RF & Microwave Industry News

Skyworks' Next Generation AEC-Q100 Qualified SPDT Switch for Automotive Applications

Skyworks has unveiled the SKYA21003, a new CMOS silicon-on insulator (SOI) single pole, double throw (SPDT) switch that is targeted for automotive LTE cellular and general purpose RF applications. This next-generation product is AEC-Q100 Grade 2 Qualified with guaranteed RF performance across extended temperature limits, making it an excellent design choice for LTE cellular telematics modems, remote keyless entry devices, infotainment systems, automated toll transponders, garage door openers, GPS/navigation platforms and other wireless control solutions. 


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Multi-Mode Crystal Oscillators Combine Wide Frequency Range With Low Jitter

NDK’s NP5032S and NP7050S oscillators combine small size with low jitter performance. The two oscillators have similar performance and capabilities, but offer different package size options for more flexibility. The wide frequency range of 15 MHz to 2.1 GHz and low jitter makes them suitable for high-speed serial communications applications such as SONET, SDH, Synchronous Ethernet, and other networking devices.


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U.S. DOT Advances Deployment of Connected Vehicle Technology to Prevent Crashes

Citing an enormous potential to reduce crashes on U.S. roadways, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a proposed rule that would advance the deployment of connected vehicle technologies throughout the U.S. The Notice would enable V2V communication technology on all new light-duty vehicles, enabling a multitude of new crash-avoidance applications that, once fully deployed, could prevent hundreds of thousands of crashes every year.


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New Modules Turn an Average RF Test Bench into a Millimeter Wave Bench

Millitech, a microwave brand of Smiths Interconnect, announced the release of a series of bolt-on V- and E-Band test modules that enhance the frequency range of a user’s vector network analyzer to V-Band (69 GHz) or E-Band (90 GHz). These budget conscious modules can save thousands in custom millimeter wave test set design and development costs, as this minimalized frequency extension via the standard SMA test connection.


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