Components
Public Safety Filter
3H Communication Systems designs and manufactures a complete line of public safety filters and multiplexers for first responders for land, mobile, marine and aeronautical markets. The filter products are suited for VHF, UHF, 700, 800, 900 MHz and tetra bands. 3H filter products offer low insertion loss and >60 dB co-channel isolation. Filters can be designed for high power. Additional frequency bands and power options are available. For more information contact: sales@3hcomm.com.
3H Communications Systems
www.3hcomm.com
50 W Conduction Cooled Termination
Model series 552-308-050 is a 50 W of RF power (average) rated conduction cooled termination that has been deployed in commercial and military applications. This 50 Ohm device has an operating frequency range of DC to 4 GHz and features maximum VSWR of 1.35:1. The RF connector is N male. Additional heat sinking is required for safe operation of this device at 50 W (case temperature must be maintained at +100°C or less).
BroadWave Technologies Inc.
www.broadwavetech.com
8-Way Ku-Band Iso-Divider
Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave Solutions launched the 8-way Ku-Band Iso-divider designed for use in satellite applications. The Iso-divider combines the functions of high performance power dividers with ferrite isolators to provide a high isolation power divider solution, making the external isolators redundant for satellite receiver applications without introducing complex switch-based solutions. Integration of the two functions into a single package provides enhanced product reliability due to fewer external components, interconnects and transitions.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave Solutions
www.craneae.com
6 to 14 GHz Fundamental Mixer
Custom MMIC announced the release of the CMD177C3, a packaged 6 to 14 GHz double-balanced mixer, to its growing standard product library. The CMD177C3 has a low conversion loss of 6.5 dB, high LO to RF isolation of 45 dBc, and a high input IP3 of +18 dBm across the 6 to 14 GHz bandwidth. The minimum LO drive requirement is +9 dBm, with saturation reach to levels above +13 dBm.
Custom MMIC
www.custommmic.com
Space Qualified Isolator
DiTom Microwave released a new K-Band (18 to 22 GHz) space qualified isolator. The DS1015 is manufactured to meet or exceed environmental space-level reliability including thermal shock, sine and random vibration, temperature cycling, and thermal vacuum survivability over a specified qualification and acceptance test plan. DiTom’s current space level manufacturing process allows for delivery in as quickly as four weeks depending on the test requirements. For more information contact (559) 225-7042 or email: space@ditom.com.
DiTom Microwave
www.ditom.com
Two-Way Power Divider
ET Industries, a designer of high frequency, wideband power dividers, introduced Model D-1050-2. This model is a two-way power divider that operates in a frequency range from 10 to 50 GHz. The maximum insertion loss is less than 1.80 dB. Amplitude balance is 0.5 dB maximum and phase balance is 5 degrees maximum. The minimum isolation is 16 dB and VSWR is 1.70:1 maximum. Connectors are 2.4 mm female. Housing size is 1.15" × 1.06" × 0.5".
ET Industries
www.etiworld.com
Elliptic Function Highpass Filter
Integrated Microwave Corp. offers a high frequency elliptic function highpass filter. This small-profile filter offers a passband insertion loss of 0.7 dBa from 5.2 to 13 GHz, with a -3 dBc cutoff at 5.15 GHz. The filter provides superior rejection: -20 dBc at 4.9 GHz and -40 dBc DC to 4.8 GHz. Performance is comparable to a suspended substrate, but at one-quarter the size and cost.
Integrated Microwave Corp.
www.imcsd.com
Low PIM 10 W Terminations
MECA now offers a new line of 10 W terminations, with industry leading PIM performance of -175 dBc typical to <-165 dBc (2 × 5 W), -165 dBc Typical to <-155 dBc (2 ×20 W tones, additional heat sink required), while handling full rated power to +85°C. All terminations cover frequencies of 380 MHz to 2.700 GHz, VSWR=1.10:1 Typ./1.20:1 max. (0.698 to 2.700 GHz) & VSWR=1.15:1 Typ./1.25:1 Max. (0.380 to 0.698 GHz) with 7/16 DIN, Type N & 4.1/9.5 connectors. Made in USA and 36-month warranty.
MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-meca.com
Coaxial Limiters
GG77317-04 and GG77317-05 are 100 W and 60 W broadband coaxial limiters that provide CW power handling capability from 10 MHz to 4 GHz and from 10 MHz to 6 GHz respectively, and are ideal for receiver protection in ECM, EW, radar and test equipment applications. These PIN-diode based limiters feature SMA female connectors and are designed to meet or exceed the MIL-STD-883 environmental conditions without damage. For product sales or technical information, contact RFMWMOD@microsemi.com.
Microsemi
www.microsemi.com
Power Splitter/Combiner
Mini-Circuits’ coaxial power splitter/combiner has an operating and storage temperature of -55° to 100°C. It features DC to 10,000 MHz wideband, 2 deg. typical phase unbalance and 0.2 dB typical amplitude unbalance. Applications include laboratory and test set-ups.
