RF & Microwave Industry News

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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Sources

Sources Programmable Oscillators The models EP1400SJ and EP1500SJ programmable oscillators offer 5.0 and 3.3 V in the 1 to 125 MHz and 1 to 106.2 MHz frequency ranges, respectively. Housed in a 9.8 mm x 14 mm x 4.7 mm plastic surface-mount j-lead package, these oscillators utilize a proprietary...
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Subsystems

Subsystems Phase Shifter/Frequency Translators The series 77 phase shifter/frequency translators provide 10-bit digital control and are available in the 0.5 to 2 GHz, 2 to 6 GHz, 4 to 12 GHz and 6 to 18 GHz bands. Employing an integrated assembly of an RF vector module and a high...
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Systems

Systems Radio Design Service This wireless local loop design service incorporates a full-duplex system with two-chip MMIC solution for a synthesized RF front end with ultra-high linearity and efficiency. The solution delivers a high speed variable-rate modem with automatic detection and modulation/demodulation capability using quadrature phase-shift keying or 64-QAM...
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Test Equipment

Test Equipment Detector Personal Safety Monitor The powerful RadMan field monitor is capable of measuring both electric and magnetic fields in any direction. RadMan monitors the limit values established by national and international control boards, such as IRPA, VDE and FCC, and sounds an acoustic alarm if levels are...
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International Report

International Report Management Team Acquires Elettronica Italian contractor Elettronica SpA’s UK subsidiary, Elettronica (UK), has been acquired by its in-country management team and will be renamed Elettronica Systems Ltd. (ESL). As currently envisaged, the new entity will continue to promote and support Elettronica electronic warfare (EW) equipment in the...
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Components

Components Amplitude and Phased-matched SP4T Switch The model SWN-1170-4DR-STANDARD options 0418, pulse amplitude modulation, simultaneous sample and hold is an SP4T switch with an amplitude of +/-0.45 dB and phase variation of +/-2.5° between ports from 0.4 to 18 GHz. Insertion loss is < 2.75 dB, SWR is 1.75...
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Amplifiers

Amplifiers CDMA PCS Amplifiers The CDMA PCS amplifier series provides wireless infrastructure manufacturers with a cost-effective, flexible solution for their amplifier requirements. Models are available with linearized CDMA output power levels of 5, 10 and 20 W. All models comply with J-STD-008 and IS-95 spectral mask requirements over all...
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