Front-End Modules

Skyworks’ front-end modules (FEMs) are designed for high-power Wi-Fi 6E applications including indoor and outdoor networking, and wireless video streaming. The SKY85784-11 features extremely low EVM floor while simultaneously providing ultra-high linear output power that can meet the regulatory limit, therefore improving overall range coverage. In addition, Skyworks has also released the SKY85780-11, a high performance FEM, which is the only solution on the market to maximize distance and throughput within FCC maximum output power limit.

Skyworks Solutions Inc.
www.skyworksinc.com

Optical Transceivers

The SpaceABLE®Series allows the interconnection and routing of an overall throughput of more than 15 Terabit/s and permit the use of the full Ka beam antennas bandwidth while being considerably lighter and more scalable than copper interconnects. The SpaceABLE® transceivers are engineered to withstand radiation doses > 100 krad (Si). The modules operate at up to 28 Gbps per channel over an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C at ultra-low bit error rates, with an expected life of over 20 years.

Smiths Interconnect
www.smithsinterconnect.com

5G Mitigation Filters

Vaunix has announced the release of a new line of red and blue Lab Brick® waveguide filters designed for use as 5G interference mitigation devices in today’s complex satellite communication (satcom) systems. (5) C-Band models are available in these popular designated satcom application frequency bands: 3,780 to 4,200 MHz; 3,820 to 4,200 MHz, 3,900 to 4,200 MHz, 4,000 to 4,200 MHz and 4,020 to 4,200 MHz. Each model features an impressive insertion loss of just 1.1 dB with excellent rejection and return loss characteristics.

Vaunix
www.vaunix.com

CABLES & CONNECTORS

Ultra-Wideband 3-Way Power Divider/Combiner

MIcable 0.5 to 40 GHz ultra-wideband 3-way power divider/combiner covers multiple microwave frequency bands such as P, L, S, C, X, Ku, K and Ka by a single unit. It has excellent performance with insertion loss 4.3 dB, amplitude unbalance ±0.8 dB, phase unbalance ±9-degree and isolation 16 dB. As the power divider, it can stand for 20 W CW power, as the combiner, the input power with phase unbalance is 2 W. It is good for applications like test, instrument and other wideband systems.

Fujian MIcable Electronic Technology Group Co., Ltd.
www.micable.cn

Flexible Coax Assemblies

STEADY LINK™ Series-C Flexible RF50 Coax Assemblies with Nex10* connectors have been designed to provide durable and reliable connections for transmitters, receivers, antennas and other applications in antenna feeder systems on cell towers. These new assemblies feature low VSWR and strong shielding effectiveness to reduce energy loss and provide protection from outside interference. As such, the Series-C Flexible RF50 Coax Assemblies with Nex10* connectors are well suited for connections in low loss and VSWR signal transmission at high frequency applications.

NAI Group
www.nai-group.com

16 AWG, Low Loss SMA Cable Assemblies

Samtec recently released .178”, 16 AWG cable assemblies with solder clamp SMA connectors (RF180 Series). SMA straight jack, and straight or right-angle plugs are available. The larger diameter, flexible cable is ideal for applications requiring lower loss over longer distances, with an operating frequency up to 18 GHz. Applications include military/aerospace and test & measurement. N-type and TNCA connectors for RF180 Series are in development.

Samtec
www.samtec.com

AMPLIFIERS

GaN-Based 630-W SSPA

CTT Inc. announced a new compact, GaN-based solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) specifically designed for multifunctional low earth orbit, small satellite and airborne synthetic aperture radar systems. CTT’s latest compact SSPA designs offer 630 W of pulse power output in a compact package. It is engineered specifically to meet the stringent requirements imposed by many multifunction system designs. The new SSPA operating at 9.4 to 9.9 GHz, within the 8 to 12 GHz frequency segment (X-Band), is one of the more “Application Rich” portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

CTT Inc.
www.cttinc.com

6 to 18 GHz, 100 W

Exodus AMP2033-LC is designed for replacing aging TWT technology. A broadband, rugged EMC Class A/AB linear design for all modulations and industry standards. Covers 6 to 18 GHz, produces > 100 W minimum, 50 W P1dB, with a minimum 50 dB gain. Excellent flatness, optional monitoring parameters for forward/reflected power, VSWR, voltage, current and temperature sensing for superb-reliability. Exodus Quiet-Cool technology in its compact 5U-chassis weighing a nominal 75 lbs.

Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com

Variable Gain Amplifiers

Pasternack has just introduced a new series of variable gain amplifiers to address applications including instrumentation, sensors, radar, wireless communications, automatic gain control loops and more. Variable gain amplifiers give designers the ability to vary the level of the broadband gain response using a DC voltage control and deliver unmatched performance for signal chains that require high dynamic range.

Pasternack
www.pasternack.com