New Products
COMPONENTS
Electromechanical Programmable Attenuator
BroadWave Technologies model 651-031-127 is a voltage controlled programmable attenuator originally developed for test applications. This 50 Ω attenuator has a frequency range of DC to 2200 MHz. Attenuation range is 1 to 127 dB in 1 dB steps with attenuation accuracy ±0.5 dB. Insertion loss is 4.5 dB max while VSWR is 1.5:1 max. Input power is 1 W average with supply voltage +12 VDC at 30 mA nominal per section.
BroadWave Technologies Inc.
www.broadwavetechnologies.com
Hi-Rel Frequency Dividers
Fairview Microwave Inc. has introduced a new line of frequency divider modules that cover broadband frequencies from 0.1 to 20 GHz. A comprehensive offering of 28 different models features fixed divide-by-ratios from 2 to 40. These compact prescalers are ideal for use in frequency synthesizer and phase locked loop (PLL) circuit designs, as well as test instrumentation systems. These rugged frequency dividers are typically used in applications such as SATCOM, VSAT, aerospace and defense, test & measurement and point-to-point radio networks.
Fairview Microwave Inc.
www.fairviewmicrowave.com
Low PIM Thermally Compensated Loads
MECA’s low PIM (−161 dBc typ.) 30 W loads feature industry leading PIM verified at 1900 MHz at −155 dBc min. and are thermally compensated to handle full rated power to 85oC. Covering 0.38 to 2.7 GHz available in Type N, 4.1/9.5, 4.3/10 and 7/16 DIN interfaces. VSWR’s of 1.1:1 typ./1.2:1 min. (0.698 to 2.7 GHz) and 1.15:1 typ./1.25:1 max (0.38 to 0.698 GHz). All in a compact package of 6 x 2.25 in. Made in the U.S. with 36-month warranty.
MECA Electronics Inc.
www.e-MECA.com
Broadband Resistors
PPI 2010 Case Size Broadband Resistors are specifically designed to operate at frequencies up to 50 GHz. With special microwave laser-trimming used to ensure a tight tolerance at high frequencies, these broadband resistors are wire bondable, solderable and can be used in a flip-chip configuration.
Passive Plus Inc.
www.passiveplus.com
High-Power Attenuators
Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand, has launched a new line of 10, 25, 50 and 100 W RF attenuators with operating frequencies up to 18 GHz depending on the configuration. Pasternack now offers 31 high-power, fixed attenuators which offer attenuation levels of 3, 6, 10, 20, 30 and 40 dB. Additionally, in-series connector gender interfaces are available in male-female configurations with both SMA and Type-N connector options.
Pasternack
www.pasternack.com
Bi-Phase Modulator
PMI Model No. BPM-1840-180-292FF is a Bi-Phase Modulator operating over the 18 to 40 GHz frequency range. This model offers insertion loss of 8 dB typ. while maintaining a typical amplitude balance of ±4 dB. This compact housing measures 1 x 1 x 0.5 in. and is outfitted with 2.92 mm female connectors.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
Bias Tees
RLC Electronics manufactures both narrowband and broadband bias tees from 5 MHz to 40 GHz that provide excellent performance over the full band. This unit is used to inject a DC current or voltage into an RF circuit without affecting the flow of RF through the main transmission path. Typical applications include biasing amplifiers, DC return, DC blocking, as well as other various digital and analog uses, including in air-borne applications.
RLC Electronics Inc.
www.rlcelectronics.com
Coaxial Lowpass Filter
Model SCF-55375330-2F2M-L1 is a coaxial lowpass filter with a passband from DC to 55 GHz. The typical insertion loss of the passband is 1.5 dB. The rejection band is from 75 to 110 GHz with a typical rejection value of 30 dB. The RF connectors of the filter are male and female 2.4 mm connectors. The passband typical return loss is 15 dB. Other configurations, such as different connectors for input and output, are available under different model numbers.
SAGE Millimeter
www.sagemillimeter.com
Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters
Sager Electronics is now stocking TDK-Lambda’s i6A4W non-isolated DC-DC converter series. Capable of operating from a wide input voltage of up to 9 to 53V, TDK’s i6A4W step-down converters deliver an output voltage that can be adjustable from 3.3 to 15 or 3.3 to 40 V. The i6A4W series can operate from existing 12, 24, 36 or 48 V system voltages to generate additional high-power voltages in medical, communications, industrial and test & measurement equipment.
