COMPONENTS
Elliptical Waveguide Assemblies
The HELIAX® WJ380 elliptical waveguide assemblies are for terrestrial microwave systems. Assemblies are available in many lengths, giving system designers and engineers a high performance, cost-effective transmission line option for 38 GHz system configurations. Maximum frequency range for the HELIAX 380 series elliptical waveguide is 37 to 40 GHz with SWR of 1.20.
Andrew Corp., Orland Park, IL (800) 255-1479. Circle No. 216
High Power T Switch
The 511H-730322 high power T switch offers a solution for S-band and C-band redundancy systems. Maximum weight of this high power T switch is 195 grams. DC characteristics include 32 to 43 VDC operating voltage and 510 mA (max) operating current at 43 VDC and 20°C. Equipped with a random latching actuator, this device switches in less than 25 ms. With a focus on S-band applications, this space-qualified unit tested successfully for multipaction free operation up to 270 W peak power at 1.9 GHz.
Dow-Key Microwave Corp., Ventura, CA (805) 650-0260. Circle No. 217
Phase Shifter/Frequency Translators
The series 77A phase shifter/frequency translators have been upgraded to provide 10 bit digital control. Models of this series are available for the 0.5 to 2 GHz, 2 to 6 GHz, 4 to 12 GHz and 6 to 18 GHz bands. Employing an integrated assembly of an RF vector modulator and a high speed driver circuit, the series 77A models achieve a phase shift of 0° to 360° in 0.035° steps, with phase accuracy better than 10° up to 10 GHz and 12° to 18 GHz. Switching speed is better than 500 ns. As frequency translators for serrodyne applications, they exhibit carrier and sideband suppression levels of over 25 and 20 dB, respectively, at translation rates up to 500 kHz. All units operate over the temperature range of -54° to +100°C.
Herley Industries, Farmingdale, NY (631) 630-2000. Circle No. 221
Surface-mount "Drop-in" Filter
The model EWT-21-0070 surface-mount "drop-in" filter is available in the frequency range of 2 to 30 GHz with percent bandwidths of 2 to 50 percent. This model is designed for a center frequency of 4 GHz and exhibits pass band insertion loss of 0.8 dB max at center frequency ±200 MHz. With a typical SWR of 1.4, this filter has an ultimate rejection of greater than 70 dB to 18 GHz. Size: 1.25" x 0.55" x 0.20".
Eastern Wireless TeleCom Inc., Salisbury, MD (410) 749-3800. Circle No. 218
Interference Protection Duplexer
This interference protection duplexer is for the 800 MHz wireless infrastructure market. With a transmit passband of 869 to 886.75 MHz, this duplexer will pass almost the entire 850 MHz B band, and with 70 dB of attenuation in the GSM receive band this product reduces the potential of GSM receive path saturation due to CDMA transmit leakage. In addition, with a transmit insertion loss of 1.15 dB maximum and power handling of up to 200 W average, adequate isolation can be achieved with minimal impact on CDMA transmit power consumption.
Forem, Amesbury, MA (978) 388-7600. Circle No. 219
Reflective PIN Diode Switch
Model R6C-69-0DI is a SP6T reflective PIN diode switch that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. This switch is a custom designed package as an octagon. Across the entire band SWR is better than 2.0, insertion loss is better than 3.3 dB and the isolation is better than 50 dB. With TTL compatible logic the switching speed is less than 200 ns.
G.T. Microwave Inc., Randolph, NJ (973) 361-5700. Circle No. 220
Quick Lock Coax Connector
The QN connector is a quick connect version of the N series and shares a similar internal construction, providing good performance up to 11 GHz. Since the RF line is identical to the N series, the QN features low loss RF performance, low RF leakage and high power handling capacity. The unique snap-lock QN design is ideal for hand assembly, saving time and tooling costs, and eliminating quality issues caused by torque variation. The connector features an audible snap as it locks into place. Pull back on the nut releases the lock. The QN can be hand assembled in a fraction of the amount of time required to tighten a threaded N using a torque wrench.
