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 A new e-learning module covering the NI AWR
Design Environment platform RF printed circuit board (PCB) layout import wizard
technology is now available on the NI AWR e-learning portal. This seven-part module,
running approximately one hour, trains users on how to use the
PCB layout
import wizard for successful electromagnetic (EM) verification within Microwave
Office circuit design software. It covers verification flows and layout file formats
supported, and showcases a Zuken PCB design example through material, port and mesh
setup, as well as simulation ...
 ConductRF is the brand name for Electronic
Assemblies Manufacturing, Inc.'s, complete range of RF interconnect products. ConductRF
products include solutions for both commercial and precision RF applications for
both RF cable assemblies and
connectors. Our manufacturing capabilities include solutions built at our ITAR
registered facility in Methuen as well as partner facilities in the U.S. and around
the world. ConductRF offers cost effective equivalent and improved RF solutions
to all major interconnect manufacturers, specializing in phase stability over temperature ...
 Copper Mountain Technologies (CMT), along
with Compass Technology Group, has a webinar entitled "A New Method for Dielectric Property Measurements" coming up
on Thursday, February 28, at 11:00 am EST. Dr. Schultz, Chief Scientist at the Compass
Technology Group, is the presenter. Dielectric properties are important for design
of antenna and wireless technologies. As the internet of things, 5G, automotive
sensing, and other advanced technologies become more prevalent, product designers
and manufacturers require accurate material properties for ensuring their devices
operate as desired. This webinar will provide information about dielectric materials
measurements and introduces a new dielectric measurement method, called the epsilometer ...
 VidaRF, a manufacturer of high performance
RF and microwave high performance isolators, circulators, power dividers, couplers,
and other passive components, is proud to introduce VidaRF introduces
Power Dividers covering 698 MHz through 2.70 GHz for
all wireless applications from cellular through UMTS. Available in 2, 3, 4, 6 and
8-way with SMA, N, QMA or alternative connector configurations. VidaRF is focused
on being a solution provider by building to customer specs and offering zero days
lead time for custom parts through stock and ship program ...
 QuinStar Technology, a California-based microwave
and millimeter-wave engineering company, will be exhibiting March 4-7 at the
American Physical Society March Meeting in Boston. They will be showcasing its
cryogenic product line, including a brand-new smaller housing. In addition, QuinStar
is offering the unique opportunity to schedule one-on-one time with a design engineer
while at the meeting. Appointments are available for March 5 and 6. QuinStar
cryogenic components are used in quantum computing, particle physics research, and
radio astronomy. They design and manufacture cryogenic isolators, circulators, and
arrays onsite. Because the performance demands for cryogenic components are ever-changing
to meet rapidly advancing technologies ...
 KP Performance Antennas, an Infinite Electronics
brand, and an industry-leading manufacturer of wireless network antennas, has unveiled
a brand new 900 MHz,
10 dBi, ±45° slant dual-polarized omni antenna for use in outdoor fixed
wireless applications. This new omni-directional antenna from KP operates in the
824-928 MHz frequency range and provides uniform, 360° coverage with minimal
azimuth ripple and 10 dBi of gain. It supports any 900 MHz access point
radio (AP), including the popular Cambium® PMP450i™ radio for point-to-multipoint
installations. This new 900 MHz omni antenna has 15° elevation beamwidth and
is able to penetrate dense foliage with 900 MHz, dual ±45° slant polarization.
The antenna comes with robust mounting hardware ...
 Saelig Company, Inc., announces the
Spectran
XFR V5 PRO Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer - a portable, rugged RF detection device
designed to capture even the briefest signal transmissions. Its rapid signal acquisition
scans a 20 GHz bandwidth in less than 20 ms, making it the world's fastest
counter-surveillance receiver. The instrument's internal GPS also indicates the
precise location of the measured signals. Housed in a ruggedized, i7-based Windows
10 laptop with a sunlight-readable 15.6" display and magnesium alloy case, this
analyzer is ready-to-go for covert outside field operations ...
 Rohde & Schwarz USA (R&S USA) has
published a white paper entitled, "An Introduction to
EMC Amplifiers." This white paper describes not only the basics of EMC amplifiers,
but also intricacies, discusses parameters and characteristics that have the greatest
influence on amplifier performance. It provides a technical overview of EMC amplifiers
as well as a practical discussion of how amplifier class, compression points, VSWR,
foldback, etc. impact amplifier performance in real-world scenarios. Broadband amplifiers
are necessary for generating the field strengths required for most EMC radiated
immunity tests. This whitepaper provides a brief overview of the role of amplifiers
in EMC testing as well as a discussion of the parameters and characteristics which
have the greatest influence on amplifier performance ...
