Handheld Cable and Antenna Tester
This handheld, easy-to-use, battery-operated cable and antenna tester is designed for field engineers and technicians. The Agilent N9330A is a cost-effective test instrument that provides optimized usability and basic performance. Covering 25 MHz to 4 GHz, this instrument is an ideal choice for installation and maintenance of wireless service, military communications, broadcasting and radio links. The N9330A tester has distance-to-fault measurement functions and it features longer battery life, modern USB connectivity, multi-language user interface and powerful post-analysis software. Price: starting at $7800.
Agilent Technologies Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
(800) 829-4444
www.agilent.com
RS No. 216
Solid-state Power Amplifier
The model BCPA-20-500-100C is a broadband vertical solid-state RF power amplifier (PA) that is suitable for delivering reliable output power over the instantaneous frequency range from 20 to 500 MHz. This PA is ideal for military communications and jamming platforms as well as commercial applications. The PA utilizes the latest in silicon LDMOS push-pull RF devices. This PA uses captive hardware and a narrow mounting footprint, enabling modular, blindmate combining of multiple amplifiers, thereby eliminating interconnecting coaxial cables. This model is ideal for airborne applications.
BC Systems Inc.
Setauket, NY
(631) 751-9370
www.bcpowersys.com
RS No. 217
Solid-state Power Amplifier
The model BM2719-125 is a Class AB linear amplifier that operates in a frequency range from 20 to 1000 MHz with output power of 125 W. The amplifier is compact (6.4" x 6.7" x 1.4") and weighs only five pounds. Features include: solid-state design, wideband operation, military environment and 90° quad combiners.
Comtech PST
Melville, NY
(631) 777-8900
www.comtechpst.com
RS No. 218
Hybrid Band Reject Filter
The model 4BRX-2975/80-S is a hybrid band reject filter with bi-directional inputs. The filter features a 3 dB typical bandwidth of 80 MHz. The notch depth is 50 dB at 2975 MHz. The VSWR is 2.0 typical from DC to 4500 MHz excluding the notch area. The physical size is 1.5" x 0.800" x 0.50" excluding SMA female connectors.
Lorch Microwave
Salisbury, MD
(410) 860-5100
www.lorch.com
RS No. 219
High Reliability Mixer
The ADE-R30W+ is a high reliability mixer that features a proven, time tested, diode quad in a hermetically sealed package. This mixer operates over a wideband of 300 to 4000 MHz with an LO power of 7 dBm. It has a low conversion loss of 7 dB and an L-R isolation of 40 dB typical over the entire band. It has a wide IF bandwidth of DC to 950 MHz, making it suitable for applications such as I&Q modulators/demodulators, phase detectors and up/down converters. Its wide bandwidth makes it usable in several wireless applications such as cellular, PCN, WiMAX, W-CDMA and wideband applications such as instrumentation and military. This mixer is packaged in a low profile (0.112") package and is aqueous washable.
Mini-Circuits
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 934-4500
www.minicircuits.com
RS No. 220
X-band Dual Conversion Receiver
This custom X-band dual conversion receiver is designed for a military airborne requirement. The receiver includes an STC attenuator, low noise amplifier, RF bandpass filter, LO filters, ceramic bandpass filters in the first IF and lumped element filters in the second IF. Conversion gain is greater than 70 dB and all spurious signals are suppressed by 90 dB typical.
Rodelco Electronics Corp.
Ronkonkoma, NY
(631) 981-0900
www.rodelco-usa.com
RS No. 221
Flexible Coaxial Cable
This line of low loss phase stable flexible coaxial cable operates in a frequency range up to 40 GHz. TLL40-1111A (“125” type) and TLL40-1130A (“150” type) were designed and engineered to terminate with Tensolite’s high performance RF connectors for optimum performance. Furthermore, this new solution was designed to meet the needs of any application where performance and stability at the higher frequency range is critical. The TLL40-1111A and TLL40-1130A product families are ideal for multiple application requirements that include military/aerospace and test & measurement.
Tensolite Co.
St. Augustine, FL
(800) 458-9960
www.tensolite.com
RS No. 222
Dual Directional Coupler
Werlatone’s patented design provides continuous 30 to 2500 MHz bandwidth at 200 W CW power handling at 50 dB coupling. Available with N, TNC or SMA connectors, this low loss design provides superior performance throughout the entire bandwidth. The model C7868 offers an insertion loss of 0.25 dB, VSWR (ML) of 1.20, coupling flatness of 50 dB ±1 dB and directivity of 20 dB. Size: 3.5" x 2.6" x 0.7".
