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 PCBONLINE, a one-stop custom PCB/PCBA manufacturer
for prototypes, has posted a blog that answers the question, "What's
going on in testing the printed circuit board assembly?" Unlike most PCB assemblers,
the advanced PCB manufacturer PCBONLINE can process functional tests before delivery
so that our clients don't have to test on their own. PCBA testing at PCBONLINE includes
the Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) test during the assembly process, functional
test, and thermal aging test after the assembly. During the AOI and functional test,
if the PCBA is good, the computer screen will display OK. Otherwise, it will display
NG (no good), and all test process data can be recorded. The aging test consists
of powering on the PCBA to let it work for some time depending...
 Withwave's
New Compact
N-Type Calibration Kit offers excellent performance characteristics that is
specially designed for fine-tuning in production environments and quality testing
facilities using N-type connectors from DC to 8 GHz. This Calibration Kit includes
all needed calibration standard (Open, Short, Load) in one unit. It is the best
solution available for ease of use in VNA calibration, especially in the field.
Return loss (Load): <-42 dB for DC to 6 GHz, <-38 dB for 6
to 8 GHz...
 Exodus Advanced Communications' AMP2071A-LC,
80 to 1000 MHz, 750 Watts with our Quiet-Cool Technology Exodus AMP2071A-LC
is a powerhouse in a compact chassis! Covering 80-1000 MHz, produces >750 W
minimum, >1100 W nominal power, P1dB >500 W minimum. Excellent gain
flatness with a minimum power gain of 58 dB. Included are amplifier monitoring
parameters for forward / reflected power, VSWR, as well as voltage, current &
temperature sensing for optimum reliability & ruggedness. Nominal weight is <40 kg,
and dimensions of 19"W x 22"L x 8.75"H. Features Class A/AB linear LDMOS design
Instantaneous ultra-wide bandwidth Rack mounted system Designed for broadband EMI/RFI,
Lab, Communications and EW applications Suitable for all single channel modulation
standards Built-in protection circuits...
 Sam Benzacar of Anatech Electronics, an RF
and microwave filter company, has published his December newsletter that features
his short op-ed entitled "2020: The Year that
Was... ," in which Sam assess how he well did in predicting various key industry
trends at the end of last year. You can read his piece to see how he scored, but
I do want to note a specific point. One of Sam's predictions pertained to the availability
of broadband service in rural areas. The Wuhan Flu epidemic that caused most schools
to implement a remote classroom environment exposed how deficient the system still
is, even though we thought the issue had been pretty much resolved (goodness knows
we've spent enough tax money to address it). Also included in the newsletter are
a few pertinent industry headlines. Stand by for Sam's end-of-year predictions for
2021...
 ConductRF, a manufacturer of precision RF
coaxial cable assemblies and connectors, announces the availability of
Phase Stable
/ Temperature Stable solutions for both commercial and laboratory precision
RF applications. 50 ppm phase accuracy with temperature phase matching capabilities,
low loss and high power options, broad connector choices. Manufacturing capabilities
include solutions built at our ITAR registered facility in Methuen, Massachusetts,
as well as partner facilities in the U.S. and around the world. ConductRF offers
cost effective equivalent and improved RF solutions to all major interconnect manufacturers,
specializing in phase stability over temperature...
 Skyworks is pleased to introduce the
SKYA21043,
a highly-integrated, 5 GHz front-end module (FEM) incorporating a 5 GHz single-pole,
double-throw (SPDT) transmit/receive (T/R) switch, a 5 GHz high-gain low-noise amplifier
(LNA) with bypass, and a 5 GHz power amplifier (PA) intended for high-power 802.11p
applications and systems. Qualified to AEC-Q104 (Grade 2), the SKYA21043 meets rugged
reliability requirements for automotive applications including vehicle-to-vehicle
(V2V) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) covering smart antennas, compensators, and
roadside units for automotive infrastructure, backhaul and cellular...
