New Products

Material

RFID Tag

MetalTag™ Impact is a Read-on-Metal EPC Gen 2 RFID tag. MetalTag Impact is constructed of a ruggedized outer coating, using a patented elastomer with a robust exoskeleton. The tag is ideal for challenging environmental conditions, such as severe weather, wide temperature variations, direct and prolonged UV exposure and significant physical impact. Its small form factor makes it amenable to a wide variety of surfaces often associated with asset tracking and supply chain applications. The tag is also available with an optional metallic ground plane for read on liquid applications, custom color coded labels and pre-encoded bar codes.

Emerson & Cuming Microwave Products Inc.
Randolph, MA
(781) 961-9600
www.eccosorb.com

RS No. 241

Software

Antenna Design Tool

Antenna Magus is an expert system for antenna design with a large database of antennas that makes it suitable for a broad range of applications. Its feature set is targeted at aiding engineers to get to the customization phase of an antenna design quickly and reliably. Validated, parametric models of the initial design are exported seamlessly into CST MICROWAVE STUDIO or FEKO, where customization can be done in tried-and-trusted analysis tools. Antenna Magus will expand both the number of antennas it can design and export, as well as in the number of analysis tools it interfaces with. It will aid antenna design engineers, EMC engineers requiring antenna models and system integrators who require antenna models for antenna placement studies.

Computer Simulation Technology (CST) AG
Darmstadt, Germany
+49 6151 7303 0
www.cst.com

RS No. 242

Location Finding Software

New location finding software for the IZT R3000 receiver series for both commercial and military applications has been introduced. It is a low-cost method that enables users to add location finding capabilities to their monitoring stations. Using cost efficient Time-Difference-Of-Arrival (TDOA) methods, the software resides on a central station and connects multiple IZT R3000 receivers in different remote locations. Comparing their receive signals results in accurate delay measurements that are then used to derive the location of the signal's source. Results are displayed on a map.

IZT
Erlangen, Germany
+49/9131/4800-181
www.izt-labs.de

RS No. 243

Subsystems and Systems

Rental Offer

AR has introduced a new rental plan with great low rates and an incredible buyout to make it easy to get the AR equipment you need now. With a three-month minimum rental, credit towards a buyout will accumulate at 90 percent of each rental payment - up to 95 percent of the list price. For full details on AR's rental program, please visit the company's website at www.ar-worldwide.com.

AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
Souderton, PA
(215) 723-8181
www.ar-worldwide.com

RS No. 254

2.45 GHz Radio Modem

The MiniTrans 2401 is an OEM 2.45 GHz radio modem for data rates up to 25 Mbit/s for point to point data transfer with digital input and digital output. Spread spectrum transmission is possible with the integrated noise generator (~10 MHz) or an external signal source, leading to a secure, rugged and tap-proof link. It is also suitable for UWB applications.

Heuermann HF-Technik GmbH
Aachen, Germany
+49 (0) 241 6009-52108
www.hhft.de

RS No. 216

SSPA and Transmitter Systems

MITEQ introduces new medium power X-band rack-mount solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) and transmitter systems. The new PA-R Model series is an SSPA rack-mounted system designed using a modular approach to provide flexible solutions to meet a variety of applications. This approach allows for simple redundant configurations, as well as higher-power phase combined configurations. These SSPA systems provide for over-temperature, over-current and high output VSWR safety protection.

MITEQ Inc.
Hauppauge, NY
(631) 436-7400
www.miteq.com

RS No. 245

Tactical Transceivers

Achieving cosite interference protection in environments of multiple VHF/UHF tactical transceivers is now a reality through Pole/Zero's introduction of the Mega-Pole high power (50 W) electronically tunable filter product line. When placed between the antenna and transceiver, the Mega-Pole yields excellent selectivity with minimal insertion loss, even in frequency hopping modes of operation.

Pole/Zero Corp.
West Chester, OH
(513) 870-9060
www.polezero.com

RS No. 246

Synthesizers

SMT Frequency Synthesizer

The CLX-500 phase-locked oscillator operates fixed at 500 MHz in surveillance radar applications. The CLX maximizes system performance with excellent phase noise (<-140 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz), +7 dBm output power and supply of +5 V DC at 120 mA, typical. The CLX Series is available in a surface-mount package, 0.75" 0.75" 0.25". CLX units are available in custom frequencies from 200 to 4000 MHz and are ideal for commercial and military systems requiring a fixed-frequency and exceptional performance.

EM Research Inc.
Reno, NV
(775) 345-2411
www.emresearch.com

RS No. 247

Miniature Frequency Synthesizer

The SLSM5 is a new family of frequency synthesizers that operates to 12.5 GHz and covers up to octave bandwidths. This synthesizer features excellent phase noise (-95 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz at X-band) and excellent spurious performance (-60 dBc min). With 1 kHz steps and frequency controlled via convenient RS485 interface this synthesizer is a system friendly component. The SLSM5 operates on an external 10 MHz input or an internal TCXO. Only a single +5 V supply is needed to power this miniature (2.5" x 2.5" x 0.6") unit. This high performance source is suitable for applications in communications, radar and instrumentation. In its class, this is an exciting new product with many advanced features at a low cost.

Luff Research
Floral Park, NY
(516) 358-2880
www.luffresearch.com

RS No. 248

Tunable Narrow Bandwidth Synthesizers

For applications requiring tunable bandwidths of center frequency ±10 percent (or less), Mini-Circuits' custom narrowband frequency synthesizers can be specified to 6010 MHz with low phase noise, low harmonics, and spurious levels of -85 dBc or better. Available with customer-specified step sizes, these high performance synthesizers are housed in compact surface-mount or connectorized packages. Typical settling times of 30 ms or less and harmonics of -20 dBc or better.

Mini-Circuits
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 934-4500
www.minicircuits.com

RS No. 249

Ultra-low Noise Synthesizer

PTS introduces the fast-switching ultra-low noise LN310 synthesizer, an upgrade to the current PTS 310 product line. The synthesizer covers the 1-310 band with 0.1 Hz resolution and < 5 µs frequency switching speed. Specifications include <-80 dBc discrete spurious, -152 dBc/Hz (100 kHz offset) phase noise at 100 MHz output. Priced at $3,990 with BCD interface, available Q2; with GPIB/USB/LAN interfaces available Q3. Compatible with numerous other PTS options.

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

RS No. 250

Test Equipment

Multifunction RF Tester

The 2801 Multilock is a small, lightweight communication tester providing multiple test capabilities in a single instrument, which can be configured for a wide range of laboratory and field applications. The tester features an extra-large and bright display for operation in sunlight and has options for battery operation, remote control, cable fault finding, etc. It is designed to support service shops repairing radio terminals and other RF equipment, up to 3 GHz. It is future-proof as it supports digital and conventional two-way radio systems.