This wideband GaAs
linear amplifier module is capable of supporting
any signal type and modulation format, including but not limited to 3-4G telecom,
WLAN, OFDM, DVB, and CW/AM/FM. Due to several state-of-the-art circuits, this unit
is highly immune from damage due to any out of spec DC voltage conditions that may
be applied. Its rugged construction guarantees fault-free operation in the most
extreme environments
...
Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., founder of RF
SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced
RF solutions, announces that it has been awarded qualified manufacturers list
(QML) certification, class Q
(military) and V (space).
After a thorough evaluation, Peregrine demonstrated to the Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA) Land and Maritime that it fully complies with
MIL-PRF-38535, the performance specification used by the Department of Defense for
monolithic integrated circuits that operate in severe environments. "This is a giant
step forward for Peregrine's high reliability products and demonstrates our continued
commitment to serving the aerospace and defense market—an industry we have served
for over 15 years," says Duncan Pilgrim
...
NI (formerly AWR Corporation)
announces a new
NI AWR Design
Environment™ white paper that describes how Visual System Simulator™
(VSS) system design software and LabVIEW can co-simulate,
enabling system designers to better analyze, optimize, and verify complex RF systems
inclusive of DSP blocks. "Co-Simulation with Visual System Simulator and LabVIEW for Enhanced
Signal Processing" can be downloaded on the NI AWR website.
Orbel Experts, EMI/RFI
Solutions Featured at IMS 2015
Pasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier
of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, introduces a large portfolio of in-stock
general purpose multi-market coaxial packaged electromechanical switches for
RF, microwave and millimeter wave applications. These new electromechanical switches
are uniquely qualified for use in numerous applications including military communications,
radar, commercial and military aviation, SATCOM, test & instrumentation, medical
equipment and others. Pasternack's newest electromechanical switches consist of
134 connectorized designs that are guaranteed for 1 million life cycles. These new
general purpose switches complement Pasternack's existing
...
Fairview Microwave Expands Waveguide Portfolio with New Family of Waveguide Directional
Couplers
University of Peradeniya Students Win Award for Unique Coupler Designed Using NI
AWR Software
Anatech Electronics Intros
3 New Filter Designs
Fairview
Microwave Unveils Brand New Portfolio of Electromechanical Relay Switches
BeRex Intros Low
Noise Discrete FET for Wireless Applications
MECA Intros 2 New
Compact Low-PIM Attenuators
NI AWR Design Environment Software Featured in Academic Forum, 5G/RF Pavilion and
Technical Sessions at NIWeek 2015
Bird Technologies SiteHawk SK-200-TC Antenna and Cable Analyzer
Planar Monolithic
Industries (PMI) Intros a 0 to 180° Bi-Phase Shifter / Modulator
Empower
RF Systems Conducting Live Demonstrations at EMC & SI 2015
Saelig Introduces Economical 34.4 MHz-4.4 GHz RF Signal Generator + RF Power Detector
MegaPhase Names
Paul Skolnik as Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Optenni Lab
Software & Copper Mountain Technologies USB VNA Solution
Saelig Introduces G326
Ultraminiature VCXO Oscillators with Superior Phase Noise Performance
Empower RF Systems
Intros 80-1000 MHz, 500 W Power Amplifier
Guerrilla RF Ramps Production
of Ultra-LNA Devices Featuring Industry Leading Noise Figure and Linearity
Pasternack
Introduces Brand New USB Controlled Microwave and Millimeter Wave Components
Keysight Technologies Webcast Explains How to Overcome Challenges in Power Module
Design for Power Electronics
RFMW Offers
MiniRF Low Cost Splitters Support Broadband CATV
Guerrilla
RF Awarded Technology Patent for High Isolation Amplifier Circuit Architecture
EHP-50F from Narda Safety Test Solutions Meets European EMF Directive Requirements
New
Flexible/Twistable Waveguides from Pasternack Operate to 40 GHz over 9 Frequency
Bands
Skyworks Introduces
Low Profile, 5 GHz 802.11ac/n Front-end Module
NI AWR Software on Display
at European Microwave Week
Anatech Electronics, January 5,
2015 Product Update
MECA Intros 2 W Right
Angle Attenuators
R&S RTO and R&S RTE Now with Universal Trigger and Decoder Option for Manchester-
and NRZ-Coded Buses
Reactel, Incorporated
Manufacturer of RF & Microwave Filters, Multiplexers and Multifunction Assemblies
Achieves AS9100 Certification
Quantenna Announces
World's First 802.11ac 10G Wave 3 Wi-Fi Product Line
Orbel
White Paper - Avoiding Redesign: The Importance of Upfront Planning
MECA Intros 6 GHz RF
Attenuators
Anatech Electronics Intros 3 New
Duplexer Designs
Empower
RF Systems Patent Approval
Triad RF Systems
Q4 2015 Newsletter
Fairview Microwave Debuts a Complete Family of High Reliability RF & Microwave
Power Amplifiers
Anatech Electronics Product Update
for February 9, 2015
Copper Mountain Technologies Expands Team to Support Growth
everything
RF Adds Multiple-Vendor Quotation Feature
Focus on
Growth Markets Generates Strong Year-End Results for Rohde & Schwarz
Orbel Honored with Governor's
ImPAct Award
Empower RF Conducting
Live Demonstrations at MTT-S IMS 2015
Triad
RF Systems Intros 700 – 6000 MHz, 10 W GaN Amplifier Module
Saelig Introduces
DSSS 2.4 GHz Low Power Radio Transceiver
Skyworks Intros 200
to 3800 MHz Broadband Low-Noise Amplifier
New Dual-Polar Base Station MIMO Sector Antenna Range from Cobham
Pasternack Introduces an
Expanded Line of Solid State High Power Amplifiers
Peregrine
Semiconductor Ships Industry's First True DC Switch
Orbel Board Level Shielding Meeting Automation Challenges
Werbel Microwave
Intros 300-2700 MHz, 10 dB Directional Coupler
Empower
RF Systems Intros 1 to 2.5 GHz, 2 kW HPA in 8U Chassis
Keysight Technologies Enables 5G Research with Beamforming, Channel Modeling in
5G Software Library
X-COM Systems IQC500B RF Record & Playback System Sets New Bandwidth Benchmark
Anatech Electronics Intros 3
New Duplexers
Narda Safety
Test Solutions Releasing Signal Guide for Use Free of Charge
Z-Comm Releases
2015 Selection Guide
MACOM Introduces
the Industry's Broadest Portfolio of DOCSIS 3.1 Compliant Passive Components
Mobile
App for NI AWR Software Events Announced at EuMW 2015
RFMW Offers
100 W Iso-Attenuator That Protects and Monitors
MathWorks Introduces
WLAN System Toolbox for MATLAB
New Waveguide
Detectors Covering Frequency Ranges from 26.5 to 110 GHz Released by Pasternack
Triad RF
Systems Intros 4.4-5.0 GHz Bi-Directional Power Amplifier
WiSilica
Launches Smart Environment Platform Focused on a More Intelligent Internet of Things
Anatech Electronics Newsletter
- October 2015
Fairview Microwave Introduces New Ultra-Miniature Cable Assemblies up to 6 GHz
Cobham's Extensive DAS
Antenna Range Now Available on iBwave
Werbel
Microwave Intros 500-6000 MHz, 6-Way Power Divider
New Business: Centric RF
for Cable, Connectors & Components
Planar Monolithic Industries
(PMI) Intros 2.0 to 18.0 GHz 8-Bit Digitally Controlled Phase Shifter
Z-Communications
Intros 1715-1745 MHz VCO
Saelig
Introduces Versatile Dual Channel 13.6 GHz Microwave Signal Generator
Linx Technologies
Intros Pre-Certified, Low Cost RF Data Modules
RFMW announces design and sales support for
low passive inter-modulation (PIM)
attenuators
from EMC Technology. When comparing the new 33P7024 (100 Watt) series to standard
attenuators the difference is typically ≥ 10 dBc. The
33P702403.00F offers 3dB of attenuation while
the 33P702430.00F offers 30 dB attenuation. Designed
for demanding infrastructure applications, both EMC's 33P702403.00F and 33P702430.00F
operate to 2.7 GHz with a maximum VSWR of 1.30:1. Featuring a tab
...
