Company Showcase
ADAR4002 0.5-19 GHz Broadband Bi-Directional Single-Channel TTD
The ADAR4002 is a low-power broadband single-channel true time delay unit (TDU). The TDU covers the frequency range of 0.5 to 19 GHz. The TDU has two programmable modes; 508 ps with 4 ps resolution and 254 ps with 2 ps resolution. The built-in 6-bit DSA has 31.5 dB of attenuation range. The ADAR4002 is designed to provide flexible digital control through either a SPI interface or a shift register to enable daisy chaining multiple chips together. The ADAR4002 contains memory for 32 beamstates. The memory combined with on-chip sequencers, allows a fast memory advance via the UPDATE pin.
Analog Devices Inc.
www.analog.com/en/products/adar4002.html
Cernexwave Coaxial Circulators and Isolators
Cernexwave’s coaxial circulators and isolators are an ideal solution for broadband or narrowband signal control at a wide range of power levels. They can be tailored to the exact frequency and power you need while maintaining low insertion loss and high isolation. They can also customize the input and output ports to fit perfectly in your system. The model COIU2U40916-01 coaxial isolator has a frequency range of 225 to 400 MHz with 16 dB isolation and can handle over 50 W of power.
Cernexwave
www.cernexwave.com
Instrumentation Amplifiers That Deliver Power for EMC HIRF Testing
TMD Technologies Division of Communications & Power Industries (CPI) launches higher-power K- and Ka-Band traveling wave tube modular instrumentation amplifiers. The new PTCM1017 and PTCM1027 amplifiers feature higher gain and efficiency performance when compared to solid-state amplifiers. With frequency coverage of 18 to 26.5 GHz and 26.5 to 40 GHz, both amplifiers offer power output exceeding 100 W CW and can also be pulsed using an internal grid modulator. The amplifiers are optimized for applications including EMC, radiated immunity, communications, electronic warfare, radar and RF component testing.
Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI)
www.cpii.com/product.cfm/16/165
USA-Built GaN SSPAs for EW: 2 to 18 GHz, 8 to 100 W
Engineered specifically to meet the stringent requirements imposed by many modern system designs, CTT’s GaN power amplifiers, built in the U.S., perform a wide range of functions making them ideal for applications in cutting-edge multifunction EW systems. Three models include: AGM/060-5056, 2 to 6 GHz, 100 W power out; AGX/0218-3946, 2 to 18 GHz, 8 W power out; AGX/0318-4656, 3 to 18 GHz, 40 W power out. TTL on/off options and rack-mount configurations are also available. CTT can provide replacements for amplification products formerly produced by Amplica, Avantek Inc., Celerity and Watkins-Johnson Company.
CTT Inc.
www.cttinc.com
High-Power RF PIN Diode Switches & Assemblies
These 10 MHz to 40 GHz RF PIN Diode switches and assemblies ensure accurate test and measurement of multiple RF components used in radar systems, electronic warfare systems, ground-based communications systems and more. All units feature integral TTL and field-replaceable connectors for easy removal so units can be dropped into designs to interface directly with pins, saving considerable space. Single pole switches are available from one to 24 throws.
dB Control
www.dBControl.com
Unprecedented Power Across the Ka-Band
Increase your radar’s accuracy with this GaN-based HPA that delivers 8 W of power through the operating frequency band. Leverage more power without additional size and weight—this HPA comes in a compact, robust, MIL-STD-810F rated package. If your goal is to develop a truly powerful radar system, ERZIA delivers the performance and reliability you need.
ERZIA
www.erzia.com/products/hpa/734
High Performance Passive Components
Exceed Microwave provides custom high performance passive microwave component designs up to 110 GHz for defense, space and commercial applications. Exceed Microwave is AS9100 certified and ITAR registered, providing high-quality, high performance passive components. They provide various types of designs, each with its own unique values and are designed and made in the U.S. Many of Exceed’s designs offer extremely high Q factor, allowing very low insertion loss and high-power handling.