 Copper Mountain Technologies (CMT), a leading
developer of innovative RF test and measurement solutions for engineers all over
the world, has produced a video demonstrating how to properly
perform a 2-port calibration on a vector network analyzer (VNA). Virtually interact
with CMT's software to complete a simulated calibration of a 2-port VNA. Note that
the series of dashes and spaces along the video progress bar indicate where the
action stops between steps to allow you time to replicate the action. You will need
to click on the start arrow each time to resume action...
 Copper Mountain Technologies (CMT), a leading
developer of innovative RF test and measurement solutions for engineers all over
the world, will present a free webinar entitled "Effective
Use of VNA 'Channels' for Efficient Measurement and Analysis." Tune in on Tuesday,
December 15th, at 11:00 AM EST. The webinar is free, and you can dial in for interactive
participation. CMT Senior RF Design Engineer Brian Walker will be your host as he
describes how "Channels" on a VNA are a very effective way of making a series of
complex measurements simultaneously. Often it is important to visualize a number
of different operational parameters of a circuit while performing tuning or during
production test. In this short webinar Brian demonstrates how one might effectively
use two or more channels to make useful measurements. The full agenda includes allocating
traces vs. allocating channels, setting up multiple channels, calibration...
 Piconics and Modelithics, are pleased to
announce the availability of 3D models for the CC20T44K240G5-C and CC25T47K240G5-C
conical inductors from Piconics. Both models are included in the latest version,
v20.8, of the Modelithics COMPLETE+3D Library for Ansys® HFSS™. The new models are
validated through multi-substrate S-parameter measurements. Both are validated through
67 GHz, making them well suited for extremely broadband applications. The CC20T44K240G5-C
and CC25T47K240G5-C conical inductors have inductance values of 0.170 and 0.250 μH,
respectively. In addition, the CC20T44K240G5-C is rated for a maximum current of
325 mA, while the CC25T47K240G5-C has a maximum current rating of 230 mA.
Potential use cases for the conical inductors include bias...
 Aegis Power Systems announces the new VPX1PH3UC310-SA,
a single-phase 85-264 Vac input to 28 Vdc output power supply module with
310 watts and EMI filtering. This rugged slide-in power supply has been developed
in alignment with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture™ (SOSA) technical standard
for use in interoperable systems for sensor management. Using the latest in switching
power technology, this product achieves high efficiency AC-DC conversion with .99
power factor correction in a conduction cooled module with +12 V and +3.3V AUX
outputs in alignment with the SOSATM technical standards. Users with increasing
battlefield demands for C5ISR and embedded computing equipment can make use of advanced
power converter features such as built-in EMI filtering, alignment keys for using
multiple units in one chassis, I2C monitoring and IPMC redundancy, and wide operating
temperature range...
 Linx Technologies, a developer and manufacturer
of antennas and connectors, is pleased to introduce a series of
white
bronze N-type RF connectors. Linx N connectors excel in a wide range of applications
including Internet of Things (IoT), cellular IoT (LTE-M/Cat-M1 and NB-IoT), cellular
LTE, LPWA, industrial, automotive, aerospace, and military applications. The new
Linx N connectors are available in a variety of styles, including surface mount,
PCB mount, and cable-crimp mount. Linx is also offering N to N and SMA to N adapters,
providing flexibility in design and integration through a range of solution options.
The N connector series from Linx...
 Axiom Test Equipment, an electronic test
equipment rental and sales company has published a new blog post entitled "Equipment
for an Electrical Engineer's Wish List" that informs people who are looking
to buy test equipment for an electrical engineer. Learn how you could give the gift
of test equipment in a cost-effective manner and add to your favorite electrical
engineer's test bench for 2021. No matter what is on their wish list, Axiom Test
Equipment offers a variety of test equipment to meets their specific needs. Keeping
costs reasonable is possible by either renting equipment for a short-term project
or by purchasing quality used equipment at a fraction of the full price...
 Now available for direct purchase from DigiKey
- ConductRF's
Precision
RF Cables & Connectors with performance up to 70 GHz! When a standard
commercial product won't support your needs, ConductRF goes in to another gear with
its Precision RF Coaxial Connector support. We offer a broad range of options including
2.4 mm, 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm as well as precision SMA, Type-N, TNC and
SMP solutions for many higher performance cables from the industries leading manufacturers
like Times Microwave, Harbour Industries, Insulated Wire, Semflex and more. Often
with Precision RF Coaxial solutions, everything comes down to the RF performance...