 Sam Benzacar, of RF and microwave filter
company Anatech Electronics, has written as part of his February newsletter this
piece entitled, "'Mysterious'
Cuban U.S. Embassy Weapon: It Wasn't Crickets." Sam keeps abreast of all the
latest news in the wireless world, which is not unexpected given his company's long-time
involvement in helping others make their products play well together in an increasingly
crowded electromagnetic spectrum - both licensed and unlicensed. Beginning in late
2016, new reports told how many U.S. and Canadian embassy staffers and their families
told of hearing strange sounds in their heads and experiencing nausea and headaches.
I read many of them. Of course no conclusive evidence as to the source has ever
been discovered since officials of the western hemisphere's only Communist nation ...
 Withwave's
vertical launch
1.85 mm connectors are specially designed for solderless vertical PCB launch
on test & measurement board. These connectors have excellent electrical transition
performance up to 67 GHz as well as reduce installation time by eliminating
soldering. It is the best solution available for easy use in test & measurement
boards, high speed digital test boards. We solve your performance and cost problems ...
 A new application note entitled "Network
Synthesis Wizard Automates Interactive Matching-Circuit Design" features the
network synthesis wizard in NI AWR software that automates interactive matching-circuit
design, thus reducing design time. Network synthesis is helpful at the earliest
stages of a design to help determine reasonable performance targets based on device
performance limits, device sizing (decisions on active device periphery), part selection
for discrete packaged transistors and other early design decisions. Available as
a free download now ...
 Guerrilla RF, a leading provider of high performance
MMICs, today introduces GRF2073-W, a new addition to the company's growing list
of
AEC-Q100 automotive-qualified amplifiers. This ultra-low noise amplifier is
targeted at high-volume applications, with first-stage satellite radio LNAs and
GPS modules being prime examples. It is offered in an industry-standard, ultra-small
2.0 x 2.0 mm DFN-8 package thus sharing a common pin out with other infrastructure-class
devices from Guerrilla RF. "Guerrilla RF is proud to offer this new amplifier for
automotive applications which addresses an industry need for a cost-effective, first-stage
LNA delivering outstanding RF performance with low power ...
 San Francisco Components (SFC) has updated
its
printed circuit board (PCB) turnkey assembly capabilities. Full turnkey PCB
assembly through SFC reduces the customer's responsibility to source components
(and the surrounding issues), manage the bill of materials (BOM), inventory, and
logistics associated that can be encountered when working with a PCB assembly partner.
SFC's turnkey and partial turnkey or consigned assembly options are designed to
meet the individual needs of their customers, depending on how much of the assembly
process they want to manage versus outsource. SFC's turnkey PCB specialists can
help guide customers through the benefits of each approach and ultimately deliver
the optimal product and service ...
 ConductRF offers an extensive line of
RF and
mixed signal cable harnesses and assemblies with custom configurations, lengths
and markings. Thousands of combinations of coaxial, power, and digital and analog
signal connectors available. Flexible phase-stable, low-loss, phase-matching, high
power, and other options per your requirements. Broad insert connector solution
choices including BMA, SMPM, for cable sizes #8, #12 & #16 Custom marking and
ruggedization enhancements capability. Contact ConductRF today and let us help your
project ...
 VidaRF, a manufacturer of high performance
RF and microwave high performance isolators, circulators, power dividers, couplers,
and other passive components, is proud to introduce the
VDC-05180-XX
line of Directional Couplers with SMA connector, operating from 0.5 to 18 GHz.
It is available with coupling value of 10 dB, 20 dB and 30 dB and
can handle up to 50 watts of RF power. VidaRF's product line includes drop-in,
coaxial, and waveguide configurations for many items. Custom designs available ...
 Rohde & Schwarz USA (R&S USA) has
published an application note entitled, "Group
Delay Measurements with Signal and Spectrum Analyzers." The available bandwidth
of RF channels are often limited by the bandpass characteristic of filters, amplifiers
and mixers. Detecting amplitude flatness and phase distortion is crucial in characterizing
the quality of a transmission channel. The amplitude flatness within the used bandwidth
may have an influence on the signal quality. Knowledge about phase distortion is
essential to maintain low bit error rates in data transmissions and VNAs (Vector
Network Analyzer) commonly perform amplitude flatness and phase distortion measurements.