Werlatone Inc.
Brewster, NY
(845) 279-6187
www.werlatone.com
RS No. 223
Components
Microwave Converters
These universal microwave converters operate in a frequency range from 5 to 18 GHz. A unique feature of these converters is that their modular design allows for easy tailoring to customer specific requirements. These converters come with or without a synthesizer. The converters’ thin-film construction allows for a small, rugged and low cost design.
Advanced Microwave Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
(408) 739-4214
www.advmic.com
RS No. 224
Monolithic PIN Diode Switch
The MSSE3792 is a series-shunt silicon PIN diode array designed for high speed multi-throw switching up to 26 GHz. This new diode represents replacement for Alpha/Skyworks SSE3792. It features 1 dB loss, 40 dB isolation at 18 GHz and Oxide/Nitride/Polyimide triple passivation.
Aeroflex/Metelics Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
(408) 737-8181
www.aeroflex-metelics.com
RS No. 225
Resistive Bias Tee
The model BT-50K18 is a resistive bias tee, with options PS and RES, designed to operate in a frequency range from 50 kHz to 18 GHz. The VSWR is 1.75 typical and the insertion loss is 0.75 typical while the isolation is 60 dB minimum. Size: 0.80" (L) x 0.62" (W) x 0.40" (H).
American Microwave Corp.
Frederick, MD
(301) 662-4700
www.americanmicrowavecorp.com
RS No. 226
Programmable Attenuator
The model 651-025-127 is a 50 Ω programmable attenuator with SMA female connectors (other impedance values and connector types are available). These solid-state units are TTL controlled via a 10-pin latch connector. The programmable attenuators are ideal for automated testing, research and development as well as programmable matrix assemblies. These devices operate in a frequency range from 500 to 2500 MHz and have a 0 to 127 dB dynamic range with 1 dB binary steps. Attenuation accuracy is ±0.5 dB and typical switching speed is two microseconds.
BroadWave Technologies Inc.
Franklin, IN
(317) 346-6101
www.broadwavetech.com
RS No. 227
High Reliability RF Switch
The model G60P-742100 is a SP6T highly reliable latching switch with indicator circuitry and suppression diodes that operates from DC to 26.5 GHz. The switch features an extremely low VSWR of 1.30 maximum and ±0.03 dB maximum repeatability at 18 GHz. The new high-rel series switches are available with all latching configurations. Special materials and design allow for superior RF performance and outstanding switching characteristics across the band. Delivery: stock to two weeks.
Charter Engineering Inc.
Pinellas Park, FL
(727) 525-1025
www.ceiswitches.com
RS No. 228
Variable Chip and Coaxial Equalizers
These surface-mount chip and coaxial equalizers are designed to compensate frequency variations in RF and microwave subsystems. The equalizers are available in a fixed frequency response version and a temperature variable frequency response. In addition, EMC can develop custom variations specific to the frequency band and temperature slope characteristics of a customer’s application. All EMC equalizers are available with both negative and positive slope coefficients. The CE chip equalizer (1.30 sq in) offers linear broadband fixed slope frequency compensation from 2 to 18 GHz in 1 to 4 dB values.
EMC Technology
Stuart, FL
(772) 286-9300
www.emct.com
RS No. 230
High Peak Power Terminations
This series of low VSWR, high peak power terminations from 5 to 150 W operates in a frequency range to 4 GHz. The VSWR is 1.05 maximum to 1 GHz and 1.10 maximum to 4 GHz. The peak power handling capabilities are from 5 to 25 kW with a 1 microsecond pulse width, depending upon the model selected. These terminations come with a standard two-year warranty and detachable N-female connectors. There are 26 different quick match connector types for this series including male or female SMA, BNC, LC, TNC, SMA and 7/16. Delivery is typically from stock to two weeks.
Coaxial Dynamics
Middleburg Hts., OH
(440) 243-1100
coaxial.com
RS No. 229
RF/RF and RF/DC Crossover
This RF/RF and RF/DC crossover with an integrated 2 W attenuator operates up to 7 GHz and provides a small package that performs the two functions of an RF jumper and an RF attenuator. The XDBF uses Florida RF Labs’ crossover technology along with its proven attenuator expertise to both reduce the footprint size by combining two components in a single package and improve the overall performance. The XDBF is available in 3, 6 and 10 dB values. The device is manufactured RoHS-compliant.
