Components
0402-Sized Ceramic Chip Inductors
Coilcraft’s new 0402DC Series ceramic wirewound chip inductors offer the industry’s highest Q factors in an 0402 (1005) size—up to 162 at 2.4 GHz—for super low loss in high frequency circuits. It is offered in 26 standard inductance values ranging from 3 to 120 nH. An additional 73 values are available upon request, including 0.1 nH increments from 2.8 nH to 10. Most values are available with 2 percent tolerance.
Coilcraft
www.coilcraft.com
Digitally Controlled PIN Diode Attenuator
Model A3G-69N-3JQ is a digitally controlled GaAs attenuator that operates from 50 MHz to 18 GHz. It is capable of a 32 dB attenuation range in 0.125 dB steps. The attenuation flatness is ± 1.25 dB with a 1.8:1 V.S.W.R. in 50 Ohms and a 4.75 dB insertion loss. This GaAs attenuator is digitally controlled via 8 bits of TTL compatible binary logic with a switching speed less than 1 µs.
G.T. Microwave Inc.
www.gtmicrowave.com
Shielded Surface Mount Inductors
Gowanda’s ER5025S series complements MIL-PRF-39010 QPL axial-leaded (thru-hole) products and enables their conversion to SMT circuitry via this new MIL-PRF-39010 qualified SMT series. ER5025S meets QPL’s ER requirements to failure rate level M (for /17 and /18). The performance ranges provided by this series include inductance from 0.10 to 10,000 µH, Q min from 40 to 60, SRF MHz min from 1 to 450, DCR Ohms max from 0.025 to 139 and current rating mA DC from 30 to 2245.
Gowanda Electronics
www.gowanda.com
Limiter
Herotek offers a new series of high-power 100 W CW limiters. Model LS00130P100A operates from 10 to 3000 MHz. It also has 1000 W peak (1 µs pulse width) power handling capability. The limiter has maximum insertion loss of 1 dB, maximum VSWR of 2:1. Its typical limiting threshold is +6 dBm, typical leakage at 1 W CW input is +14 dBm, at 10 W CW, +18 dBm and at 100 W CW, +20 dBm and is hermetically sealed for military application, and has removable connectors for MIC assembly.
Herotek Inc.
www.herotek.com
TNC Components
MECA offers a line of BNC power dividers, attenuators and terminations. Power dividers from 2- through 16-way, 40 W power divider/combiners are optimized for excellent performance across all wireless bands from 698 MHz to 2.7 GHz. Also 2 W terminations and attenuators are available in values from 1 to 32 dB. Made in the U.S. with 36 month warranty.
MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-MECA.com
Splitter
The RFSP5722 splitter from MiniRF is designed for applications that require small, low cost and highly reliable surface mount components. Applications may be found in broadband, wireless and other communications systems. These units are built lead-free and RoHS compliant. S-parameters are available on request.
MiniRF
www.minirf.com
Double Balanced Mixer
PMI Model No. DMBX-4G12G-19-8D5-SFF is a double balanced mixer operating over the 4 to 12 GHz frequency range. This unit provides a minimum isolation of 19 dB from LO to RF while maintaining a maximum noise figure of 8.5 dB. This compact mixer measures 1.000" × 0.725" × 0.510" and is outfitted with field replaceable SMA female connectors.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
Low PIM Terminations
RFMW Ltd. announced design and sales support for MECA low PIM, 380 to 2700 MHz terminations. MECA’s LPTC100-4310M handles 100 W with a typical PIM rating of -161 dBc. PIM is the non-linear mixing of two or more frequencies in a passive (or linear) device creating poor system performance in equipment such as distributed antenna systems (DAS). With a 4.3/10.0 DIN male connector, the LPTC100-4310M is IP 67 rated, making it a perfect choice for harsh environments.
RFMW Ltd.
www.rfmw.com
Equalizers
RLC Electronics’ gain and line loss equalizers combine filter and attenuator technology to achieve a desired response to 40 GHz. The typical curves that follow are representative of commonly requested responses, including both linear and half-sine responses. VSWR is dependent on frequency of operation, complexity of equalized response and bandwidth of response. Power handling is dependent on the physical size of the absorptive elements. Since these elements decrease in size with increasing frequency, power handling by 10 GHz is usually in the hundredths of watts.
RLC Electronics Inc.
www.rlcelectronics.com
Orthomode Transducer
Model SAT-363-25028-C1 is a WR-28 orthomode transducer (OMT) that operates between 30 and 42 GHz. The OMT separates a circular or elliptical polarized waveform into two linear, orthogonal waveforms or combines two linear polarized waveforms into one circular or elliptical polarized waveform or vice versa. The OMT also supports either vertical or horizontal polarized waveguide forms with more than 30 dB cross polarization rejections. The OMT shows high port isolation while providing a low insertion loss.
SAGE Millimeter
www.sagemillimeter.com
Ka-Band 5 Band External or Internal Reference LNB
Spantech S.A. announced the availability of the Norsat, five band LNBs for Ka SATCOM (17.2 to 22.2 GHz). With both internal reference (9000HI5-4) and external (9000XI5- 4), it is suitable for the most demanding applications. Spantech distributes the full range of Norsat products.