In this short video, Saelig's Tech Support
Manager Al MacRobbie introduces the features of Windfreak Technologies'
SynthNV module, a versatile 34.4 MHz - 4.4 GHz
USB powered and programmed RF signal generator / RF power detector. A lot of these
USB synthesizers and various types of test equipment are becoming available, and
this is a great way to get a look at the multitude of features they offer along
with small size and relatively low cost
...
Highland
Technology announces the latest release in its line of VME test and measurement
modules, the V410 RTD/resistance Input Module. The V410 features
16 independent channels configurable for 2-wire, 3-wire, and 4-wire resistance measurement
and capable of measuring from 1 ohm to 3 megohms. This makes the V410 suitable for
100-ohm and 1000-ohm RTDs, thermistors, and other resistive sensors. It can also
read
cryogenic diodes. Look-up tables are included for 100 and 1000 ohm, 385 and
392 platinum RTDs. The built-in self-test reports both internal errors and wiring
faults. Any channel of the V410 may be switched to a front-panel D9 test connector
for in-crate
...
Saelig Company has introduced the
ABI Electronics' Multiple Instrument Station MIS4, an all-in-one
testing tool that provides all commonly required test instruments in one compact
programmable hardware module, mounted in a compact case or installed in a PC drive
bay. Controlled by ABI's sophisticated SYSTEM 8 Ultimate PC software with a simple
yet programmable operator interface, the
MIS4 combines eight laboratory instruments: a 3-channel 350 MHz digital
storage oscilloscope with sophisticated triggering options and automatic measurements;
a 1.1 GHz frequency counter and three 350 MHz counters; a 14-bit dual-channel
...
Keysight offers 230+ measurement applications
based on innovative algorithms and up-to-date standards-based capabilities. Use
our new mobile app to easily search by application / technology or instrument, and
select the perfect standalone or embedded test and measurement software for your
application. Then help us make this new app better for you. Try it and tell us about
your experience. We'll incorporate your feedback and suggestions into the next revision
...
The Software Developer reports directly to the
VP of Engineering, Director of Engineering, or Deputy Director of Engineering. The
Software Developer works closely with the Engineering technical teams and with Program
Management to design, develop, and support software solutions. The Software Developer
applies sound engineering principles to the design, development, and documentation
of systems, software and products. The Software Developer ensures all work carried
out is in compliance with company design, quality, and process standards. Essential
Functions: Develops software solutions by studying information needs; conferring
with users; studying systems flow, data usage and ...
NI
(formerly AWR Corporation) announces that the South
African Durban University of Technology (DUT) has
adopted NI AWR Design Environment™
for its RF design course. Expecting a steep learning curve and a semester-long migration
period, Prof. Stuart MacPherson was pleasantly surprised with the software's ease
of use and support, enabling him to completely transition to the new tool even before
the semester began. "Implementing NI AWR software in the DUT RF design curriculum
has resulted in the academic level of the course being advanced and the pass rate
being improved," said Prof. MacPherson, associate director at
...
Triad RF Systems has published its first-ever
company newsletter. Two new
amplifier products are highlighted, and an announcement of their planned appearance
at the MILCOM 2015 trade show are among the newsworthy items. Triad RF Systems also
has a LinkedIn page titled
UAV Data Links that you are encouraged to join
...
Through its Isolink subsidiary, Skyworks
introduces a low-loss, high performance wideband DC to 8 GHz hermetic GaAs IC single-pole,
double-throw (SPDT) absorptive switch. The
ISO13286 is ideal for high reliability space,
satellite, and defense applications. The device performs with 50 dB isolation at 4
GHz and low loss of 1.5 dB at 4 GHz. Testing is available to the screening requirements
of MIL-PRF-38535 Class B and S, in addition to the required QCI. The ISO13286 die
is produced with Skyworks' GaAs pHEMT process that has shown
...
Somehow, even with trolling daily for technical
headlines, I managed to miss (until recently) that
back in April of this year, IEEE's Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S)
acquired the copyright to Phillip Smith's legendary eponymous graphing format: the
Smith Chart.
Per a column by 2015 IEEE president Tim Lee in the
Xplore
publication: Mr. Tim Lee, IEEE's 2015 president. "In 2015, the MTT-S had the opportunity
to meet with Mrs. Anita Smith and her family and propose a way to preserve the legacy
of her husband and their father. The MTT-S offered to buy the rights from the Smith
family of the Smith trademark belonging to Analog Instruments, along with the copyright.
In return, the MTT-S would make the Smith chart available to students, practitioners,
and indeed people all over the world involved
...
This is amazing. I remember back in the early
1990s a 10 Msps DAC was the realm of military radar applications and space electronics,
and the cost for a hand-built hybrid flat pack was about $20k per device. Now, Maxim
Integrated has announced the
MAX5869 16-Bit, 5.9 Gsps Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC
with JESD204B interface providing direct RF synthesis with 600 MHz instantaneous
bandwidth from DC to greater than 2.8 GHz. Like I said - amazing. An NDA is required
for full details and pricing. I'm sure it's not cheap, but a heck of a lot less
than $20k
...
Skyworks introduces two new global navigation
low noise amplifiers. The
SKY65605-21
and SKY65611-11 are both designed for BeiDou / GPS / GLONASS / Galileo
receiver applications and are optimized to operate from 1559 to 1606 MHz. Each device
integrates all output matching components, thereby requiring only a single external
input matching component. Ideal applications include smartphones, personal navigation
...
Antenova, manufacturer of antennas and
RF antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, has just
released two new modules for GPS and GNSS. Both provide an easy drop-in receiver
solution – a neat way to add a location capability to very small consumer devices.
The two modules are similar, both measuring 9.0 x 9.0 x 1.8 mm, with low current
consumption, making them suitable for smaller portable devices, such as smart watches,
navigation devices, OBD II modules, asset tracking
...
"ATEC is seeking multiple Entry Level Inside
Sales candidates. Our growing company is seeking multiple strong individuals that
can assist our Inside Sales Department with serving our customers in a fast paced
environment. You will receive and distribute inbound and make outbound calls, via
phone and or web from our customers such as Qualcomm, NASA, Boeing, and other military
and contract work. This position can lead into career path to a Sr. Sales position
..."
Anatech Electronics today introduced the
AD1747-1842D335 cavity duplexer designed for
use in wireless communications systems (Band IV). The duplexer has a receive passband
of 1710 to 1785 MHz and transmit passband of 1805 to 1880 MHz, passband
return loss greater than 14 dB, and insertion loss of 1.2 dB or less.
Ripple is 0.8 dB or less and isolation is at least 50 dB
...
Skyworks introduces two new global navigation
low-noise amplifier front-end modules with integrated filters: the
SKY65713-11
and SKY65715-81. Both solutions support products integrating GNSS
functionality such as smartphones, personal navigation devices, wearables, machine
to machine (M2M) systems, base stations, asset tracking instruments, professional
radios and Internet of Things applications. The devices also provide high linearity,
excellent gain, a high IP1 dB, and a superior NF
...
Planar Monolithics Industries (PMI) announces
the availability of new RF/microwave product designs. Included are PMI Model No.
P1T-10M1G-80-T-SFF
- an absorptive, high speed, SPST switch capable of switching within 200 ns maximum
for 10 MHz to 1.0 GHz, PMI Model No.
P2T-100M50G-100-T
- an bsorptive, SP2T pin diode switch operating over the 0.1 to 50.0 GHz, and
PMI
Model No. P8T-0R5G18G-60-T-SFF-PN - a high speed, SP8T, absorptive switch is
capable of switching within 100 ns for 0.5 to 18.0 GHz
...
EDI CON USA 2016, taking place September
20-22 in Boston, MA at the Hynes Convention Center, is pleased to announce their
Call for
Papers. Authors are invited to submit technical oral session abstracts/proposals
describing work in RF/microwave, EMC/EMI and high-speed digital electronic component
or system-level design, modeling or testing. The EDI CON Technical Advisory Committee
will review all submissions based on quality, relevance, impact and originality.
Prospective authors are welcome to reference products in a design case study or
as a proof of concept for a design methodology, as long as product references are
presented in an appropriately non-commercial fashion. The deadline for abstract
submissions is February 28 ...
