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New Products

April 11, 2019

COMPONENTS

Wideband Integrated Microwave Up- and Down-Converter

Analog Devices Inc.

Analog Devices announced the ADMV1013 and ADMV1014, a paired highly integrated microwave up- and down-converter,respectively. These ICs operate over a very wide frequency range with 50 Ohm match from 24 up to 44 GHz, facilitating ease of design and reducing the costs of building a single platform that can cover all 5G mmWave frequency bands including 28 and 39 GHz. Additionally, the chipset is capable of flat 1 GHz RF instantaneous bandwidth supporting all broadband services as well as other ultra-wide bandwidth transceiver applications.

Analog Devices Inc.
www.analog.com

Switch Cycler

Ducommun

Ducommun’s switch cycler is designed to automate switch cycling and allow users to “plug-and-play” versus having to design a custom instrument themselves. The CAT-001 allows users to perform a “burn-in” function for switches that have sat in inventory for long periods of time. The CAT-001 also features an optional strip chart counter to record data for each switch, GUI remote control for automation and a keypad for local control.

Ducommun
www.ducommun.com

26 to 34 GHz, 10 dB Directional Couplers

MECA Electronics Inc.

MECA expanded offering of 5G mmWave products, featuring 10 dB couplers covering 26 to 34 GHz with 2.92 mm interfaces. Typical specifications of 1.5:1 VSWR, 15 dB directivity, 1 dB insertion loss and 0.4 dB frequency sensitivity. Also available are attenuators, terminations, bias tees, DC blocks and adapters. Additionally octave and mulit-octave models covering up to 50 GHz built by J-Standard certified assemblers and technicians. Made in the U.S. and 36 month warranty.

MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-MECA.com

Directional Coupler

Mini-Circuits

The Mini-Circuits ZCDC10-K0644+ wideband directional coupler offers exceptional performance operating over 6 to 40 GHz. This coupler has excellent coupling flatness, good directivity and power handling. It is ideal for lab testing applications as well as for power monitoring over widebands, among other applications.

Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com

10 to 18,000 MHz High Performance Switched Filter Banks

Networks International Corp.

NIC introduces a new line of high performance, custom two to 10 channel switched filter banks that cover frequencies from 1 MHz to 18 GHz. These RF assemblies use low loss, high isolation PIN diode or GaAs switches and are TTL compatible. The filter banks also have low VSWR, excellent passband flatness, fast switching speeds and are housed in compact, laser-sealed, ruggedized enclosures that make them well suited for high-reliability radar, EW and space applications.

Networks International Corp.
www.nickc.com

Satellite Terminals

Norsat International

The 0.9 m Journey Manpack is a high performance, ultra-portable satellite terminal designed for military and commercial applications. The Journey Manpack comes in a lightweight, airline checkable, single backpack including a compact, segmented antenna system, BUC, LNB, optional modem, comprehensive alignment tools. It weighs less than 18 kg (40 lbs) and is ideal for military Special Forces and government applications that require maximum portability. This assisted-acquire satellite terminal can be quickly assembled without tools and requires minimal training.

Norsat International
www.norsat.com

Economical 5G Sub-Harmonic Pumped Mixer Module

OML Inc.

OML has developed an economical sub-harmonic pumped mixer down-converter module for the 5G market. M28H2ADC operates from 24 to 40 GHz with an IF bandwidth > 5 GHz. Its compact size is well suited for both field and lab uses. The M28H2ADC can be connected directly to portable handheld instruments such as Keysight FieldFox and Anritsu Spectrum Master or it can be configured to use with benchtop instruments. It is powered via USB port.

OML Inc.
www.omlinc.com

Broadband Capacitors

Passive Plus Inc.

Passive Plus Inc. (PPI) has developed a series of broadband capacitors available in four different case sizes: 01005BB, 0201BB, 0402BB and 0805BB. Values available are 10 nF (10,000 pF) and 100 nF (100,000 pF). These capacitors are intended primarily for coupling RF signals or, occasionally, for bypassing them to ground, while blocking DC. The applications for which they are intended require small, surface-mountable devices that provide low RF impedances i.e., low insertion losses and reflections, across extremely large RF bandwidths and temperatures typically ranging from −55°C to +125°C.