Huber + Suhner Inc., Essex, VT (802) 878-0555. Circle No. 222
Low Pass Filters
These high power harmonic suppression low pass filters' primary applications are for harmonic suppression and rejection of out-of-band noise. Power levels are rated up to 1500 W average and 30,000 W peak. Typical passband loss is less than 0.2 dB with lower levels achievable. Passband SWR is 1.3 maximum with 1.2 maximum available. Standard 3 dB cutoff frequencies range from 450 to 1600 MHz. Low loss passband frequencies cover any range from DC to 1500 MHz. Ultimate attenuation characteristics are good with typically 80 dB or better rejection out to beyond 10 times the 3 dB cut-off frequency.
K&L Microwave Inc., Salisbury, MD (410) 749-2424. Circle No. 223
Surface-mount Filters
The Z-Pack lead surface-mount filters are available in bandpass, high pass, low pass and band reject models. They feature small size, low profile (0.25" height), operate from 30 to 5000 MHz and may utilize ceramic or discrete filter technology. Delivery: 24 weeks ARO.
Lorch Microwave, Salisbury, MD (410) 860-5100. Circle No. 224
Precision High Power Adapters
These adapters are designed to adapt 14 mm to 7-16 female or male connectors. They exhib- it 1.02 SWR over their full frequency range, are phase matched, and can be used in a variety of applications. These high power adapters can also be used on the MT981 series of automated tuners. The 14 mm automated tuners can be equipped and used for testing devices or using fixtures that have 7-16, 7 mm, type N or 3.5 mm connectors.
Maury Microwave Corp., Ontario, CA (909) 987-4715. Circle No. 225
"Drop-in" Isolators and Circulators
This line of "drop-in" isolators and circulators are for the 802.11a WLAN market. The isola- tors and circulators operate in the 5.150 to 5.825 GHz frequency range. The isolator offers 20 dB isolation over the whole frequency band, allowing OEM manufacturers to stock a single device for all 12 of the 802.11a channels. For both the circulator and isolator, the insertion loss is better than -0.4 dB and the SWR is less than 1.14 over the operating temperature range of -40° to +85°C. Size: 0.375" x 0.500" x 0.200".
M2 Global Technology Ltd., San Antonio, TX (210) 561-4800. Circle No. 226
Panel Mount Coaxial Connectors
This series of panel mount coaxial connectors is designed for high performance applications where low intermodulation (-165 dBc) and design flexibility are required. The connectors are supplied in four hole flange and bulkhead configurations and may be utilized for both semi-rigid and PCB launch applications in antennas, filters, power dividers and amplifiers. N type and 7-16 series are available from stock for cellular and PCS applications. Construction features include single piece brass inner/outer conductors. Silver plating as well as tri-metal plating is available.
Spinner NA, Norcross, GA (770) 263-6326. Circle No. 235
Bias Tee
This 10 kHz to 50 GHz bias tee has good group delay and matching with insertion losses of 2 dB at 50 GHz. The housing dimensions are 0.65" x 0.65", the end-to-end connector is 1.5" and is available on either 2.9 or 2.4 mm connectors. Bias tees are used with an active device allowing high speed, ultra-broadband data signals to pass through with minimum signal losses. This high performance product has an application in RF microwave and instrumentation.
Milli Optics Inc., Portland, OR (503) 629-0680. Circle No. 227
Ultra Small Ceramic Low Pass Filters
The LFTC series of low pass filters can handle more than 10 W and cover cut-off frequencies up to 6 GHz. These applications are good for dealing with rejection of harmonics, intermods and avoiding unwanted signals from creeping into the system. Size: 0.15" x 0.15" x 0.028". Price: $3.75 (Qty. 10-49).
Mini-Circuits, Brooklyn, NY (718) 934-4500. Circle No. 228
Gating Switch
The model U080-180 ultra-wideband gating switch operates over a frequency range of 80 MHz to 18 GHz. It combines 65 dB minimum isolation, low insertion loss of 4.5 dB maximum and low SWR.
MITEQ Inc., Hauppauge, NY (631) 439-9137. Circle No. 229
Coaxial Connectors
This RPL positive locking series of sub-miniature coaxial connectors offers a unique interface that satisfies FCC part 15 requirements with a compact, but robust, interconnection system. Similar to an SSMB, but self-locking, these 50 
impedance connectors are designed for use at frequencies from DC to 8 GHz in a broad range of RF applications. At 6 GHz they perform with a SWR of less than 1.2. All are made of nickel-plated, machined brass bodies, gold-plated contacts and Teflon insulation.
