Linear Technology Corp. introduces the LTM4630-1, a dual 18 A or single 36 A µModule® (micromodule) regulator with high precision output voltage regulation for 28 nm and sub-28 nm FPGAs, ASICs and microprocessors.The LTM4630-1 provides precision output voltage regulation for both conditions: (a) ±0.8% maximum total DC error over line, load and temperature (-40°C to 125°C) and (b) ±3% total error, including transients, with minimum output capacitance.
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Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new RF single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switch from Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation. The PE423422 delivers excellent linearity and harmonics performance. It is designed to cover a wide range of automotive wireless applications from 100 to 6000 MHz, including automotive infotainment and traffic safety applications.
Linear Technology Corp. introduces an IO-Link (IEC 61131-9) reference design kit, which includes the DC2228A 8-port IO-Link master and DC2227A IO-Link device reference designs. The DC2228A is a complete 8-port IO-Link master reference design that uses two LTC2874 quad master ICs to implement its IO-Link v1.1 physical interface (PHY). The DC2227A is a complete IO-Link device reference design that uses an LT3669-2 device transceiver IC for communication.
Anritsu Co. introduces the MT8821C Radio Communication Analyzer, an all-in-one RF tester with the widest capability for supporting LTE-advanced (LTE-A), as well as all other adopted technologies. The MT8821C supports 2 to 4 G wireless tests, making it a cost-effective single-instrument solution to validate co-existing UEs integrating multiple technologies. Covering 30 MHz to 6 GHz, it can conduct RF TRx tests in compliance with the 3 GPP and 3 GPP2 standards.
KRYTAR Inc., a leader in the design and production of ultra-broadband microwave components and test equipment announces the continued expansion of its growing line of directional couplers with a new model offering 6 dB of Coupling over the frequency range of 2.0 to 20.0 GHz, in a single, compact and lightweight package. Model 102020006 expands the family of KRYTAR’s superior performance products and is uniquely designed for systems.
Mini Circuits ZFRSC-4-842+ is a 4 way power divider that operates from DC to 8.4 GHz. It handles up to 0.16 W of input power and has an amplitude unbalance of 0.3 dB, a VSWR of 1.15:1. It is available in a rugged connectorized case with SMA connectors. The ZFRSC-4-842+ is ideal for use in the laboratory and for test and measurement applications.
To protect wide band X and Ku band amplifiers, Renaissance has designed a drop-in isolator covering two widely used communication bands in a .25” x .25” x .125” sub-compact package. Product features include an extremely broad bandwidth, a sub-compact size and wide temperature range. Insertion loss, 1.0 dB (max), Isolation 11 dB (min) and VSWR 2.0:1 (min.)
Model SBB-0132732526-KFKF-SB is a bench-top broadband power amplifier operating from 1.0 to 26.5 GHz. The amplifier provides 25 dB small signal gain and a minimum +25 dBm output power over the entire frequency range. The bench top amplifier is designed to use 100 to 240 V AC power directly from power line for laboratory use. The bench top amplifier is equipped with K connectors for RF path and measures 3.75” (W) x 4.15” (L) and 1.75” (H).
Model SAM-3533532205-28-L1 is a micro-strip patch array antenna with rectangular waveguide interface. The antenna is constructed with higher performance and low loss soft microwave substrates. Various power distribution arrangements, such as corporate-fed or series-fed, are implemented to achieve the best aperture efficiency and antenna performance. The patch array antenna offers high gain and very low side lobes.
In another industry first, Passive Plus Inc. now performs 100% partial discharge testing on all leaded capacitors. This added capability continues to enhance the reliability of Passive Plus capacitors for demanding high voltage applications. Partial discharge testing detects faint electrical discharges in multilayer ceramic capacitors under high voltage conditions. Passive Plus discharge testing exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-49467.