High Speed SDLAs
AKON’s series of high speed SDLAs, log components offer SDLA performance with ERDLVA accuracy. Absolute accuracies of ±3.0 dB over frequency, temperature and power can be offered over an extended range of 0.5 to 18 GHz, while resulting in 10 ns of propagation delay, 10 ns rise time and 60 ns recovery time. Units covering 0.5 to 2.0 GHz (A15-MH226), 2.0 to 6.0 GHz (A15-MH227), 6.0 to 18.0 GHz (A15-MH228) and 2.0 to 18.0 GHz (A15-MH225) are available in packaging as small as 3.5" × 2.6" × 0.5".
AKON Inc.
San Jose, CA
(408) 432-8039
www.akoninc.com
RS No. 216
RMS Power Detector
ADI announced the expansion of its TruPwr™ RF power detector product family with the introduction of a new integrated device for 3G and 4G mobile terminals. The ADL5504 is a highly accurate, easy-to-use means of determining the RMS (root mean square) power of complex waveforms. It can be used for power measurements of both simple and complex waveforms and is particularly useful for measuring high crest factor (high peak-to-RMS ratio) signals, such as W-CDMA, CDMA2000, WiMAX, WLAN and LTE waveforms. It is also effective for optimizing the performance of linear power amplifiers.
Analog Devices Inc.
Norwood, MA
(781) 329-4700
www.analog.com
RS No. 217
Push-lock SMB Connectors
The SMB connector is a follow-on design to the SMA and features a smaller interface with a snap-on coupling. For high vibration environments, the two pound minimum disengagement force of the standard SMB design is not sufficient. Aviel has added a push-lock feature to the standard MIL-STD-348 snap-on coupling SMB design. That increases the disengagement force to a minimum of five pounds. A locking shell pushes over the mated interfaces, locking the interface while allowing full rotation of the mated pair. Pulling back the shell allows the interfaces to be disengaged. The mating pairs include a right angle plug with crimp attachment for RG-174U cable. The jack interface is designed for standard PC board and bulkhead mounting. Connectors are hermetically sealed and meet the IP68 immersion test.
Aviel Electronics
Las Vegas, NV
(877) 805-7381
www.avielelectronics.com
RS No. 218
RF Coaxial Cable Assemblies
This new line of low-loss RF coaxial cable assemblies features rugged stainless-steel solder-clamp construction and attenuation of 0.36 dB/ft. at 18 GHz. The LL142 Series cable offers shielding effectiveness of greater than -110 dB with an operating temperature range of -55° to +85°C (extended range of -55° to +125°C available through special order). The LL142 Series cable offers a minimum bend radius of 0.8" and is available in-stock with SMA Male to SMA Male connectors, as well as Type N and TNC connectors. Crystek’s stocking distributors also support a large variety of RG174 and RG316DS cables in a variety of configurations.
Crystek Corp.
Fort Myers, FL
(239) 561-3311
www.crystek.com
RS No. 219
Frequency Synthesizer
The MBS-8000 is a frequency synthesizer that operates as a broadband RF signal generator from 500 to 8000 MHz. The unit is capable of 100 kHz step size, < 10 mSec switch speed, and utilizes a 10 MHz external or internal reference. The MBS-8000 operates on +5 VDC at 230 mA, and features +7 dBm output power, low phase noise (<- 95 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz, Fout=8 GHz), from -30° to +70°C. Low spurs and harmonics are additional features of the MBS. The MBS is small (3.5" × 2.5" × 0.6") and has female SMA connectors on the reference and RF I/O ports.
EM Research Inc.
Reno, NV
(775) 345-2411
www.emresearch.com
RS No. 220
Crystal Oscillator
The COLD Series (MCXO) is a new crystal oscillator digitally compensated by ARM that offers instant switch on with low DC power. The frequency source technology provides full performance at switch on, no warm up time is required to stabilise the signal, and power consumption is only 50 mW. The features of low power consumption, extended temperature range and instantaneous operation make it suitable for applications in industrial electronics, instrumentation, radio communications, aerospace, synchronisation and defence.
Europa Electronics
Châlons en Champagne
France +33 6 24 73 75 80
sales@europa-electronics.com
RS No. 221
Integrated Voltage-controlled Oscillator
These eight new SMT packaged PLLs with integrated RF voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO) are ideal for cellular infrastructure, broadband, LTE/4G and test equipment applications from 660 MHz to 5.1 GHz. The HMC824LP6CE, HMC826LP6CE, HMC828LP6CE, HMC831LP6CE and HMC836LP6CE are SiGe BiCMOS PLLs with integrated VCOs that provide output frequency coverage from 780 MHz to 3.7 GHz. Across the line, SSB phase noise is as low as -120 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, with output power levels of up to +12 dBm. Also released are three new SiGe BiCMOS PLLs with integrated VCO RFICs that feature tri-band outputs.
