Semiconductors/RFICs/MMICs

SiC MOSFET Driver Reference Design: MSCSICMDD/REF1

MICROSEMI_MSCSICMDD_PR_PhotoRichardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a SiC MOSFET driver reference design from Microsemi Corporation. The MSCSICMDD/REF1 is designed to provide a reliable reference driver solution, a means of evaluating silicon carbide MOSFETs in a number of different topologies, as well as a means to assess device performance for parametric test purposes. 


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Digital Phase Shifter: PS-2G6G-8B-SFF

PS-2G6G-8B-SFF_000PMI Model No. PS-2G6G-8B-SFF is an 8-Bit digital phase shifter that operates over the 2.0 to 6.0 GHz frequency range.  This model offers 360° of phase shift having a LSB of 1.4°.  The insertion loss is 10.5 dB typical with a typical phase accuracy of ±0.5°, Amplitude error of ±1 dB typical.  Supplied in a housing measuring 3.25" x 3.25" x 0.94" with SMA female connectors.


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Plastic GaN Transistor: TGF2978-SM

8th TGF2978-SMRFMW Ltd. announces design and sales support for a plastic GaN transistor from Qorvo. The TGF2978-SM provides 20 W of saturated power from 8 to 12 GHz for various applications including marine and weather radar, military radar and avionics. Operational to very low frequency, the recommended bias voltage is 32 V. The TGF2978-SM provides >46% PAE and small signal gain of >11 dB at mid X-band frequencies.


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High-Density 2 Amp PXI Multiplexers: 40-614 Family

Pickering Interfaces has expanded their range of high-density 2 Amp PXI multiplexers. This range of high-density 2 Amp PXI multiplexers (40 - 614 family), available in 20 different configurations, was designed for signal routing in automatic test equipment (ATE) and data acquisition systems. The range uses high-quality electromechanical signal relays allowing each channel to switch current up to 2 Amps and voltage up to 200 VDC / 140 VAC.


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Front-End Module: SKY66105-11

Skyworks is pleased to introduce the SKY66105-11, a high performance, highly integrated RF front-end module (FEM) designed for high power Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) and connected home applications operating within the 902 to 931 MHz frequency band. This FCC-compliant module integrates harmonic filters and shielding, making it an ideal design choice for sensors, smart meters (water, gas, electric) and machine-to-machine uses. 


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Commercial Space Products

UntitledMECA is pleased to expand its low altitude and space program with products available specifically for commercial space applications where a higher reliability is needed but with varying levels of test criteria. These include: operational temperature -45°C ~ +85°C; storage temperature -55°C ~ +125°C; altitude 30,000 ft., 60,000 ft. 1.0 psi; and vibration 25 g rms (15 degree 2 KHz) endurance.


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Two GaN on SiC RF Transistors: QPD1009 and QPD1010

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Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for two GaN on SiC RF transistors from Qorvo. The discrete GaN on SiC HEMTs operate from DC to 4 GHz. The QPD1009 is a 15 W, 50 V device with an output power level of 17 W at 2 GHz, and a linear gain of 24 dB at 2 GHz. The 10 W, 50 V QPD1010 features an output power of 11 W at 2 GHz and a linear gain of 24.7 dB at 2 GHz.


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Wideband GaAs MMIC Distributed Amplifier: CMD240P4

CMD240p4_PRCustom MMIC has added a distributed amplifier to its market leading portfolio of broadrange distributed amplifiers. The ultrawideband DC to 22 GHz performance of the CMD240P4 distributed amplifier is accompanied with a low noise figure of 2.2 dB and +28 dBm IP3. The performance levels of this device make it suited for an extremely wide range of applications, including electronic warfare, SIGINT, military radar and instrumentation.


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GaAs MMIC Fundamental Mixers: HMC557A/ HMC773A

ADI_hmc557a_hmc773a_PRPhotoRichardson RFPD Inc. introduced two GaAs MMIC fundamental mixers from Analog Devices. The HMC557A is a general-purpose, double balanced mixer in a 24-lead, ceramic 4 mm x 4 mm LCC package that can be used as an up-converter/down-converter from 2.5 to 7 GHz. The HMC773A general-purpose, double balanced mixer, available in a 24-lead, ceramic 3 mm x 3 mm LCC package, can be used as an up-converter/down-converter from 6 to 26 GHz.


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