RF Connectors, San Diego, CA (858) 549-6340. Circle No. 232
Reverse Polarity Connectors
As a result of their reverse gender, these reverse polarity (RP) connectors offer a compli- mentary solution where coding and/or polarization are necessary. While they cannot be mated with standard interface connectors, they do maintain the same main mechanical and electrical characteristics as the standard interface. These RP connectors are available in several series such as commercial SMA, SMB, BNC and TNC. The range features cable connectors, receptacles and between series adapters.
Radiall, Cedex, France +33 1 49 35 35 35. Circle No. 230
Couplers and Hybrids
This new application specific series of low package volume, formable hybrids and directional couplers are for IEEE 802.11 applications. The family includes units that operate at the 2.4, 3.5 and 5.8 GHz ISM bands and offer incremental coupling value from 3 dB through 52 dB. Electrical performance offers typical insertion loss of 0.3 dB, directivity of 20 dB minimum, coupling variation of ±1 dB and SWR of 1.2 maximum. Power handling of up to 400 CW is available.
Response Microwave Inc., Framingham, MA (508) 231-8787. Circle No. 231
Test Cable Family
This Workhorse® test cable family includes the Workhorse®, Workhorse Plus®, Low Loss Workhorse® and Armored Workhorse®. The series was specifically designed for long life and durability to handle high volume production lines. The Workhorse series uses the 504, 524 and 301 cable, and stainless steel connectors, to withstand repeated flexing and mating while maintaining phase stability.
Tensolite, St. Augustine, FL (800) 458-9960. Circle No. 236
Waveguide-to-coax Adapters
These units are space qualified adapters in various connector, waveguide and orientation options. The custom adapters include units designed for high power applications, use in broad temperature ranges and dynamic (shock and vibration) environments. The company's design approach assures each unit has good electrical performance achievable while maintaining a high level of reliability.
Sierra Microwave Technology, Georgetown, TX (512) 869-5007. Circle No. 234
Micro Miniature Coaxial Switches
This micro miniature coaxial switch is a single pole two position type. The switch incorporates SMP "push on" connectors to allow high density packaging and good electrical performance through 26.5 GHz, and is available with pin configuration. The switch is available in failsafe and latching configurations with a choice of three different coil voltages.
RLC Electronics Inc., Mount Kisco, NY (914) 241-1334. Circle No. 233
Splitter/Combiner Module
The SMP6905 incorporates six two-way 0°, 10 MHz to 1 GHz power splitters/combiners in a high density SMIP//™ module. The SMP6905 addresses the needs of RF test applications that require far more than basic signal routing and in a compact footprint. When used as a splitter, the SMP6905 delivers two outputs of equal amplitude with 0° phase relationship between the two output signals. Conversely, the module can be used as a combiner by applying each signal into the output ports, and the vector sum will appear as a single output. The SMP6905 is a double-wide SMIP//™ module; therefore, it can be easily combined with other SMIP//™ switch modules to provide the building blocks for a powerful RF test system. Pricing: $3900. Delivery: stock to six weeks ARO.
VXI Technology Inc., Irvine, CA (849) 955-1894. Circle No. 237
AMPLIFIERS
Power Amplifier
The RMPA2453-251 power amplifier is designed specifically for high performance WLAN applications in the 2.4 to 2.5 GHz frequency band, and optimized for 802.11b and g applications. The low profile package, with internal matching on both input and output 50 , minimizes external component count and next-level PCB space, and allows for automated integration. This amplifier requires only single positive-supply operation, has two power-saving shutdown options and has an integrated power detector with 20 dB dynamic range. Typical performance for small signal gain is 26 dB, output power at 1 dB compression is 26.5 dBm, EVM is four percent and modulated output power is better than 23 dBm while compliant to 802.11b spectral mask requirements. Size: 3 x 3 x 1 mm.
