DEVICES/COMPONENTS/MODULES
Directional Couplers
KRYTAR, Inc. announced two new directional couplers operating in the wideband frequency range of 1.7 to 20.0 GHz (L- through K-Bands) offering nominal coupling of 20 dB and 30 dB. These new couplers offer the ultimate solution for emerging designs and test and measurement applications, including wireless communications, radar and satellite communications. Model 101720020 offers superior performance ratings, including nominal coupling (with respect to output) of 20 dB, ±1.8 dB.
KRYTAR, Inc.
www.krytar.com
Waveguide Switch
High reliability for your RF and microwave requirements, the WR90 Waveguide Switch performs from 8.2 to 12.4 GHz with a VSWR of 1.10:1 maximum, insertion loss of 0.07 dB maximum and isolation of 80 dB minimum.
Logus Microwave
www.logus.com
Splitter/Combiner
Mini-Circuits’ model COM-G90G9316K+ is an eight-way, 0/180-degree power splitter/combiner capable of handling as much as 20 kW CW power as a splitter or combiner from 900 to 930 MHz. It features 0.1 dB typical insertion loss above the 9 dB division loss with ± 0.1 dB typical amplitude unbalance and ± 1 degree typical phase unbalance. The 50 Ω non-isolating differential power combiner has low 1.10:1 typical VSWR at the WR975 waveguide sum port and has eight 7/16 DIN female connectors.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
Trimmer Capacitors
Complementing Passive Plus Inc.’s comprehensive range of high Q variable capacitors (air tubular, sapphire, zirconia, PTFE and air plate trimmers) are the film trim and 3 mm trimmer capacitors. Also known as a trimmer capacitor, these are designed for fine adjustments or calibration in RF circuits, providing the ability to vary capacitance, allowing precise tuning and optimization of electronic circuits in LC filters, radio transmitters and receivers, quartz oscillators, low noise amplifiers and NMR coil systems.
Passive Plus Inc.
www.passiveplus.com
Subrack Components
Pixus Technologies now offers an expanded line of subrack components. This includes new subrack depths and heights in both the version-mount and horizontal-mount orientations for boards plugging into a 19 in. rack-mountable enclosure. Pixus provides all of the piece parts for a subrack and options for a fully assembled enclosure. Examples include card guides, horizontal rails, subrack sidewalls, threaded inserts and components geared for IEEE mount and Eurocard mechanicals (standard 3U, 6U and related sizes). The company offers several customized sizes and design styles.
Pixus Technologies
www.pixustechnologies.com
Digital Programmable Attenuator
Quantic PMI Model PDVAN-8018-60-8-OPT25DBM is an 8-bit digital programmable attenuator that operates over the frequency range of 8 to 18 GHz. This model offers low loss of 3.6 dB typically and an attenuation range of 60 dB. This model handles input power levels up to +25 dBm CW and signal levels up to +30 dBm CW without damage. The attenuation flatness over frequency is less than ±1.6 dB at full attenuation. Switching speed is < 800 ns. Housing is 2.0 × 1.8 × 0.5 in. and has SMA connectors.
Quantic PMI
www.quanticpmi.com
Optical Wavelength Transceiver
Spectrum Control introduces OptoXtreme™ 16010 quad 10G multi-mode optical wavelength (850 nm) transceiver that effectively addresses the high speed requirements of emerging defense systems, including avionics, radar, missile-detection and counter-measure and reconnaissance video surveillance. Featuring a proprietary pluggable optical connector interface and ball grid array (BGA) base layer contacts in a fully hermetic enclosure, the SMT optical transceivers are designed for reliable, high speed, mission-critical digital data transfer in harsh environments. OptoXtreme operates at 20 Mbps to 10 Gbps per channel.
Spectrum Control
www.spectrumcontrol.com
Inductors
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced a significant expansion of its inductor product lines, adding a broad array of new products designed to provide customers with enhanced options for achieving specific cost/performance ratios in their designs. The broadened portfolio will simplify the sourcing process for Vishay’s customers, offering a wider range of device options at various price points. This expansion includes new product offerings that cater to applications requiring higher inductance — by an order of magnitude — and higher voltage inductors. Additionally, Vishay has introduced more size variations, ensuring that customers can find suitable inductors for any available PCB space, no matter how small.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
www.vishay.com
16-Way Combiners/Dividers
Werlatone Model D9706 is a 16-way in-phase connectorized combiner/divider. It covers the full 2700 to 3500 MHz band and is rated at 2000 W CW. Model D9706 is a non-isolated combiner and operates with less than 0.35 dB of insertion loss. Choose your specific connector configurations from a list of options. Werlatone RF combiners handle the most stringent operating conditions for military and commercial applications.
Werlatone
www.werlatone.com
CABLES & CONNECTORS
Non-Magnetic Connectors
Amphenol RF announced non-magnetic offerings with new SMPM PCB designs. These new connectors are available in the straight jack configuration, featuring either full detent or smooth bore retention. They are specifically engineered with non-ferrous metals and alloys. Non-magnetic RF interconnects are essential for applications such as medical equipment, quantum computing components and military/aerospace technology where the presence of magnetic material in the components may cause interference. These 50 Ω non-magnetic SMPM jacks offer reliable electrical performance up to 26.5 GHz and are engineered with gold-plated, beryllium copper bodies.
Amphenol RF
www.amphenol.com