Exceed Microwave
www.exceedmicrowave.com
Exodus 26.5-40 GHz, 200 W SSPA
Exodus Advanced Communications’ 26.5 to 40 GHz, 200 W SSPAs are another industry first from Exodus. Designed for high field level EMC testing, Mil-Std 461(RS103) standards as well as other high-power applications. Exodus Model AMP4066B-LC is a 12U design providing outstanding power/gain flatness, forward/reflected power monitoring in both dBm and Watts, VSWR, voltage/current and temperature sensing for superb reliability and ruggedness. Unprecedented reliability compared to TWT’s, 53 dB gain including gain control, and -20 dBc harmonics. 10, 20, 40, 60 and 100 W versions available.
Exodus Advanced Communications
www.exoduscomm.com
2-18 GHz 15 W High Gain Solid-State Broadband High-Power Amplifier
MIcable announced the new 2 to 18 GHz, 15 W high gain solid-state broadband high power amplifier MPA-020180S42. With state-of-the-art GaN design technology, it has higher saturated output power while keeping higher P1dB and better linearity and can adapt to a variety of different signal modes such as continuous wave, pulse, wide instantaneous bandwidth signal, high-order modulation signal, etc.
Fujian MIcable Electronic Technology Group Co., Ltd.
www.micable.cn
sales3@micable.cn
2-18 GHz Reference Design Featuring HL9333 Harmonic Down-converter
HYPERLABS is proud to announce its newly redesigned 20 GHz harmonic down-converter IC packaged in a 4 mm QFN package. Boasting 18 GHz RF bandwidth and optimized for LO sampling rates from 100 MHz to 2.5 GHz, the HL9333 features excellent linearity, low noise and improved RF-IF conversion response that is considerably flatter than the previous generation HL9313 harmonic mixer. The HL9333, shown here in a 2 to 18 GHz reference design, is ideally suited for use in Nyquist folding receiver and other under-sampled broadband receiver systems.
HYPERLABS
www.hyperlabs.com/product/hl9333/
Rugged to the Core
iNRCORE has over 70 years of experience of customizing, designing and manufacturing military-grade magnetics, including pulse transformers, passive delay lines and active delay lines. These components are designed to comply with requisite military and industrial standards, and play a key role in supporting crucial platforms used by all branches of the armed forces. The team at iNRCORE brings the experience and expertise needed to provide customers with reliable solutions, regardless of production volumes. iNRCORE operates from AS9100-certified manufacturing facilities located in Bristol, Pa., and China.
iNRCORE
https://inrcore.com/about-us/
Insulated Wire Inc.
Insulated Wire (IW) serves a broad range of both military and commercial markets. These include telecommunications, data links, satellite systems, airborne electronic warfare and counter measures, missile systems, UAV applications, avionics and instrumentation, fire control systems, medical electronics and geophysical exploration.
Insulated Wire
https://iw-microwave.com/wp-content/themes/iw-microwave2017/img/IW-catalog2022.pdf
UK Designed and Manufactured Low Loss and Semi-Rigid RF and Microwave Cable Assemblies
Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of RF, waterproof and cryogenic connectors, can specify, design and manufacture custom RF and microwave cable assemblies, with a two to three week turnaround time for most projects. Applications include medical, satcom, military, aerospace, space, general microwave communications, test and measurement, research, rail traction, oil and gas and marine. Intelliconnect cables can be waterproofed to IP68 and offer special features including phase matching and ruggedized assemblies for use in harsh environments.
Intelliconnect Group
www.intelliconnectgroup.com
Virtual RF Hardware-in-the-Loop Flight Testing
ISL’s real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) RTEMES® system enables for the first time, virtual flight testing of advanced RF systems for radar, ELINT and electronic warfare applications. It supports multichannel RF systems from VHF to Ku-Band and is based on a cost-effective digital COTS transceiver/FPGA architecture. RTEMES® is designed to seamlessly integrate with ISL’s RFView® RF Digital Engineering tools including high fidelity, physics-based modeling and simulation.
ISL
www.islinc.com
Directional Coupler Covers 26.5 to 40 GHz with 30 dB Coupling
KRYTAR Model 264030 offers 30 dB of nominal coupling over the frequency range of 26.5 to 40.0 GHz (Ka-Band), in a compact and lightweight package. The coupler lends itself to wireless designs and many test and measurement applications within Ka-Band frequency. Ka-Band is used for many commercial and military satellite communications (satcom). Frequency sensitivity of ±0.5 dB, insertion loss of 1.3 dB, directivity greater than 12 dB, maximum VSWR is 1.7. Compact package measures 1.12 (L) x 0.40 (W) x 0.62 in. (H) and weighs 1.0 ounces.