Hittite Microwave Corp.
Chelmsford, MA
(978) 250-3343
www.hittite.com
RS No. 222
Directional Couplers
Models 100404010 and 100404020 are directional couplers that operate in a frequency range from 0.4 to 4 GHz. Coupling (with respect to output) is 10 ± 0.5 dB, 20 ± 0.8 dB and frequency sensitivity is ±0.5 dB. These directional couplers offer directivity of > 16 dB, > 25 dB, maximum VSWR (any port) of 1.2; insertion loss of < 1.1 dB, < 0.75 dB; and maximum power rating (input) of 20 W average, 3 kW peak. Standard connectors are SMA Female and the couplers’ operating temperature is -54° to +85°C. Delivery: stock to 30 days. Unit may be manufactured to meet military specifications.
Krytar
Sunnyvale, CA
(877) 734-5999
www.krytar.com
RS No. 223
700/850 MHz Diplexer
Microlab announced a new 700/850 MHz diplexer, designed to separate and combine the new 700 MHz LTE band and 850 MHz cellular bands. Tuned cavities provide in excess of 50 dB isolation between bands, sufficient for most indoor diplexer applications, such as sharing a common antenna or distributed antenna system. Its modest size also makes the unit very suitable in Neutral Host Combiner Boxes. The low band extends from 698 to 793 MHz, incorporating all the new proposed 700 MHz bands and the 850 MHz band, 824 to 894 MHz, which includes the most common CDMA/cellular bands and the GSM-850 band. Both inputs are rated up to 100 W input power.
Microlab/FXR
Parsippany, NJ
(973) 386-9696
www.microlab.fxr.com
RS No. 252
Voltage-controlled Oscillator
The MW500-1841 1/2" SMT voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) operates in a frequency range of 2150 to 2370 MHz from 0.2 to 4.8 V tuning while using a 5 V supply. Phase noise at 10 kHz is -98 dBc/Hz. Output power is +8 dBm ±1.5 dBm across the band over temperature while using less than 40 mA of current.
Micronetics Inc.
Hudson, NH
(603) 546-4167
www.micronetics.com
RS No. 224
Modulator Driver
Model FO-MDA-20-25DD-1 is a dual-channel DQPSK modulator driver for 40 and 100 Gb/s optical transponder applications that has been tested at data rates as high as 113 Gb/s, demonstrating excellent performance even at the highest data rates. The FO-MDA-20-25DD-1 is designed to interface with a Sierra Monolithics SMI 4025 DQPSK multiplexer/clock multiplier unit on the input and an Avanex Mach-Zehnder lithium-niobate MZ DQPSK modulator at its output. However, other models are available with a different pitch of its output connectors so the unit can also be specified for other modulators, including those from Fujitsu. It integrates a separate channel for I and Q signals within its 36 × 28 × 8 mm package and uses GPPO connectors.
Narda
Hauppauge, NY
(631) 231-1700
www.nardamicrowave.com/east
RS No. 225
Two-way Power Divider
PS2-52-450/8S covers the frequency range of 5 to 40 GHz with 2.2 dB insertion loss, 13 dB isolation and 1.90:1 maximum VSWR. Amplitude and phase balance are 0.8 dB and ±10 degrees, respectively. Power rating is 1 W and 2.92 female connectors are utilized.
Pulsar Microwave
Clifton, NJ
(973) 779-6262
www.pulsarmicrowave.com
RS No. 226
VHF LC Triplexer
Reactel part number 3TP-86/198-11 is a VHF LC triplexer. This unit exhibits low loss and high isolation as it splits the VHF band into 30 to 88, 100 to 172 and 225 to 400 MHz channels. This unit has a high power option and can be outfitted with most any RF connector. Please contact the factory for this or any other filter requirement that you have.
Reactel Inc.
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 519-3660
www.reactel.com
RS No. 228
Coaxial to Waveguide Adapters
RLC Electronics now offers coaxial to waveguide adapters in a variety of configurations for specific applications. Option A includes broadband adapters whose excellent electrical specs are maintained over the entire adapter bandwidth. Option B offers enhanced performance over a specific band of the adapters’ bandwidth. Computer design and the latest in RF techniques coupled with precision assembly ensure optimal electrical performance in the recommended frequency ranges.