Passive Plus Inc.
www.passiveplus.com

TSX Series 4.3-10 Premium RF Surge Protection

PolyPhaser

The TSX-4310FF and TSX-4310FM are the latest addition to the PolyPhaser TSX family of ultra-low PIM DC short surge protectors.Using patented SX™ filter design combined with a 4.3-10 connector the bidirectional PolyPhaser TSX-4310 delivers to 4G and LTE networks significant advantages in both PIM performance and surge capacity, while occupying 40 percent less space than traditional designs. The TSX Series is available online with same-day shipping.

PolyPhaser
www.polyphaser.com

3 V, 3400 F Ultracapacitor Cell

Richardson RFPD Inc.

Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new ultracapacitor cell from Maxwell Technologies. The Maxwell 3V, 3400 farad (3400 F) cell has been designed to be the highest energy, highest power workhorse of its ultracapacitor portfolio. Whether used alone, integrated into a module assembly or in a hybrid configuration, Maxwell’s BCAP3400 P300 K04 will help reduce the overall cost and weight of the system while improving the customer’s return on investment.

Richardson RFPD Inc.
www.richardsonrfpd.com

High-Power Absorptive Lowpass Filters

RLC Electronics

RLC Electronics is now manufacturing high-power absorptive lowpass filters. For the RLC high-power absorptive lowpass filters, in-band signals are transmitted through the filter to the output port and out-of-band signals are reflected back to the source. The unit pictured is a 2500 MHz absorptive lowpass, with sharp rejection (50 dB at 4000 MHz) and great overall performance (> 20 dB return loss, < 0.1 dB IL) and is designed to handle 650 W CW over a typical military environment.

RLC Electronics
www.rlcelectronics.com

CABLES & CONNECTORS

Aeroflon® 40 and 50 GHz Test Cables

Sensorview Co. Ltd.

Sensorview Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of test cables and components for 5G and mmWave industry, released 40 and 50 GHz VNA/interconnect cables for test & measurement solutions. All cables are phase stable, low loss, super-flexible and lightweight with aramid jacket. A wide variety of connectors such as 2.4 and 2.92 mm are available.

Sensorview Co. Ltd.
www.sensorview.cafe24.com

Precision 2.4 to 2.92 mm NMD Between-Series Adapters

SGMC Microwave

SGMC Microwaves introduces their 2.4 to 2.92 mm between-series precision grade NMD connectors that are designed for use with microwave applications requiring excellent performance up to 40 GHz NMD connectors are ruggedized test port connectors that are specially designed to stabilize the test port cable during testing on many network analyzers. SGMC offers an extensive line of precision in-series adapters, between-series adapters, receptacles and cable connectors for various semi-rigid and flexible coaxial cables. Special designs are also available upon request.

SGMC Microwave
www.sgmcmicrowave.com



AMPLIFIERS

6 to 18 GHz Amplifiers with Internal Liquid Cooling

AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

AR’s 20S6G18-L and 40S6G18-L are self-contained broadband, Class A solid-state amplifiers with an internal liquid cooling design. The 20S6G18-L, when used with a sweep generator provides a minimum output power of 20 W instantaneously from 6 to 18 GHz, while the 40S6G18-L version delivers 40 W. Typical applications include radiated and conducted immunity testing, TWTA replacements and EW.

AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arworld.us/html/12200_microwave_amplifier.asp

Solid-State Power Amplifier Module

Comtech PST

Comtech PST introduced the highest power density solid-state RF modules available in the marketplace today. Comtech’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. Consistent with its planned technology development roadmap, Comtech is leading the field with the latest in GaN-based RF device performance and advanced amplifier development. These highly integrated designs are ideal for use in communication, EW and radar transmitter systems where space, cooling and power are limited. Applications include ground (mobile or fixed), surface and airborne platforms.

Comtech PST
www.comtechpst.com

Detective Log Video Amplifier

Planar Monolithics Industries

PMI Model No. ERDLVA-2G8G-65-70MV is a 2 to 8 GHz, CW immune ERDLVA. This model has a TSS of −71 dBm and a log slope of 70 mV/dB ±3 mV/dB. It has a max VSWR of 2.3:1 and a dynamic range of −65 to 0 dBm. This unit is supplied with SMA female connectors and a 9 Pin D-Sub female connector in a housing with dimensions of 2.82 x 2.25 x 0.50 in.

Planar Monolithics Industries
www.pmi-rf.com

CATV Amplifier IC

RFMW Ltd.

