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SOFTWARE FPGA Programmer The Silicon Sculptor PC-based field-programmable gate array (FPGA) programmer is designed for programming the company’s devices from a desktop PC rather than in a lab. A single adapter module can be used to program all devices within a package type, regardless of pin count. In addition,...

MATERIALS Thick-film Gold Conductors The model QG150 high density, thick-film gold conductor composition is designed for interconnect applications that require ultra-fine-line resolution or superior performance at high frequency. The material features high conductivity, dense fired films, good edge definition to provide low loss at frequencies above 20 GHz, and...

SYSTEMS RF Transceivers These RF transceivers are designed for use in very small aperture terminals and small earth stations. The units are offered in three configurations: a Ku-band unit, which is available in 2, 4, 8 and 16 W with dual-independent synthesizers; a C-band unit, which is available in...

HARDWARE Thermoelectric Solutions These heat sinks, which are composed of a bonded fin construction, are designed for 30 to 40 mm square thermoelectric coolers (TEC). The units provide more than twice the cooling of conventional extrusions, allowing original equipment manufacturers to increase the thermal performance of existing equipment or...

ANTENNA ISM-band Single-patch Antenna The model S9029P industrial, scientific and medical (ISM)-band antenna provides reception and transmission of linearly polarized signals in the 902 to 928 MHz frequency band. It features etched copper circuitry, which improves data transmission. The antenna consists of a single broadband microstrip patch that provides...

AMPLIFIERS 200 W Class AB Power Amplifier The model 30-2-200-45 200 W class AB power amplifier operates from 1 to 30 MHz and is housed in a compact package (6" x 2" x 1") or as a full 19" rack-mount system. Module connectors are SMA female and rack-mount connectors...

DEVICES Tunnel Diode Detector Assemblies The DTN2040 series microwave detector assemblies are designed with tunnel diodes that provide temperature stability without any bias requirement. Tangential sensitivity is typically –52 dBm with a voltage sensitivity of 1000 mV/mW over a 2 to 4 GHz frequency bandwidth. The detectors can be...

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS DECT RF Chipset This RF chipset designed for use in Digital European Cordless Telephone (DECT) applications uses SiGe technology and a closed-loop modulation concept to prevent undesired frequency deviations, resulting in less expenditure of shielding, better performance and faster production time. The RF chipset is offered as...

SOURCES High Frequency VCO The model VCO691-5800T high frequency VCO features a frequency range from 5700 to 5900 MHz, supply voltage of +3 V and phase noise of –99 dBc/Hz (typ) at 100 kHz offset. Typical output power is –7 dBm. Second and third harmonics are –15 dBc (typ)...

TEST EQUIPMENT Radar Return Simulator Assembly The model 1663 radar return simulator assembly operates in Ku-band and is designed to provide a programmable phase and amplitude relationship between two channels for simulating radar return signals. The module interfaces with a waveguide manifold, which in turn interfaces with the waveguide...