RLC Electronics Inc.
Mount Kisco, NY
(914) 241-1334
www.rlcelectronics.com
RS No. 229
Coaxial Rotary Joints
Sage Laboratories Inc. offers a standard line of coaxial rotary joints suitable for use in commercial, military and medical equipment applications. All of the standard products are available from stock. Also, an extensive library of custom and modified designs exists at Sage from years of solving customer needs. Sage will search its library or develop a custom solution that meets your needs. The company’s catalog product family features units covering DC to 40 GHz. A variety of connector types, orientation and mounting configurations are available.
Sage Laboratories
Hudson, NH
(603) 459-1600
www.sagelabs.com
RS No. 230
Ultra-high Temperature Crystal Oscillator
The PX-420 crystal oscillator is a new solution for the timing of ultra high-temperature electronics. Able to withstand continuous operating temperatures of up to 250ºC, the product is ideal for harsh environment applications, including oil and gas downhole operations. With the PX-420, Vectron successfully combines its advanced quartz resonator design for outstanding frequency stability with silicon on insulator (SOI) technology to meet the high-reliability requirements demanded by these harsh environment applications. Design engineers now have a solution for applications requiring continuous, high-reliability operation at temperatures ranging from -55° to 250°C. The unique compliant quartz resonator mounting scheme also provides high shock and vibration resistance.
Vectron International
Hudson, NH
(888) 328-7661
www.vectron.com
RS No. 231
Voltage-controlled Oscillator
The model ZRO2407A1LF is an RoHS compliant voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) in S-band. The ZRO2407A1LF operates at 2400 to 2415 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.5 to 4.5 VDC. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -115 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and a typical tuning sensitivity of 14 MHz/V. The ZRO2407A1LF is designed to deliver a typical output power of 3 dBm at 5 VDC supply while drawing 21 mA (typical) over the temperature range of -40° to 85°C. This VCO features typical second harmonic suppression of -18 dBc and comes in Z-Comm’s standard MINI-16-SM package measuring 0.5" × 0.5" × 0.22".
Z-Communications Inc.
San Diego, CA
(858) 621-2700
www.zcomm.com
RS No. 232
Amplifiers
GaN Amplifier
The model SSPA 0.8-2.5-40 is a high power, Gallium Nitride (GaN) amplifier that operates from 800 to 2500 MHz minimum and is packaged in a compact, high performance package. This amplifier is designed for operation in harsh environments. Typical output power is 40 W across the band at P3dB. Small-signal gain is 53 to 54 dB across the band typically. Power added efficiency in saturation is typically 30 to 40 percent across the band. Input and output VSWR is 2.0:1 maximum. This unit is equipped with DC switching circuitry that enables and disables the RF devices inside the amplifier in 3500 ns typical for turn on and 1600 ns typical for turn off time.
Aethercomm Inc.
Carlsbad, CA
(760) 208-6002
www.aethercomm.com
RS No. 233
3 W Amplifier
AML announced the immediate availability of a high power broadband amplifier model AML618P4202. This amplifier operates over 6 to 18 GHz with industry-leading DC to RF efficiency. Output P1dB is +35 dBm (3 W) minimum. Gain is 42 dB minimum with flatness within ±2.5 dB maximum. DC current at +12 VDC is under 2.5A. Dimensions are 2.85"L × 1.5"W × 0.5"H.
AML Communications Inc.
Camarillo, CA
(805) 388-1345
www.amlj.com
RS No. 234
Solid-state Amplifiers
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation has introduced a family of new solid-state amplifiers that are more compact, more efficient and more powerful than previous models. The new “S” Series covers 0.8 to 4.2 GHz and powers up to 800 W. These models employ a new design that delivers more than twice the power of older models. With these improvements, AR has maintained the superior rugged design for mismatch tolerance and excellent linearity.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
Souderton, PA
(215) 723-8181
www.ar-worldwide.com
RS No. 253
DC to 80 GHz TWA
The AMMC-5025 is claimed to be the first ultra-broadband traveling wave amplifier (TWA) for high-speed digital communications applications that operate in the 30 kHz to 80 GHz frequency band. Aimed at microwave radio systems and satellite VSAT applications, the amplifier measures 1.6 mm by 1.0 mm and provides 8 dB of small-signal gain and gain flatness of ±0.7 dB, along with better than 10 dB input and output return loss. Suitable for instrumentation and MMIC applications, the AMMC-5025 is ideal for use in test and measurement equipment, radar warning receivers, wideband communications and surveillance systems, and point-to-point radios.
