Richardson RFPD
RF Front-Ends
Richardson RFPD introduces RadioCarbon, frequency-specific RF front-ends that include full Tx chain with up to 45 dBm output and receiver with as low as a 2.3 dB noise figure. These RadioCarbon RFFEs are combined with the BytePipe, 0.03 to 6 GHz system on module (SoM) that includes a highly integrated transceiver with DPD and FPGA. The SoM can be mounted on the RFFE boards and be used as a reference design, evaluation board, prototyping platform or for demonstration purposes.
RLC Electronics
C-Band Cavity Filter
RLC Electronics announced the release of our “Weightless,” 6-gram, C-Band cavity filter. Founded on high Q cavities and engineered to provide premium RF performance, these new miniaturized filters boast low insertion loss (typically 0.6 dB maximum over operating temperature) and excellent power handling capabilities, up to 60 W cW. The filter pictured measures 0.8”× 0.46”× 0.46”, utilizing GPO connectors to save space and eliminate the need for cables at the system level. Custom options are available to 46 GHz.
RFMW
Revolutionary Ideal Switch™
The MM5120 is a high-power DC to 18 GHz SP4T switch built on Menlo Micro’s innovative technology. This ultra-reliable switch, capable of handling greater than 25 W with over 3 billion switching cycles, is perfect for replacing large RF electromechanical relays. In RF/microwave solid-state switching applications, where linearity, insertion loss and high reliability are critical parameters, the MM5120’s low insertion loss of 0.4 dB at 6 GHz and superior IIP3 of > 90 dBm makes this switch the ideal solution.
Small Cell Amplifier for DPD Designs
The QPA9909 is a high efficiency, linearizable power amplifier targeting 758 to 798 MHz small cell wireless infrastructure systems. The product delivers high efficiency of 37.7 percent at +29 dBm average output power, while providing excellent DPD linearized ACPR of -52 dBc for signal bandwidths of up to 40 MHz. The QPA9909 is housed in a 5 × 5 mm SMT package. It is pin-to-pin compatible to QPA9901, QPA9903, QPA9907, QPA9908, QAP9940 and QPA9942.
Two-way Splitter/Combiner
MiniRF Inc. has extreme broadband splitters/combiners for all your signal path needs. It covers 2 MHz to 3 GHz with > 25 dB isolation between ports and excellent return loss in a small surface-mount package with a very low profile (0.115 maximum). MiniRF offers both 50 Ω and 75 Ω versions of the MRFSP8525 & MRFSP8725 in a micro 0.150 × 0.150 footprint. Achieve consistency and repeatability in your RF design with MiniRF “Passives with a Passion for Performance.”
Rosenberger
Multiport-Mini-SMP
Rosenberger introduces Multiport Mini-SMP cable assemblies and PCB connectors which can be mounted solderless on PCBs. The PCB connectors offer superior signal integrity for all kinds of PCBs and can be connected with Mini-SMP – RPC-2.92 cable assemblies for frequencies DC to 40 GHz or with Mini-SMP – RPC-1.85 cable assemblies for frequencies up to 65 GHz. The system is available with eight or 16 channels. The multiport mini-SMP system is very cost-effective—designed solderless, easy to assemble by using screws.
Samtec
1.35 mm, 90 GHz Solutions
Samtec has released a new family of mmWave products: 1.35 mm coaxial connectors. 1.35 mm solutions are ideal for precision, high frequency E-Band applications to 90 GHz and offer a robust mechanical design. Samtec’s 1.35 mm family of products include compression mount board connectors (135 Series: microstrip or stripline), cable connectors (PRF13 Series) and cable assemblies (RF047-A Series). Samtec also offers board launch optimization and personalized RF and Signal Integrity support for increased system performance.
Signal Hound
Spectrum Analyzer and Monitoring Receiver
Signal Hound’s SM435B, a high performance spectrum analyzer and monitoring receiver, will expand your reach into mmWave spectrum analysis at an affordable price point. Tuning from 100 kHz to 43.5 GHz, this next-generation SM-series analyzer has 160 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth,110 dB of dynamic range, 1 THz/sec sweep speed at 30 kHz RBW (using Nuttall windowing), ultra-low phase noise and PC connection via USB 3.0. The SM435B continues the Signal Hound tradition of unrivaled value. Available for purchase June 2022.
Signal Microwave
Edge Launch Connector
Signal Microwave’s new line of higher performance edge launch connectors is designed for the thinner substrates used today. 1.15:1 maximum connector VSWR through 40 GHz (23 dB return loss). The data shown is for two connectors on a 1 in. 8 mil RO4003 substrate with an FR-4 backer. The new design of the connector is intended for substrate thicknesses between 5 to 10 mils (0.005” - 0.010”), (0.127 to 0.254 mm).
SignalCore Inc.
Signal Synthesizers
The SC801A and SC802A fully integrated broadband CW signal synthesizers are the smallest in their class with the best phase noise on the market. Their miniature surface-mountable package measures only 2.75” × 1.75” × 0.31”. The SC801A frequency range is 625 MHz to 10 GHz, while the SC802A range is from 1.25 to 20 GHz, both tuning at 1 mHz resolution with typical phase noise < -115 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset of a 10 GHz signal.
Smiths Interconnect
TSX High Frequency Surface Mountable Chip Attenuators
Smiths Interconnect’s TSX fixed chip attenuator series is designed to offer excellent broadband performance up to 50 GHz, while delivering increased power handling in a small 0604 surface-mount package. It allows wider coverage than traditional components while providing optimized return loss for multiple frequency ranges. This allows the customer to use a single chip in multiple applications, reducing the bill of material item count and consequently, the cost of ownership.
