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EuMW 2019 Product Showcase

August 6, 2019

Maury Microwave Stand 001

High-Power Pulsed SMUs

Maury Microwave

AMCAD’s AM3100 high-power pulsed SMUs are the perfect pulsed-bias supply and acquisition instrumentation for pulsed load pull and general-purpose test & measurement applications. The AM3100 can operate up to 120 V and 30 A pulsed with pulse widths down to 1 us. It includes internal and external synchronization and triggering and can be controlled through direct SCPI commands via USB or Ethernet. The AM3100 includes multiple levels of protection circuitry including a fast short-circuit current breaker (e-fuse).

Active Load Pull for 5G & Wi-Fi

Maury Microwave

Maury’s MT2000 mixed-signal active harmonic load pull system has been designed for 5G FR1 and FR2 device characterization up to 40 GHz. The MT2000 enables wideband impedance control over a bandwidth up to 1000 MHz for multi-channel 5G load pull measurements, and can accurately measure power, efficiency ACPR and EVM with its low noise floor and receiver sensitivity. The MT2000 offers the simplest configuration and ease-of-use based on a fully integrated and turnkey architecture.

www.maurymw.com

SPINNER GmbH Stand 110

mmWave-to-Coaxial Adaptors

SPINNER GmbH

The new SPINNER mmWave-to-coaxial adaptors for the V-, E- and W-Bands let you directly connect waveguide-based measurement network topologies to the coaxial ports of VNA or mmWave-range extender modules. In lab environments, you need to have the right interfaces handy: for waveguide-to-coaxial transitions and with male or female coaxial connectors, as required. These convenient solutions save time and let you focus on your testing work.

www.spinner-group.com

Spectrum Elektrotechnik GmbH Stand 145

The 2019 Adapter Handbook

Spectrum Elektrotechnik GmbH

The new handbook shows, at over 500 pages, in detail 34 adapter categories, standard MIL- and DIN-products, as well as the Spectrum Elektrotechnik developments, In- and In-between Series. Waveguide, WR and WRD to coax adapters with a variety of connector types are shown in a special part. This most complete handbook is in each section headed by a reference table, indicating the contents of the section and referencing related products. Specification sheets show the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of the series with interface dimensions.

www.spectrum-et.com

Rogers Corp. Stand 200

TC350™ Plus Laminates

Rogers Corp.

Rogers TC350™ Plus Laminates are ceramic filled PTFE-based woven glass reinforced composite materials providing a cost-effective, high performance, thermally enhanced material for the circuit designer. With a thermal conductivity of 1.24 W/m∙K, this next-generation PTFE-based laminate is ideally suited for higher power microwave and industrial heating applications requiring higher maximum operating temperatures, low circuit losses and excellent thermal dissipation within the circuit board.

www.rogerscorp.com

COMSOL AB Stand 235

RF Modeling Software for 5G, IoT & More

COMSOL

The COMSOL Multiphysics® software can be used to analyze and optimize designs involving multiphysics phenomena. The latest version of the RF Module, an add-on product to COMSOL Multiphysics®, provides tools for RF and microwave designers to model different PCB materials and study how they affect the performance of microwave and mmWave circuits. The Application Library introduces several design examples that work as a starting point for modeling 5G, IoT, automotive radar and SATCOM.

www.comsol.com/rf-module

Cicor Group Stand 275

Thin Film Substrates

Cicor Group

As part of the Cicor Group, the Ulm and Wangs sites are specialized in the production of sophisticated rigid and flexible substrates in thin film technology and has extensive manufacturing expertise in this field. The sites produce thin film substrates on Al2O3, AlN, LCP, polyimide, glass, ferrite and quartz in prototype and serial production.

www.cicor.com

Holzworth Stand 280

40 GHz Multi-Channel RF Signal Source

Holzworth

Holzworth’s high performance HSX Series now offers options that extend the frequency range to 40 GHz. The broadband design (10 MHz to 40 GHz) offers superior spectral purity performance and unrivaled channel-to-channel phase coherency, which translates to optimal channel-channel stability. The HSX Series 1U chassis allows for up to 2x 40 GHz, phase coherent channels. Visit Holzworth at EuMW to test drive Holzworth’s latest RF synthesis and phase noise analysis products.

www.Holzworth.com

National Instruments (AWR) Stand 310

Design Software Solutions

National Instruments (AWR)

Stop by National Instruments’ stand to see the latest release of NI AWR Design Environment software, which provides new capabilities in design automation and customization for 5G, IoT and radar applications with enhancements to the software’s API, PCB import wizard, load-pull technology and more. In addition, the latest release of AntSyn™ antenna design, synthesis and optimization software offers twice the number of antennas in the template library, ability to specify waveguide feeds and new advanced library search.