Raytheon RF Components, Andover, MA (978) 684-8900. Circle No. 243
Low Noise Amplifier
The Xinger®-brand surface-mount low noise amplifier (LNA) specifications include a fre- quency of 1.71 to 2.025 GHz. The amplifier has a noise figure of 0.8 dB, a return loss of 20 dB and a gain of 18 dB. This LNA is ideal for the first stage in a base station LNA cascade. In addition, there is no need for PCBs because mounting on FR4 will achieve a low noise figure. The amplifier is designed using the latest ePHEMT technology, only requires a single positive supply voltage and has unconditional stability.
Anaren Microwave Inc., East Syracuse, NY (315) 432-8909. Circle No. 238
High Gain RF Amplifier
The model AC618 is a highly efficient cascadable amplifier that operates at 10 to 600 MHz, with high gain (32 dB, typical), low noise figure, 2.8 dB typical and high output power +19.0 dBm. Typical intermodulation performance is +33.0 dBm third-order intercept point and 38.0 dBm second order intercept point. The AC618 operates at 12.0 V nominal, drawing 95 mA DC current. It comes standard in a through-hole TO-8 package; also available in surface-mount, SMTO-8 and SMA connectorized packages. Applications include: aerospace, space, military, industrial and commercial.
Cougar Components, Sunnyvale, CA (408) 522-3838. Circle No. 239
High IP3 Amplifiers
The HMC455LP3 and HMC461LP3 high output IP3 GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC amplifiers cover applications from 1.7 to 2.5 GHz. These amplifiers are ideally suited for a variety of PCS/3G wireless infrastructure applications offering +19 dBm and +20 dBm W-CDMA channel output power, respectively, at -45 dBc ACP. The 1/2 W HMC455LP3 provides 13 dB of gain and +28 dBm of saturated power at 56 percent PAE from a single +5 VDC supply voltage. This MMIC amplifier utilizes a minimum number of external components, has high output IP3 of +42 dBm and low SWR of 1.4. The 1 W HMC461LP3 offers the linear performance of two HMC455LP3s in a single IC yielding an output IP3 of +45 dBm. It can be configured in a balanced or push-pull amplifier circuit providing 12 dB of gain and +30.5 dBm of saturated power at 48 percent PAE from a single +5 VDC supply voltage. Size: 3 x 3 mm.
Hittite Microwave Corp., Chelmsford, MA (978) 250-3343. Circle No. 240
GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier
This XP1004, gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit power amplifier is optimized for applications requiring high small signal gain and power output. Using 0.15 micron gate length GaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor device model technology, this chip covers the 36 to 43 GHz frequency band. The balanced design of the power amplifier provides good output match. This four-stage power amplifier has a small signal gain of 26 dB and a P1dB compression point of 24 dBm.
Mimix Broadband Inc., Houston, TX (281) 988-4600. Circle No. 241
Surface-mount Type LNA
The model NL00393 and NL00394 low noise amplifiers are designed for use in base stations and repeaters of PCS networks. This LNA is a high performance "drop-in" amplifier module with low noise figure and high IP3. The amplifier is a surface-mount device with a single supply voltage of +6V. IP3 typ is 39 dBm for model NL00393 and 34 dBm for model NL00394. The noise figure is 1.0 dB and gain is 22 to 24 dB. It is unconditionally stable for any input/output impedance. Other frequency models available include: 824 to 849, 890 to 915, 1710 to 1780 and 1850 to 1910 MHz.
Nextec Microwave and RF Inc., Santa Clara, CA (408) 727-1189. Circle No. 242
WLAN Power Amplifier
The RFS P5023 WLAN power amplifier is for the 802.11a market. This single-chip power amplifier provides over 30 dB of gain at 5 GHz. The RFS P5023 enables every major chipset player in the WLAN industry to achieve competitive system range with one power amplifier device following the radio chip. The RFS P5023 is designed to attain maximum linearity and efficiency for the IEEE 802.11a standard thereby significantly improving the range of WLAN networks while extending system battery life. At a data rate of 54 Mbps and an output power of +19 dBm, the P5023 has an error vector magnitude of three percent and consumes only 200 mA.