Southwest Microwave
SuperMini Board-to-Board Solutions
Southwest Microwave’s SuperMini Board-to-Board (SSBB) solutions are ultra-high frequency, miniaturized push-on blindmate connectors for high density PCB interface. The SSBB product line features advanced bullet and receptacle designs, accommodating misalignment of up to 10 mils axial or ±10 degrees radial with no performance degradation. The unique construction of the bullets extends mating and de-mating cycles and enables board-to-board spacing as close as 3 mm. Configurations include stacking, edge-mount, backplane and front panel applications.
Stellant Systems
K-Band Quad Space nanoMPM®
Stellant Systems’ K-Band Quad Space nanoMPM® is a state-of-the-art RF power amplifier for use in satellite downlink applications, specifically designed to enable the next generation of software-defined satellites utilizing phased array antennas for increased flexibility while on-orbit. This product delivers the ultimate performance by leveraging the best of solid-state and TWT vacuum technology. Utilizing a high-gain pre-distortion solid-state linearizer, wideband high-power mini-TWT and proprietary compact nanoMPM® EPC designs, the B3400H series bridges the gap between solid-state amplifiers and traditional space LCTWTAs.
SV Microwave
75 Ω D38999 Circular RF Cable Assemblies
SV Microwave has just released a line of high performance 75 Ω D38999 circular RF cable assemblies. High performance true 75 Ω video connections are critical when high-definition video feeds from camera to receivers are needed. Unlike many video cables which use 75 Ω cables and standard 50 Ω connectors, SV’s D38999 contacts have a true 75 Ω impedance construction, which assures a high fidelity signal in 3G SDI, 4K and 8K video feeds. Now in stock through distribution: https://bit.ly/3NxYnXl.
Taitien USA
NK-H Type OCXO
The Taitien NK-H type offers big OCXO performance in a small 14 × 9 mm package. Available from 10 MHz to 40 MHz, the 6-pin Hermetic SMT package is ideal for outdoor applications such as small cell and IEEE-1588. With excellent long-term aging the stability is as low as ±10 ppb (-40°C to +85°C). The phase noise is <-145 dBc at 100 Hz and <-160 dBc at the floor.
Tecdia Inc.
Dielectric Varactor
Made with a unique tunable dielectric, ideal for phase shifters, VCO’s, tunable filters and tunable matching networks with high linearity requirements. The dielectric maintains a low ESR, even up at mmWave frequencies. These varactors maintain microsecond level switching speed and are SMT compatible. Tecdia has a range of capacitance values and form factors that are available for samples upon request.
Transline Technology Inc.
Printed Circuit Boards
Transline Technology Inc. is a manufacturer of RF/microwave, hybrid and standard PCBs, flex and rigid-flex PCB, photo-chemical etching, metal etching and large PCBs. ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D and SDB 8(a) Certified ITAR registered and UL listed.
WavePro®
Low Loss RF Dielectric for Antennas
Materials science and manufacturing innovation can help you design better antennas. Our made-to-order dielectric introduces new possibilities. Reduce antenna size with a high dielectric constant material (Dk = 12+), improve antenna efficiency with a low Dk 2.5, or increase bandwidth with a thicker material. WavePro® is available in flat panels up to 375 mil thick, conformal surfaces and 3D shapes. Take your antenna design to the next level. Get started at Waveproantenna.com.
Wenzel Associates Inc.
VPX Card Assembly Frequency Sources
Wenzel Associates’ offers card assemblies in VPX SOSA compliant form factors as well as other platforms to provide low phase noise performance at frequencies up to 16 GHz for operation in static and demanding dynamic environments. Each card assembly is comprised of an industry-leading ultra-low noise ovenized crystal oscillator (hard mounted or vibration isolated), frequency conversion circuits and other hardware mounted or integrated on a specified card assembly to provide a high performance frequency source with unparalleled phase noise performance.
West•Bond
7KF Bonder
The 7KF bonder with our new 7” capacitive touch sensing LCD displayed is designed with a gantry style chassis enabling unlimited part size capacity. Our exclusive 8:1 ratio, purely orthogonal X-Y-Z Micromanipulator allows the operator to place bonds very precisely, and is convertible between ball bonding and wedge bonding, presenting bond wire at both 45 degrees and 90 degrees for deep access and ribbon bonding capabilities is an excellent tool for RF, microwave, semiconductor, hybrid and medical device fields applications.
Wolfspeed
Enabling S-Band Long-Pulse Performance
The Wolfspeed CGHV35400F1 has been upgraded for long-pulse S-Band applications and offers superior drain efficiency. It is a GaN IM FET, matched to 50 Ω, operating from 2.9 to 3.5 GHz. At 50 V, it can deliver > 500 W output power under long pulse conditions of 2 mS pulse width at 20 percent duty cycle. Wolfspeed continues to address the high performance needs of the aerospace and defense industry with products supporting wider pulse conditions up through CW. Learn more at IMS booth 2060.
Z-Communications
Smart PLL Signal Generator
The new Smart PLL series from Z-Communications is a line of programmable signal generators providing both versatility and high performance for equipment operators looking for quick and adaptable solutions. The units are available in several frequency ranges, like the SSG3400, covering the C-Band from 3.3 to 4.2 GHz. Multiple functions like frequency, output power, step size and sweep mode are controlled through a mobile app, or PC via USB connection. An internal 100 MHz reference or external reference connection add to the versatility.