Mini-Circuits
www.mini-circuits.com
Bandpass Filters
Pole/Zero released its new line of NANO-ERTM tunable bandpass filters covering the entire military tactical radio band of 30 to 520 MHz while fitting in a low-profile package measuring 1.1" × 1.1" × 0.216" (28 × 28 × 5.5 mm). These low cost bandpass filters are commonly used in applications where small size, low power and high performance are needed such as military handheld radios, radar systems, SATCOM, test and measurement systems and additional commercial applications.
POLE/ZERO
www.polezero.com
Drop-In Circulator
For X-Band radar systems, Renaissance has developed a low insertion and return loss circulator operating between 9 and 10 GHz in a compact 0.5" × 0.5" × 0.18" package.
Renaissance Electronics & Communications LLC
www.rec-usa.com
Two-way Power Divider
Response Microwave Inc. announced the availability of its new multi-octave band power dividers for use in ATE and production applications. The new RMPD2.2-18Sf covers the 2 to 18 GHz band offering typical electrical performance of 0.8 dB insertion loss, VSWR of 1.50:1 and isolation of 20 dB. Power handling is 25 W and the unit is operational over the -35° to +85°C range. Mechanical package is 1.85" × 0.95" × 0.39", plus SMA female connectors. Unit configurations are currently available in two-way, four-way, six-way and eight-way splits.
Response Microwave Inc.
www.responsemicrowave.com
DC RF Switch
Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new UltraCMOS true DC RF switch from Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. The PE42020 is a HaRPTM technology-enhanced SPDT true DC RF switch that operates from DC up to 8 GHz with integrated RF, analog and digital functions. It can be configured as a 50 ohm absorptive or open reflective switch and offers power handling of +30 dBm at 0 Hz and +36 dBm at 8 GHz.
Richardson RFPD Inc.
www.richardsonrfpd.com
High Power Splitter
RLC Electronics recently added a high power capability to its power divider product line. These reactive splitters are offered in two-, three- and four-way splits and have excellent input VSWR (1.3:1 max), high power ratings (500 W CW), low PIM (-125 dBc) and low loss (usually less than 0.2 dB). Frequency capability extends from 250 to 4000 MHz, and connector options include N and 7/16 connector types. These power dividers are designed to evenly split high power cellular signals with minimal reflection.
RLC Electronics Inc.
www.rlcelectronics.com
High Power Circulator
Model CT-1872-S is rated at 60 kW peak and 600 W average power at 325 MHz. The unit provides 20 dB min. Isolation at 0.2 dB insertion loss and 1.20 max VSWR. The extremely compact design has flange to flange insertion length of only 6 ¾" and a height of 5 ¼". For use in radar applications, it has 1 5/8" EIA connectors. It is also available at other UHF frequencies and connector types.
UTE Microwave
www.utemicrowave.com
Cables & Connectors
Phase Stable Cable Assemblies
D-COAX Inc. has introduced ≤1 ps skew matched and phase stable high performance flexible coaxial cable assemblies through 65 GHz. The standard assemblies deliver excellent return loss and low insertion loss. Cable pairs are ideal for signal integrity, channel modeling, jitter measurements, BERT and differential measurements.
D-COAX Inc.
www.d-coax.com
75 Ohm Test Cables
Pasternack, a manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, announced the release of its line of 75 ohm test cables with operation up to 3 GHz. These rugged cable assemblies are specially designed to withstand the rigors of test lab use and applications in 75 ohm communications systems. Technicians commonly rely on these high frequency test cables in technologies such as cable TV, MoCA 2.0 and MoCA 1.1 (Media over Coax Alliance) and DOCSIS (Data over Cable Service Interface Specifications).
Pasternack
www.pasternack.com
Coax to Waveguide Transitions
QuinStar Technology introduced a new line (Series QWA) of 1 mm coax to waveguide transitions (adapters) for full waveguide band operation in V, E and W-Bands. Both in-line and right-angle versions are available with male and female connectors. VSWR over the full band is 1.43:1 max. (return loss > 15 dB) with less than 0.8 dB insertion loss. Most models are available immediately from stock.
QuinStar Technology
www.quinstar.com
Right Angle Adapters
SGMC Microwave’s SMA to SMM right angle (Between-Series adapters) features a frequency range of DC to 26.5 GHz. They also feature low VSWR and insertion loss, internally swept right angle design, corrosion resistant 303 stainless steel (passivated) and ruggedized construction for repeatability and reliability.
SGMC Microwave
www.sgmcmicrowave.com
E-Band Adapter
Spacek Labs model T79-W is one of the E-Band models in its series of waveguide to coaxial transitions or adapters. The T79-W covers the available commercial E-Band spectrum from 71 to 86 GHz with a typical insertion loss of 0.6 dB (typical). The maximum VSWR is 1.30:1. This transition can be used to adapt a component or system from WR-12 (UG387/U) waveguide to the 1 mm coaxial connector. This transition is also available covering the entire 60 to 90 GHz waveguide band.