Spantech S.A.
www.spantech.es
Precision Phase Shifters
Spectrum Elektrotechnik GmbH offers a line of phase stable, low VSWR, precision phase shifters, engineered for high performance military and commercial applications. The products are designed for constant impedance of 50 Ohms over the whole adjustment range. The precision mechanical mechanism guarantees continuous adjustment over the entire frequency range, and a locking mechanism ensures stability of the desired position during vibration. The newest product is the mini phase adjuster of P/N LS-0165-VFVM, covering the frequency range of DC to 65 GHz.
Spectrum Elektrotechnik GmbH
www.spectrum-et.com
0.3 to 100 MHz Power Divider
The DSK-721S is a 2-way power divider covering the frequency range of 0.3 to100 MHz and operating over a temperature range of -55°C to 85°C. This product features an insertion loss of 0.21 dB typical and 0.4 dB maximum above the 3 dB theoretical split loss. The Isolation is 40 dB typical and 36 dB minimum, the phase unbalance is 0.2° typical and 1° maximum and amplitude unbalance is 0.01 typical and 0.15 dB maximum.
Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com
Cables & Connectors
High Speed mmWave End Launch Connectors
Fairview Microwave Inc. has released a new line of high speed end launch connectors. They are ideal for signal integrity measurements, chip evaluations, coplanar waveguide, 25 GbE, SERDES, substrate characterization and test fixture applications. Fairview’s new line of high speed end launch connectors is comprised of four models that provide VSWR as low as 1.10:1 and a maximum operating frequency of 40 to 110 GHz, depending on the model.
Fairview Microwave Inc.
www.fairviewmicrowave.com
V-, E- and W-Band Quick Connect Adapters
Now building waveguide systems is fast and easy. Connect and disconnect in seconds. Build systems fast and with better performance. Repeatable measurements, reduced loss, lower RF leakage. Quantum Microwave also has amplifiers, multipliers, mixers, attenuators, straights, bends and synthesizers.
Quantum Microwave
www.quantummicrowave.com
Adapters and Connectors
RF Superstore has expanded their product offering to include a large selection of in-stock reverse polarity adapters and connectors. The newly added products are coaxial adapter designs made of brass with nickel or gold plating and 50 Ohms impedance. The product lines span in-series and between-series BNC, N, MMCX, SMA and TNC.
RF Superstore
www.RFsuperstore.com
Edge Card Connectors
Samtec has expanded their line of edge card connectors with 0.8 mm and 1 mm pitch sockets designed for higher speed applications and optimal mating alignment. The 0.8 mm pitch socket (HSEC8-DP Series) is a differential pair version of Samtec’s popular Edge Rate® 0.8 mm pitch sockets. Rated for speeds to 28 Gbps NRZ/56 Gbps PAM4, the socket features Edge Rate® contacts designed to increase cycle life and decrease crosstalk.
Samtec Inc.
www.samtec.com
Amplifiers
Solid State Power Amplifier System
Exodus Advanced Communications introduced the AMP4052, 32 to 40 GHz, 10 W, 40 dB, 100 to 240 VAC system. This Class AB linear state of the art solid state power amplifier features an instantaneous wideband GaAs FET design with built-in protection circuits for high-reliability and ruggedness. The AMP4052 is suitable for all single channel modulation standards. It is packaged in a 2.5 U chassis with an approximate weight of 11 kg. This system is available with a digital monitor and control upon request.
Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com
ADM Amplifier Series
Marki Microwave now offers their popular ADM amplifier series as bare die. ADM-5974CH provides 14 dB of gain from DC to 35 GHz with +22 dBm saturated output power. ADM-5931CH offers 11 dB of gain from DC to 28 GHz with +17 dBm saturated output power. Uniquely designed to suppress even harmonics and improve odd harmonic efficiency, these amplifiers are ideally suited as LO drivers for their patented T3 mixers and pair well with their MMIC and microlithic mixers.
Marki Microwave
www.markimicrowave.com
Ultra-Wideband Coaxial LNA
Mini-Circuits’ ZX60-153LN+ is an ultra-wideband connectorized LNA providing low noise figure of typically 2.4 dB across the entire 0.5 to 15 GHz frequency range, supporting a broad range of applications including Wi-Fi, LTE, S-Band radar, C- and X-Band SATCOM, test instrumentation and more. It delivers 17 dB typical gain with ±2.7 dB flatness, P1 dB of +16 dBm and +28 dBm IP3.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
Rugged Rack Mount Amplifier
Mini-Circuits’ HPA-50W-63+ is a high-power rack mount amplifier capable of delivering 50 W saturated output power over the entire 700 to 6000 MHz bandwidth, supporting high-power test applications for all the primary wireless communications bands. The amplifier provides 56 dB gain with ±4 dB flatness, 97 dB reverse isolation and +50 dBm IP3. This rugged design features built-in safety features including over-temperature protection, fan alarms and immunity to open and short loads while delivering up to +45 dBm output power.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
GaN 5.5 W, X-Band, Medium Power Amplifier
Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new two-stage medium power amplifier from United Monolithic Semiconductors S.A.S. (UMS). The CHA6710-99F is a GaN-based 5.5 W, X-Band medium power amplifier. It exhibits 36 percent of power added efficiency and 23.5 dB linear gain. It is manufactured using UMS’ proprietary 0.25 µm gate length GaN HEMT process and is available as a bare die. The new PA is designed for a wide range of applications, including defense and commercial communication systems.