 Gowanda Electronics, a designer and manufacturer
of precision electronic components for broadband radio frequency and power applications,
announces the introduction of a new
broadband microwave RF conical
inductor series - C070 - available in Surface Mount (C070SM) and Flying Lead
(C070FL) configurations to enhance utility for the electronic design community.
Gowanda's new C070 series was developed to address market needs and industry trends
calling for ever-increasing performance from broadband conical components. It was
designed for use in communication applications for bias T's (filter signals, remove
noise), broadband chip manufacturing, communication platforms, high frequency, microwave
circuitry...
 Teledyne Defense Electronics (TDE) this week
unveiled a new interactive
Virtual Trade
Show online as a vehicle to promote key product lines and capabilities to customers
in a permanent, ongoing manner. Once customers enter the Virtual Trade Show (VTS)
they begin an immersive online experience, the perception of being physically present
in a non-physical world. That experience includes a 360º panorama view that surrounds
the VTS user, enabling customers to "look" left, right, up, down, and move freely
from one area on the VTS floor to another navigating by a laptop mouse. This multi-media
experience showcases the flagship offerings of TDE's 15 business units, each of
whom have their own booth...
 Withwave's W6 Series are complete line of
high performance flexible microwave cable assemblies. Specially, W601 Series have
low density PTFE structure to achieve velocity propagation of 80%. These series
have excellent RF
performance up to 110 GHz with 1.0 mm Connectors. Features include
silver-plated copper center conductor, low density PTFE dielectric, silver-plated
copper outer conductors, and an FEP jacket. Please contact Withwave for your project's
needs.
 Artech House today announced the publication
of Countermeasures
for Aerial Drones by Garik Markarian and Andrew Staniforth. This comprehensive
resource explains the development of UAVs, drone threats, counter-UAV systems, and
strategies to handle UAVs, focusing on the practical aspects of counter-unmanned
aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and technologies. Theory, technical and operational
practice with insights from industry and policing are covered, and the full rogue
drone threat landscape and counter-drone technologies and systems is explored. The
book provides insight into counter-drone strategy, developing effective counter-drone
strategies and measures, as well as counter-drone programs and the regulatory frameworks
governing the use of drones. An New Release price of $111 is being offered for a
limited time...
 Modelithics, is pleased to announce the release
of version
20.8 of
the COMPLETE+3D Library for use with Ansys HFSS. The library contains over 325
highly scalable Microwave Global Models™ for capacitor, inductor, and resistor families
from many popular vendors, plus a collection of nearly 300 Modelithics' 3D geometry
models for inductors, capacitors, filters, packages and connectors. This library
now represents a total of 22,000 individual components with circuit and/or 3D EM
models. Version 20.8 adds nine new part value-, pad-, and substrate scalable models
and over eighty new full wave 3D electromagnetic models. New scalable circuit models
include new models for AVX's MP01...
 Stephen Barthelmes of Triad RF Systems talks
amplified radios, Doherty techniques, SDR, and UAVs with everythingRF. We talk
about everything from amplified radios and Doherty techniques to software defined
radio (SDR) systems and UAVs in an interview with everythingRF this week. everythingRF:
Can you give us a brief history about Triad RF? Stephen Barthelmes: Triad
RF was established in 2010 when the idea for the company began. In 2013, Dave, Dean
and I got together to begin the development of RF products that were underserved
by the market. By bringing the decades of knowledge that we had accumulated together,
we implemented solid processes in sales, design and manufacturing that produced
products that were cutting edge in performance and cost. We also understood the
market pressures for increasing RF power to enhance data transmission while simultaneously
improving overall efficiency. We stepped up to that challenge by creating some of
the most linear and efficient amplifiers in the market...