Saelig Company has introduced a new line of
Siglent SDS2000X Series Digital Oscilloscopes with Super Phosphor
technology in bandwidths of 70 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz, and 300 MHz.
With real-time sampling rates up to 2 GSa/s, these new scopes feature waveform
capture rates of up to 140,000 wfms/s, record length up to 70 Mpoints,
and a 256-level color and intensity grading display. Together, these technologies
have been collectively dubbed by the manufacturer as "SPO"
(Super Phosphor Oscilloscope) technology. The low
noise design supports 1-mv/div to 10-V/div voltage settings, with most of the common
adjustments ...
Sivers IMA today announced that they are launching
the next generation converters for
E- and V-band radio links. The new generation
converters are based on the company's proprietary SiGe chip and offer a cost-effective
and high-performance solution for those who manufacture and market radio links.
Sivers IMA's new converters are designed to support very advanced modulation schemes,
which enables capacities of up to 10 Gbps. The products are developed for radio
frequencies and applications between 57 GHz to 86 GHz, the so-called V-
and E-bands, and will be demonstrated at the
…
everything RF, the leading online website
for the RF & microwave industry, has announced that they have now listed over
150,000 RF &
microwave products from the leading manufacturers. everything RF has developed
a parametric search technology which searches through multiple manufacturer catalogs
to find products based on specifications. Engineers no longer need to visit multiple
manufacturer websites to find products that meet their requirement. Users can compare
products across companies, download datasheets, get pricing and request quotations.
RFQs generated via everything RF
…
Fairview Microwave a global supplier of on-demand
microwave and RF components, releases new
RF circulators and isolators which are commonly
used in radar systems, wireless communications, DAS, test labs and amplifier systems
where sensitive RF equipment would require protection from reflected signals. Fairview
Microwave's 2-port RF isolators are passive ferrite devices that aid in the protection
of sensitive RF components from excessive power reflection. Fairview's RF isolators
are designed with connectorized packages with SMA, Type-N, or 2.92 mm
…
Model
2PA1000 is a new 2-way SMA power divider from
Werbel Microwave covering 2-18 GHz continuously in a compact package measuring
2 x 1 x 0.5 inches with SMA female connectors. Low insertion loss, excellent balance
and high isolation. Great for lab testing environments. Each unit is hand-crafted
with pride in the United States
…
Anatech offers the industry's largest portfolio
of high-performance standard and customized RF and microwave filters and filter-related
products for military, commercial, aerospace and defense, and industrial applications
up to 40 GHz. Anatech has released three new connectorized ceramic filter designs:
897/943 MHz duplexer with a 35 MHz bandwidth, a 915 MHz BPF with
a 15 MHz bandwidth, and a 1.88/1.96 GHz duplexer with a 60 MHz bandwidth.
All can be ordered through their AMCrf web store.
Skyworks introduces a
0.5 to 4.0 GHz LNA with an active bias, offering excellent
return loss, low noise, and high linearity performance for applications including
high performance wireless infrastructure, L and S band military radio, SDAR, DBS
set-top box, and GPS. The
SKY67103-396LF features internal active bias circuitry which
provides stable performance over temperature and process variation. The device also
offers the ability to externally adjust supply current and gain. It is ideal for
LTE, GSM, WCDMA, and HSPDA macro base stations; small
…
Pasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier
of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, introduces new lines of
ultra-miniature UMCX, WMCX and HMCX32 coaxial cable
assemblies. These low profile, flexible micro-coax jumper cables offer operation
from DC to 6 GHz and are ideal for wireless applications including Wi-Fi, Wireless
LAN, Bluetooth, ZigBee, LTE, mini-PCI, mobile antenna/GPS/radio systems, PDA/PCS/cellular
handset application and other wireless communications systems. These cables are
commonly
…
Rohde & Schwarz presents its new R&S
NRPxxS and R&S NRPxxSN USB three-path
diode power sensors. The completely redesigned
sensors offer unprecedented measurement speed and measurement accuracy, even at
low levels. The R&S NRPxxSN model offers both a USB and a LAN interface. Both
power sensor models are available for three different frequency ranges, from 10 MHz
to 8 GHz, to 18 GHz and to 33 GHz the largest choice of ranges on
the market. Outstanding measurement speed The R&S NRPxxS/SN sensors enable 10
000 triggered measurements per second with a minimum trigger resolution of 100 µs
…
RFMW announces design and sales support for
the 5SQ series of Tunable Inductors from Frontier Electronics. The 5SQ series offers
the highest Q in the industry (Q=100 for the
5SQ-08). Low insertion loss minimizes
roll-off near the cut-off frequency in low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filter
applications. Diplexer designs benefit from the low insertion loss as well and experience
very good stability over temperature. Additional applications include tuner circuits
and oscillators. The 5SQ series tunable inductors have an impressive reliability
history with zero field failures among the 50 million
…
X-COM Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of Bird Technologies,
today introduced the IQC91000A, the only
RF and microwave signal recording and playback system
that can capture, digitize, and store up to 1000 MHz of the electromagnetic spectrum
in real time without gaps and missed signal events within any frequency range from
500 MHz to 18 GHz with 50 dB of spurious-free dynamic range, the highest in the
industry. The entire 1000-MHz signal capture file or selected portions of it can
be regenerated and played back at virtually any desired center frequency and offloaded
at high speed to a workstation for analysis. The IQC91000A is uniquely suited for
signals
…
State-of-the-art
digital variable gain amplifiers provide very low power consumption.
BeRex today announced the
BVA303 and BVA305, 6-bit DVGA (Digital Variable Gain Amplifiers) offering high linearity,
low noise and require only a single 3V power supply, thereby reducing the power
consumption. Both DVGAs are capable of working at up to 4GHz without external matching
components and are provided in a space saving 4x4mm, 24- pin QFN package. Designed
primarily for 3G/4G wireless infrastructure equipment, satellite radio and other
high
…
Werbel Microwave designs and manufactures
custom power dividers to your specification with no minimum order. The
2PA1500 shown here covers 12-18 GHz with
1.5:1 VSWR, 17 dB minimum isolation and 0.6 dB maximum insertion loss. Its
footprint is only one square inch. SMA female.
Sivers IMA is expanding its radar sensor portfolio
by launching a
77 GHz radar sensor. "The need for measuring
distance, depth, speed or position in different products operating in harsh environments
is growing and our radar sensors provide an excellent and cost effective way of
doing that," says Robert Ekström, CEO of Sivers IMA. The new 77 GHz sensor
complements the existing sensors in the 10 and 24 GHz frequency bands. With
its higher frequency, it delivers a signal
…
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc., a leading manufacturer
and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, welcomes
Mr. Tim
Galla as the company's Product Manager for Active RF Components. Mr. Galla brings
25+ years of product development, applications engineering and business development
expertise to Pasternack from many of the RF/microwave industry's most recognized
names. Mr. Galla has a successful track record of developing and introducing market-differentiating
products and creating new market
Anatech Electronics, a manufacturer of
RF and microwave filters,
has published its January 2015 newsletter. As always, it includes both company news
and some tidbits about relevant industry happenings. This month, Sam Benzacar reports
on news about LTE Direct, GaN-on-diamond substrates for high power devices, the
World Health Organization findings on RF exposure levels' effects on kids' health,
and microwaveable food packet technology. He also opines on the topic of "Interference
and the New Year." Being a major manufacturer of filters, Anatech Electronics has
a vested …
Guerrilla RF Inc., a leading provider of high
performance MMICs, today introduces an
ultra-low
noise amplifier family with industry-leading noise figure and the highest level
of performance. These new high linearity solutions support a number of wireless
infrastructure devices including high performance small cell LNAs, macro base station
LNAs, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and general
purpose LNA applications requiring the absolute lowest possible NF. "We are excited
to help our wireless infrastructure customers obtain maximum receiver sensitivity
and improve receiver dynamic range with minimal external components, which ultimately
…
Horizon House Publications and Microwave
Journal China are pleased to announce that
EDI CON 2015, taking place April 14-16, has added a 5G Advanced
Communications Forum to the conference schedule. The 5G Forum will be a full day
of sessions taking place on April 15 at the China National Convention Center . The
5G Forum will kick off with China Mobile presenting their perspective on 5G technologies
followed by a panel session including experts from organizations such as China Mobile,
Shanghai Tech, Keysight Technologies, Rohde & Schwarz and National Instruments.