www.awr.com

Times Microwave Systems Stand 345

Clarity™ Series 40 GHz Test Cables

Times Microwave

Times Microwave introduces its new Clarity Series of 18, 26.5 and 40 GHz coax test cables. Clarity boasts steel torque, crush and overbend protection with abrasion resistance yet does not compromise flexibility. The cable is ultra-stable through 40 GHz with exceptionally low attenuation. An industry first includes an ergonomically designed, injection molded strain relief and Times’ new SureGrip™ coupling nut to significantly improve the user’s everyday experience. Clarity is appropriate for use as an VNA test port extension, R&D lab, production test and even system interconnect cables.

www.timesmicrowave.com

dSpace Stand 350

Over-the-Air Simulation of Echoes

dSPACE

dSPACE Automotive Radar Test Systems (DARTS) form a product family for testing radar sensors for civilian use in vehicles. With DARTS, radar sensors can be tested in the laboratory in clearly definable, reproducible scenarios. DARTS simulate object reflections that occur in road traffic at different distances, speeds and sizes in real-time. DARTS play a decisive role in the validation of radar-based driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles throughout the entire value chain.

www.dspace.com/go/darts



Altum RF Stand 360

ARF1306C5

Altum RF

Altum RF’s ARF1306C5 is a packaged, GaN distributed amplifier for 2 to 20 GHz applications. The amplifier provides 17 dB small-signal gain, 3 W saturated output power with 14 dB of power gain and 22 percent power added efficiency. The ARF1306C5 features a robust, lead-free and RoHS-compliant 5 x 5 mm ceramic QFN package with excellent thermal and electrical properties. The ARF1306C5 is suitable for higher performance commercial and defense applications, such as test & measurement equipment, EW and commercial or defense radar systems.

www.altumrf.com

RFMW Stand 375

Wideband SMT Attenuators Push Performance Boundaries

RFMW

Smiths Interconnect TT9 Series fixed attenuators offer DC to 20 GHz performance for broadband, surface-mount applications demanding higher power handling of up to 500 mW CW. Available in 1 dB Increments from 0 to 10 dB, the 0.07 x 0.06 in. package is ideal when space is premium. Footprint compatible temperature variable options (TVA Series) are available.

www.rfmw.com

AR Europe Ltd. Stand 380

Control Your Amplifier Remotely

R Europe Ltd

As technology evolves, electronic devices continue to take on a more mobile and virtual nature. While RF and microwave amplifiers themselves may never become truly “mobile,” the way we control them can be. AR’s new ampwebwARe gives you the capability to monitor and control your amplifier remotely without needing any software of your own. The software allows for remote communication to AR amplifiers through any device connected to the same network as the amplifier via an embedded webpage.

www.arworld.us/html/appNote-request.asp?appnote=84

RF-LAMBDA USA LLC Stand 435

Hermetically Sealed Ka-Band Power Amplifier

RF-Lambda

RF-Lambda offers a 15 W hermetically sealed Ka-Band power amplifier to cover 26.2 to 34 GHz with a high gain of up to 52 dB. The hermetically sealed design features a laser sealed housing for superior environmental protection and outstanding performance in harsh and dynamic environments. Featuring D-sub connectors that are designed for top-level performance ideal for aerospace/military, wireless infrastructure and test & measurement applications.

www.rflambda.com

Huber+Suhner Stand 460

Microwave Cable Assembly

Huber+Suhner

HUBER+SUHNER has launched its high performing 50 GHz SUCOFLEX® 550S microwave cable assembly—a customizable solution providing the longest life-time currently available on the market. Unlike other similar solutions, the SUCOFLEX 550S is available in tailored lengths with immediate availability for stock assemblies and a quick manufacturing turnaround on customized configurations. It has a life-time of more than 100,000 flex cycles.

www.hubersuhner.com

Planar Monolithics Industries Inc. Stand 515

Absorptive Switch

Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.

PMI Model Number: P16T-100M52G-100-T-DEC is a 0.1 to 52 GHz, SP16T absorptive switch. This model offers a typical insertion loss of 16 dB while maintaining a typical isolation of 70 dB. Other specifications include 100 ns switching speed; VSWR in/out: 2.5:1 at 18 GHz and 3.5:1 at 52 GHz; input power, 20 dBm CW max; control signal, TTL logic; and operates using +5 V at 1100 mA max and −12 V at 720 mA max. Unit is 8 x 3 x 0.65 in. and uses 2.92 mm connectors.

www.pmi-rf.com/product-details/p16t-100m52g-100-t-dec

Southwest Microwave Stand 545

Board-Mounted Vertical Launch Connectors

Southwest Microwave

Providing excellent signal integrity for microstrip and grounded coplanar waveguide designs, Southwest Microwave vertical launch connectors are reusable and can be installed without soldering. The newest edition is the industry’s first 1 mm board-mounted vertical launch connector, achieving low insertion loss and VSWR to 110 GHz. The connectors are also available in 1.85 and 2.92 mm configurations, covering DC to 67 and DC to 40 GHz, respectively.