Avago Technologies
Wetzlar, Germany
+49 6441 92460
info@promotionteam.de
www.avagotech.com
RS No. 235
Solid-state Power Amplifier
The model BHE25869-50 is a solid-state Class “AB” linear amplifier that operates over the full 2500 to 6000 MHz frequency band and delivers a minimum of 50 W. The amplifier uses the latest Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology and is packaged in a standard rack mountable enclosure measuring 19" × 22" × 5.25".
Comtech PST
Melville, NY
(631) 777-8900
www.comtechpst.com
RS No. 254
50 W Rugged Amplifier System
The BBS26A8CHM ruggedized amplifier system is Empower’s latest in microwave solid-state amplifiers. This compact and lightweight system features high power output and excellent efficiency. The amplifier utilizes high power GaN devices. It fits in standard 19-inch equipment racks, weighs less than 70 lbs and is available with or without touch-screen LCD control, Ethernet connectivity and a full range of other options including 400 Hz aircraft power.
Empower RF Systems Inc.
Inglewood, CA
(310) 412-8100
www.empowerrf.com
RS No. 236
Power Amplifier
The MSD-1698904 is a power amplifier that operates in a frequency range from 400 to 500 GHz. The power amplifier offers gain of 40 dB; gain flatness of ±1.0 dB; power out 1 dBm compression point of 46 minimum, 47 dBm typical; current of 6A typical; I/O VSWR of 2.0:1; I/O RF connectors are SMA-F; DC voltage of 28 V; OL: OL-003648; and environment includes MIL, GBNT. This model has an operating temperature of -55° to +85°C. Available with TTL.
Microwave Solutions Inc.
National City, CA
(619) 474-7500
www.microwavesolutions.com
RS No. 237
Low Noise Amplifier
The TAMP-1521GLN+ (RoHS compliant) is a 50 ohm low noise amplifier that operates in a frequency range from 1380 to 1520 MHz. This model utilizes advanced E-PHEMT technology in a two-stage low noise amplifier design built into a shielded case (size: 0.591" × 0.394" × 0.118"). The drop-in module offers ultra low noise figure and high gain with good input and output return loss over the entire frequency range and without the need of external matching components. Features include: ultra low noise figure of 0.75 dB typical; high IP3 of 27 dBm typical; high gain of 35 dB typical; and integrated bias matching and stability circuits. Price: $14.95 (Qty. 5-49).
Mini-Circuits
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 934-4500
www.minicircuits.com
RS No. 238
Broadband High Power Amplifier
MITEQ introduces a new addition to its family of broadband high power amplifiers. Model AMF-8B-18002650-70-37P-PS is a self-cooled 3 RU rack-mount high power amplifier, covering 18 to 26.5 GHz and delivering minimum of 5 W of power. The SMA connectorized box is 3.47" high, 16.99" wide excluding brackets, and 12.12" deep including fans. This model can be horizontally or vertically mounted. Housing is EMI shielded, CE certified and can operate in ambient temperature up to 50°C. This power amplifier includes over temperature protection in addition to full internal regulation. A 20 dB output coupled port is optional.
MITEQ Inc.
Hauppauge, NY
(631) 436-7400
www.miteq.com
RS No. 239
GaN CATV Amplifier Module
RFMD recently released ‘green’ gallium nitride (GaN)-based CATV amplifier modules. The D10040200PL1 and D10040230PL1 are designed for use as power doubler amplifiers in current and next generation CATV infrastructure applications. The D10040200PL1 and D10040230PL1 are hybrid power doubler amplifier modules designed to provide the final amplifier stage for CATV trunk amplifiers, line extenders and optical nodes. The parts employ GaAs PHEMT and GaN HEMT die and operate from 45 to 1000 MHz. They provide high output capability, excellent linearity and superior return loss performance with low noise and optimal reliability. With low current and extremely low distortion, the D10040200PL1 and D10040230PL1 are unconditionally stable under all terminations.
RFMD
Greensboro, NC
(336) 664-1233
www.rfmd.com
RS No. 240
Broadband Pallet Amplifier
The LD600-10.80 (RES-INGENIUM) is a high performance two-stage Class AB pallet amplifier. It was designed for Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) applications operating with pulsed signals (600 W, 10 percent duty), and for military applications up to 200 W CW. This rugged amplifier, featuring the Freescale™ MRF6V2300NR1 power transistor, achieves 40 dB gain and features gain-flatness of ±1 dB across the HF-VHF band (10 to 80 MHz). It operates from -10° to +60°C. Connectorized versions are available upon request.