Florida RF Labs
Stuart, FL
(800) 544-5594
www.rflabs.com
RS No. 231
SP4T Absorptive PIN Diode Switch
The model S4N-69-1AB is a medium power low harmonic SP4T absorptive PIN diode switch that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. Across the entire band, VSWR is less than 2.1, insertion loss is less than 4.5 dB and the isolation is greater than 60 dB. This switch can handle +27 dBm CW with less than 60 dBm harmonic content. It has a two-bit binary TTL compatible logic with a switching speed less than 900 ns. Size: 2.50" x 1.25" x 0.50".
G.T. Microwave Inc.
Randolph, NJ
(973) 361-5700
www.gtmicrowave.com
RS No. 232
High Frequency Bandpass Filter
As point-to-point communications, as well as other markets, have shown higher demand for filtering applications at millimeter-wave frequencies, K&L continues to develop products to support this industry. The model CAV-01329 is a seven-pole, extremely high frequency bandpass filter centered at 44.5 GHz, with a 3 dB bandwidth of 3 GHz. The small size of the filter allows it to be well suited for requirements where space is limited. K&L is also providing filtering products that support applications at frequencies greater than 80 GHz.
K&L Microwave
Salisbury, MD
(410) 749-2424
www.klmicrowave.com
RS No. 233
50 W Wireless Band Couplers
These rugged, 50 W couplers are designed for excellent performance across all wireless bands from 0.8 to 2.2 GHz making them ideal for base station, in-building wireless and repeater systems. A unique design provides low insertion loss (0.3 dB), high directivity (22 dB) and exceptional VSWR (1.15). The couplers are available from stock in 6, 10, 15 and 20 dB coupling values with type-N or SMA-female connectors. These connectors are made in the US and have a 36-month warranty.
MECA Electronics
Denville, NJ
(973) 625-0661
www.e-meca.com
RS No. 234
High Speed Phase Shifter
The model PS-90-8018 option 812, HS15NS is a high speed 0 to 180 degree, miniature, bi-phase modulator/phase shifter with TTL control logic (ECL logic available). This high speed model has 15 ns delay on/off and operates between 8 to 12 GHz. Other frequency ranges are available to meet other requirements (for example, 6012 for 6 to 12 GHz or 2040 for 2 to 4 GHz).
Planar Monolithics Industries
Frederick, MD
(301) 631-1579
www.planarmonolithics.com
RS No. 235
AMPS Receive Band Filter
The part number 8C9-836-X25N11 is an AMPS receive band filter. This unit is centered at 836 MHz with a flat passband of 824 to 849 MHz. Passband insertion loss comes in at less than 1 dB, a passband return loss of greater than 16 dB and has 60 dB of attenuation at 869 to 894 MHz. This unit sized at only 2.75" high x 2.75" wide x 5.5" long, has type-N connectors, but can be fitted with most any RF connector.
Reactel Inc.
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 519-3660
www.reactel.com
RS No. 236
Multi-band Combiner
This multi-band combiner can take between 2 to 16 channels and combine them into a single signal with very low loss and intermodulation performance. This multi-band combiner will allow service providers to combine different frequency bands and modulation schemes into a single output port.
Renaissance Electronics Corp.
Harvard, MA
(978) 772-7774
www.rec-usa.com
RS No. 237
Directional Couplers
These miniature air dielectric directional couplers are rugged lightweight devices that offer lower insertion loss than comparable stripline units. The simplified construction allows for greater flexibility in creating customized configurations. Any port can be used as the input with these symmetrical devices. The standard units are available with a choice of coupling values and frequency ranges and an optional termination.
RLC Electronics Inc.
Mount Kisco, NY
(914) 241-1334
www.rlcelectronics.com
RS No. 238
Amplifiers
RF Power Amplifier
This RF power amplifier module covers the VHF/UHF military communications band, from 30 to 512 MHz with a power output of 100 W P1dB CW. Model KMW2025M11 is ideal for OEM or embedded communications applications that require high reliability from a proven design, good intermodulation distortion, and the ability to be gated on or off via a remote control line. The module operates efficiently from 28 VDC with an average current of only 8 amps.