KRYTAR
https://krytar.com/products/couplers/directional-couplers/
New 1 GHz OCXO Provides Ultra-Low Phase Noise
To meet the increasing demand for high frequency OCXOs with ultra-low phase noise KVG’s engineers have developed a 1 GHz OCXO. Using the advantages of a SC-cut crystal-based oscillator stage in combination with new analog frequency multiplication, the OCXO provides tight temperature stability and very good long-term stability. The 1 GHz OCXO comes up with excellent phase noise performance near the carrier with better than -112 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz as well as a very low noise floor below -155 dBc/Hz.
KVG Quartz Crystal Technology GmbH
www.kvg-gmbh.de/aktuelles/produktneuheiten/neuer-1-ghz-ocxo-mit-niedrigem-phasenrauschen-in-kleiner-bauform.html?lang=en
RF Power Sensors
LadyBug Technologies’ LB5944A, 44 GHz USB power sensor offers several features specifically designed for defense users. These include Option MIL, which prevents the storage of information inside the sensor; and Option SEC, a secure erase feature that allows sensitive users to erase any settings, offsets or data that have been stored within the sensor prior to the sensor leaving the secure environment. Additionally, the sensor utilizes LadyBug’s patented active thermal stabilization which eliminates drift associated with accurate low-power measurements.
LadyBug Technologies
www.LadyBug-Tech.com
High Performance Components Since 1988
M Wave Design Corporation has been supplying low loss, high performance Ferrite and Waveguide components since 1988. The company specializes in high-mix, low volume microwave components. The unit illustrated above was a system design “afterthought” by its customer who ran out of space. We solid modeled and built the WR28 full-band circulator and waveguide run into their package constraints and “on time and in budget.” M Wave Design Corporation designs and manufactures a broad range of custom passive microwave hardware from 100 MHz to 50 GHz.
M Wave Design Corporation
https://mwavedesign.com/
BAL-0032SSG 32 GHz Broadband Balun
The BAL-0032SSG is the industry’s first surface-mount balun to support 32 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth. Hand-tuned for phase balance of better than 5 degrees and amplitude balance of better than 0.4 dB, the balun ensures signal integrity in high IBW applications that enable electronic warfare receivers to cover multiple frequency bands and multi-band radar solutions. Featuring a 10 MHz to 32 GHz frequency range, the balun delivers unmatched performance for next-generation data converters. Available now in an ultra-compact 5 x 9 mm package.
Marki Microwave
www.markimicrowave.com
NEW 5G Filter for C-Band Satellite Receivers
MCV has designed a RED filter that will clear portions of the C-Band spectrum to support the growth of mobile data and 5G services in the U.S. and around the world for both the satellite communications and the wireless telecommunications market. McV RED 1 filter provides interference free signal covering 3200 to 4000 GHz with low loss and high attenuation on both sides and 40 dB rejection to 6.45 GHz. It is lighter and smaller than currently available models and equipped with CPR229 grooved interface (IP63 rating). Please contact sales@mcv-microwave.com for immediate delivery.
MCV Microwave
https://mcv-microwave.com
Micro Lambda Single-Channel Programmable Attenuators 10 MHz to 21 GHz
Micro Lambda Wireless, Inc offers the MLAT-Series single-channel programmable attenuators, ideal for a wide range of test equipment applications. They provide 0 to 30 dB or 0 to 60 dB attenuation in 0.5 dB steps over the 10 MHz to 21 GHz frequency range. All attenuators are housed in a compact package with SMA Female RF connectors. Controlled via USB or SPI, full software support provided, optional temperature ranges available.
Micro Lambda Wireless, Inc
www.microlambdawireless.com
RTG4™ FPGAs – High-Speed QML Class V-Qualified FPGAs for Space
The company’s wide range of radiation-tolerant (RT)
FPGAs lets you select the right device to hit your power, size, cost and reliability targets, thereby reducing time to launch and minimizing cost and schedule risks. Building on a history of providing the most reliable, robust, low-power SONOS-, flash- and antifuse-based FPGAs in the industry, Microchip can offer you the best combination of features, performance and radiation tolerance.
