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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tutorial Distortion in Voltage-variable Attenuators Eric Higham Please click here to view the pdf file of the Tutorial...

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...