Richardson Electronics
LaFox, IL
(630) 208-2200
www.rell.com
RS No. 255
COFDM Power Amplifier
Stealth Microwave introduced the SM7177-43, designed primarily for the European D-ENG market. The unit operates from 7.1 to 7.7 GHz with a P1dB of +43 dBm. Gain is 55 dB with a flatness of ±0.5 dB across the band. Standard features include forward and reflected power detection, TTL On/Off, gain control and an RF sample port. In module form, the unit measures 7.5" × 3.97" × 0.79"; an integral heatsink and fan are also available. This amplifier can also be packaged in lab unit and 19" rack configurations.
Stealth Microwave Inc.
Ewing, NJ
(888) 772-7791
www.stealthmicrowave.com
RS No. 241
Ka-band TWT
The TWT TH 4092 is a Ka-band travelling wave tube for SATCOM uplinks that has been designed for large earth-station uplinks and airborne applications. It features a four-stage collector design for an efficiency > 50 percent, has been developed for high linearity and can be either cathode or BFE switched. Operating in Ka-band, the unit offers a typical gain of 46 dB minimum from 27 to 31 GHz and delivers output power up to 500 W peak and 350 W CW. The TWT TH 4092 also features conduction cooling.
Thales Components & Systems
Paris, France
+33 (0) 13070 3500
www.thalesgroup.com/components-subsystems
RS No. 242
RFoG Amplifier
TriQuint Semiconductor announced a breakthrough new RFoG amplifier for optical receivers as part of the company’s new TriAccess™ line. The new amplifier performs with less than half the equivalent input noise (EIN) of current solutions.
TriQuint Semiconductor Inc.
Hillsboro, OR
(503) 615-9000
www.triquint.com
RS No. 243
Material
Soft Seal Foam Material
For use in today’s ever smaller and thinner yet far more functional hand-held devices, the High Performance Foams Division of Rogers Corp. has introduced a new addition to the PORON® materials family – PORON® ThinStik™ Soft Seal. PORON ThinStik Soft Seal material is an innovative impact sealing PORON® Urethane gasketing foam with a built-in adhesive layer for enhanced sealing, cushioning and impact resistance. Highly compressible PORON ThinStik Soft Seal is the ideal product for ultra-thin gap filling, combining the most compressible PORON foam with the most compressible PORON construction. Thin-Stik Soft Seal is ideal for LCD gasketing and sealing needs in gaps as thin as 0.10 mm.
Rogers Corp.
Woodstock, CT
(860) 928-3622
www.rogerscorp.com
RS No. 245
Software
Simulation Software
ANSYS Inc. announced the 12.1 release of HFSS™ software, the industry-leading technology for 3-D full-wave electromagnetic field simulation. The product introduces a new integral equation (IE) electromagnetic solver option, which is based on 3-D full-wave method of moments (MoM), that can be implemented in the HFSS desktop. This technology is effective for large-scale radiating and scattering simulation studies. HFSS software helps engineers design, simulate and validate the behavior of complex high-performance RF, microwave and millimeter-wave devices in next-generation wireless devices, defense communication systems and consumer electronics. Users of this latest version of HFSS software can achieve a dramatic reduction in development time and costs while at the same time realizing increased reliability and design optimization.
ANSYS Inc.
Canonsburg, PA
(724) 746-3304
www.ansys.com
RS No. 256
RFIC Design Software
AWR announced Version 2009 of its Analog Office high-frequency analog and RFIC design software. This latest release includes AWR’s patent-pending multi-rate harmonic balance (MRHB™) technology, which dramatically increases the speed and reduces the computer memory required to perform steady-state analysis of complex multi-tone designs such as those found in receivers and transmitters with multiple stages of upconversion and downconversion. Analog Office Version 2009 also offers AWR’s AXIEM™ 3D planar EM technology, which now supports 64-bit operating systems, multi-core PCs and shape pre-processing algorithms that decrease solution time for complex geometries.
AWR
El Segundo, CA
(310) 726-3000
www.awrcorp.com
RS No. 246
Subsystems
DC/DC Module Regulator
The LTM8027 is a 4A system-in-a-package DC/DC µModule® regulator capable of operating from a 60 V supply without any input protection. The LTM8027 includes the inductor, power switches, switching regulator and all support components in a small 2.6g, 15 × 15 × 4.32 mm land grid array (LGA) plastic package. The device can regulate an output voltage ranging from 2.5 to 24 V from an input supply of 4.5 to 60 V (65 V absolute maximum). The LTM8027’s rugged voltage rating makes it a suitable voltage regulator for 12 and 24 V automotive and heavy equipment such as industrial robotics, 48 V telecom, as well as avionics and industrial control systems.
