Passive Components

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High Power Limiter: LM-18G40G-SMT-1

PMI Model No. LM-18G40G-SMT-1 is a high power limiter capable of withstanding an input power level of 20 W, 440 to 670 nsec Pulse Width, PRF 600 to 900 kHz, 40% Duty Cycle.  This model operates in the 18 to 40 GHz frequency range.  The insertion loss is 4.0 dB maximum, VSWR of 2.0:1 and 250 nsec response time.  This limiter is supplied on a surface mount / drop-in carrier that measures 0.198" x 0.270" x 0.016".


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Zero Biased Waveguide Detectors

Waveguide-Detectors-SQPasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, is rolling out a collection of high performance zero biased waveguide detectors that exhibit optimum performance in Ka, Q, U, V, E and W frequency bands. These waveguide detectors are widely deployed in various aerospace, defense and commercial wireless applications used in instrumentation, power detection, power monitoring, direct detection receivers and more.


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Vertical Tape & Reel Orientation

VERTICAL TAPE & REEL ORIENTATION

Passive Plus Inc. offers vertical tape and reel orientation for their line of traditional Hi-Q high power, low ESR/ESL, low noise, high self-resonance ultra-stable performance capacitors. Usually used for wireless broadcasting equipment, mobile base stations, GPS portables, MRI coils, and radar, these capacitors are 100% RoHS and offered in magnetic and non-magnetic terminations. Vertical orientation in tape offers versatility for those engineers who require these types of options.


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Family of Instrumentation Grade Directional Waveguide Couplers

Waveguide-Couplers-SQPasternack microwave and millimeter wave products, unveils a family of instrumentation grade directional waveguide couplers boasting accurate performance up to 110 GHz. In this release there are 28 unique models in seven popular frequency bands including K, Ka, Q, U, V, E and W bands. The couplers are offered in two physical configurations, standard waveguide and split block waveguide and are also available in both E Bend and H Bend designs.


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Extended Value Ranges for Traditional Hi-Q/Low ESR Capacitors

0505C seriesPassive Plus Inc. offers extended-values for the traditional NP0, Hi-Q 0505 (.055” x .055”) and are now available up to 1,000 pF and 1111 (.110” x .110”.) They are also available up to 10,000 pF (.01uF). These parts exhibit low ESR/ESL, low noise, high self-resonance as well as ultra-stable performance over temperature. Usually used for wireless broadcasting equipment, mobile base stations, GPS, MRI, and radar applications and offered in magnetic and non-magnetic terminations.


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LTE Band Designation Chart Download

LTE band definitionRFMW Ltd. announces the availability of a LTE band definition chart outlining frequency designations and bandwidths for LTE bands 1 through 44. Both uplink and downlink information is provided along with duplex spacing information. Applicable usage areas for each band are highlighted. If you’ve ever had confusion or questions regarding the multitude of LTE bands, this chart from RFMW provides a concise resource for your desktop or design bench.


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Voltage-Controlled Variable Attenuators: SKY1223x Series

voltage-controlled variable attenuatorsRFMW Ltd. announces design and sales support for a series of voltage-controlled variable attenuators (VVAs) from Skyworks Solutions. The SKY1223x series of attenuators is suitable for applications such as repeaters, wireless backhaul and wireless infrastructure. The four attenuators in the series, SKY12232-21, SKY12233-11, SKY12235-11 and SKY12236-11, are optimized for low distortion and centered at 1.95, 2.60, 3.15 and 3.8GHz respectively.


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Digital Step Attenuators: PE43711, PE43712 & PE43713

Peregrinet_Glitchless_DSAs_PR_PhotoRichardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for three new digital step attenuators from Peregrine Semiconductor. The PE43711, PE43712 and PE43713 are 50 Ω, HaRP™ technology-enhanced, 7-bit RF DSAs that support applications from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. They feature glitch-less attenuation state transitions and support 1.8 V control voltage and an extended operating temperature range to +105°C.


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Programmable Attenuator Unit Series

API 8321_Front_RightWeinschel, an API Technologies company announces a series of programmable attenuator units that offer a streamlined approach in programmable attenuation for bench test and subsystem applications. Models 8320 and 8321 house and control various Weinschel programmable attenuator models (3200-XE, 3400, 150T, and 4200 Series) via front panel controls, Ethernet, USB 2.0 and Serial communications interfaces.


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