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COMPONENTS GaAs MMIC SPST Switches The model AS123-12 GaAs MMIC SPST switch features high isolation of 45 dB at 0.9 GHz and 52 dB at 1.9 GHz as well as low insertion loss. The unit offers single positive control voltage and +5 V operation. When used with the company's...

ANTENNAS Cellular/GSM/ISM Dual Linear Antennas These cellular/GSM/ISM dual linear antennas feature a low profile design for minimum visual impact, making them suitable for discreet antenna installations. The units provide for simultaneous reception and transmission of both vertically and horizontally linearly polarized signals in the 824 to 896 GHz, 880...

AMPLIFIERS Solid-state Microwave Amplifier The model 100S1G4 solid-state microwave amplifier provides 100 W minimum power in the 0.8 to 4.2 GHz range, which is used often in PCS, broadcast communications and other handheld wireless test applications. Local and remote control of the unit is available through its digital control...

TEST EQUIPMENT 10 MHz General-purpose Lab Pulse Generator The model AV-1030-C 200 ps rise time, 10 MHz user-friendly generator provides 0 to +/-5 V out (0.5, 1.5 and 5 V ranges) with pulse width variable from 5 ns to 1 ms and fall times of less than 300 ps....

DEVICES Small Silicon Bipolar Transistors The M03 series three-pin, flat lead packages are designed for the NPN series silicon transistors. The package has an overall footprint of 1.4 x 1.4 mm, which represents a size reduction of over 40 percent. Several low noise NPN silicon transistors with fTs of...

SOURCES 5 V VCO The model JTOS-3000P 2300 to 2600 MHz wideband VCO features linear tuning characteristics, low -112 dBc/Hz phase noise at 100 kHz offset and tuning voltage of 5 V (max). Power output is +11 dBm (typ) and harmonics are -22 dBc (typ). Operating at nominal power...

SOFTWARE Wireless System Simulation Software The Symphony series wireless system simulation software combines schematic capture and high frequency system analysis in a single, easy-to-use graphical interface. The software adds powerful analog and digital signal processing (DSP) system analysis capabilities for the design of wired and wireless communications systems to...

MATERIALS RF Protective Clothing This RF protective clothing provides improved personnel protection within RF and electro-magnetic fields, allowing employees to work safely in ambient RF fields significantly above IEEE C.95.1-1992 MPE levels. The RF protective suit's fabric incorporates a yarn that consists of stainless-steel microfibers in a cotton/polyester base....

News from Washington Execution Risks Remain for Future Years Defense Program A report from the General Accounting Office (GAO), "Future Years Defense Program: Substantial Risks Remain in DoD's 1999-2003 Plan" (GAO/NSIAD-98-204), finds that the Department of Defense (DoD) has done little to incorporate the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) plans...

International Report New Matra Marconi Satellite to Boost Asian Coverage Matra Marconi Space's ST-1 telecommunications and direct broadcast satellite was launched in August from Kourou, French Guiana into an 88º east orbit. In this position, the satellite will provide Ku-band (11.45 to 12.75 GHz and 14 to 14.5 GHz)...