Application Note
This application note, “Preamplifiers and System Noise Figure,” is designed to assist engineers in learning how to improve the accuracy of their measurements by using a low noise amplifier in front of a spectrum analyzer to reduce the effective noise figure of RF and microwave test systems. This paper discusses applications and characteristics of Agilent’s latest amplifier technology. Highlighted are Agilent’s 87405C portable preamplifiers that provide exceptional gain of 25 dB and a probe-power bias connection.
Agilent Technologies Inc.,
Palo Alto, CA (800) 829-4444,
www.agilent.com.
RS No. 310
RF Power Amplifier Brochure
This RF power amplifier brochure from AR Worldwide RF/Microwave Instrumentation features the company’s wide range of currently available RF power amplifiers. The brochure highlights the “A” and “W” series amplifiers that cover 1 to 10,000 W and DC to 1 GHz. Product photographs, descriptions, specifications and performance graphs are included for each model.
AR Worldwide RF/Microwave Instrumentation,
Souderton, PA (215) 723-8181,
www.ar-worldwide.com.
RS No. 311
Multiphysics Introduction CDs
This suite of tutorial CDs introduces the viewer to different applications within FEA modeling: multiphysics modeling, RF simulations, AC/DC simulations, reaction engineering and acoustics simulations. Each CD contains a general introduction that illustrates how multiphysics modeling can be applied to the designated field. Following that is a series of audio-visual tutorials complete with detailed documentation explaining every step of the modeling process.
COMSOL Inc.,
Burlington, MA (781) 273-3322,
www.comsol.com.
RS No. 312
Capability Brochure
This newly revised capability brochure includes two new switch matrices and a new phase amplitude modulator in addition to numerous other products. Featuring the company’s high reliability, high density products, ideal for military/defense, electronic warfare, space, aerospace and industrial application, the Microwave Systems Solutions Capability Brochure is available by e-mail: electronics@craneae.com.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Microwave Systems Solutions,
Chandler, AZ (480) 961-6269,
www.craneae.com.
RS No. 313
Product Catalog
This product catalog highlights the company’s Johnson® line of stainless steel SMA connectors. All designs are based on 50 W system impedance per MIL-STD-348 and operate at frequencies up to 26.5 GHz minimum. All contacts are plated with 50 micro-inches of gold for excellent durability and high frequency performance. The right angle PC mount jack features a rigid one-piece body and a one-piece swept contact.
Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions,
Waseca, MN (800) 247-8256,
www.emersonnetworkpower.com/connectivity.
RS No. 314
Product Catalog
This catalog features the company’s compound semiconductor devices that include new products, wireless devices, fiber optics devices and foundry service. New information and telecommunications technology has resulted in the development of high speed mobile communications, subscriber/access lines and mobile computing at a very fast pace, one after another. The use of compound semiconductor products has been a key building block expanding and establishing the communications infrastructure.
Eudyna Devices Inc.,
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan +81-45-853-8151,
www.eudyna.com.
RS No. 315
Product Catalog
Focus Microwaves assists designers of power and low noise amplifiers in accelerating their design cycle and improving their products by providing accurate load pull and noise measurement systems. This catalog features the company’s standard and customized solutions for R&D and production testing from 30 MHz to 110 GHz, as both stand-alone hardware and fully-integrated systems. Fields of use include: noise parameter testing; nonlinear load pull measurements; and harmonic load pull measurements.
Focus Microwaves,
Montreal, Canada (514) 684-4554,
www.focus-microwaves.com.
RS No. 316
Product Selection Guide
The October 2006 product selection guide summarizes over 460 products including 40 new products. Newly redesigned are dedicated sections for connectorized modules, Designer’s Kits, application circuits and a competitor cross reference table. This new selection guide contains over 71 new products released in 2006, which are not included in the 2006 Designer’s Guide Catalog. In addition to the October selection guide, an updated version of Hittite’s popular 2006 Designer’s Guide CD-ROM is now available.
Hittite Microwave Corp.,
Chelmsford, MA (978) 250-3343,
www.hittite.com.
RS No. 317
Filters Product Brochure
For over 34 years KR Electronics has designed and manufactured precision LC filters for the commercial and military markets. This brochure highlights the company’s products that include low pass, bandpass, high pass and band reject filters. Custom filter specifications can be sent on the included request form for a prompt technical review and quotation.
KR Electronics Inc.,
Avenel, NJ (736) 636-1900,
www.krfilters.com.