Richardson RFPD Inc.
www.richardsonrfpd.com
Systems
Fiber Optic Precision Sine Wave Transmission System
Liteway Inc. announced a new Luxlink® fiber optic transmission system specifically designed to transmit high precision 10 MHz timing related sine wave signals via interference free fiber optic cable using linear analog circuitry and internal low pass filters and can transmit signals up to 20 miles depending on the type of fiber used. Basic features are phase noise levels of -140 dbc/Hz, harmonic levels of better than -60 dB and VSWR of less than 20 dB, an MTBF of better than 100,000 hours (per MIL-HDBK-217) and are manufactured in the U.S.
Liteway, Inc.
www.luxlink.com
Customized mmWave Solutions
A new small business in Amherst, Mass. provides customized mmWave solutions by combining mmWave module expertise with interfaces, controllers and DSP to provide complete solutions for a wide range of mmWave applications including front-ends, gain-selectable amplifiers and test automation.
Millimeter Wave Systems LLC
www.millimeterwavesystems.com
Sources
Compact Waveguide Gunn Diode Oscillators
Pasternack has unveiled a new line of compact waveguide Gunn diode oscillators that are tunable and generate signal levels that exhibit low phase noise at popular K- and Ka-Band frequencies. Typical applications include transmit and receive oscillators for radio communications, local oscillator source that can be multiplied for higher mmWave frequency test and measurement, military and commercial radar sources, police radar, Doppler sensors and security screening.
Pasternack
www.pasternack.com
Software
Modelithics® COMPLETE Library for Sonnet® Suites™
Modelithics Inc. announced the newest version of the COMPLETE Library, version 17.6, for Sonnet Suites. This release adds a significant number of new models, increasing the library content by approximately 20 percent. Scalable Modelithics Microwave Global Models™ allow designers to achieve very accurate RF and microwave design simulation quickly and easily. Each model represents the complete range of part values in a vendor component family.
Modelithics Inc.
www.Modelithics.com
Antennas
Standard Gain Horn Antennas
The Standard Gain Horn Antenna (SGAH) series has been upgraded in design principle, model definition, fabrication techniques and the calibration and verification method. The series is linearly polarized, lightweight and corrosion resistant, featuring high accuracy (±0.5 dB) and a reliable structure. The frequency range is 0.32 MHz to 300 GHz and typical gain values are 10, 15, 20 and 25 dB. Other gain values and horn sizes also can be designed on request. There are three input styles: waveguide, built-in coaxial and coaxial connector.
HengDa Microwave
www.hengdamw.com
Materials
Epoxy Based, Dual Curing Adhesive
Master Bond UV22DC80-10F is a single component, nanosilica filled compound featuring a UV and heat curing mechanism. This thixotropic, moderately low viscosity compound has a viscosity of 8000 to 12,000 cps at 75°F (∼ 23°C). It provides outstanding dimensional stability and superior physical strength properties. Additionally, UV22DC80-10F is optically clear and offers the ability to be cured in shadowed out areas. It is designed to cure in 10 to 30 seconds at 365 nm with 10 to 40 mW/cm2 of UV output, followed by a post cure at 180°F (∼ 80°C) for 30 to 60 minutes.
Master Bond Inc.
www.masterbond.com
Test & Measurement
Network Analyzers
The Ceyear AV3672 line of network analyzers are cutting edge and have an extremely competitive value proposition without compromising quality. It is offered in five different frequency ranges up to 67 GHz, both two and four port configurations, and frequency range extension up to 500 GHz. A number of measurement options such as time domain, frequency offset, gain compression, mixer measurements, embedded LO, pulse and much more are available.
Ceyear
www.topdogtest.com/ceyear
Handheld 0.5 to 18 GHz Low Noise Tuner
The compact MP518B500 wideband tuner from diminuSys spans 0.5 to 18 GHz with 500 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, fast tuning, low phase noise, control flexibility, output versatility and mobility. Overall tuner gain is adjustable from -40 to +20 dB. The MP518B500 offers input preselection with bypass mode. Its wideband output is centered at 1000 MHz with auxiliary ports at 900, 120 and 21.4 MHz. All four outputs are synchronous and without frequency inversion.
diminuSys
www.diminuSys.com
RF Pulse Profiling Power Sensor
The LB480A is a high dynamic range RF pulse profiling power sensor that provides the user with a time domain plot of the signals pulse modulation. Internal and external triggered measurements are possible. In addition to pulse profiling measurements, the sensor can continuously make over 2,000 settled average power measurement per second making it ideal for manufacturing test applications. The sensor also makes statistical peak and pulse measurements.
LadyBug Technologies
www.ladybug-tech.com