RFMW Ltd. announced design and sales support for a GaAs pHEMT/MESFET 75 Ohm power doubler RF amplifier IC. Qorvo’s model QPB8857 provides over 28 dB of flat gain and low noise of 4.5 dB for DOCSIS 3.1 amplifiers, head-end CMTS equipment and broadband CATV hybrid modules from 47 to 1218 MHz. Using a single 24 V supply, the QPB8857 offers low noise and low distortion at high efficiency, consuming only 10.5 W in a 5 x 7 mm, QFN package.

RFMW Ltd.
www.rfmw.com

SOURCES

Amplitude and Control Module Series Model ACM

General Microwave Corp.

Designed specifically for high performance simulator and ATE systems, General Microwave’s amplitude control module provides precise amplitude control of signal amplitude and pulse modulation over a high dynamic range with fine resolution. With 10 BIT TTL control, modules provide up to 100 dB attenuation, harmonics < −60 dB and pulse modulation 80 dB, 25 ns control. Available in bands from 0.5 to 40 GHz and can be upgraded to include optional phase control.

General Microwave Corp.
www.kratosmed.com

Miniature Low G-Sensitivity Ultra-Low Phase Noise OCXO: MV317 Type

Morion US LLC

Morion’s MV317 100 MHz OCXO is now available with improved G-sensitivity up to 2E-10/G. Frequency stability vs. temperature to 5E-8 is available, with aging to 1E-7/year. Phase noise < −140 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz and < −180 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz. MV317 OCXO is available with 5 and 12 V voltage supply and SIN output. Package is 25 x 25 x 10.6 mm.

Morion US LLC
www.morion-us.com

Wideband VCO

Synergy Microwave Corp.

The DCMO110250-5 is a wideband VCO with a bandwidth greater than an octave (1100 to 2500 MHz) and a tuning range of 28 V. This device operates with +5 V bias voltage and a current draw of 35 mA max. Other specifications include min. output power of +6 dBm, typical tuning sensitivity of 30 to 90 MHz/V and harmonic suppression of 18 dB. The typical phase noise performance is −100 and −120 dBc/Hz at 10 and 100 kHz offsets.

Synergy Microwave Corp.
www synergymwave.com

SOFTWARE

Microwave Global Models™

Modelithics

Modelithics has introduced new equivalent circuit-based scalable microwave global models for Würth Elektronik WE-AC HC (High Current) 1010 and 1212 Air Coil Inductors. The models are validated up to 6 GHz and feature substrate, pad and part value scaling over the full range of the inductor series for both coil sizes, 23 to 146 nH for the 1010 series and 22 to 117 nH for the 1212 series.

Modelithics
www.Modelithics.com

ANTENNAS

Electronic Warfare Radome

Meggitt Baltimore Inc.

Introducing a low loss, broadband radome designed to protect a phase interferometer array for optimal electrical performance. This radome operates in a demanding military airborne environment and includes a protective rain erosion coating. The radome is specifically designed to provide a uniform phase response to each antenna contained within, regardless of location.

Meggitt Baltimore Inc.
www.meggittbaltimore.com

TEST & MEASUREMENT

PIM Master™ Field Analyzer

Anritsu Co.

Anritsu Co. introduced the PIM Master™ MW82119B-0600, a 600 MHz field passive PIM analyzer to verify installation of LTE at 600 MHz cell sites currently being deployed. Leveraging the industry-leading performance of the PIM Master platform, the new model supports 600 MHz PIM measurements generated by IM3 and IM5 products and has a second built-in 1900 MHz receiver port to measure PIM generated by third harmonic products falling in the 1900 MHz PCS bands.

Anritsu Co.
www.anritsu.com

Bench Top PIM Analyzer

Kaelus

The iBA Series PIM Analyzer is a complete bench top and rack mounting PIM test solution used with a system controller and intuitive user software. This economical solution comes in model variations that cover all major commercial wireless bands. The iBA base model (A-Series) measures reverse/reflected IM only. The B-Series adds a second test port to support a Reverse IM measurement on either port and a forward IM measurement port-to-port.

Kaelus
www.kaelus.com

WLAN 2x2 MIMO Signaling Tester for IEEE 802.11ax

Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz unveiled a test solution for WLAN 2x2 MIMO stations in line with the IEEE 802.11ax standard. Using the well-established R&S CMW270 wireless connectivity tester, developers can test the RF characteristics of both transmitters and receivers. This solution also allows them to determine the data throughput in the transmit and receive directions. In signaling mode, the R&S CMW270 emulates a WLAN 11ax access point (AP) to which the DUT, a WLAN station, is connected in normal mode.

Rohde & Schwarz
www.rohde-schwarz.com