DEVICES/COMPONENTS/MODULES

2-Way RF Splitter Combiner

The ADAR5001 is a wideband Wilkinson splitter that is ideal for signal distribution applications, requiring low time skew between channels. The ADAR5001 can also be used as a combiner, combining input signals at the P1 and P2 ports to an output at the S1 port; all within the smallest package on the market.

Analog Devices
www.analog.com

Band Reject Filters

New production release of the 120 Series of band reject filters 80 dB notch covering 6 to 18 GHz, 8 to 20 GHz and 6 to 20 GHz. Applications include wideband receivers, automated test systems, telecom, satcom, UAVs and drones and a variety of military and commercial test applications.

Micro Lambda Wireless
www.microlambdawireless.com

MMIC I/Q Mixer

Mini-Circuits’ model SMIQ-134H+ is a passive in-phase/quadrature (I/Q) mixer that translates RF and LO signals from 10 to 30 GHz to intermediate-frequency signals from DC to 7 GHz. It has 7.5 dB conversion loss when operating with +18 dBm LO power and features at least 38 dB LO-RF isolation. Ideal for 5G as well as electronic warfare and radar systems, the 50 Ω GaAs HBT MMIC mixer is supplied in a 24-lead, QFN-style 4 ×4 mm surface-mount package.

Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com

CABLES & CONNECTORS

High Frequency Connectors

Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand, announced the launch of its new high frequency connectors for semi-rigid coax cables sized 0.034 and 0.047. The high performance connectors are available in 2.92 mm, SMA, SMPM and 3.5 mm interface types, catering to the growing demands of high frequency applications. They ensure versatile application across various setups. The connectors support frequencies from DC up to 18 GHz or 40 GHz, making them ideal for a wide range of high frequency applications.

Pasternack
www.pasternack.com

AMPLIFIERS

2 KW Solid-State C-Band Pulse Amplifier

Exodus Advanced Communications’ AMP2083P-2KW pulse amplifier is designed for pulse/HIRF, EMC/EMI Mil-Std 461/464 and radar applications. Providing superb pulse fidelity and up to 100 usec pulse widths. Duty cycles to 6 percent with a minimum 63 dB gain. Available monitoring parameters for forward/reflected power in watts and dBm, VSWR, voltage, current and temperature sensing for outstanding reliability and ruggedness in a compact 7U chassis.

Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com

SDLVA

Quantic PMI Model SDLVA-2G18G-50MV-100-NRF is a successive detection logarithmic amplifier (SDLVA) designed to operate over the 2 to 18 GHz frequency range with a frequency flatness of 1.64 dB; TSS of -75 dBm; VSWR: 2.0:1; power input +17 dBm; log range of -67 to +5 dBm with a 50 mV/dB log slope and log linearity of 1.04 dB. This model is designed for ultra-high speed applications while maintaining flatness and accuracy. Housing size is 3.20 × 1.80 × 0.40 in. with SMA female connectors.

Quantic PMI
www.quanticpmi.com

ISM-Band Linear Power Amplifier

The CML CMX90A006 is a 2 W, 900 MHz ISM-band linear power amplifier. This two-stage, input matched MMIC PA delivers +32.9 dBm of power at 1 dB compression for use in the 860 to 930 MHz range and is applicable to license-free bands. The use of InGaP HBT process technology provides excellent reliability and balance between efficiency, gain and linearity. CMX90A006 is intended as a final stage ISM-band PA in wireless applications. Now available at RFMW.

RFMW
www.rfmw.com

SYSTEMS

Repeater

Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. announced the SDRC Series, its first Part 20 repeater to bring instant wireless connectivity to small and mid-sized buildings. The repeater makes it easier, faster and more cost-effective than ever to provide cellular coverage by streamlining the lengthy and cumbersome process typically involved with establishing in-building wireless networks. The SDRC is sold in a turnkey solution with four 4G/LTE RF bands (e.g. 700 MHz, 850 MHz, PCS, AWS), coaxial cable, donor and server antenna.

Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
www.adrftech.com

Radio Module

The compact Ophelia-III radio module is offered as part of Würth Elektronik’s “Build Your Own Firmware” concept. The manufacturer enables custom radio solutions in the 2402 to 2480 MHz frequency range to be developed with this module, which comes without firmware and a software development kit. Applications range from the widely used Bluetooth®LE for specific use to proprietary, highly customized radio protocols. Ophelia-III is based on the nRF52840 chipset from Nordic Semiconductor, a 32-bit ARM Cortex M4F CPU.

Würth Elektronik
www.we-online.com

SOURCES

Solid-State Magnetron Weather Radar Transmitters

Pulse Systems has developed a unique weather radar system. This engineering accomplishment has been possible due to the recent development of SiC high-power FET switching devices. The XM3 series is the new FET design by Wolfspeed. This design over the CAS series is far superior in performance efficiency and cost. The high-power switching capability of these devices and their high efficiency make them unique and ideal for our application to be used in our weather radar systems.

Pulse Systems
www.pulsesystem.com

Active Tripler Model A796-3X-14

Spacek Labs A796-3X-14 is a 76 to 82 GHz active frequency tripler. Requiring 15 dBm input power, it generates 16 dBm typical output power across the frequency range with better than 30 dBc undesired harmonic rejection. This multiplier is ideal for use in automotive collision avoidance systems. Applied bias is between +8 and +11 VDC requiring 100 mA of current. Overall size is less than 1 in. cube. This tripler can also be configured as a frequency doubler or quadrupler.

Spacek Labs
www.spaceklabs.com

DDS Generators

Spectrum Instrumentation launched a family of DDS generators named the 96xx series, forming a new product category in the company’s portfolio. The new DDS Instruments offer up to 50 sine wave carriers on one single output channel. This feature provides a new way for engineers and scientists to produce and independently control multi-tone sine signals. DDS, which is short for “Direct Digital Synthesis,” is a powerful technique for generating high-purity signals (typically sinewave cores, also called carriers or tones) with ultra-fast switching between output frequencies and fine frequency resolution.

Spectrum Instrumentation
www.spectrum-instrumentation.com

Surface-Mount DROs

Synergy Microwave has added several new products in the GSDRO “GOLD Standard” series of surface-mount dielectric resonator oscillators (DROs). This product series combines ultra-low phase noise with extended operating temperature range and fundamental frequency output. These DROs are ideally suited for free running and phase locked applications in 5G and 6G high data rate clocking converters, radar, military communications and test instrumentation. Other features include mechanical and electronic tuning for optimized fundamental center frequency adjustment and PLL phase locking.

Synergy Microwave
www.synergymwave.com