RF & Microwave Industry News

Rogers Corp. introduces 92ML thermally enhanced laminates and prepregs

Rogers Corp. is pleased to introduce 92ML™ materials. These thermally enhanced laminates and prepregs are specifically engineered and manufactured to meet the demands of high power applications. 92ML materials are halogen-free, flame retardant, thermally conductive epoxy based prepreg and laminate systems. They provide a low-cost, lead-free solder compatible system with enhanced heat transfer characteristics. These materials are ideal for multilayer applications requiring thermal management throughout the entire board.


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Ampleon releases 1400 W CW extremely rugged, reliable RF transistor

Ampleon announced the availability of the BLCU188XRS, a 1400W, CW capable, high power extremely rugged transistor constructed in a thermally optimized air cavity ACP3 copper flanged plastic package. Able to withstand extremely load mismatches, up to a VSWR > 65:1, this Gen6 HV 50 V LDMOS device has a 30 percent better thermal resistance (R,th) compared to a traditional air cavity ceramic packaged transistor, and combined with its high efficiency, requires less stringent cooling requirements.


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IMS2016 Special Panel Session: 5G IoT Conundrum

May 25, IMS MicroApps Theater, Noon-1:00 pm

While 5G research continues at a rapid pace to develop very high-speed, low latency networks, the IoT market has opposite needs for a relatively low data rate, very low power network that can support millions of devices and sensors. How can these be reconciled or do we need to develop separate networks? How do the current 3G/ 4G networks and possible discontinuation of 2G play into the picture? How about WiFi and some of the newly developed low power wide area network concepts? This panel of experts will debate possible solutions, how they affect the wireless market and possible future directions.


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