A
…
RFMW Ltd. and Qorvo, Inc. have announced a worldwide distribution
agreement effective immediately. Qorvo, a leading provider of core technologies
and RF solutions for mobile, infrastructure and aerospace/defense applications,
was created through the merger of TriQuint and RFMD. RFMW is a specialized distributor
providing customers and suppliers with focused distribution of RF and microwave
components as well as specialized component-engineering support. Under the agreement,
RFMW is franchised worldwide for all Qorvo Infrastructure and Defense Products RF
and microwave devices. Qorvo provides standard and custom
…
Bird Technologies, a leading provider of
RF components, subsystems, test equipment, and services, today introduced the
Channel Power Monitor, a compact rack-mount system
that in conjunction with Bird sensors monitors each radio, power combiner, transmission
line, and antenna in an analog or digital land-mobile radio system operating between
144 MHz and 960 MHz. It alerts users to out-of-spec conditions via the Web or Bird's
Android smartphone app and can monitor 16 channels with the ability to expand as
needed to accommodate a radio system of any size. The
Model 3141 Channel Power Monitor simultaneously
monitors both the individual radios of a system as
…
NI (formerly AWR Corporation)
announces the release of its version 12
Analyst-MP™ 3D multiphysics finite element method
(FEM) electromagnetic (EM)
analysis software. This latest version delivers up to 10X improvement in speed from
the previous version, making it even faster for analyzing extremely complex high-frequency,
multiphysics structures like the X- and L-band accelerators designed by Japan's
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK). Analyst-MP
leverages the same capabilities within NI AWR Design Environment™ V12 - Analyst™
software but adds to it additional features and functionality that tailor it to
large, multiphysics
…
PMI Model No.
PMOD-PWR-1030M-ATN-SFF is a power detector module.
The operating frequency is 1030 MHz ±0.01 MHz. Two pairs of forward
and reverse signals are input allowing for a 12 bit linear digital output proportional
to the input power. A GUI is provided to interface through Ethernet and allow MCU
programming, unit calibration and setting of the variable attenuators
…
This free seminar will discuss the new features
included in
Keysight's EEsof EDA simulation tools and how
the software helps engineers, focused on high-speed digital electronics, solve their
toughest design challenges. The seminar will look at all stages of the pre-layout,
post-layout and measurement design flow. Tools featured in the seminar include:
ADS, ADS Controlled Impedance Line Designer, SI S-Parameter analysis tools, and
the ADS PCIe and USB Test Benches used with Keysight real-time oscilloscope certified
Test Compliance software …
MECA offers a new compact 2 watt
(2 kW peak),
4.1/9.5 (Mini-DIN) Male 50 ohm load optimized
for Wireless bands covering up to 4 GHz. VSWRs of 1.10:1 typical up to 2 GHZ and
1.20:1 typical up to 4GHz. Made in the USA and carries MECA's industry leading 36
month manufacturing warranty
…
Copper
Mountain Technologies (CMT) will showcase its new, high-performance Cobalt vector
network analyzer (VNA) series during European Microwave Week (EuMW) in Paris, taking
place September 6-11. In stand 268 at Palais Des Congrès, the company will also
demonstrate affordable, lab-grade instruments from each of its product lines. And,
as part of the show's technical program, the company will share highly useful VNA-based
information with attendees inside the MicroApps Auditorium
…
Pasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier
of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, unveils a brand new family of instrumentation
grade
directional waveguide couplers boasting accurate
performance up to 110 GHz. These
ultra-high
frequency waveguide couplers are commonly used for signal sampling and other
general purpose applications in wireless transmit / receive systems, test benches,
satellite communications, radar systems, point-to-point backhaul and telecom. In
this latest release of waveguide directional couplers from Pasternack are 28 unique
models spanning a frequency range of 18 GHz to 110 GHz in seven popular
frequency bands including K, Ka, Q, U, V, E
…
The
R&S FSW85 from Rohde & Schwarz is the
company's latest addition to its successful family of high-end signal and spectrum
analyzers. It is ideal for demanding research and development applications. Thanks
to its easy handling, the
R&S FSW85 simplifies complex measurement tasks in the fields of automotive
radar, 5G and other wireless communications standards or aerospace and defense.
The new R&S FSW85 high-end signal and spectrum analyzer is the only instrument
on the market to cover the frequency range from 2 Hz to 85 GHz in a single
sweep
…
Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., founder of
RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced
RF solutions, announces the
UltraCMOS® 11 platform, the industry's first
RF SOI technology built on GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 130 nm 300 mm RF technology platform.
By moving to a 300 mm wafer, Peregrine opens the door to new enhancements and advanced
features in future generations of the
UltraCMOS
technology platform, which can leverage GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 300 mm production-proven
design enablement and manufacturing expertise and scale. "As an industry first,
the new RF SOI technology reaffirms our commitment to the RF market, and is
another …
Planar
Monolithics Industries (PMI) has introduced two single-pole,
single-throw PIN diode RF switches with coaxial connectors.P1T-DC40G-65-T-292MF-1NS-OPT27 is an absorptive,
single pole, single throw PIN diode switch that operates from DC to 27 GHz.
This model incorporates a TTL compatible driver for easy system integration.
Model No. P2T-6G18G-40-R-570-TFF-1D6KW is a 6.0-18.0 GHz
SPDT solid-state switch capable of handling input power levels up to 1.6 kW
peak having a duty cycle of 8% and a pulse width of 250 us. This switch offers
low loss of 2.2 dB maximum and 40 dB of isolation with a switching speed
of 200 ns …
Narda
Safety Test Solutions has expanded the features of its
Interference and Direction Analyzer: Spectrograms with a time
resolution of as fine as 1 μs now allow insights into signal structures that were
otherwise only possible with large scale lab equipment. This means that interference
and hidden transmitters with rapidly changing frequencies can also be analyzed and
then localized with subsequent operating steps. In the
IDA 2's new high resolution spectrogram display mode, the type of signal, i.e.
its "fingerprint", can be identified. The instrument writes the spectrums line by
line, with levels indicated by different colors. In this way the time and spectral
…
MECA is pleased to announce its latest addition
to our extensive line of Power Dividers with (80X-X-3.250WWP); broad band
models covering UHF through ISM bands. Available in; 2, 4, 8 & 16-Way, 30 W
Wilkinson Power Dividers, optimized for excellent performance with industry leading
specifications from 500 MHz – 6.00 GHz. Offering typical VSWR's ranging
from 1.20:1 to 1.30:1, Isolation of 17-20 dB minimum while offering phase and
amplitude balance typically only seen in narrower/octave band models. Also available
in a variety of connector styles such as Type N
…
Cobham Antenna Systems, a market-leading supplier
of antennas, is proud to announce the sponsorship of the
Liverpool University Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) team taking part in
IMechE's UAS Challenge 2015. Cobham has supplied antennas, cables, connectors and
has provided its expertise to the Liverpool Team. First test reports, from the team,
showed exceptional results with operational range more than doubled when compared
with the standard 'off the shelf' antennas. This improvement in range was prior
to installation of a ground plane for the antenna
…
Planar Monolithic Industries
(PMI) announces two successive detection log video
amplifiers (SDLVA). PMI Model No.
SDLVA-418-65-16MV-12DBM operates between the
4.0 GHz to 18.0 GHz frequency range. It has a dynamic range of 65 dB,
a nominal log slope of 16.7mV / dB. PMI Model No.
SDLVA-100M18G-CW-70-MAH is a CW-Immune, Successive
Detection Log Video Amplifier operating in the 100 MHz to 18.0 GHz frequency
band. It features an SPST on the RF output which allows for the RF to be turned
off when the RF signal is below the adjustable threshold setting
…
2.4 GHz is a major part of our lives. We
see it everywhere: in our homes, offices, schools, vehicles, and we see it globally.
