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American Microwave Corp. offers model AGTN-0320-60DD-100, a digitally-controlled variable attenuator with 60 dB dynamic range. The unit is designed to operate between the 0.1 to 20 GHz frequency range with an insertion loss of 5 dB maximum, switching time of 1 μS typical (100 ns goal) and a VSWR...

Hittite Microwave Corp. has introduced a GaAs MMIC x2 active frequency multiplier that is ideal for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radios, VSAT, telecom, test instrumentation, military, space and fiber optics applications from 8 to 21 GHz. The HMC561 is a broadband x2 active frequency multiplier die that utilizes GaAs PHEMT...

Infineon Technologies announced a new family of transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode arrays intended specifically to protect controller area network (CAN) automotive control networks and industrial bus systems from voltage spikes as high as 30 kV. The new dual-channel bi-directional and uni-directional ESD24V diode arrays are available in the...

Tyco Electronics announced the expansion of the M/A-COM RFID reader module line to include new in-phase/quadrature (I/Q), source and transmit modules. The new M/A-COM RFID reader modules are ideal for a variety of applications, specifically those that require high performance, flexible and compact features. Receive I/Q Modules The MAIA-007860-000100,...

Mimix Broadband Inc. introduces a gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) wideband buffer amplifier with on-chip drain bias coil and DC blocking. Using 0.30 micron gate length GaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (PHEMT) device model technology, the buffer amplifier covers the 2 to 18 GHz frequency...

Thales MESL has launched a range of waveguide couplers from 7 to 23 GHz for the point to point radio market. Coupling values of 3, 6 and 10 dB are available. The couplers also include a polarization flange. Thales MESL can support fast prototyping using machined parts before moving...

RF Micro Devices Inc. announced it has commenced shipments of its gallium nitride (GaN) RF3822 PowerIC broadband power amplifier (PA) to a top-tier military supplier. RFMD's RF3822 PowerIC delivers power performance over a frequency range of 0.1 GHz to 1 GHz and is ideally suited for multiple-band and broadband...

Anritsu Co. introduced 2 MHz and 6 GHz cable and antenna frequency extensions to its S331D/S332D Site Master™ cable and antenna analyzers. The Site Master 6 GHz extension allows users to accurately measure signals in the 4.9 GHz public safety and 5.8 GHz ISM bands, while the 2 MHz...

Skyworks Solutions Inc. , an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity, unveiled the first of several forthcoming direct demodulators for use in various wireless communication applications, including WiMAX and cellular infrastructure. The SKY73012, which is ideal for quadrature demodulation of RF waveforms from...

IMS 2007 certainly set at least one record — it was the most enjoyable location this yearly event has had thus far. We’re sure virtually all of the attendees and guests would agree that the beach was incredible, the weather fabulous, the accommodations superb, and the convention center comfortable...