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PACKAGING High Frequency Alumina/Glass Sidewall Flatpack This high frequency alumina/glass sidewall flatpack now features two different grounding techniques to achieve higher frequencies. Base-to-seal-ring grounding straps are provided that reduce radiation effects generated at the top cover caused by extraneous coupling. In addition, the packaged base (circuit ground) is grounded...

SYSTEMS Digital Microwave Radios These QAM radios enable video, voice and data transmission across wireless point-to-point microwave communication links from 6 to 11 GHz and at data rates from 4DS1 to DS3. The radios are equipped with a small digital interface unit that fits into a single rack unit....

AMPLIFIERS Laboratory and Special-purpose Amplifiers These laboratory and special-purpose amplifiers offer variable and automatic gain control; input-limiting protection; rack and remote mounting; power supply integration with cooling fans; phased and amplitude matching or tracking between units; tower-top applications; and detector and temperature sensing outputs. The model ACAM-7910 laboratory power...

ANTENNAS DAB Omnidirectional Antenna The model GDVK 1400 digital audio broadcasting (DAB) vertical polarized omnidirectional antenna operates from 1452 to 1492 MHz and can be installed upright or upside down. The unit is available with down tilts in 2° steps and achieves a gain of more than 10.5 dBD,...

SOURCES Clock Synthesizer IC The model FS6017 clock synthesizer IC features five independent phase-locked loops (PLL) programmed to handle the specific clock frequency requirements of the target application. The IC provides synchronized frequencies derived from a single, common reference yielding more predictable EMI characteristics than independent oscillator devices. Clock...

TEST EQUIPMENT Loop Test Translator The model AS-2529 loop test translator replaces the satellite link during system tests and allows uplink equipment to be tested off line to avoid expensive satellite time and transponder interference. Signals at Ku-band (14 to 14.5 GHz) are translated to L-band (950 to 1450...

SUBSYSTEMS High Performance Bit Synchronizer The model PC335 full-function, 10 Mbps tunable bit synchronizer module for signal recovery of a noisy pulse code modulation data system is equipped with an output that provides a clean reconstructed serial data stream and coherent clock. The unit is tunable over the bit...

SOFTWARE Design Automation Software Version 13 of the company's Windows-based electronic design automation software is designed for use in developing analog, digital and mixed PCBs. The software provides integrated schematic capture, PCB layout, and high performance autorouting and autoplace applications. Program and tutorial files, and context-sensitive on-line product documentation...

PROCESSING EQUIPMENT Dicing Saw This high precision dicing saw utilizes software that displays all dicing parameters simultaneously in an organized fashion for convenient management. The software provides a graphics view of the chuck and wafer (size and location) to illustrate alignment locations and the proposed placement of cuts. New...

Catalog Update   RF Component Catalog This 24-page catalog contains information on RF components, including amplifiers, attenuators, detectors, linearizers and switches, as well as the Ax Cascade computer-aided scientific amplifier design element. Specifications are listed. Outline drawings are provided. Amplifonix, Philadelphia, PA (215) 464-4000.   Duplexer and Bandpass Filter...