In response to this, Linx Technologies announces the addition of 2.4 GHz to its
already popular permanent-mount
PML Series half-wave dipole antennas. This new
design adds yet more options for antenna design in the
2.4 GHz ISM band. With multiple standards operating at 2.4 GHz, such as Bluetooth,
Thread, Wi-Fi, ZigBee and others, the vast growth of the Internet of Things (IoT)
is driving the added need for more options to antenna design. Where permanent mount
design is needed, the PML
…
Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., founder of
RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced
RF solutions, announces availability of the first product from the MPAC product
family, the
UltraCMOS® PE46120. Covering a frequency range
of 1.8 to 2.2 GHz, the PE46120 integrates a 90-degree hybrid splitter, phase
shifters, digital step attenuator and a digital serial interface on a single die.
Ideal for optimizing dual-path dynamically load-modulated amplifier architectures
such as Doherty power amplifiers, the monolithic RF controller offers high linearity,
high isolation, high power handling and maximum
…
NI (formerly AWR Corporation) announces that
a new 2015 edition of the eBook,
RF Electronics: Design and Simulation, is now
available free of charge to students, graduates, professors and industry professionals
through its Professors in Partnership web portal. The Professors
in Partnership program is designed to provide engineering students, faculty and
graduates with access to ongoing microwave and RF educational content that enhances
and promotes the use of NI AWR software solutions through e-books, textbooks, and
…
Mouser Electronics is teaming up with celebrity
engineer
Grant Imahara and a group of visionaries in the
home and factory automation industry, including Insteon, AiroCorp, TE Connectivity,
and Factory Automation Systems, to announce an exciting new Home and Factory Automation
Series. The new Home and Factory Automation series is part of the Empowering Innovation
Together™ program and is available only on Mouser.com. It focuses on innovative
automation technologies that were once only seen in science fiction movies or TV
shows like The Jetsons. It highlights some of the companies that are making these
technologies a reality. Filmed on location inside the Insteon smart
…
Electro-Photonics LLC announces the availability
of a connectorized hybrid coupler: Q3XG-1500R-SMA. Our new Q3XG-1500R-SMA
90° hybrid coupler operates from 1000-2000 MHz, dissipates 65 W,
and offers excellent coupling flatness and isolation for the most critical applications.
This coupler has an extremely small package of 1.60 x 1.10 inches (40.64 mm x 27.94
mm). The Q3XG-1500R-SMA is manufactured in the USA, and is RoHS compliant
...
NI (formerly AWR Corporation) announces the agenda has been
set and registration opened for its annual combined AWR Design Forum
(ADF) 2015 /
German
User Group meeting being held November 26, 2015 at the NI European Headquarters
in Munich. Celebrating its fifth year, ADF is an open forum that brings together
NI AWR software customers, partners and microwave/RF engineering professionals to
learn, network and collaborate on the design of today's microwave and RF circuits
and systems. Highlights of ADF include technical presentations featuring NI AWR
Design Environment™ and select customer and keynote ...
Bird Technologies, a leading provider of RF
components, subsystems, test equipment, and services, today introduced the
614 Series digital signal boosters designed to increase the
signal strength of land-mobile and public safety communications systems operating
at either 450 to 470 MHz or 470 MHz to 488 MHz. The highly configurable system combines
the benefits of programmable digital RF filters, the cryptographic and other security
benefits of the SNMPv3 control protocol, browser-based configuration and management,
the ability to view changes to filter characteristics while viewing their
...
Saelig Company has announced the availability
of
Rigol DSG800 RF Signal Generators, with output frequencies from 9 kHz to
3.0 GHz. They provide an economical RF signal source with a maximum output
of +20 dBm and frequency resolution of 0.01 Hz at any frequency. Featuring
very low SSB noise of -115 dBc/Hz, they feature a highly stable internal clock
(<2ppm standard, 5ppb optional) for creating high performance RF test signals.
Operation is easy and intuitive, guided by the 3.5" color LCD with its logically
grouped controls
...
CST and Davide Tallini offer this free seminar
on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 11:00 am EST. "Starting from the
free-space radiation performance of each antenna, the problem
to predict the global installed radiation pattern, antenna to antenna coupling in
presence of a spacecraft has to be treated in order to identify potential blind
areas or interferences caused by the neighboring structures. The prediction of electromagnetic
field scattered in complex environment is usually a hard task since the solution
cannot be generally expressed in a simple and/or closed analytical form
...
Ian Poole, of the
Radio-Electronics
website, has produced an excellent video tutorial on the subject of
envelope tracking usage in modern radios (aka cellphones). A combination of
clear diagrams, interviews with design engineers, and live screen shots of signal
behavior is used to effectively illustrate the principles without going into gory
mathematical detail. If you have ever wondered why cellphone power amplifier (PA)
companies like Qorvo (RFMD), Skyworks, and Peregrine also make and sell DC-DC converter
and DC power management ICs, this video will answer the question
...
everything RF has introduced a new technology
hub for the SATCOM
Sector. This is a single page on the site which summarizes all activity that
takes place in this industry. News, White Papers, New Products and more. Two new
categories for the SATCOM Industry have been added to everything RF -
Block Up Converters (BUC) and
Low
Noise Blocks (LNBs). Products from the leading manufacturers in each of these
categories have been listed and users can find products here based on specification
- Frequency
...
Rohde & Schwarz has successfully closed fiscal
year 2014/2015. Order income was 6.1 percent higher than in the previous year, with
revenue up 4.1 percent. With its advanced technologies and trailblazing products,
the electronics group was able to maintain its leading market position. Business
development focused on test and measurement and secure communications. In addition,
the group substantially expanded its cybersecurity activities.
Pasternack Enterprises has just released their
newest engineering resource called the
Cable Assembly Designer which allows the user to design and
customize RF cable assemblies with an easy-to-use online web application at Pasternack.com.
Pasternack's new custom cable designer enables engineers and buyers to create customized
RF cable assemblies that meet their specifications from any combination of compatible
connectors and cables offered by the company. Over 250,000 possible combinations
…
MECA Electronics announces our expedited online
service center, the source for RF Parts on Demand (RFPOD) when you need them. RFPOD offers an
expedited online service that process your order and has it available for pick up
at will call or shipment within 2 hours from order placement to pick up time! Will
Call pick up hours are 9:00 AM to 5 PM (ET) - earlier hours are available by calling
customer service in advance at (973) 625-0661. Let us help solve your component
problem, we are here when you need us, orders are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week and shipments are made same or next business day
…
The new phase noise analyzer and VCO tester
from Rohde & Schwarz enables ultrasensitive and ultra-fast phase noise measurements.
The R&S FSWP also allows users to very easily measure pulsed sources and residual
phase noise of RF components. Plus the instrument can be upgraded to a signal and
spectrum analyzer. With the new
R&S FSWP phase noise tester, users can measure
the spectral purity of signal sources such as generators, synthesizers and VCOs
more quickly than with any
…
NuWaves Engineering, an international RF and
microwave solutions provider, announced today that the company has been awarded
a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to develop and prototype a
miniature linear and high-efficiency C-band power
amplifier to provide communication range extension for a variety of NASA missions
and applications, including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) integration into the
National Airspace System (NAS). Under the terms of the contract, NuWaves will,
…
Copper Mountain Technologies (CMT) introduced
a new series of high-performance
vector network analyzers (VNAs) designed to efficiently
handle advanced test applications at the 2015 International Microwave Symposium
(IMS) in Phoenix on May 17-22. The Cobalt series, which presently features the C1220
and C1209 models, offers an unmatched price-performance combination for S-parameter
measurement between 100 kHz and 20 GHz. To achieve high performance and an affordable
cost, the design and production of Cobalt VNAs incorporates several
…
Sivers IMA, a leading manufacturer of millimeter
wave products and Boston-based East Coast Microwave (ECM), today announced that
they have signed a reseller and distributor agreement for the US and Canadian markets.
ECM will represent the whole Sivers IMA product range including Converters and Customized
Transceivers, Radar Sensors and Signal Sources such as VCOs and synthesizers. "The
agreement with ECM is an important part of our expansion strategy. The North American
market naturally holds a large potential for our products and we strongly believe
that ECM is the right local partner for us to meet the interest we see", says Robert
Ekström CEO of
…
everythingRF will be covering the
IMS
2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. A link to the live coverage can be found
here. This is a non-bias coverage unlike most
of the other journals where they only publish what their sponsors are showcasing.