Linear Technology Corp.
Milpitas, CA
(408) 432-1900
www.linear.com
RS No. 244
QFN Packaged Receiver
This 27 to 34 GHz QFN packaged receiver offers a noise figure of 2.5 dB and 13 dB conversion gain. The receiver, identified as XR1019-QH, integrates a low noise amplifier (LNA), image reject mixer and LO buffer amplifier within a fully molded 4×4 mm QFN package, making the device easy to install and handle in volume applications. The XR1019-QH is ideal for wireless communications applications such as point-to-point (PTP) microwave radio, LMDS, SATCOM and VSAT.
Mimix Broadband Inc.
Houston, TX
(281) 988-4600
www.mimixbroadband.com
RS No. 247
Signal Processing Assembly
The model RFOC-811-QRC is a new 8 to 11 GHz RF signal processing assembly. The assembly includes three independent subsystems. A total of 29 RF components are integrated in the assembly. Eight voltage-controlled 60 dB PIN diode attenuators and eight fast PIN diode switches (Switch ON/OFF: 50 ns maximum) are used to process the RF signals along different paths of interest. The isolation between the three independent subsystems in the assembly is typically 70 dB. The size of the device is: 8.5"L × 3.9"W × 1.85"H.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
Frederick, MD
(301) 631-1579
www.pmi-rf.com
RS No. 248
Frequency Distribution Unit
The model 8451A is a Time and Frequency Distribution Unit that specializes in precise reference frequency signal distribution applications ranging from 1 to 20 MHz, ±1 dB and 1 to 30 MHz, ±2 dB. This unit provides an extremely low contributed phase noise floor of -170 dBc as well as high output to output and input to input isolation of > 100 dB at 10 MHz while maintaining low harmonic distortion and spurious measurements. Additional advanced features of model 8451A are single or redundant inputs, with automatic or manual switchover, 12 separately buffered outputs, as well as single or redundant power supplies.
TRAK Microwave
Tampa, FL
(813) 901-7200
www.trak.com
RS No. 249
Test Equipment
LTE Test Capability
Agilent announced an LTE test solution that combines the Agilent 89600 VSA LTE FDD and LTE TDD analysis software with the highest-performance member of the Agilent X-Series, the Agilent N9030A PXA signal analyzer. The PXA provides industry-leading RF performance that supports both LTE FDD and LTE TDD. It delivers up to 140 MHz analysis bandwidth and up to 75 dB of spurious-free dynamic range with typical flatness of ±0.4 dB, making it an ideal solution for 3G, 4G and beyond. LTE Advanced, one of the standards candidates for true 4G mobile broadband systems, will extend LTE to even wider bandwidth, up to 100 MHz, making the PXA an ideal investment for customers transitioning from 3G to 4G.
Agilent Technologies Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
(800) 829-4444
www.agilent.com
RS No. 250
Multi-port Calibration Box
This rapid automatic multi-port calibration box (RapACal) allows an easy and rapid one or multi-port (n-port, n = 1, 2, 3, …) calibration of vector network analyzers (VNA) up to 18 GHz. The calibration is quite simple. The number of ports is unlimited. Only for the calibration: RapACal will be controlled over VNA-internal PC interface (LAN and USB) with a graphical user interface from a windows operating system (NT, XP, Vista). Price: €5900.
Heuermann HF-Technik GmbH
Stolberg, Germany
+49 2402/9749764
www.hhft.de
RS No. 251
RF Signal Conditioning Modules
National Instruments expanded its automated test product line with two new RF signal conditioning modules that enhance the measurement accuracy and flexibility of PXI-based RF and microwave test systems. In applications such as RF signal path degradation modeling, field strength metering and receiver testing, engineers can combine the new NI PXI-5695 8 GHz programmable RF attenuator with a vector signal generator (VSG) to improve RF signal quality at low power levels. Engineers can integrate the NI PXI-5691 8 GHz programmable RF preamplifier, which also functions as a power amplifier, with VSGs to increase maximum power and with vector signal analyzers (VSA) to measure low-level signals.
National Instruments
Austin, TX
(800) 258-7022
www.ni.com
RS No. 257