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ON THE COVER A Broadband Vector Network Analyzer Microwave Measurements Division, Anritsu Company Morgan Hill, CA A new high performance, broadband measurement solution is being introduced. The model ME7808A broadband vector network analyzer (VNA) covers the 40 MHz to 110 GHz frequency range in a single high speed sweep....

TECHNICAL FEATURE Frequency Control in a Low Voltage, Wide Tuning VCO Design at 2.4 GHz A low voltage and wide tuning range voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) at 2.4 GHz is developed for ISM applications. A design procedure with the parasitics of packaged devices considered is offered. A VCO with...

TECHNICAL FEATURE Two Novel Radar Vehicle Detectors for the Replacement of a Conventional Loop Detector In this article, intrusive and non-intrusive radar vehicle detectors, compatible with existing inductive loop detectors (ILD) without any modification of the communication algorithm, have been developed at 24 GHz. The intrusive detector is based...

TECHNICAL FEATURE A Ka-band Planar Printed Antipodal Linearly-tapered Slot Antenna A Ka-band (27 to 32 GHz) planar antipodal linearly-tapered slot antenna (ALTSA) is designed, fabricated and measured. The numerical simulation was performed by 3D finite-element method (FEM). The printed ALTSA has been realized by using an RT/Duroid printed circuit...

TECHNICAL FEATURE Complex Coaxial-waveguide Transitions at Millimeter-waves Millimeter-waves have been used in commercial applications during the last decade as a result of the growing development of microwave multipoint distribution systems, local multipoint distribution systems, and digital audio and video broadcasting. In spite of many proposed simulation methods, experimentation remains...

TECHNICAL FEATURE Adaptive Feedforward Amplifier Linearizer Using Analog Circuitry Alfonso J. Zozaya, Eduard Bertran Albertí and Jordi Berenguer-Sau Dept. of Signal Theory and Communications Polytechnic University of Catalonia Barcelona, Spain Nowadays, feedforward is the most effective and broadly used linearization technique employed in modern multi-carrier communications systems. Different versions,...

TUTORIAL MEMS for RF/Microwave Wireless Applications: The Next Wave ­ Part II Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology is on the verge of revolutionizing RF and microwave applications.1 The requirements of present day and future RF and microwave systems for lower weight, volume, power consumption and cost with increased functionality, frequency...

THE BOOK END * RF and Microwave Wireless Systems Kai Chang Wiley-Inter-science 339 pages; $79.95 ISBN: 0-471-35199-7 RF and microwave wireless systems are currently at the cutting edge of technology. Already, it is possible to communicate or transmit information instantly all over the world and this field is expanding...

CATALOG UPDATE * Short Form Catalog This eight-page catalog features the company's waveguide couplers, waveguide components, waveguide terminations, phase shifters, variable attenuators, coaxial components and custom products. Products photographs, schematics, specifications, ordering information and a company overview are provided. Advanced Technical Materials Inc. (ATM), Patchogue, NY (631) 289-0363. Circle...

AROUND THE CIRCUIT INDUSTRY NEWS * Taconic announced that the closing of Rogers' acquisition of Taconic, which the parties had hoped would occur by the end of April, did not occur. The parties have encountered important differences over key terms in their agreement , and at this point it...