Sager Electronics
www.sager.com
2-Way Power Divider
The DSK-729S is a 2-way power divider operating in the frequency range of 800 to 2000 MHz. This power divider can handle 10 W max of input power in splitter mode with an insertion loss of 0.5 dB max above the theoretical split loss. Other product features include 22 dB typical isolation, 0.4 dB max amplitude unbalance and 2 degrees max phase unbalance. This combination of high performance with wide bandwidth makes this power divider ideal for signal splitting and low power combining.
Synergy Microwave Corp.
www.synergymwave.com
Inductors
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. introduced three new commercial IHLP® low profile, high current inductors with high operating temperatures up to +155°C in the 3.3 x 3.3 mm 1212 case size - the company’s smallest to date. Designed to save space in computer and telecom applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-1212AZ-51, IHLP-1212AB-51 and IHLP-1212BZ-51 offer extremely low profiles down to 1 mm. The devices released are optimized for energy storage in DC/DC converters up to 5 MHz.
Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
www.vishay.com
CABLES & CONNECTORS
FAKRA Connectors
QuickBuild RF™, a partnership between Amphenol RF and Amphenol Custom Cable, announce the introduction of FAKRA connectors into its robust portfolio. FAKRA connectors are the latest addition to the continuously expanding connector offerings contained within the custom RF cable configurator which launched earlier this year. Customers will immediately be able to utilize FAKRA connectors in the universal Z key code to build custom RF cable assemblies. The connectors are available in a variety of straight and right-angle configurations with both jack and plug options.
Amphenol RF
www.amphenolrf.com
JohnsonTM SMA/SMP Adapter Series
Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, announced the Johnson SMA/SMP series of adapters. This new series of high frequency adapters continues Johnson’s development of products in support of 5G standards. Cinch Connectivity Solutions’ SMA/SMP adapters are available in combinations of plug to plug, plug to jack, jack to plug and jack to jack and are designed for use in most high frequency applications.
Cinch Connectivity Solutions
www.belfuse.com/cinch
Microwave Cable Assembly
MIcable C29S superbend cable assembly is low-profile designed for internal and point to point connections, it eliminates the need for costly right angle connectors and offers excellent mechanical and electrical performance up to 50 GHz with low loss, low VSWR, high shielding effectiveness, good phase stability, high retention force and long repeated bending life. The VSWR is 1.15 at 26.5, 1.2 at 40 and 1.3 at 50 GHz typically.
Fuzhou MIcable Electronic Technology Co. Ltd.
www.micable.cn
Coaxial Cable Assemblies
L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand, announced that it has introduced a new series of coaxial cable assemblies that feature 402SS cable that can be used in place of semi-rigid coax in applications requiring increased flexibility. L-com’s new LCCA Series 402SS Cable Assemblies provide an excellent alternative to 0.141 Semi-Rigid (RG402) style cables. These assemblies offer flexibility without compromising performance and exhibit performance characteristics very similar to semi-rigid coax.
L-com
www.L-com.com
AMPLIFIERS
Solid State Power Amplifier Module
COMTECH PST introduced a new ultra-wideband high-power solid-state RF module. Comtech’s latest development continues to expand on its proven innovative integrated RF GaN power amplifier designs by further increasing the bandwidth and power density. Consistent with its planned technology development roadmap, Comtech introduces the latest in GaN-based 4 to 18 GHz RF amplifier. This highly integrated design is ideal for use in communication, electronic warfare and radar transmitter systems where space, cooling and power are limited. This unit is ideal for UAV/Airborne, ground mobile, surface and shipboard applications.
COMTECH PST
www.comtechpst.com
GaAs Distributed Amplifier
Custom MMIC introduced a new GaAs distributed amplifier operating in the popular DC to 20 GHz frequency range, targeting Instrumentation and EW applications. The CMD244K5 offers very flat gain and low noise figure across the band. This MMIC also has high P1dB and IP3, yielding a high dynamic range. All this performance is neatly integrated in a small 5 x 5 mm plastic air-cavity surface mount QFN package. This new, high performance distributed amplifier continues Custom MMIC’s aggressive efforts to deliver the best performing GaAs and GaN MMICs in the industry.