Spacek Labs Inc.
www.spaceklabs.com
Amplifiers
TWT Amplifier
AR’s new 250T6G18 TWT amplifier provides 250 W CW power from 6 to 18 GHz for EMC and microwave testing applications. Standard features include a built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface, 0 dBm input, VSWR protection, gain control, RF output sample ports, plus monitoring various TWT voltages and currents.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arww-rfmicro.com
Broadband RF Amplifiers
Fairview Microwave Inc. announced the release of its expanded broadband RF amplifiers operating in octave bands between 0.5 and 40 GHz with noise figures ranging from 2.5 to 6 dB across the entire frequency range. Fairview Microwave’s new broadband amplifier portfolio consists of 18 part numbers to choose from that are commonly employed in a wide spectrum of military and commercial applications including wireless communications, telecom infrastructure, radar, electronic warfare, sensors, test instrumentation and microwave backhaul.
Fairview Microwave Inc.
www.fairviewmicrowave.com
Wideband Amplifier
Herotek offers a multi-octave ultra wideband amplifier with excellent gain flatness and low power consumption. Model AF00120243A operates from 0.01 to 20 GHz. It has 24 dB gain with maximum gain variation of ±1.5 dB, noise figure of 3 dB, P1dB output of +8 dBm, and current draw of 90 mA at +5 V bias. This amplifier comes in a hermetically sealed package with removable connectors for drop-in assembly and is designed for both military and commercial applications.
Herotek Inc.
www.herotek.com
Low Noise Amplifier
PMI Model No. PEC-30-2R04R0-1R5-21-8V-SFF-HS is a 2 to 4 GHz, low noise amplifier designed for military and industrial applications. This amplifier is supplied in PMI’s EMI shielded, hermetically sealed housing with SMA(F) connectors. It provides > 30 dB of gain with a typical noise figure of 1.5 dB and a minimum OP1dB of +21 dB. This amplifier operates on +8 VDC and has a maximum current draw of 380 mA.
Planar Monolithics Industries
www.pmi-rf.com
Sources
Compact RF Signal Generator
DS Instruments introduced the SG6000L, a small, compact but full featured RF signal generator that covers the 25 MHz to 6 GHz band. An optional doubler extends coverage to 12 GHz. The SG6000 maximum output level is above +6 dBm across all its bands. The SG6000L is fully synthesized to a 10 MHz reference using modern fractional N methods. External or internal 10 MHz reference is supported. The SG functions of frequency and level can be programmed over the USB port using industry standard SCPI commands.
DS Instruments
www.dsinstruments.com.
Low Profile Precision OCXO
Morion’s low profile precision OCXO MV317 is available with a frequency range from 80 to 122.88 MHz. With a package size of 25 × 25 × 10.3 mm, it guarantees stability level vs. operating temperature range up to 5E-8 and aging up to 1E-7/year. The MV317 offers highly improved phase noise levels better than: -135 dB/Hz at 100 Hz, -162 dB/Hz at 1 kHz, and -176 dB/Hz at 100 kHz for 100 MHz output. It is available with SIN output, 12 V voltage supply and sub-harmonics < -40 dBc.
Morion US LLC
www.morion-us.com
C-Band Connectorized VCO
KDCO615712-5 is an optimized fundamental frequency planar resonator oscillator designed to operate in the C-Band frequency range of 6150 to 7120 MHz with just 0.5 to 12 V of tuning. The 5 V supply voltage (Vcc) draws only a maximum current of 22 mA and 0.11 W, while achieving a superb typical low phase noise of -106 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset. The output power is -5 dBm minimum with excellent harmonic suppression of 25 dB typical.
Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com
Software
PAM-4 Analysis Software
Keysight Technologies Inc. introduced measurement software designed to help engineers quickly and accurately characterize PAM-4 (pulse amplitude modulation with four amplitude levels) signals using the Keysight V-Series, Z-Series, and S-Series real time oscilloscope platforms. The Keysight N8827A PAM-4 analysis software (for V- and Z-Series oscilloscopes) and N8827B PAM-4 analysis software (for S-Series oscilloscopes) provides comprehensive analysis of electrical PAM-4 signals. Mobile computing applications are demanding more of the underlying computer Internet infrastructure. To enable increases in Internet and server-farm performance, higher-speed connectivity among server systems is required.
Keysight Technologies Inc.
www.keysight.com
Test Equipment
YIG Tuning Current Supply
Black Box Instruments has introduced a low noise precision current supply specifically tailored for tuning YIG devices. The instrument outperforms any of the legacy instruments that are no longer available today. The instrument is a “black box” in the sense it is solely controlled via a USB interface. Multiple “front panels” are realized through a PC controller. The instrument comes with free LabView programs to get the user started.
Black Box Instruments
www. blackboxinst.com
V-Band Frequency Extender
Model STE-KF415-14-S1 is a bench-top V-Band frequency extender, which extends the input frequency 12.5 to 18.75 GHz to full waveguide bandwidth, 50 to 75 GHz, operation. The frequency extender combines high performance millimeter passive/active multipliers, amplifiers, filters and Faraday isolator to extend the low frequency sweeper or synthesizer to V-Band frequency band. The required input power is +3 dBm and resultant output power is +14 dBm typically. The DC input is +8 to 12 VDC/550 mA.
SAGE Millimeter Inc.
www.sagemillimeter.com