SOURCES
Indirect Synthesizers
Kratos General Microwave enhanced its series of fast switching (1 μsec) indirect synthesizers with the addition of the Model SM6220 with frequency modulation capability covering the full band 2 to 20 GHz. It can provide a frequency deviation of 1 GHz at up to a 10 MHz modulation rate and can be modulated with either analog or digital inputs. Of special significance; the synthesizer output frequency remains fully locked even while in the FM mode.
Kratos General Microwave
www.kratosmed.com
SOFTWARE
MACOM GaN Library
Modelithics Inc. and MACOM announced the first release of the new Modelithics MACOM GaN Library. The models in the Modelithics MACOM GaN Library will be offered for FREE distribution and support for qualified MACOM customers. The initial release of the Modelithics MACOM GaN Library v21.1.0 includes highly accurate non-linear models for MACOM PURE CARBIDE™ devices.
Modelithics Inc.
www.Modelithics.com
ANTENNAS
Phased Array Antenna Innovator Kits
Anokiwave Inc. announced the introduction of the first in a family of a complete mmWave to IF phased array antenna innovator kits to assist 5G equipment manufacturers to easily evaluate array level performance of Anokiwave’s ICs, develop new mmWave 5G NR radio front ends and to utilize this platform to accelerate their radio developments. The new AWA-0213-PAK is 28 GHz band (n257/n261) active antenna built upon Anokiwave’s 3rd generation silicon ICs and features the performance of the company’s patented Zero-Cal® at an array level.
Anokiwave Inc.
www.anokiwave.com
3-Axis mmWave and THz Antenna Positioner
GIM04 is MilliBox’s latest generation of mmWave and THz positioners. It can control 3 axes of rotation in elevation, azimuth and polarization from a single USB controller. Its construction allows GIM04 to adjust to various DUT form factors. GIM04 adds a new level of versatility for daily over-the-air measurements.
MilliBox
www.millibox.com
Waveguide Horn Antennas
Pasternack has launched a new series of standard gain waveguide horn antennas to address a wide range of R&D, test and measurement, government/military, wireless communication and microwave radio systems applications. Pasternack’s new waveguide horn antennas can be used in a broad variety of applications due to their high-power handling capability, low loss, high directivity and near constant electrical performance. These standard gain waveguide horn antennas are available in a wide range of gain options, frequency support and sizes.
Pasternack
www.pasternack.com
Multiband Antenna Booster
The ONE mXTEND is the smallest Virtual Antenna™ supporting cellular and unlicensed IoT wireless devices. It is part of a new generation of antenna solutions based on Ignion’s Virtual Antenna technology. This technology enables replacing conventional and custom antenna solutions with a new class of antenna boosters, including miniature and off-the-shelf chip antenna components. These new multiband, multipurpose chip antennas fit in a variety of wireless platforms. This enables simpler, faster and less expensive designs versus custom solutions.
Richardson RFPD
www.richardsonrfpd.com
TEST & MEASUREMENT
Automatic Calibration Module
ACM2708 is an automatic calibration module that can be used with CMT Vector Network Analyzers operating in frequency range up to 8 GHz. The ACM 2708 is a 75 Ohm calibration module for use with native 75 Ohm VNAs (S7530) while also covering automatic calibration for 50 Ohm VNAs with the use of 50 to 75 Ohm matching pads. It is a fully automatic USB-controlled and powered electronic calibration module. Minimizing the number of steps required by technicians reduces the risk of human error and expedites the calibration process.
Copper Mountain Technologies
www.coppermountaintech.com
5GPro Spectrum Analyzer
The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer’s revolutionary FR1 and FR2 testing modules deliver optimal scalability on a single platform for extreme flexibility and scalability. Field upgradeable design means no downtime due to factory upgrades. A smart UX-optimized GUI simplifies RF testing, enabling field techs to do more in less time. A complete solution, it supports RTSA bandwidth up to 100 MHz, 5G NR demodulation and beamforming analysis, TDD and LTE signal analysis. Available now on the FTB 5GPro.
EXFO
www.exfo.com
Butler Matrix
MIcable SA-07-4B006050 is a 0.6 to 5 GHz 4x4 butler matrix which can transfer the signal reciprocally from any of 4 ports to any of other 4 ports. It covers 5G NR (FR1) frequency band and has high versatility for 5G NR test applications. Because the high performance passive components and cables are used inside, the system has super phase accuracy, amplitude balance, stability and repeatability.
Fujian MIcable Electronic Technology Group Co. Ltd.
www.micable.cn
Microwave/RF Test Assemblies
Designed for test applications that depend on accurate, repeatable measurements, W. L. Gore & Associates offers GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies, which provide excellent mechanical durability and electrical performance. Gore’s RF cable assemblies not only feature a rugged construction that prolongs service life, but they also offer high phase and amplitude stability for high-density and modular test applications at an affordable price.
W. L. Gore & Associates
www.gore.com