RF Solutions Inc., Norcross, GA (770) 263-2600. Circle No. 244
Four-stage, High Gain Amplifier
The CHA5290 four-stage, high gain monolithic medium power amplifer's characteristics include a frequency range of 17.7 to 24 GHz and a small-signal gain of 26 dB. The amplifier features an output power at 1 dB gain compression of +26 dBm and an output power at 3 dB gain compression of +27 dBm. This amplifier has a power added efficiency at 1 dB gain compression of 18 percent and a bias of 6.0 V at 400 mA, and utilizes a PPH25 process.
United Monolithic Semiconductors, Orsay, Cedex, France +33 1 69 33 03 08. Circle No. 245
ANTENNAS
Dual-band WLAN Antenna
This line of ceramic dielectric chip antennas includes a dual-band MAC2450A5362AAA01/02 unit that supports both 2.4 to 2.5 GHz and 4.9 to 5.825 GHz wireless devices operating under the IEEE 802.11a, b and g bands. The antenna is lightweight: 0.30 g, surface-mountable and is easy to install. Gain is 2.9 dBi max at the 2.45 GHz side and 3.8 dBi at the 5 GHz side. Low height profile is suitable for PCMCIA cards. Size: 13.0 x 7.6 x 0.7 mm.
NTK Technologies Inc., Arlington Heights, IL (847) 788-9795. Circle No. 246
X-band Stub Antennas
This line of low priced stub antennas is for airborne communication, navigation and identifi- cation applications. The model 90SA001 X-band antenna provides omni-directional azimuth coverage with patterns that are similar to quarter-wavelength monopole over a ground plane. SWR is less than 2 over the operational bandwidth, and the antenna operates up to 10 W CW. This antenna is 1.03" tall, has an installation footprint of 2.5" and includes a conductive baseplate with an integral protective radome. These antennas are particularly well suited to meet the lightweight and small size requirements of UAV applications, without compromising electrical performance.
Nurad Technologies Inc., a division of Chelton Microwave, Baltimore, MD (410) 542-1700. Circle No. 247
HARDWARE
Hand Stripper
This hand stripper tool can accept standard cable sizes of 0.047", 0.086" and 0.141". Almost all semi-rigid cable sizesÊup to 0.141" can be accommodated with special tool cable caps. This hand stripper is used to first score the outer conductor of a semi-rigid cable with about two turns of the tool. After the scored jacket is removed, the dielectric can be trimmed. Step sizes can be from zero to the step length desired. These tools are used primarily for lab work when automated tools are not available and only small volume work is required.
Florida RS Technology, Palm City, FL (772) 221-8188. Circle No. 248
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Half-duplex Transceiver
The HRF-ROC093XC half-duplex transceiver is for use in digital data applications. It features a direct microprocessor connection for control and data transfer that eliminates the need for additional ICs, while the integrated data code/decode reduces the instruction set requirements on the microprocessor. The HRF-ROC093XC is ideally suited for use in battery powered wireless applications in conjunction with microprocessors for data communication. Adjustable data rates, filter bandwidths and detection levels allow the IC to be used in a wide variety of high sensitivity/high EMI environments.
Honeywell, Plymouth, MN (800) 323-8295. Circle No. 249
Front End Receiver
The RF2860 broadband front end receiver for CDMA PCS applications is a low cost, highly integrated transmit local oscillator buffer amplifier. The RF2860 is designed to optimize board space in CDMA handsets. The RF2860 is designed to exceed the IS-98B/D interim standard for CDMA PCS communications. This solution meets industry demands for reduced package size while adding increased functionality with its integrated TX LO buffer amplifier, digital control of LNA gain and power down mode. The RF2860 exhibits 1.8 dB cascaded noise figure, 28 dB cascaded gain and -11.0 dBm cascaded input IP3 while only consuming 27.5 mA of current. Size: 3 x 3 mm.
RF Micro Devices Inc., Greensboro, NC (336) 664-1233. Circle No. 263
MATERIAL
Microvia Dielectrics
The MICROLAM® 600 series Microvia Dielectric products optimize electrical and me- chanical properties. The materials are toughened to ensure good reliability in cell phones, PDAs and other portable devices. They pass new handset OEM drop tests, meet critical environmental tests for chip packages and offer low loss characteristics for RF modules. The series is made up of the MICROLAM® 610, the MICROLAM® 620 and the MICROLAM® 630.