RS No. 318
Communications CD Catalog
This comprehensive Fall 2006 satellite communication and earth station equipment CD catalog features the company’s up/downconverters, test translators, IF/video equalizers, redundancy switchover units, video modulators and modems. Specific products include synthesized converters with 1.0 kHz and 125 kHz step sizes, INMARSAT L- and C-band converters, pilot generators and receivers, crystal controlled converters, video exciters and custom designed products.
MITEQ Inc.,
Hauppauge, NY (631) 436-7400,
www.miteq.com.
RS No. 319
Short Form Amplifier Brochure
This brochure features the company’s new amplifier product line that offers low cost, high quality and quick turnaround (“off the shelf” on some products and four weeks from time of order in most cases). These amplifiers are suitable for use in commercial, military, test equipment, prototype and laboratory applications. These new amplifiers broaden the already extensive line of amplifiers from Narda Microwave-West.
Narda Microwave-West,
Folsom, CA (916) 351-4500,
www.nardamicrowave.com.
RS No. 320
Short Form Catalog
This short form amplifier product catalog presents the company’s full line of low noise and medium power amplifiers. Featured items highlight amplifier capabilities in narrow band, octave band, broadband and ultra-broadband, with low noise and medium power options. Also shown are higher power and variable gain amplifiers, as well as a section of new products.
Planar Electronics Technology,
Frederick, MD (301) 662-5019,
www.planarelec.com.
RS No. 321
Product Catalog
This catalog describes the company’s complete line of PTS frequency synthesizers. These synthesizers produce fast-switching, low phase-noise precision frequencies. With easy remote programming they are vital in advanced measurement or production systems and also serve as stand-alone test equipment. Numerous options and accessories that can be combined in a virtually limitless manner to provide a product that although not custom built, will closely match your specifications. Models range from 0.1 to 6400 MHz.
Programmed Test Sources Inc.,
Littleton, MA (978) 486-3400,
www.programmedtest.com.
RS No. 322
Product Catalog
This catalog features the company’s product line that includes integrated microwave assemblies; transceiver subsystems; power and low noise amplifiers; BAW delay lines; isolators and circulators; filters: lumped element, combline and high power switched filters; YIG oscillators and filters; and frequency synthesizers. The catalog includes product descriptions, specifications, outline drawings, definitions, screening information, quality and reliability information, and ordering information.
Teledyne Microwave,
Mountain View, CA (650) 962-6944,
www.teledynemicrowave.com.
RS No. 323
Short Form Catalog
This short form catalog highlights the company’s millimeter-wave (MMW) products that include a complete line of components from 18 to 110 GHz. The millimeter-wave product availability includes low noise amplifiers, medium/high power amplifiers, mixers, detectors, Gunn oscillators and VCOs, frequency multipliers, PIN switches and attenuators, isolators and circulators, and custom subassemblies.
Terabeam/HXI,
Haverhill, MA (978) 521-7300,
www.terambeam-hxi.com.
RS No. 324
CD-ROM Catalogs
This CD-ROM includes several new and updated brochures and catalogs including the newest edition of the LMR® Wireless Products Catalog with the latest updates to the LMR product line, HeliFoil™ ultra low loss coaxial cable and connectors, and PhaseTrack™ 210 phase stable coaxial cable assemblies. This CD-ROM features an easy-to-use menu for navigation within each catalog. Also included are valuable “how-to” installation videos to assist users of LMR low loss coaxial cable products.
Times Microwave Systems,
Wallingford, CT (203) 949-8400,
www.timesmicrowave.com.
RS No. 325
Product Catalog
The aerospace and defense product catalog combines the company’s core product offering for space, commercial aircraft, aerospace electronics, defense electronics and in-flight networking applications. Also, the catalog provides nearly 700 pages of detailed information on products suitable for or specially designed for the aerospace and defense electronics industry. Products included in the catalog are AGASTAT timers and relays, AMP connectors and fiber optics, CII high performance, low power relays and power contactors.
Tyco Electronics Corp.,
Harrisburg, PA (800) 522-6752,
www.tycoelectronics.com.
RS No. 326
Product Catalog
Weinschel Associates has a 40 year legacy as a supplier of high performance, high quality broadband passive components to the RF and microwave communities. This new full-line catalog provides a snapshot of product offerings in the company’s fixed attenuator, termination, variable attenuator, DC block and coaxial adapter lines.
Weinschel Associates,
Gaithersburg, MD (301) 963-4630,
www.weinschelassociates.com.
RS No. 327