10 kHz to 100 MHz, 150 W Amplifier

Exodus Advanced Communications introduced a high-power 10 kHz to 100 MHz 150 W amplifier. Exodus AMP2080B-1 produces 150 W min., > 200 W nominal power. The min. power gain is > 52 dB with excellent gain flatness. Optionally Exodus offers monitoring parameters for forward/reflected power, VSWR as well as voltage, current and temperature sensing for optimum reliability and ruggedness for all applications. Nominal weight is 35 lb, and dimensions of 19 x 22 x 5.25 in.

Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com

Tiny MMIC Gain Slope Equalizers

Mini-Circuits’ EQY-5-24+ is an absorptive MMIC gain equalizer with a negative 5.1 dB slope versus frequency from DC to 20 GHz. Fixed slope MMIC equalizers are useful for flattening negative gain slope in wideband amplifiers, receivers and transmitters in applications from wireless communications to broadband/optical, satellite, defense and more. This model is capable of handling up to +34 dBm RF input power and provides 20 dB typical return loss across its full bandwidth. Fabricated using highly repetitive GaAs IPD technology, this equalizer provides outstanding repeatability of performance, making it suitable for volume production. It comes housed in a 2 x 2 mm 8-lead QFN package, saving board space and minimizing the effect of parasitics. EQY-series MMIC gain slope equalizers are available with a wide range of slope values to meet your needs.

Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com

1200 V SiC Power MOSFETs

Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new family of 1200 V SiC power MOSFETs from Wolfspeed, a Cree Company. Based on third-generation planar MOSFET technology, the new devices include a rugged intrinsic body diode that allows for third-quadrant operation without the need for an additional external diode. According to Wolfspeed, the new product family includes the lowest Rds(on) at 1200 V in a discrete package with a flat Rds(on) over temperature.

Richardson RFPD
www.richardsonrfpd.com

SOURCES

N623 Series VCXO

The new N623 VCXO, available at 100 MHz, features a 9 x 14 mm SMD package, sinewave output and supply voltage of +5 VDC, with other frequencies and options available. Phase noise floor is −173 dBc/Hz max. Greenray Industries is a supplier of high precision, quartz-based oscillators for use in wireless, wired telephony, aerospace, military, satellite and other communications applications.

Greenray Industries Inc.
www.greenrayindustries.com

SOFTWARE

3D Geometry Model for 0603CS Inductor Series

Modelithics has introduced a new set of full-wave EM capable 3D geometry models for Coilcraft’s 0603CS surface mount air coil inductor series. The model is now available within Modelithics COMPLETE+3D Library for ANSYS HFSS™. Individual 3D models are available from 1.6 to 390 nH and are validated against multi-substrate measured S-parameters through 20 GHz and equivalent series resistance (ESR), as well as against the corresponding Modelithics CLR Global Circuit model.

Modelithics Inc.
www.Modelithics.com

TEST & MEASUREMENT

Automatic DF Antenna

Connected to Narda’s powerful SignalShark Real-Time Receiver, ADFA 2 enables the device to automatically localize signals between 10 MHz and 8 GHz precisely and reliably. The ADFA 2 delivers extraordinarily stable measurement results in seconds - insensitive to reflections. It is unique in combining an extremely broad spectrum with a minimum of equipment. This makes the ADFA 2 particularly interesting for regulatory authorities, mobile network providers and also for military applications.

Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH
www.narda-sts.com

COMMUNICATIONS

WAYFARER Series

The Norsat WAYFARER series includes two ultra-portable commercial fly-away satellite terminals, an easy-to-deploy drive-away antenna system and a fixed terminal solution. Products in this series are ideal for a variety of commercial applications including broadcast, oil and gas, mining, forestry, emergency response and remote enterprises. With fast setup and tool-free installation, these weather-proof antennas are equipped with a 1.2 or 1.8 m composite reflector. A complete satellite solution, the WAYFARER Series includes everything to meet your communication needs.

Norsat
www.norsat.com

Ultra-Performance Receiver

The SIR-4000 uses the latest DSP technologies to meet the specific needs of the end user. Elcom recognized that in today’s real-time threat environment one size does not fit all. The company goal was to provide the end user a tool that could cover a wider frequency range (up to 40 GHz) and instantaneous bandwidth (up to 2 GHz) critical to RWR applications.

Elcom
www.fei-elcomtech.com