AR Modular RF
Bothell, WA
(425) 485-9000
www.ar-worldwide.com
RS No. 239
Millimeter-wave Amplifiers
The LA series of millimeter-wave amplifiers include 10 models that cover 33 to 75 GHz in up to 20 GHz bandwidths. They feature P1dB input powers as high as +11 dBm, noise figures as low as 7 dB and gain options from 10 to 40 dB. Additional performance characteristics include input/output VSWR of 2.2 and gain flatness of ±3 dB. Innovative PHEMT device technology and thin-film hybrid construction are used to achieve these characteristics across these broad bands. They are ideal for EW, ECM and instrumentation applications.
Endwave Corp.
San Jose, CA
(408) 522-3100
www.endwave.com
RS No. 240
Low Noise Amplifiers
The HMC605LP3(E) and the HMC593LP3(E) are GaAs PHEMT MMIC bypass LNAs that are rated from 2.3 to 2.7 GHz and 3.3 to 3.8 GHz, respectively. These wide dynamic range LNAs deliver noise figure as low as 1 dB, output IP3 as high as +29 dBm and up to 20 dB gain. Both LNAs feature an integrated bypass path that exhibits only 2 dB loss, making them ideal for infrastructure and subscriber applications in telematics, broadband, WiBro, WiMAX and fixed wireless systems.
Hittite Microwave Corp.
Chelmsford, MA
(978) 250-3343
www.hittite.com
RS No. 241
Switch Filter Amplifier
This switch filter amplifier (SFA) series is available in both ceramic and lumped element con-figurations. The SFA series offers a wide frequency range of 100 to 3000 MHz and bandwidth range from 1 to 40 percent, with a typical return loss of 18 dB/14 dB. The noise figure of 1.5 to 5 dB combined with 300 ns switching speed, 10 to 40 dB gain and bias of +10, +5 VDC) make the SFA series ideal for receiver applications and improvement of overall system performance.
Lark Engineering Co.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
(949) 240-1233
www.larkengineering.com
RS No. 242
1 W Power Amplifier
The model AMF-4D-01000800-85-30P is a connectorized small outline high dynamic range amplifier that covers multi-octave bandwidth from 1 to 8 GHz. The housing is 23 (H) x 18 (L) x 8 mm (W) without the connectors and heat sink. The amplifier is environmentally sealed, EMI shielded and includes reverse voltage protection, in addition to full internal regulation. Nominal small-signal gain is a minimum of 28 dB while noise figure is less than 8 dB across the full band. Maximum gain variation is less than ±1.5 dB typically over the full frequency band and temperature range.
MITEQ Inc.
Hauppauge, NY
(631) 436-7400
www.miteq.com
RS No. 243
Antenna
High Frequency Antenna
The model 6000 is a high frequency antenna that operates in a frequency range from 2 to 8 GHz. This high frequency antenna features an extension mast mounting standard. Magnetic mount is available.
Interad Ltd.
Melfa, VA
(757) 787-7610
www.interadlimited.com
RS No. 244
Software
HVMOS Software Package
This new parameter extraction solution is designed for high voltage (HV) complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) devices used in a range of automotive and consumer products, as well as LCD and display driver applications. The HVMOS extraction package, for use with Agilent’s Integrated Circuit Characterization and Analysis Program (IC-CAP) software platform, enables engineers to model HV CMOS devices using Synopsys’ HSPICE simulator, HVMOS Level 66 compact model. The HVMOS model includes all relevant physical effects unique to high voltage operation, including symmetric and asymmetric source and drain resistances, quasi-saturation, transconductance fall off at high gate voltage and self-heating effects. As a result, it allows HV CMOS devices to be modeled with unparalleled DC and capacitance modeling accuracy and simulation speed.
Agilent Technologies Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
(800) 829-4444
www.agilent.com
RS No. 245
Sources
Voltage-controlled Oscillator
The model CVCO55CC-2970-3230 is a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) that operates from 2970 to 3230 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 to 4.5 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of –104 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and has excellent linearity. The model CVCO55CC-2970-3230 is packaged in the industry standard 0.5" x 0.5" SMD package. Input voltage is 5 V, with a maximum current consumption of 35 mA. Pulling and pushing are minimized to 1.5 MHz and 3 MHz/V, respectively. Second-harmonic suppression is –20 dBc typical. The CVCO55CC-2970-3230 is ideal for use in applications such as digital radio equipment, fixed wireless access, satellite communications systems and base stations.