 Sam Benzacar of Anatech Electronics, an RF
and microwave filter company, has published his November newsletter that features
his short op-ed entitled "Do You Think 5G is
Challenging? Meet 6G!," which delves into what can be expected based on current
planning. "Like its predecessor, 6G is more than simply an upgrade in data rates
and capacity, as it will attempt to deliver downstream data rates up to 1 Tbye/s
and operate at frequencies in the so-called sub terahertz region, just below where
lightwave frequencies begin. It will make extensive use of artificial intelligence
and machine learning to enable applications that 5G presumably will not have been
addressed in the next decade." . Also included in the newsletter are a few industry
headlines...
 ConductRF
hand-formable
RF coaxial cables are available off the shelf from DigiKey. ConductRF FM series
of Hand Formable RF cable assemblies provides system designers with a versatile
solution that allows RF cables to be physically routed and set in to position during
installation. Standard lengths and connector types feature performance up to 18 GHz.
Low loss, tinned braided cable of 0.086" diameter with shielding of >100 dB.
100% factory tested for VSWR & insertion loss. RoHS & Reach compliant.
Ideal for internal module linking and great for RF Testing. When compared to traditional
semi-rigid options, these cables can provide increased installation flexibility
at a substantially lower cost. Made in the USA!
 Triad RF Systems has announced the development
of a dual, bi-directional amplifier that supports 2X2 MIMO radio applications.
Model TTRM2005D
is a solid-state-power amplifier (SSPA) that operates at a frequency of 2,200-2,500 MHz.
It is designed for military and commercial use and supports a variety of signal
types, from simple CW/FM signals to complex, highly modulated carriers such as 64
and 256QAM. The technical features of each channel on this dual bi-directional amplifier
includes a transmit signal gain of 25 dB, a receive signal gain of 12 dB,
a receive signal noise figure of 2.5 dB, and ~20 W BPSK power x2 (40 W
off total RF power). Supply voltage is an ultra-wide 12-30 VDC...
 PCBONLINE, a one-stop custom PCB/PCBA manufacturer
for prototypes, small-batch, and massive production, has a short
video showing their PCBA manufacturing
process. It begins with the solder paste application using an SMT component
attachment pad stencil, shows the pick-and-place operation (always a mesmerizing
things to watch), progresses to the temperature profiled reflow oven and if needed
for through-hole components a wave soldering step, then goes to machine vision and
human inspection, and finally an electrical test is performed. Any necessary rework
is performed by a trained technician. For many electronics product manufacturers,
PCB assembly is necessary and vital to their products. PCBONLINE, a one-stop PCB/PCBA
manufacturer since 1999...
 Electronics industry sales and marketing
expert Lectrix is hosting "Engineering
the Conversation" on December 8 & 9, 2020. Engineering the Conversation
is a free, 2-day online conference for professionals managing sales and marketing
in the B2B electronics industry. "So much has changed on the sales and marketing
side of the industry in the last 9 to 10 months, that there is a lot to be said
and learned from each other," said Graham Kilshaw, CEO of Lectrix. "This virtual
conference is a community event for the electronics industry; it allows attendees
to interact and network with speakers and each other to exchange the latest ideas
and solutions on how to respond to the pandemic..."
 Skyworks is pleased to introduce the
SKY58085-11,
a Mid- and High Band Front-End Module (FEM) supports 3G / 4G / 5G mobile devices
and operates efficiently in 3G / 4G / 5G modes. The module has separate 3G / 4G
/ 5G PA blocks operating in the mid- and high bands, a silicon controller containing
the MIPI® RFFE® interface, RF band switches, MB and HB antenna switches, bi-directional
couplers, and integrated filters for Bands 1, 2, 3, 7, 34, 39, 40 and 41. RF I/O
ports are internally matched to 50 ohms to minimize the need for external components.
Extremely low leakage current maximizes device standby time. IC die and passive
components are mounted on a multi-layer laminate substrate. The 62-pad LGA assembly,
encapsulated...
 Withwave's Precision
2.4 mm to 3.5 mm
Adapter Series are designed based on precision microwave interconnection technologies.
These adapters are manufactured to precise microwave specifications and constructed
with either male or female gender sides. The precision microwave connector interfaces
ensure an excellent microwave performance up to 34 GHz. Impedance: 50 Ω, VSWR: 1.25:1
(max) to 34 GHz, Body: Stainless steel (passivated), Center Contact: Gold-plated
brass...
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