This page will be updated as and when new products
and announcements are made at the event. Visit
www.everythingRF.com
to learn more …
NI (formerly AWR Corporation),
announces that NI AWR Design Environment™ V12 - the first major software release
in 2015 - is now available as a pre-release to select customers, partners and evaluators.
Previewing for the first time at International Microwave Symposium 2015
(IMS2015) in NI booth #2431, this latest release boasts
new load-pull and antenna- and radar-specific features, as well as ease-of-use improvements,
speed enhancements and third-party integration flows.
United States Patent 9,007,125 B2, recently
awarded to Empower RF Systems, validates the uniqueness of the hardware architecture
in use on Empower's high power,
next generation amplifiers. The ability to deliver
1 kW CW broadband power in an air cooled, 5U chassis requires innovation and engineering
breakthroughs that are described and protected in this patent award. "We are pleased
to receive this recognition and patent protection for our next generation amplifiers,"
said Jon Jacocks, CEO. "The hard work and creativity of our design teams, leveraging
this architecture for standard products and customer configurations, continues to
…"
Anatech Electronics offers the industry's
largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized RF and microwave filters
and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace and defense, and
industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Anatech has released three new designs:
a 2 to 18 GHz connectorized directional coupler, a 2027-2108 MHz &
2452-2484 MHz connectorized band combiner filter, and a 80-225 MHz connectorized
circulator. All can be ordered directly through their
AMCrf web store.
New on the market from Narda Safety Test Solutions
is the
AMB-8059, a wideband Area Monitor that monitors electromagnetic
fields up to 7 GHz in conformance with the ITU-T Recommendation K.83. The data can
be accessed via Ethernet or GSM/UMTS. The "EMF Observatory" software integrates
several Area Monitors into a wide area coverage monitoring system. The new type
AMB-8059 Area Monitors monitor electromagnetic
fields in accordance with the ITU-T Recommendation K.83: Monitoring of electromagnetic
field levels. Depending on the probes used, they capture electric field strengths
in the frequency range 100 kHz to
…
NuWaves Engineering, an international RF and
microwave solutions provider, today announced a new linear bidirectional amplifier
for OFDM radios at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Unmanned
Systems 2015 Trade Show. The
NuPower Xtender™ 12E06A model is a broadband,
small, lightweight and cost-effective solution for high-performance S-band OFDM
transceivers with Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET)
and/or Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology
…
Horizon House Publications and Microwave
Journal announce that their annual RF/microwave, EMC/EMI and high-speed digital
Electronic Design Conference and exhibition, EDI CON, is expanding into the U.S.
market after three successful events in Beijing, China. EDI CON China drew more
than 2,600 attendees at the April 2015 event held at the China National Convention
Center (CNCC). Thefirstfirst EDI CON USAEDI CON USA will take place September 20-22, 2016
at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Mass. Boston has an extensive electronic
design industry especially in the RF/microwave area where many industry leading
companies reside in the New England region. Horizon House president
…
NI Microwave Component's popular
QuickSyn Lite frequency synthesizers are now extended to millimeter
wave. The new synthesizer modules employ the same revolutionary phase refining technology
that all QuickSyn products use to enable fast switching speed, low phase noise,
compact size, and low cost. The modules are available in three popular bands - 27
to 40 GHz, 50 to 67 GHz, and 76 to 82 GHz - and are designed to supply medium power
output. These new products present a very cost effective solution
…
Sivers IMA, a leading manufacturer of millimeter
wave products, today announced its launch of a
Radar Development Kit (RDK) an easy-to-use platform
for those who need to measure distance or speed of an object. "At Sivers IMA
we have a long experience of developing complete
radar sensor solutions and a portfolio of FMCW Radar sensor front-ends. For
the RDK that we are now launching, we have taken some of our know-how and developed
and packaged hardware and software to simplify for customers that are interested
in including radar technology in their products
…
Skyworks introduces a
step-down, DC-DC converter for automotive, distributed power,
industrial, and medical applications. The 28 V, 3 A, non-synchronous SKY87608-11-577LF
is also applicable for general purpose, point-of-load, 16 V, 20 V, and 28 V voltage
regulators. The converter offers prime thermal performance and space savings in
addition to addressing the green-power initiative in the non-portable markets. The
competitively priced high-performance solution comes in a SOP-8L, EP, 5 x 6 x 1.55
…
Rohde & Schwarz now offers three new
options for its R&S SMW200A high end
vector signal generator with microwave frequency ranges from 100
kHz to 12.75 GHz, 100 kHz to 31.8 GHz and 100 kHz to 40 GHz. An option covering
the range between 100 kHz and 20 GHz has been available since the summer of 2014.
The R&S SMW200A is the only microwave signal generator on the market to combine
a baseband generator and RF generator with fading, AWGN and MIMO capabilities in
a single box. As a result, it supports numerous challenging aerospace and defense
and wireless communications applications
…
KR Electronics part number
3230 is a 10 MHz bi-direction
absorptive notch filter. The filter maintains excellent forward
and reverse return loss even throughout the notch frequency. The filter has a typical
3 dB bandwidth of 1.66 MHz and 60 dB bandwidth of 577 kHz. The filter is supplied
with SMA connectors. Other frequencies and bandwidths are available.
As with most other types of commercial electronics
products, Ham radio equipment is sold by many distributors at prices discounted
below MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price).
Manufacturers usually have sales agreements with distributors that they
(the manufacturers) will not offer lower prices for
current products in order to not compete with their distributors. When shopping
for deals, be sure to consider return policies and shipping costs
(inc'l for returns).
Amazon, while sometimes not the lowest posted
price, is very good in customer service and free shipping, often making them my
choice; I buy almost everything online through them. If you plan to buy via Amazon,
please start your shopping with a link from RF Cafe since I make a few ¢ commission
on the sale and it doesn't cost you extra. Thanks.
Eagle Comtronics Model
NF-1110-TUNABLE passes the entire satellite block
band from DC to 2500 MHz. The tunable notch filter is preset to a center frequency
of 1110 MHz and tunable ±40 MHz with a passband loss less than
1.0 dB (0.5dB typical). Factory set notch depth
is 15 dB with a 3 dB bandwidth of 3 MHz. Power capability is 1 A
at 20 VDC. Connectors are 75 ohm type "F" female/female and the unit measures
8.5" X 1.75" X 2.5" approx. Unit is designed for indoors use. 30 dB and 40 dB
models also available. For different frequencies, connectors and
…
Anatech Electronics offers the industry's
largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized RF and microwave filters
and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace and defense, and
industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Anatech has released three new filter
designs: a 90-1100 MHz connectorized highpass filter, a 100-1250 MHz surface
mount LC lowpass filter, and a 2574 MHz connectorized highpass filter. All
can be ordered directly through their AMCrf web store.
NI (formerly AWR Corporation) announces
the immediate availability of the 11.03/.04 release of
NI AWR Design Environment™ high-frequency software, inclusive
of Microwave Office, Analog Office, Visual System Simulator™
(VSS), Analyst™ and AXIEM for the design of MMICs,
RF PCBs, RFICs, microwave modules, communication systems, radar systems, antennas
and more. More than 100 improvements, enhancements and user interface changes are
contained within this release
…
Pasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier
of
RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, debuts
their new broadband, high power coaxial limiters which help protect sensitive low
power RF receivers and other microwave circuits in close proximity to high power
signals. Common applications for these
RF limiters include electronic warfare, instrumentation, fiber
optic communication systems, military communications, radar, SATCOM, point-to-point
radio, telecom, data links and R&D. Pasternack's latest release of high power
limiters consists
…
Rohde & Schwarz is expanding the analysis
bandwidth of its
R&S FSW high end signal and spectrum analyzer
to 2 GHz by introducing the new R&S FSW-B2000 hardware option. This test solution
enables R&D users to demodulate extremely wideband signals and analyze them
in detail. There is no other instrument on the market that combines such a large
analysis bandwidth with a frequency range up to 67 GHz, and it opens up numerous
applications. For example, users can measure the EVM values of communications signals
or the chirp rate on chirped radar systems
…
Werbel Microwave expands its series of 2-18 GHz
coverage with the new,
model 4PA1000
four-way
SMA splitter. Can be optimized using our trade techniques to meet strict amplitude
and phase balance per customer requirements. High isolation, typically 22 dB
or more between all branches. Great for lab test setups, made in USA.