Microchip Technology Inc.
www.microchip.com/rtg4
Microwave Components, Inc.
Microwave Components, Inc. (MCI) in Dracut, Mass., is a small, veteran-owned manufacturer of miniature air coils. MCI has been delivering custom, high Q, miniature air inductors to the aerospace, defense and space markets since 1978. Materials include: bare and insulated gold, copper, silver, gold plated copper, nickel copper alloy and aluminum wire. Inductances from 1 to 1000+ nH.
Microwave Components, Inc. (MCI)
www.mcicoils.com
RF Interference Mitigation Filter/Amplifier
Overcome severe communication range issues caused by RF cosite interference on air-, sea-, and ground-based platforms with MPG’s ICE3009 Filter/Amplifier. ICE3009 features a high dynamic range and agile filter/amplifier cascade to prevent receiver desensitization and to purify the transmit spectrum for fast frequency hopping VHF/UHF transceivers. ICE3009 features -55 dB selectivity (at 5 percent from F0), up to 10 dB receive gain, < 9 dB noise figure, +52 dBm receive input IP3 and up to 100 W RF transmit output power.
Microwave Products Group (MPG)
https://polezero.com/product/ice3009/
See Our VPX Transceiver Specs
Norden’s wideband VPX transceiver is used across military applications. It offers 2 to 18 GHz operation in a versatile OpenVPX platform. The NUDC2-18/1.3-2.3 includes internal LOs which provide an instantaneous IF bandwidth of 1 GHz and exceptional noise figure.
Norden Millimeter
https://nordengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/Norden-Transceiver.pdf
New Wearable SDR With Enhanced Ruggedization
Pixus Technologies announced a new compact implementation of its ruggedized enclosure line utilizing NI’s Ettus Research™ brand software-defined radio (SDR). The new RB210 is a ruggedized version of NI’s small form factor B210 SDR. It currently comes in an IP67 weather resistant style with options for full MIL grade implementations. The compact unit is approximately 87 tall x 156 wide and 300 mm long and weighs under 7 lbs. The RB210 features continuous frequency coverage from 70 MHz to 6 GHz.
Pixus Technologies
https://pixustechnologies.com/products/enclosure-system-solutions/specialty-small-form-factor-rugged-x310-other-2/specialty-small-form-factor-rugged-x310-other/
Filters, Multiplexers & Multifunction Assemblies
Reactel manufactures a line of filters, multiplexers and multifunction assemblies covering up to 67 GHz. Reactel’s talented engineers can design a unit specifically for your application, from small, lightweight units suitable for uncrewed flight or portable military systems to high-power units capable of handling up to 25 kW, connectorized or surface-mount.
Reactel
www.reactel.com
New SPINNER 1.00 mm RF Cable Connector
SPINNER
www.spinner-group.com
Microwave Power Modules from Stellant Systems
Stellant Systems’ M-1270 microwave power module (MPM) is a state-of-the-art amplifier used in threat simulators and search radar systems onboard common unmanned aerial vehicles and other high profile aircraft. Its extremely high-power output of 1 kW at 5 percent duty cycle from 9 to 10 GHz distinguishes it from the field. The MPM includes Stellant’s L6134-54 mini-helix traveling wave tube driven by a low-power solid-state power amplifier contained within Stellant’s proprietary power control unit.
Stellant Systems
www.StellantSystems.com
Designed for Durability. Engineered for Excellence.
Trexon solves the world’s most challenging connectivity problems with relentless innovation, industry expertise and constant collaboration. Formed from the combination of top wire and cable companies, Trexon provides an expanding range of specialized products and solutions designed for rugged and specific conditions. The Trexon Engineered Products Group consists of the following industry leading companies; Cicoil, EZ Form Cable, The First Electronics Corporation, Hydro Group, Integrated Cable Systems and Power Connector Inc.
Trexon Company
https://youtu.be/n9ufNoBtJ9M
https://trexonglobal.com/engineered-produv
