New Literature

Precision Frequency Sources

This catalog describes the complete line of frequency synthesizers from Programmed Test Sources Inc. (PTS). 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.

Programmed Test Sources Inc.
Littleton, MA
(978) 486-3400
www.programmedtest.com

RS No. 200

WiMAX Market Study

Forward Concepts has published its newest in-depth study of the global WiMAX market. The new 300-page study, “WiMAX ’08: The 3G+ Broadband Alternative,” is an in-depth analysis of operators, equipment, chips and broadband alternatives, both wired and wireless. The study provides equipment and chip forecasts by type through 2012.

Forward Concepts
Tempe, AZ
(480) 968-3759
www.fwdconcepts.com

RS No. 201

Electro-mechanical Catalog

Allied Electronics, a subsidiary of Electrocomponents plc, has released its 2008 catalog featuring 10 new manufacturers and more technical information and product photos than ever before. The 2008 Allied catalog showcases more than 100,000 products from over 300 suppliers, including new suppliers such as Ametek Pittman, Crystek, Hirschmann, Marathon, OPTEK, Pass & Seymour, Pico and RECOM. Allied has significantly expanded its product offering of pneumatics and has enhanced its connector section to make it easier to find products.

Allied Electronics Inc.
Fort Worth, TX
(800) 433-5700
www.alliedelec.com

RS No. 202

Components Catalog

Herley Industries has released its new Full Line Components Catalog. The publication includes full color photographs, block diagrams and salient performance characteristics of control components, including oscillators, phase shifters, attenuators and switches. The company has introduced a number of new products, including a line of fast indirect synthesizers (FIS), which include compact and low phase noise models.

Herley Industries Inc.
Lancaster, PA
(631) 630-2020
www.herley.com

RS No. 203

HF Modules for Defense

This catalog details Endwave Defense Systems’ product capabilities in single function and multifunction components and subsystems. The company’s products operate from 1 to 100 GHz and include integrated transceivers, JCA amplifiers, oscillators, synthesizers, up/down-converters, frequency multipliers, and microwave switch arrays.

Endwave Defense Systems Inc. (EDSI)
San Jose, CA
(408) 522-3180
www.endwave.com

RS No. 204

OFDM White Paper

Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) is a form of digital modulation used in a wide array of communications systems. OFDM is spectrally efficient, carrying more data per unit of bandwidth than such services as GSM and W-CDMA. OFDM tolerates environments with high RF interference. Finally, OFDM works well in harsh multi-path environments, This white paper explains what OFDM is, why it’s important, where it’s used, and what test instrumentation is required to maintain it.