Crystek Corp.
Fort Myers, FL
(239) 561-3311
www.crystek.com
RS No. 246
Multi-purpose Frequency Synthesizers
The SLFS/SLS series frequency synthesizers are available as fixed-frequency (SLFS) or serially-programmable (SLS) devices in frequencies from 50 MHz to over 12 GHz. The SLS features step sizes ranging from 10 kHz to 10 MHz and is available with RS-232/USB serial programming computer interfaces. Options include internal buffer amplifiers for up to +13 dBm output and use with supplies at +5, +8 and +12 VDC. These units are housed in a 1.5" x 1.5" x 0.6" package and weigh less than 2 ounces, and are supplied with SMA connectors for the reference and output frequencies.
EM Research Inc.
Reno, NV
(775) 345-2411
www.emresearch.com
RS No. 247
Frequency Synthesizer
The PTS 1600 X-142 is an enhanced version of the basic PTS 1600 model featuring certain external narrowband modulation capabilities. AM/FM/PM is injected via an external modulated signal generally in the 900 MHz range to modulate the output signal within the range of 10 to 1600 MHz. The PTS 1600 X-142 covers its range with direct architecture using both analog and digital technologies. It has excellent close-in phase noise as well as the ability to switch rapidly from one frequency to another. High speed remote control is provided through the standard TTL-level parallel interface port, but for easy integration into testing environments a GPIB interface is also available.
Programmed Test Sources Inc.
Littleton, MA
(978) 486-3400
www.programmedtest.com
RS No. 248
Surface-mount Synthesizer
The model FSFS315555-500 is a frequency synthesizer that tunes in 5 MHz steps and can work with any external reference source from 10 to 250 MHz, specified for settling time of 50 microseconds or less to within 10 kHz of a new frequency. Fast switching speed and low phase noise are often conflicting goals for a frequency synthesizer, but the FSFS315555-500 miniature surface-mount frequency synthesizer provides outstanding performance for both parameters across a 2400 MHz tuning range from 3150 to 5550 MHz. The frequency synthesizer is programmed by means of a simple three-wire serial interface.
Synergy Microwave Corp.
Paterson, NJ
(973) 881-8800
www.synergymwave.com
RS No. 249
Coaxial Resonator Oscillator
The model CRO3744A-LF is a lead free, RoHS-compliant, coaxial resonator oscillator in C-band (3731 to 3757 MHz) featuring extraordinary low phase noise performance of –112 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. This unique design offers superior harmonic suppression of –20 dBc with a typical tuning sensitivity of 15 MHz/V and covers the entire band between 0.5 to 4.5 V. It is designed to operate at 5 VDC supply while drawing 25 mA (typical) over the extended operating temperature range of –40° to 85°C. The CRO3744A-LF is ideally suited for applications that require signal stability and low phase noise performance. Size: 0.50" x 0.50" x 0.22". Price: $29.95/VCO (5 pcs min). Delivery: stock to four weeks.
Z-Communications Inc.
San Diego, CA
(858) 621-2700
www.zcomm.com
RS No. 250
Test Equipment
Configurable RF Test Platform
This modular RF test platform is designed for wireless applications up to 6 GHz. The scaleable platform has the flexibility to easily perform at any stage of wireless development from research to manufacturing, and can integrate seamlessly into any wireless market including cellular, wireless data, RFIC test and military/aerospace. The configurable RF measurement system encompasses three powerful new additions: New PXI 3000 Series hardware modules, PXI Studio software with new measurement plug-ins, and a new PXI instrument chassis to tie it all together.
Aeroflex Inc.
Plainview, NY
(516) 694-6700
www.aeroflex.com
RS No. 252
Upgrade for Field Monitor
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation has released a new version of the firmware for its field monitor model FM7004. The new update adds the ability to internally apply correction factors for field probe readings. Up to four tables of correction factors containing up to 30 different frequency points can be stored in the field monitor at one time. In addition to this new feature, the FM7004 automatically configures itself to work with any of the AR laser powered or battery powered probes and can be controlled from either the front panel of remotely through four digital interfaces. For customers who already own an FM7004, their firmware can be updated to obtain this new feature by downloading a utility program from the company’s web site: www.ar-worldwide.com/html/50000.asp?S=3.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
Souderton, PA
(215) 723-8181
www.ar-worldwide.com
RS No. 251