RFMW/Qorvo
22 GHz Bandwidth Distributed Amplifier
RFMW announced design and sales support for a wide bandwidth, distributed amplifier from Qorvo (Custom MMIC). The CMD284P4, GaAs MMIC distributed amplifier is housed in a leadless, 4 × 4 mm plastic surface mount package for ease of installation. Operating from DC to 22 GHz and delivering 17 dB of gain, the device offers 19 dBm P1dB and noise figure of 2.5 dB at 10 GHz. Matched to 50 ohms, the CMD284P4 eliminates the need for external RF port matching.
Richardson RFPD
Power Amplifier
The CMPA2738060F is a 50 V GaN-on-SiC MMIC power amplifier covering the extended range S-Band radar band of 2.7 to 3.8 GHz. The two-stage PA offers 34 dB of gain and 60 W peak power over the entire band. The highly integrated PA includes two gain stages with internally matched 50 ohms input and output, which provides ease of use. The combination high power density, efficiency and reliability of GaN, with the high integration makes this a versatile option for compact phased array/AESA radar systems.
RLC Electronics
Miniature SPDT Switch
RLC Electronics introduced an addition to their miniature SPDT switch product line. This switch is offered in a unique package with connectors in a “T” configuration for ease of connection/mating at the system level, and is a perfect drop-in replacement for pin diode switches. The switch is offered in both surface mount and connectorized versions and operates from DC to 18 GHz. Standard options available include indicators and TTL drivers. The switch measures 1” x 1” x 0.90”.
Roos Instruments
Cassini Spyder Modular ATE Platform
Move 5G test from the lab into production with the Cassini Spyder modular ATE platform. Combining production speed with a scalable instrument and device interface architecture, Spyder provides seamless multi-function test from DC to 100 GHz. Integrated instrument and device interface calibration software delivers VNA accuracy right to the device under test. Visit us at IMS2020.
Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
PIM Test Solutions for 5G Technology
Rosenberger develops and provides low-PIM components as well as PIM test solutions for 5G technologies. The portfolio includes new rack PIM analyzers for production/lab environments, portable desktop analyzers, PIM site analyzers for measurements on site, and band filter units for 600 MHz and 3,500 MHz measurements. The portable desktop analyzer offers high flexibility for measurements in production lines, R&D and test labs. Rosenberger rack analyzers are designed to make PIM tests in production or test lab environments as modular, precise and efficient as possible.
Samtec Inc.
50 GHz Microwave Cable Solution
Samtec announced a new high-performance cable assembly with performance up to 50 GHz using both male and female 2.40 mm connectors. The RF23C Series uses cable manufactured in their Wilsonville, Ore. facility, which is a flexible low-loss alternative to RG405 semi-rigid cable. According to their on-line characterization report, 12 in. assemblies typically exhibit less than 1.3:1 VSWR and just over 2 dB of insertion loss up to 50 GHz.
Signal Hound
Spectrum Analyzers
Signal Hound’s latest device, the SM200C, maintains the dynamic range, phase noise, 1 THz/s sweep speed, and 100 kHz to 20 GHz tuning range that made the SM200B so popular, but now includes a full 160 MHz IBW available for calibrated I/Q data streaming, plus device control via 10 GbE SFP+ connection. No longer limited by the length of a cable, the SM200C is perfect for secure environments where USB is prohibited.
Signal Microwave
Edge Launch Drop-in Replacement Connector
Signal Microwave’s line of 2.92 mm, high performance, edge-launch connectors was designed for the thinner substrates being used today, typically between 5 and 10 mils thickness (0.127 to 0.254 mm) with dielectric constants from 3.0 to 3.5. Previously, high frequency board materials were around 30 mils thick, and the dielectric constants were lower, from 2.0 to 2.5. Signal Microwave can provide design support to optimize the interface on the board for best performance.
Skyworks
Front-End Module
Skyworks’ SKY66404-11 2.4 GHz front-end module (FEM) is designed for Zigbee®, Thread and Bluetooth® (including low energy) ultra-low power IoT applications. Featuring high-performance in a compact package, SKY66404-11 provides increased efficiency, and more than 4x range extension over previous models. This FEM is ideal for applications spanning sensors, beacons, smart meters and thermostats, wireless cameras, smoke and CO detectors, and wearables including medical devices.
Southwest Microwave Inc.
Board-Launch Connectors
Southwest Microwave offers high frequency vertical launch and end launch connectors that deliver unrivaled mechanical and electrical performance up to 110 GHz. For design assistance to ensure optimal connector performance, including printed circuit board layout and 3D models for mechanical layout, visit Southwest Microwave at IMS2020 booth 2329.
Spacek Labs
High-Power Amplifier SP392-35-33
Spacek Labs’ solid-state, high-power amplifier, Model SP392-35-33, has excellent performance characteristics from 36 to 41 GHz. With a saturated output power greater than 33 dBm it is ideally suited for markets such as 5G. The unit has a nominal gain of 38 dB with VSWR less than 2:1 using 2.92 mm coaxial connectors. The amplifier requires a bias voltage of +8 VDC with 2.4A quiescent current and ~ 4A at 1 dB gain compression.
SV Microwave
Waterproof Interconnects
SV Microwave offers a wide range of IP67 and IP68 waterproof interconnect products designed to withstand rigorous environments and harsh elements. SV’s line of waterproof adapters include hermetically sealed connectors to 1 x 10 to 8, making them ideal for high pressure, vacuum applications and the prevention of liquid or gas leakage.
Teledyne e2v
Microwave Data Converters
Join us at IMS2020 to see Teledyne e2v’s demonstration of a recently announced microwave data converter enabling multi-band direct conversion up to Ka-Band and to see a demonstration of the company’s advanced data converter synchronization techniques allowing accurately synchronized sampling of microwave antenna arrays. The Teledyne e2v EV12DS480 is the world’s first K-Band capable DAC and it will be running a live demo displaying direct to Ka-band performance. Talk with Teledyne technical representatives about simplifying your microwave transmit systems using the EV12DS480.
Times Microwave Systems
TLMP Connector
Harsh conditions demand a more rugged, durable design than the typical SMP/SMPM connectors. The Times Locking Miniature Push-On (TLMP) is ready to take on the challenge. TLMP connectors operate at up to 60 GHz. An interface O-ring provides a superb environmental seal. Designed with overlapping outer shields, the TLMP has improved electromagnetic interference (105 dB vs. 65 dB for similar), making it a durable, highly shielded alternative to SMP/SMPM designs.
Z-Communications
X-Band Surface Mount DRO
The DRO11750A is a high performance dielectric resonator VCO operating in the X-band with exceptional phase noise performance. It is designed to cover 11.75 GHz within 0 to 12 V of tuning and provides -104 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 kHz offset. It operates off a 5 VDC supply while consuming 23 mA and delivers 0± 3 dBm over -40°to 85°C. The DRO11750A can integrate into any radar system. Call Z-Communications to learn how this DRO can fit into your next project.