www.southwestmicrowave.com/interconnect

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH Stand 580

Analog Microwave Signal Generator

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH

The analog microwave signal generator R&S SMA100B now covers frequency ranges of up to 31.8, 40, 50 and 67 GHz—with industry-leading RF performance. In overrange operation, it evenprovides signals up to 72 GHz. The R&S SMA100B generates signals with lowest single sideband phase noise and highest output power with extremely low harmonics at the same time. It is a future proof investment for all microwave applications and an ideal instrument for the characterization of microwave components, devices and systems.

www.rohde-schwarz.com

Analog Devices Stand 585

Integrated 24 to 44 GHz Up-/Down-Converter ICs

Analog Devices

The highly integrated ADMV1013 up-converter and ADMV1014 down-converter chipset forms the essential core for high performance mmWave radios. With > 1 GHz bandwidth capability, superb linearity and dynamic range, these devices support the demanding requirements of mmWave 5G, radar, test equipment and defense applications. Each IC contains an LO buffer, x4 multiplier, programmable filters and amplifiers and I/Q phase and amplitude correction to achieve unmatched sideband and carrier suppression, small size and ease of use.

www.analog.com

AnaPico Stand 1070

Multi-Channel Analog Signal Generators

AnaPico

AnaPico’s APMS series multi-channel analog signal generators cover a frequency range 300 kHz to 6, 12, 20, 33, 40 GHz. Enclosed in a 19 in. rack-mountable module (1 HU), all the channels are independently adjustable in power, frequency, phase and modulation. Other features are excellent phase coherence, phase-coherent switching, very low phase noise, flexible external references, fast switching (25 us), very high frequency synchronization between the modules, USB/LAN/GPIB communication ports, etc. They are widely used in quantum computing, radar, antenna array testing and experimental systems.

www.anapico.com

K&L Microwave Inc. Stand 2005

Custom Integrated Microwave Assemblies

K&L Microwave Inc.

K&L Microwave is releasing new custom integrated microwave assemblies all the time. This 10 to 18 GHz balanced amplifier module was recently developed as part of an EW IMA. It has a typical gain of 23 dB, 3 dB noise figure and +18 dBm P1dB with positive gain slope and integrated limiter. Internal design competencies in filter, amplifier, switching and integration technologies enables K&L to offer more functionality and better performance for filter-based IMAs in a small form factor.

www.klmicrowave.com

Remcom Inc. Stand 2050

Electrostatic Discharge Testing in XFdtd

Remcom Inc.

Predict locations at risk of suffering dielectric breakdown with XFdtd® Electromagnetic Simulation Software. XF simulates electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing, enabling engineers to identify potential locations of dielectric breakdown and components at risk of damage in their device designs. For less obvious damage this pre-prototype insight is especially valuable, as it minimizes the chance of undetected weaknesses and reveals areas of concern prior to hardware testing.

www.remcom.com

API Technologies Corp. Stand 2110

OPTO-FIRE™ Micro-Optical Transceiver

API Technologies Corp.

The new OPTO-FIRE™ micro-optical transceiver from API Technologies enables the improvement of critical data communication systems in airborne, naval and renewable energy applications. With a range of high speed data rates (20 Mbs to 25 Gbs), multiple-channels and protocol agnostic architecture, the OPTO-FIRE™ micro-optical transceivers are specifically designed for harsh environment applications. OPTO-FIRE™ is a major change in optical core technology which enables significant size and weight reductions. Available in customized rugged packaging styles to withstand harsh −58°F to +212°F operating temperature requirements.

www.apitech.com

MICIAN GmbH Stand 2160

μWave Wizard EDA Software

Mician

Mician’s μWave Wizard EDA software products are powerful tools for synthesis, analysis and optimization of microwave assemblies. The hybrid EM solver guarantees fast and accurate simulation of passive components, feed networks and antennas. Typical applications include horn and reflector antennas, feed clusters, OMTs, polarizers, circulators, waveguide and combline filters, multiplexers, couplers and more. Mician will show the latest release of the software and there will also be a preview of some of the new features of the upcoming release.

www.mician.com

Milexia France Stand 2240

Thermopad©

Smiths Interconnect

Smiths Interconnect’s Thermopad® (Patent #5,332,981) is a totally passive, surface mountable temperature variable attenuator. It requires no bias or control voltages and does not generate distortion. The Thermopad® can be used in place of a standard chip attenuator to combine level setting or buffering and temperature compensation in a single chip design. This reduces component count, increases reliability and lowers costs. Applications include power amplifiers, mixers, MMIC amplifiers, directional couplers and diode detectors.

www.milexia.fr
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