RFMW announces design and sales support for
the Iso-Attenuator model
RFSL2308-A30 from
RF Circulator Isolator
(RFCI). RFCI Iso-Attenuators combine protection for active components from distortion
or potentially damaging reflected power with a convenient, attenuated port for monitoring
RF power or providing a feedback loop. The RFSL2308-A30 is capable of handling 1000 W
peak / 200 W average forward power and 100 W CW reverse power into the
on-board, 30 dB attenuator. Spanning 2200 to 2400 MHz, the RFCI RFSL2308-A30
provides >25 dB typical port-to-port isolation
…
NI (formerly AWR Corporation)
released a new NI AWR Design Environment application note, "Improving the Second-harmonic Pass Band Rejection
of Microstrip Side-coupled Filters." Because of their low cost and easy manufacturability,
side-coupled filters constructed from printed-circuit board-based microstrip are
widely used throughout the industry. One of the main drawbacks of the side-coupled
filter is its limited rejection of the second harmonic. This application note demonstrates
a solution that mitigates this problem through the introduction of notch-filter
elements that improve the overall rejection of side-coupled filters at the second
harmonic without significantly affecting the filter passband behavior
…
Quantenna
Communications, the leader in ultra-high performance Wi-Fi, today announced
the availability of the industry's first 10G Wave 3 Wi-Fi product family. The products
are built on Quantenna's True 8x8™ QSR10G Wi-Fi platform with multi-user MIMO
(MU-MIMO) technology for home wireless access points
and residential gateways. Quantenna's up-to-12-streams 10G Wave 3 product family
delivers unprecedented Wi-Fi performance, reliability and capacity for high-density
environments, and can address both the service provider and retail market segments.
10G Wave 3 is a revolutionary new way for Wi-Fi networks to operate
...
M/A-COM Technology Solutions, a leading supplier
of high performance analog RF, microwave, and optical semiconductor products, today
announced the new
MAGX-100027-100C0P, a wideband transistor optimized
for DC-2.7 GHz operation and built using proprietary 4th generation GaN on Silicon
(GaN on Si) process is sampling today. This GaN on Si HEMT D-Mode transistor is
ideally suited for defense communications, land mobile radio
...
The
TTRM1076 is a high linearity bi-directional SSPA
suitable for use with any modulation and signal type. It is currently utilized in
UAV data links and long range point-point COFDM video links. High speed T/R switching
and sequencing of the PA, LNA, and switch driver circuitry is performed by an on-board
CPLD, where switching timing can be adjusted in firmware based on system requirements.
The transmit section produces over 25 Watts of BPSK power, and over 6 Watts of 64
QAM. The unit also features a three color status LED on the front panel that shows
if the SSPA is in transmit or receive mode
...
Guerrilla RF, a leading provider of high
performance MMICs, today introduces a new addition to the company's family of high
linearity gain blocks featuring a unique combination of simple-application schematic,
flat gain and high compressed output power which operate from near DC up to 4 GHz.
The GRF2012 and GRF2013 are ideal as cost-effective pre-drivers for today's state-of-the-art
broadband GaN high power amplifiers as well as a multitude of general purpose, high-performance
gain block applications. Their flat gain and flexible biasing allow for high levels
of re-use both within a single design and across platforms
...
"Qualcomm says that its forthcoming chips
will include a real time, on device machine learning designed to support detection
of zero day malware threats. Snapdragon Smart Protect is also the first application
to utilize Qualcomm Zeroth technology, augmenting conventional
anti-malware solutions by supporting on device real-time malware detection, classification
and cause analysis using an advanced cognitive computing behavioral engine. Snapdragon
Smart Protect complements existing
..."
Broadband Impedance Matching Networks are
always difficult and time consuming to design. This webcast discusses how to deal
with matching frequency-dependent complex source or load impedances to unstable,
non-unilateral devices as well as designing non-50 ohm inter-stage matching between
devices. Unlike traditional discussion on impedance matching using smith charts
and complex math, you'll learn practical methods of quickly synthesizing and realizing
lumped or distributed matching networks for difficult broadband applications
...
Z-Communications, Inc., a worldwide leader
in the design and manufacturing of RF and microwave components, is pleased to introduce
a new series of RF amplifier products with the release of the
PAC18700T and DRC23000M. Operating in the K-band, the PAC18700T and DRC23000M provide
a unique advantage by allowing quick and simple installation into systems with their
integrated supply circuitry allowing to be operated from a single power source and
availability in a SMA connectorized module package. These remarkable new RF amplifiers
are further heightened by their high output power, high gain, and superior linearity
...
"Keysight Technologies continues to build
its test equipment support services business and it has bought a UK-based repair
and asset management services company. The test services business is new focus for
Keysight following last year's separation from Agilent Technologies life sciences
businesses. Electroservices Enterprises, which is based in Telford
..."
MECA is pleased to announce its latest addition
to our broad band line of
Power Dividers with the type N model (80X-4-3.250WWP). Available
in; 2, 4, 8 & 16-Way, 30W Wilkinson Power Dividers, optimized for excellent
performance with industry leading specifications from 500 MHz – 6.00 GHz IP67 rated
and suited for indoor and outdoor applications. Offering typical VSWR's ranging
from 1.20:1 to 1.30:1, Isolation of 17-20dB minimum while offering phase and amplitude
balance typically only seen in narrower/octave band models
...
Planar Monolithics Industries, Inc. invites
you to visit them at Stand 107 of the European Microwave 2015 show in Paris, France,
from September 6-11. PMI offers just about any RF/Microwave component, module, or
sub-system for both industrial and military based requirements. Components and modules
can be modified to meet your exact requirement
...
New MFJ-226 introduces the MFJ Times Technology
series of advanced
Antenna Analyzers! This groundbreaking VNA antenna
analyzer -- MFJ-226 Antenna Expert -- delivers OSL calibration and true reactance
including its sign from 1 MHz to 230 MHz with 1-Hz frequency resolution! Incredibly
Powerful MFJ-226 is the first and only low-cost handheld VNA to feature OSL
(open/short/load) calibration for super accuracy and
sign of reactance to positively identify inductive or capacitive reactance. These
two features, normally only found on lab instruments, place incredible diagnostic
power in
...
P1dB, Inc., a supplier of RF and microwave
components, launched its new e-commerce website, www.p1db.com, whose focus is product availability
and fast shipment to its global customer base. "P1dB is committed to providing its
customers with RF and Microwave products on a timely basis" says Gerry Camacho,
P1dB GM and COO. "Our updated website is the first step to meeting our commitment
of offering RF and Microwave components to the industry from stock or very short
delivery." The P1dB Website has been designed to meet customer demands for an easy
product search and consumer level e-commerce check-out and 24/7 availability
...
Anatech Electronics offers the industry's
largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized RF and microwave filters
and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace and defense, and
industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Anatech has released three new designs:
a surface mount 455 kHz
crystal
bandpass filter, a connectorized 1800 MHz cavity bandpass filter, and a
surface mount 1650 MHz ceramic bandpass filter. All can be ordered directly
through their AMCrf
web store
...
The FEKO Student Competition is an international
contest organized annually by the FEKO team in support of engineering education.
Open to students of colleges and universities from every country in the world who
are aged 18 years and older at the time of entry, except for students in countries
or at universities subject to a ban on receiving U.S. technology exports. Submission
should highlight the problem solved with FEKO, including details on simulation setup,
solution method used, results and result interpretation. The Competition will begin
on April 1, 2015. Deadline for submissions is September
30, 2015. Entrants must use and complete the
online registration form.
everything RF has recently updated its Directory
for Waveguide Products & Manufacturers. There are over 20 waveguide component
categories listed on everything RF. Users can search for products across multiple
manufacturers using parametric search tools to narrow down on products based on
waveguide size and other parameters based on the selected category. everything RF
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NI (formerly AWR Corporation)
announces that the agenda has been set and registration opened for the
AWR Design Forum
2015 (ADF) in Hsinchu, Taiwan on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Highlights of ADF 2015 Taiwan
include the following technical presentations featuring NI AWR Design Environment
software as well as customer design successes: Overview of NI AWR Design Environment
V12, Module and Connector Design, Using Microwave Office and Analyst Software, LTCC
Design and Verification with Microwave Office, Efficient Implementation and Design
of ...