Custom MMIC
www.CustomMMIC.com
10 kHz to 100 MHz, 150 W Amplifier
Exodus Advanced Communications introduced a high-power 10 kHz to 100 MHz 150 W amplifier. Exodus AMP2080B-1 produces 150 W min., > 200 W nominal power. The min. power gain is > 52 dB with excellent gain flatness. Optionally Exodus offers monitoring parameters for forward/reflected power, VSWR as well as voltage, current and temperature sensing for optimum reliability and ruggedness for all applications. Nominal weight is 35 lb, and dimensions of 19 x 22 x 5.25 in.
Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com
Tiny MMIC Gain Slope Equalizers
Mini-Circuits’ EQY-5-24+ is an absorptive MMIC gain equalizer with a negative 5.1 dB slope versus frequency from DC to 20 GHz. Fixed slope MMIC equalizers are useful for flattening negative gain slope in wideband amplifiers, receivers and transmitters in applications from wireless communications to broadband/optical, satellite, defense and more. This model is capable of handling up to +34 dBm RF input power and provides 20 dB typical return loss across its full bandwidth. Fabricated using highly repetitive GaAs IPD technology, this equalizer provides outstanding repeatability of performance, making it suitable for volume production. It comes housed in a 2 x 2 mm 8-lead QFN package, saving board space and minimizing the effect of parasitics. EQY-series MMIC gain slope equalizers are available with a wide range of slope values to meet your needs.
Mini-Circuits
www.minicircuits.com
1200 V SiC Power MOSFETs
Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new family of 1200 V SiC power MOSFETs from Wolfspeed, a Cree Company. Based on third-generation planar MOSFET technology, the new devices include a rugged intrinsic body diode that allows for third-quadrant operation without the need for an additional external diode. According to Wolfspeed, the new product family includes the lowest Rds(on) at 1200 V in a discrete package with a flat Rds(on) over temperature.
Richardson RFPD
www.richardsonrfpd.com
SOURCES
N623 Series VCXO
The new N623 VCXO, available at 100 MHz, features a 9 x 14 mm SMD package, sinewave output and supply voltage of +5 VDC, with other frequencies and options available. Phase noise floor is −173 dBc/Hz max. Greenray Industries is a supplier of high precision, quartz-based oscillators for use in wireless, wired telephony, aerospace, military, satellite and other communications applications.
Greenray Industries Inc.
www.greenrayindustries.com
SOFTWARE
3D Geometry Model for 0603CS Inductor Series
Modelithics has introduced a new set of full-wave EM capable 3D geometry models for Coilcraft’s 0603CS surface mount air coil inductor series. The model is now available within Modelithics COMPLETE+3D Library for ANSYS HFSS™. Individual 3D models are available from 1.6 to 390 nH and are validated against multi-substrate measured S-parameters through 20 GHz and equivalent series resistance (ESR), as well as against the corresponding Modelithics CLR Global Circuit model.
Modelithics Inc.
www.Modelithics.com
TEST & MEASUREMENT
Automatic DF Antenna
Connected to Narda’s powerful SignalShark Real-Time Receiver, ADFA 2 enables the device to automatically localize signals between 10 MHz and 8 GHz precisely and reliably. The ADFA 2 delivers extraordinarily stable measurement results in seconds - insensitive to reflections. It is unique in combining an extremely broad spectrum with a minimum of equipment. This makes the ADFA 2 particularly interesting for regulatory authorities, mobile network providers and also for military applications.
Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH
www.narda-sts.com
COMMUNICATIONS
WAYFARER Series
The Norsat WAYFARER series includes two ultra-portable commercial fly-away satellite terminals, an easy-to-deploy drive-away antenna system and a fixed terminal solution. Products in this series are ideal for a variety of commercial applications including broadcast, oil and gas, mining, forestry, emergency response and remote enterprises. With fast setup and tool-free installation, these weather-proof antennas are equipped with a 1.2 or 1.8 m composite reflector. A complete satellite solution, the WAYFARER Series includes everything to meet your communication needs.
Norsat
www.norsat.com
Ultra-Performance Receiver
The SIR-4000 uses the latest DSP technologies to meet the specific needs of the end user. Elcom recognized that in today’s real-time threat environment one size does not fit all. The company goal was to provide the end user a tool that could cover a wider frequency range (up to 40 GHz) and instantaneous bandwidth (up to 2 GHz) critical to RWR applications.
Elcom
www.fei-elcomtech.com