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SYSTEM Switching System The 5600 series modular switching system supports matrix, scanner multiplexer or discrete switching applications. The system includes a chassis that accommodates up to 132 card slots for a variety of frequencies and applications, and is available in several configurations. In addition, the unit is capable of...

ANTENNAS Omnidirectional Antenna The model S8964B omnidirectional antenna provides broadband transmission and reception of linearly polarized signals in the 896 to 960 MHz frequency band. The antenna provides good RF performance and coverage for trunking, alarm systems and telemetry applications. The antenna construction features a durable fiberglass radome to...

AMPLIFIERS Special-purpose RF Amplifiers The models 75AP250 (75 W minimum power) and 250AP250 (250 W minimum power) special-purpose RF amplifiers offer fast blanking circuitry to eliminate noise at the conclusion of an RF pulse or series of pulses so that the effects of the applied RF can be detected...

LIGHTWAVE Laser Chip The 980nm series laser chip is designed for use in the manufacture of 980 nm pump modules, which serve as a critical component in optical fiber amplifiers. The unit serves as an important component in the deployment of high speed, high capacity telecommunication systems. Lasertron Inc.,...

DEVICES High Power Efficiency GaAs FETs The MGF0900 series N-channel Schottky gate GaAs FETs are designed for use in UHF-band power amplifier applications and provide versatility where power is a priority. The models MGF0909A, MGF0910A and MGF0911A 2.3 GHz GaAs FETs are all included in the series. The model...

SOURCES PCS Handset VCOs The MW 400 series VCOs are designed for use in applications where small size and low cost are critical. The versatile VCOs are available in frequency ranges from 1 to 2.8 GHz in bandwidths of 75 to 100 MHz. Tuning voltage is 0.5 to 4.7...

TEST EQUIPMENT Portable Spectrum Analyzer The SCOPE 4600 series portable spectrum analyzer is designed for convenient measurements in the field, mobile test setups and in test laboratories. The unit also is suited for broadband measurements with selectable resolution bandwidths up to 1000 MHz. The analyzer features a lighted graphical...

SUBSYSTEMS 10 Mbps Bit Synchronizer The model AVME 335 full-function, 10 Mbps tunable bit synchronizer is suited for use in reconstructing a noisy input pulse code modulation (PCM) data stream and providing a clean PCM signal with a coherent clock. The synchronizer is tunable over the bit rate range...

PROCESSING EQUIPMENT Production Flip-chip Bonder The model FC250 high end, production flip-chip bonder offers alignment and leveling accuracy better than 2 mm. The throughput lies over 200 units per hour. A production-worthy system to level, align and bond even nonreflective components, the bonder supports the complete range of bonding...

SOFTWARE Electromagnetic Analysis System Software The model EMAS V4.0 electromagnetic analysis system software predicts coupled electromechanical performance of various electrical apparatus, resulting in greater design insight and reduced development cycles. The software couples the accuracy of electromagnetic, structural and thermal finite element analysis to account for the effects of...