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., Elkton, MD (302) 292-5100. Circle No. 250
PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Die Bonder
The Digital Dispensing™ technology on its 3500-II die bonder increases throughput because it doubles the speed in small dot adhesive die bonding applications over legacy bonding methods that used daubing for application of small adhesive dots. Digital Dispensing enables high speed, reliable application of adhesives, epoxies and fluxes with dot sizes as small as 6 mils in diameter. The company's die bonders are used for complex precision assembly of components used in broadband, defense and life sciences applications.
Palomar Technologies, Vista, CA (760) 931-3600. Circle No. 262
SOFTWARE
Electronic Design Automation Software
The Advanced Design System (ADS), Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software is intended for design engineers creating RF, microwave and wireless communication products. New features in the ADS 2002C include: automatic verification model co-simulation feature, TD-SCDMA wireless design and verification library, and new links to the Signal Studio software and the performance signal generator. The single most unique aspect of ADS 2002C is "Connected Solutions" allowing users to verify or test their ADS circuit or system designs with hardware components. Price: $8,400.00.
Agilent Technologies Inc., Palo Alto, CA (800) 452-4844. Circle No. 251
Compact Simulator
This ultra-compact simulator is for transient immunity testing in industrial, residential, medical and telecom applications. The EM Test UCS500M/6B includes burst, surge, power fail, plus optional built-in ESD and Ringwave test modules in one compact system. The UCS500M/6B is capable of testing to IEC 61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5, 4-8, 4-9, 4-11 and 4-12, as well as ANSI/IEEE C62.41, European Generic Standards EN61000-6-1 and 6-2 and EN60601-1-2. The standard windows-based software provides a complete test report that can be exported to an RTF file or Excel for editing, and the user need only select the standard to be tested. The test files for completing the required tests are available to the user.
Amplifier Research, Souderton, PA (215) 723-8181. Circle No. 252
SOURCES
Ku-band Frequency Synthesizer
The MFS compact devices employ a single module design implemented with CMOS, ASICs, advanced MMICs and a dedicated microprocessor. A Ku-band synthesizer with 125 or 1 kHz step, up to 1.2 GHz bandwidth and an integrated PLDRO requires only 8 W of DC power. Typical frequencies are: 8.6 to 10.8 GHz, 12.4 to 13.6 GHz, 15.2 to 16.3 GHz and 16.0 to 16.9 GHz. The synthesizers offer a phase noise at 2.5 GHz of -110 dBc offset 100 kHz as well as guaranteed zero phase hits over temperature. Size: 7.7" x 5.5" x 0.73".
Elcom Technologies, Rockleigh, NJ (201) 767-8030. Circle No. 253
Frequency Synthesizers
This complete line of small, fixed frequency and serially-programmable frequency synthesizers for military and hi-rel applications features low phase noise characteristics. The products are available in four package designs, with specific capabilities depending on requirements: HLX-series (0.8" x 0.8" x 0.15") is a hermetically-sealed, surface-mount design covering 50 to 3600 MHz in up to octave bandwidths, and is screened per MIL-STD-883; LT-series (1.3" x 1.1" x 0.3") is a PCB-mount design available in bands over 200 to 8000 MHz; THOR-series (2.5" x 1.1" x 0.3") is a PCB-mountable synthesizer covering the frequency range in bands from 50 MHz to 12 GHz. ESP-series (2.25" x 2.25" x 0.6") operates in frequency bands from 200 MHz to 12 GHz. All the synthesizer products are supplied in shielded enclosures, and are currently used in a wide variety of ground, airborne and missile applications.
EM Research Inc., Citrus Heights, CA (916) 339-0170. Circle No. 254
LVPECL/PECL Oscillator
The DFN-MLECPI series of SMD, tight stability, 3.3 V, low jitter precision oscillators is available at frequencies from 622.08 to 800 MHz. Standard devices include all G.709 and Gigabit Ethernet frequencies. Primary features include ±20 ppm/15 years overall frequency stability with an operating temperature range of 0° to 70°C, complementary output and enable/disable. The oscillators exhibit low phase jitter characteristics. The crystal is housed in its own metal package, allowing for optimum aging characteristics and reliability.