Sivers IMA today announces its launch of
the next generation
converter for E-band radio links. The new generation
converter is based on the company's proprietary SiGe chip and offers a cost-effective
and high-performance solution for those who develop and market radio links or test
and measurement equipment for manufacturing of radio links and devices. The new
converter from Sivers IMAs is designed to support very advanced modulation schemes,
which enables record breaking capacities of up to 10 Gbps
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The result of a 2014 Kickstarter project,
LabNation's
SMARTSCOPE combines 3 high-end instruments into
1 mobile, smart device which works on both PC, laptop, tablet and smartphone. •
2-channel 45 MHz o-scope channels at 100MS/s, • 50MS/s arbitrary waveform
generator, • 8-channel digital logic analyzer at 100MS/s, • digital waveform
generator at 100MS/s. SMARTSCOPE's open framework allows you to hook up your creation
to the extension ports and control it from your PC or smartphone. When you're taking
on more advanced projects, you'll appreciate the full access you have to the powerful
FPGA. Current price is only $229
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Noise figure is critical for characterizing
a receiver and its ability to detect weak incoming signals in the presence of self-generated
noise. Reducing noise figure begins with a solid understanding of the uncertainties
in your components, subsystems, and setup. Quantifying those unknowns depends on
flexible tools that provide accurate, reliable results. Get 10 hints to help minimize
the uncertainties in your noise figure measurements
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NI (formerly AWR Corporation)
announces that it is sponsoring an RF printed circuit board (PCB) design webinar
on October 15, 2015. Part of the
Microwave Journal Technical Webinar Series, this
one-hour webinar offers participants insight on practical RF PCB design to help
them meet the needs of today's demanding wireless product development environment.
The webinar is presented by Henry Lau of Lexiwave Technology, who has over 22 years
of experience in designing RF systems, products, and RFICs, and features the use
of NI AWR software products
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NuWaves Engineering, an international RF and
microwave solutions provider, announced the release of an upgraded broadband RF
power amplifier (PA) for L- and S-band transmitters
and data radios, the
NuPower™ 12B01A model, featuring improved power
efficiency and operational temperature performance and a wider supply voltage range.
An alternative product configuration, part number NW-PA-12B01A-D30, is available
with reduced gain that accepts a +30 dBm RF input signal from the transmitter ,
supporting a common RF output level of industry data links
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P1dB, an RF and Microwave component supplier,
introduces 2-Way (P1PD-SAF-0206G30W-2) and 4-Way
(P1PD-SAF-0206G30W-4) SMA power dividers
operating from 2 to 6 GHz. The new RF power dividers operate across the full frequency
band and are optimized for the 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands with increased isolation
and improved insertion loss. The SMA dividers meet the demands of production test
systems for routers, cell phones, tablets and other Wi-Fi enabled products
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Quick Summary of Topics: – How to Design for
Power Integrity – Power Electronics: HF Power Semiconductor Modeling – How to Design
Broadband Impedance Matching Networks – Introducing WaferPro Express 2015 – Wafer-Level
Measurement Solution With Cascade Microtech – New 5G Channel Sounding Reference
Solution – Passive Filter Synthesis Design Video – New Microwave Circuit Design
Textbook – 2015 Aerospace and Defense Symposium DVD – Webcasts – Follow Us on Social
Media
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Pasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier
of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, introduces a new line of coaxial
threshold detectors designed for microwave and
millimeter wave applications from 2 to 40 GHz. These threshold detectors are commonly
used for analyzing radar performance, leveling pulsed signal sources, AM noise measurements,
system monitoring and pulsed RF measurements in ultra-broadband applications. Pasternack's
latest release of threshold detectors consists of 3 unique models covering broadband
frequency bands from 2 to 40 GHz. Designs incorporate gain stages for higher dynamic
range
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Keysight Technologies today introduced the
81607A, 81608A and 81609A tunable laser sources, a range of modules for the
Keysight
8164B lightwave measurement system. The new modules extend the product family
that debuted in March 2015 with the Keysight 81606A tunable laser source, an instrument
with unmatched sub-picometer tuning repeatability and best-in-class wavelength accuracy
that is maintained even in full-speed, two-way sweeps. The new value and basic line
models share the 81606A's new design with low spontaneous emission and narrow line
width, its industry-leading power repeatability and long-term stability. The new
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"Qorvo, a leading provider of RF solutions
for mobile, infrastructure and aerospace / defense applications, today announced
a new highly cost effective, high performance Ka-band 3 watt
GaN power amplifier for commercial VSAT satellite
ground terminals transmitting high speed internet data. "Qorvo's 0.15um high-frequency
GaN process delivers three times the power density of past generation GaAs pHEMT
solutions
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Sivers IMA today announced that SAF Tehnika,
a designer, producer and distributor of digital microwave data transmission technology
has chosen Sivers IMA's E-band converters as an integrated
part in their coming products. "This is an important win for us. As a supplier of
components our success is based on the fact that radio link manufacturers choose
our converters to build into their products. We have had a good dialogue with SAF
Tehnika during our development process and we are now at a stage where they are
ready to order a customized module to integrate in their end product. Being chosen
by ...
Optenni Ltd and Anritsu Corporation announce
a
real-time link between the Anritsu ShockLine family
of Vector Network Analyzers and the Optenni Lab matching circuit optimization
software. The link enables an entirely novel workflow for the antenna designer,
streaming the measured impedance data from the VNA continuously to the matching
circuit synthesis of Optenni Lab. This novel workflow opens up new horizons for
the design process, as the effect of physical modifications and tuning of an antenna
prototype can immediately be seen in the simulated total performance of the antenna
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NI (formerly AWR Corporation)
announces that it is sponsoring the upcoming Microwave Journal RF/Microwave Training
Radar Webinar scheduled for October 1, 2015. This "Introduction to Radar" webinar covers the basic
principles of radar detection and ranging, pulse versus continuous wave systems,
radar modulation, radar path budget and radar range equation, range ambiguity and
mitigation, maximum and minimum detectable range, and plan position indicator
(PPI) and A-scope displays
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Validate your complex multi-antenna designs
with Keysight's new release of the
M9391A PXIe vector signal analyzer and
M9381A PXIe vector signal generator. With precise
channel-to-channel synchronization and phase coherence and proven measurement software,
you can design and validate the multi-antenna techniques being deployed in LTE-Advanced,
WLAN and 5G, including up to 8x8 MIMO, beamforming and carrier aggregation. Keysight
Technologies Program Manager Sheri DeTomasi
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Programs provide students with tools to become
industry-ready engineers. Your measurement challenges are increasingly complex and
the technologies you work with are changing rapidly. The
2015 Back to Basics DVD includes more than 50
new application notes as well as webcasts and videos that cover a wide variety
of modern measurement topics from design simulation to digital and modular
instrumentation
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Saelig Company, Inc. announces the
STE3000FAV2 patented RF Test Enclosure, designed
to give forensics technicians a highly isolated bench-top environment to perform
electronic device interrogations of electronic equipment. The device is therefore
protected from remote kill, lock, or self-destruct commands, as well as being protected
from GPS and location tracking. Attached to the STE3000FAV2 enclosure is a high
quality video and audio recorder for downloading evidentiary stored data. When the
electronic device (cellphone, laptop PC, etc.) is
placed inside this enclosure, it can be viewed through the LED-illuminated RF-proof
window and accessed via silver-mesh RF-tight gloves. Whether opening a device
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With its
R&S ZVA high end vector network analyzers
and
R&S ZVAX-TRM extension unit, Rohde &
Schwarz offers an efficient and highly flexible solution for characterizing active
components. Using a combination of a high-end R&S ZVA and the R&S ZVAX-TRM,
users can now measure the noise figures of amplifiers, converters and transmit/receive
(T/R) modules for radar and satellite applications. The new R&S ZVAXxxB31 and
R&S ZVAXxxB32 options for the R&S ZVAX-TRM even make it possible to carry
out this measurement on amplifiers
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