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MATERIALS Radar-absorbing Materials These microwave materials are available with value-added features, including die-cut parts, ground planes and peel-and-stick adhesive backing to assist in manufacturing assembly. The products operate from 0.7 to 18 GHz and are either urethane-based, silicon-based, lossy foam or broadband absorber solutions. ARC Technologies Inc., Amesbury, MA...

SYSTEMS 38 GHz mm-wave Radios The MicroStar" Plus 38 series point-to-point digital radios operate in the 38 GHz frequency band for voice/data applications and can accommodate DS3 traffic. The outdoor RF unit with integrated flat antenna is connected to the indoor unit with a single coaxial cable. The units...

ANTENNAS Outdoor Antenna Kits These point-to-point antenna kits provide secure wireless building-to-building data communications at a 2 Mbps data rate at a range of up to 17 kilometers. The outdoor antenna solutions provide a flexible alternative to wired T1 and leased lines connecting multiple buildings in a campus or...

AMPLIFIERS Multiband High Power Linear Amplifier System The model BHE27258-300 linear amplifier system operates from 20 to 2500 MHz with a maximum output power of 300 W. Powered by a common single-phase power supply, the three separate bands (20 to 500 MHz, 500 to 1000 MHz and 1000 to...

DEVICES Tuning Varactor Diodes The hyperabrupt series (GVD1400, GVD20400 and GVD20430) silicon tuning varactor diodes feature a variety of capacitance ratios: the GVD1400 series models are suitable for broadband applications up to VHF, the GVD20420 models are suitable for VHF and UHF frequencies, and the GVD20430 models are suitable...

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS Field-programmable Gate Array The model A42MX09 single-chip field-programmable gate array is designed for high speed applications in telecommunications and networking markets. The device features a clock-to-out speed of 5.6 ns, mixed 5 to 3.3 V operation and utilizes the company’s nonvolatile antifuse technology. Price: starts at $5.90...

SOURCES Extended-frequency VCXOs The EC3100 series voltage-controlled crystal oscillators (VCXO) offer a frequency range extending up to 155.520 MHz. The devices offer accurate performance in a hermetically sealed thru-hole metal package and are designed for telecommunications, high bit-rate digital subscriber lines, cable modems, set-top boxes, video decoders and wireless...

TEST EQUIPMENT Self-contained Conducted Immunity Transient Generator The model CWS500 transient generator meets IEC 1000-4-6 and other specifications for conducted immunity and requires only a coupling/decoupling network for operation. No other peripheral equipment, such as a synthesizer, voltmeter, signal generator, PC or amplifier, is required. The generator contains an...

SUBSYSTEM Microwave Power Module Subsystem This microwave power module subsystem is a 2 to 18 GHz unit suitable for military airborne applications. This air-cooled device comprises two power modules covering the 2 to 6 GHz and 6 to 18 GHz frequency bands with power levels of 50 to 100...

PROCESSING EQUIPMENT RF/Microwave Package The VS/RF series microwave package is a complete solution for computer-aided layout and prototyping of RF and microwave boards. The package incorporates AutoCAD" Designer release 14 CAD software and the ProtoMat" 91s/VS circuit board plotter and software. The result is a cost-effective solution for high...