Phased Array Design
Partner early with Analog Devices to optimize phased array design. Speed-to-market, size and ease of integration are more critical than ever. ADI gives you everything you need to simplify architecture and accelerate design. Having access to the industry’s broadest portfolio enables you to optimize at both the semiconductor and integrated subsystem levels—and efficiently drive phased array innovation. Visit ADI’s phased array page to learn more at analog.com/phasedarray.
Analog Devices Inc.
www.analog.com/phasedarray
New 40 W Multi-Band GaN Power Amplifier
CTT announces a new solid-state GaN-based power amplifier, Model AGX/180-4656, that covers a wide bandwidth of 3 to 18 GHz with 40 W of CW power output. The compact size of 5.16 in. x 4.90 in. x 0.28 in. offers RF/microwave designers an excellent choice for SWaP solutions in many applications, including EW jammers, and for transmit power in multi-band SATCOM terminals.
CTT Inc.
www.cttinc.com
2018 Defence, Security & Space Forum
The Defence, Security and Space (DSS) Forum is jointly organized by EuMA and Microwave Journal, to complement European Microwave Week’s activity in the defence, security and space sector. Each year the DSS Forum focuses on a hot topic that is engaging industry, academia and organisations/agencies to develop, test and implement leading edge technology. This year’s one-day focused Forum will address the integration of UAVs into defence and security scenarios. A full itinerary can be found in the conference special events section of the EuMW website.
EuMW 2018
www.eumweek.com
SPUMA RS Cables for Easy Handling
HUBER+SUHNER launched a new RF cable. Thanks to the rotary swaging technology the new member of the SPUMA cable family enables a significantly easier handling while keeping the outstanding low loss values and the excellent electrical performance. The well known SPUMA product family provides flexible and halogen free cable types. With a screening effectiveness > 90 dB over the whole operating frequency range, as well as a tight bending radius, a wide application range is covered. SPUMA cables are designed for applications up to 6 GHz and are applicable in the defense, instrumentation, industrial, railway and communication markets.
HUBER+SUHNER AG
www.hubersuhner.com
Pre-Filtered Low Noise Amplifiers for GPS
K&L Microwave offers pre-filtered low noise amplifiers for GPS and other frequency bands. The GPS offering can cover L1, L2, L5 or combinations of those frequency bands. Gains available are 16 to 40 dB with noise figures typically 1.8 dB or less. These LNA’s are designed for harsh military environments with product supplied to many missile applications. Options are available with or without limiters. DC inputs can be supplied through independent pins or through the RF connector by use of a bias T.
K&L Microwave
www.klmicrowave.com
L3 Electron Devices’ MPMS
L3 Electron Devices’ MPMs are super components that combine a solid-state driver amplifier with a micro-TWT and a power supply in one package that is much smaller, lighter and more efficient than a comparable TWTA or SSPA. Their MPMs are available in bands from 2 to 95 GHz with output powers from 40 to 200 W. All L3 MPMs are optimized for demanding defense applications that require small, lightweight and environmentally rugged, high-power microwave amplifiers.
L3 Electron Devices
www2.l-3com.com/edd/
Benchtop Test Solutions Product Guide
Mini-Circuits’ has innovated a line of products for these functions that are smaller, faster, easier to control and much more affordable than other options typically available in the industry. Their benchtop test and measurement modules offer the ease of control via USB or Ethernet and include programmable attenuators, power sensors, frequency counters, switch modules, signal generators and control products. Depending on the application, these units may be used as standalone solutions or easily integrated as building blocks to build scalable testing platforms customized to each user’s individual needs.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
Filters, Multiplexers and Multi-function Assemblies
When being first to react makes all the difference in the world, choose Reactel for your mission-critical filter requirements. You can count on Reactel to satisfy the most demanding requirements for units used in extremely harsh environments. The full-line catalog features RF and microwave filters, multiplexers and multi-function assemblies for the military, industrial and commercial industries. To request a copy, visit the company’s website or e-mail reactel@reactel.com.
Reactel Inc.
www.reactel.com
Aerospace & Defense Selector Guide
Richardson RFPD is an AS9120-certified, global component distributor specializing in advanced connectivity solutions. With A&D as its largest market, the company’s GaN technology portfolio and wide range of MMICs, RF transistors, PAs and diodes from leading brands like ADI, ATC, Anaren, MACOM, Microsemi, NXP, pSemi, UMS and WanTcom serve diverse A&D applications, including radar, avionics, EW and communications. Among the latest additions to Richardson RFPD’s A&D line are Guerrilla RF, NewEdge Signal Solutions and Tagore Technology products and the Metelics diodes now offered by MACOM.
Richardson RFPD
www.richardsonrfpd.com
Modular Connector System
For specific test & measurement applications, Rosenberger develops and produces modular connector systems. To cover the whole frequency range from DC to 50 GHz, only one part of PCB contact for various female connector heads has to be processed. The modular connector system consists of one PCB contact which can be connected with various female connector heads—SMA, RPC-3.50, RPC-2.92, RPC-2.40. A product flyer contains information in detail and can be ordered at marketing@rosenberger.com.
Rosenberger
www.rosenberger.com
16-bit Midrange Digitizers Now as “Stand-Alone” Devices
Do you need a mid-range digitizer PCIe card with a sampling rate from 20 MS/s to 125 MS/s? Then the new 59er family from Spectrum Instrumentation is your perfect choice. Twenty product variants ensure a perfect match to the specifications you need. Now, these powerful digitizers are also available as portable “stand-alone” devices. These can be remotely controlled via Ethernet/LXI from any PC in the lab or corporate network. Nine variants with four to 16 input channels are available.
Spectrum Instrumentation
www.spectrum-instrumentation.com/en/59xx-16-bit-digitizer-125-mss
New Clarity Series
Times Microwave introduces its new Clarity Series of 18, 26.5 and 40 GHz coax test cables. Clarity boasts steel torque, crush and overbend protection with abrasion resistance yet does not compromise flexibility. The cable is ultra stable through 40 GHz with exceptionally low attenuation. An industry first includes an ergonomically designed, injection molded strain relief and Times’ new, SureGripTM coupling nut to significantly improve the user’s everyday experience.
Times Microwave Systems
www.timesmicrowave.com