Endwave Corp., a provider of high-frequency RF modules for telecommunications networks, defense electronics and homeland security systems, has announced the release of a new 60 GHz T/R module that targets short-range indoor communications that must transport data traffic at multi-gigabit speeds.

As shown in the block diagram attached, the design allows full-duplex operation with flexible modulation and can also be operated in various radar modes, if desired.

Typical specifications at 60 GHz are a receiver noise figure of 5 dB and a transmitter output power (at P1dB) of over +5 dBm with ±1.0 dB flatness over a 2 GHz operating bandwidth. Balance between I and Q ports measures better than 1.5 dB in amplitude and 10 degrees in phase over a 10 MHz (DC) to 1 GHz baseband frequency range. Measuring only 9 cm (3.5 in) in length, the transceiver includes independent Tx and Rx local oscillators and versatile programmable phase lock loops. The reference frequency can be supplied externally at any of a number of different frequencies, including the popular 10 MHz standard.

Units are available with built-in patch antenna arrays or with waveguide inputs and outputs.

This design opens the door to commercial applications that would otherwise require 10-Gbps ethernet, an advanced high-speed USB, or other cable-intensive technologies.

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