RF & Microwave Industry News

Around the Circuit

Around the Circuit Industry News FP-WJ Acquisition Corp. , a new company formed by certain investment funds managed by Fox Paine & Co. LLC, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Watkins-Johnson Co. (WJ) through a recapitalization merger transaction. Under the terms of the merger agreement, outstanding shares...
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New Literature

New Literature Microwave and RF Power Transistor Catalog This short-form catalog features microwave and RF power transistors, including bipolar and MOSFET devices. Cross-reference listings are provided for Motorola, Philips and STMicroelectronics components. Advanced Semiconductor Inc. (ASI), North Hollywood, CA (800) 423-2354. Isolator and Circulator Catalog This 16-page catalog describes...
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Components

Components Low Loss Single-supply SP2T Switch The model SWN-218-2A Options 011, GH is an SP2T solid-state switch with a single power supply that operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz (or from 10 MHz to 18 GHz). Insertion loss is < 2.5 dB (typ), SWR is 1.9 and isolation is...
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Amplifiers

Amplifiers Packaged Broadband Millimeter-wave Amplifiers The models AB028H1-14 and AB038H1-14 high gain amplifiers are designed for 23 to 30 GHz and 36 to 41 GHz, respectively. The AB028H1-14 features 36 dB of gain, +16 dBm of output power and 3 dB of noise figure. The AB038H1-14 offers 30 dB...
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Antennas

Antennas Directional Ceiling-mount Array The model S1857MD directional PCS-band antenna for ceiling-mount applications exhibits 7 dBi of gain in the 1850 to 1990 MHz frequency band. The antenna’s housing is vacuum-formed from UV stabile thermoplastic and best suited for use with microcells, picocells and RF distribution systems where directional...
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Device

Device Twin NPN Transistors The UPA series twin transistor devices with a low profile TC package feature a footprint smaller than an SOT-363, making them suitable for size-constrained applications such as cellular phones, PCS handsets, PCMCIA cards, miniature VCOs, pagers, keyless entry transmitters and other portable wireless products. With...
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Integrated Circuits

Integrated Circuits Analog-to-digital Converter The model AD7707 sigma delta analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is a complete analog front end designed for low power, low voltage and low frequency measurement applications such as process control, battery monitors, current analyzers, and smart temperature and pressure transmitters. The three-channel, 16-bit ADC offers two...
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Processing Equipment

Processing Equipment Reel-to-magazine Integrated Line This turnkey integrated line consists of an input leadframe de-reeler, epoxy die bonder, leadframe singulator, cure oven, leadframe buffer, wire bonder and output magazine lift. (All components integrated in this line use the same hardware and software platforms.) F&K Delvotec Inc., Foothill Ranch, CA...
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Software

Software RF Signal Analysis Software The EasySpan for Windows” test data documentation software is capable of synchronizing its waveform transfer capabilities with Global Positioning System (GPS) precision. The software can store, display and manipulate spectrum analyzer trace and set up data in database format. Programmable limit lines allow automatic...
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