Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP) Connector
Withwave’s QSFP28 connector is designed with 38 pins in 0.8 mm pitch and is based on differential pair 100 Ohm. With four data channels in one connector, data can be transferred at up to 28 Gbps/channel. This interface can replace four standard SFP+ with one, saving space and cost.
withwave co., ltd
www.with-wave.com
AMPLIFIERS
Exodus AMP20081, 80–1000 MHz, 500 W, 400 W P1
Exodus Advanced Communications model AMP20081 operates 80 to 1000 MHz > 500 W. The unit produces > 600 W nominal power with typically > 500 W P1dB. The minimum gain is 56 dB with excellent flatness. Included are amplifier monitoring parameters for forward/reflected power, VSWR, as well as voltage, current and temperature sensing for optimum reliability and ruggedness. Nominal weight is < 40 kg and dimensions are 19 (W) x 27 (L) × 8.75 (H) in.
Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com
Tiny LNA with Big Gain for Tight SWaP-C Requirements
Mini-Circuits has further miniaturized its MMIC product line by shoehorning a high gain, wideband MMIC LNA into a 1.5 × 1.5 mm QFN-style package to address more demanding SWAP-C requirements. The amplifier provides an outstanding combination of ultrawide bandwidth from 0.05 to 10 GHz, 22 dB gain, 1.1 dB NF and +21.5 dBm P1dB to meet the RF requirements of modern-day systems as well as their ever-tightening mechanical constraints.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
Logarithmic Video Amplifier
Quantic PMI Model SDLVA-18G40G-CD-1 is a successive detection logarithmic video amplifier (SDLVA) designed to operate over the 18 to 40 GHz frequency range with a dynamic range of -70 to +5 dBm; TSS of -70 dBm typical, -68 dBm maximum; log linearity of ±2.5 dB (-40°C to +85°C) and VSWR of 2.5:1. This model is designed for high speed applications while maintaining flatness and accuracy. Package size is 3.2 × 1.8 × 0.4 in. with 2.92 mm (RF) and SMA (video) female connectors.
Quantic PMI
www.quanticpmi.com
GaN-on-SiC Bare Die Power Amplifier
Now available at RFMW, the GRF0020D is one of the first of a new class of GaN-on-SiC bare die power amplifiers from Guerrilla RF. Offering up to 30 W of saturated power when using 50 V supply rails and 19 W with 28 V rails, the GRF0020D is engineered for high performance applications, supporting frequencies up to 7 GHz and delivering a gain range from 13.8 dB to 24.3 dB.
RFMW
www.RFMW.com
2-6 GHz, 300 W RF Module
Stellant PST’s latest development expands on its proven innovative integrated RF GaN power amplifier designs by further increasing the RF power density, while improving overall operating efficiency. These highly integrated designs are ideal for use in communication, electronic warfare and radar transmitter systems where space, cooling and power are limited. Applications include ground, ship and airborne platforms.
Stellant Systems
www.stellantsystems.com
SYSTEMS
Modular Power System
Highland Technology’s P940 is a modular power system that allows you to mix-and-match DC and three-phase AC supplies, loads and more in a single 3U chassis. Featuring USB and Ethernet control, including SCPI and fast UDP monitoring, front panel GUI and waveform monitor outputs, synchronized multi-module control and provision for up to 8 plug-in modules in a 3U rackmount enclosure.
Highland Technology
www.highlandtechnology.com
SOURCES
Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator
Greenray Industries, Inc. has announced the availability of the T32 Series temperature compensated crystal oscillator. The T32 TCXO is available from 10 to 52 MHz and offers tight frequency stability as low as ±1 ppm over -55°C to +125°C, a rugged, 3.2 × 2.5 mm package and shock survivability to 75,000 g. Long-term aging is < 4 ppm over 10 years and acceleration sensitivity is as low as 0.5 ppb/g. Output is CMOS or clipped sine. Additional features include +3.3 VDC supply, low power consumption and testing per MIL-PRF-55310 level B is available. The T32 TCXO is well-suited to a wide variety of systems applications including high shock electronics, mobile radio, mobile instrumentation, airborne and wireless communications and microwave receivers.
Greenray Industries, Inc.
www.greenrayindustries.com
Phase Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillators
The Whisper Series Phase Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillators (PLDROS) are the premier choice for mission-critical frequency control and timing applications. Designed to meet and exceed stringent system requirements, Whisper Series PLDROs deliver exceptional frequency stability and low phase noise performance, even in the harshest environmental conditions. Available in X-Band and Ku-Band frequencies ranging from 8 to 18 GHz, these oscillators can be fully customized with phase locked loops and tuning for enhanced performance.
Quantic MWD
www.quanticmwd.com
Satcom Ultra-Low Noise DRO
The GSDRO1200-8XT is offered in Synergy’s “GOLD Standard” series, surface-mount dielectric resonator oscillators (DROs) combining ultra-low phase noise with extended temperature range. This product is ideally suited for free running and phase locked applications in high performance satcom LNB converters, data rate clocking converters, radar, military communications and test instrumentation. It operates at 12 GHz with typical phase noise of -123 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz offset. The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
Synergy
www.synergymwave.com
TEST & MEASUREMENT
VNA
Rohde & Schwarz has expanded its vector network analyzer (VNA) portfolio with the R&S ZNB3000, which offers best-in-class RF performance. It combines high measurement accuracy with exceptional speed. With its high throughput rate, the new VNA is especially suitable for high volume production and short ramp-up time environments such as large-scale production of RF components. Innovative PCB-based frontends offer higher stability and minimize thermal drift allowing reliable measurements over several days without recalibration.
Rohde & Schwarz
www.rohde-schwarz.com
