch coaxial connector options and N-type, SMA, 2.92 mm and 2.4 mm connector choices. These new waveguide-to-coax adapters transform waveguide transmission lines into 50 Ω coaxial lines.
Fairview Microwave Inc.
www.fairviewmicrowave.com
Adapters
MECA carries a full range of the most common between series adapters (bullets) to help simplify the connectivity of your projects. These rugged and reliable adapters are available off-the-shelf and complement the large variety of products the company sells every day. When connectivity issues arise in your projects, you now have the convenience of ordering between series adapters from MECA.
MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-meca.com
RF mmWave Cable Assemblies
Samtec’s precision RF mmWave cable assembly (RF047-A Series) on 0.047” flexible cable is now available with new SMPM connector options: direct solder, right-angle and bulkhead jacks. SMPM operating frequency is up to 65 GHz, with low insertion loss. Right-angle jacks offer a maximum VSWR of 1.45; all other connector options are 1.40 or better. Additional RF047-A Series cable assembly connector options include SMPM straight jack and full detent plug, 2.92 mm, 2.40 mm and 1.85 mm.
Samtec
www.samtec.com
AMPLIFIERS
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 solid-state power amplifier (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