Fordahl USA Inc., Gainesville, GA (770) 888-0104. Circle No. 255
HCMOS Oscillator
The F330 series is ideal for applications where size is critical, such as in the wireless, portable and handheld markets. The 3.3 V HCMOS oscillators are available in frequency stabilities of ±100, ±50, ±25 and ±20 ppm and in frequency ranges from 1.8 to 50.0 MHz. Standard operating temperature for the series is -40° to 85°C available on some models. Output symmetry is 45 to 55 percent at 50 percent Vdd over the frequency range. Size: 3.2 x 2.5 x 1.2 mm. Price: $1.82 (10,000). Delivery: 10 weeks ARO.
Fox Electronics, Fort Myers, FL (888) GET-2-FOX. Circle No. 256
Amplifier/Doubler/Amplifier
The ADA0512 is an amplifier/doubler/amplifier that doubles a 5 to 12 GHz input to a 10 to 24 GHz output. A +5 to +8 dBm input is converted to a typical output power of +16 dBm. The ADA0512 is designed for the communications market and is available in both connectorized and carrier outlines. The ADA0512 has a typical fundamental suppression of 20 dBc and a third harmonic suppression of 25 dBc. The supply requirement is +5V at 120 mA.
Marki Microwave Inc., Morgan Hill, CA (408) 778-4200. Circle No. 257
Q-band Active Multiplier
The model AQ-4X active multiplier operates within the 18 to 110 GHz range. This AQ-4X multiplier is optimized for an input signal of 10 to 10.625 GHz with a signal level of +17 dBm. Output signals are 40 to 42.5 GHz at +15 dBm min. and ±1 dB flatness. Undesired harmonics greater than 20 dBc are rejected. DC operation is at +8 to +12 V with a current consumption of less than 300 mA.
Spacek Labs Inc., Santa Barbara, CA (805) 564-4404. Circle No. 258
L-band Oscillator
The high performance L-band voltage-controlled oscillator model MFC-S-1000 is for applications in wide band signal sources. The VCO spans the full frequency range within the operating band of 1000 to 2000 MHz with only 1 to 16 V of DC tuning voltage, with tuning linearity of typically less than 65 percent off-linear. The VCO model offers good phase noise characteristics along with narrow variation in performance over the specified temperature range. The phase noise at 1 kHz offset from the carrier is typically better than -73 dBc/Hz, -102 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, -122 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset and -142 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offset. Size: 0.5" x 0.5" x 0.22".
Synergy Microwave Corp., Paterson, NJ (973) 881-8800. Circle No. 259
Compact VCO
The SMV1204L compact voltage-controlled oscillator is ideal for mobile radio applications. An addition to a series of products designed for applications where power consumption is the tantamount consideration, the SMV1204L generates frequencies between 1185 and 1221 MHz within 0.5 to 2.25 VDC of control voltage and is designed for the toughest outdoor applications as it is guaranteed to operate over the temperature range of -20° to 70°C. This device exhibits a clean spectral signal of -98 dBc/Hz, typically, at 10 kHz from the carrier. The second harmonic is attenuated to better than -10 dBc. Size: 0.30" x 0.30" x 0.08". Price: $15.95 each. Delivery: stock to four weeks.
Z-Communications Inc., San Diego, CA (858) 621-2700. Circle No. 260
TEST EQUIPMENT
Four-port Modules
The 36584 series AutoCal® modules provide fast, repeatable and high quality coaxial calibration for two-, three- and four-port S-parameter requirements. The precisely characterized AutoCal modules decrease downtime on the manufacturing line by requiring only a single connection instead of the separate short, open, load, thru (SOLT) connections of a manual calibration. AutoCal modules are good alternatives to SOLT calibrations because they deliver more repeatable calibrations, which translates into increased throughput, lower manufacturing costs and improved yield by avoiding mistakes caused by improper manual calibration procedures. The 36584 series covers the 10 MHz to 9 GHz frequency range and can be used with Scorpion" vector network measurement systems. Price: $7,900.00. Delivery: eight weeks ARO.
Anritsu Co., Morgan Hill, CA (800) ANRITSU. Circle No. 261