Phase distortions in a transmission channel are determined using group delay measurements,
they must be as low as possible to maintain good signal quality. Vector network
analyzers are normally used to characterize the group delay variations ...
 Z-Communications announces a new RoHS compliant
fixed frequency phase locked loop model
SFS9280C-LF operating
in the X-band. The SFS9280C-LF is a plug and play PLO allowing for quick integration
and designed to produce a fixed signal at 9280 MHz when utilized with an external
10 MHz reference oscillator. This simple to use PLO features a typical phase
noise of -80 dBc/Hz, -100 dBc/Hz, and -120 dBc/Hz at the 1 kHz,
10 kHz and 100 kHz offsets, respectively. The SFS9280C-LF is designed
to deliver an output power of 0۬±3 dBm while operating off a VCO voltage supply
of 5 Vdc and drawing 90 mA and a phase locked loop voltage of 3 Vdc
while drawing 11 mA. This unmatched product features a typical harmonic suppression
of -30 dBc and spurious suppression of -65 dB ...
 Modelithics® has released version 19.0 of
the
COMPLETE Library for Keysight Advanced Design System. Version 19.0 is compatible
with the latest ADS release, ADS 2019, and adds 52 new models for passive and active
components from multiple leading vendors. The Modelithics COMPLETE Library™ is a
collection of highly accurate scalable simulation models for many passive component
families and active devices. Advanced model features include substrate scaling,
pad scaling and part value scaling for LCR component series, and bias-dependence
and temperature effects for active devices. All models are validated with precision
broadband measurements and come with a detailed model datasheet ...
 Saelig Company announces the compact
ThinkRF D2030 RF Downconverter, engineered to work seamlessly with existing
spectrum analysis equipment by down-converting RF signals from the 27-30 GHz
frequency bands down to an intermediate frequency (IF) of 3.55 GHz or 5.6 GHz.
The D2030 RF Downconverter works with existing test equipment, RF signal detectors,
and interfaces, minimizing user training requirements, and enabling these products
to offer 5G analysis capabilities. This RF downconverter features 10 MHz input
and output clock references for multi-unit synchronization. As 5G mobile and wireless
communication technologies continue to draw on wider bandwidths and higher frequencies,
users can run multiple D2030 ...
Z-Communications announces a new RoHS compliant
fixed frequency phase locked loop model
SFS9280C-LF operating
in the X-band. The SFS9280C-LF is a plug and play PLO allowing for quick integration
and designed to produce a fixed signal at 9280 MHz when utilized with an external
10 MHz reference oscillator. This simple to use PLO features a typical phase
noise of -80 dBc/Hz, -100 dBc/Hz, and -120 dBc/Hz at the 1 kHz,
10 kHz and 100 kHz offsets, respectively. The SFS9280C-LF is designed
to deliver an output power of 0۬±3 dBm while operating off a VCO voltage supply
of 5 Vdc and drawing 90 mA and a phase locked loop voltage of 3 Vdc
while drawing 11 mA. This unmatched product features a typical harmonic suppression
of -30 dBc and spurious suppression of -65 dB ...
 VidaRF, a manufacturer of high performance
RF and microwave high performance isolators, circulators, power dividers, couplers,
and other passive components, is proud to introduce the
VCI-80180-X.
The VCI-80180-X is a Broadband, Low Magnetic Field Coaxial Isolator that operates
from 8 − 18 GHz. It provides isolation of 16 dB with an
insertion loss of 0.70 dB and a VSWR of 1.40:1. The device can handle average
power of 5 W (forward) and 1 W (reverse). It is available in a module
format with SMA connectors. These Isolators are stackable for space savings. VidaRF's
product line includes drop-in, coaxial, and waveguide configurations for many items.
Custom designs available ...
 Transient Specialists, a leader in EMC test
equipment for over 30 years, announces that they will be the sole U.S. Distributor
for both
Teseq and EM Test electrostatic discharge generators. They offer quick delivery
times and options for A2LA accredited calibrations upon request. With a large inventory
of rental simulators, they provide an ideal solution when looking to test a simulator
before purchase. Many of the simulators, including the NSG 435, NSG 437, and NSG
438 have the ability to test to a variety of standards and applications. These immunity
test generators have the ability to test to 30 kV and offer a variety of networks.
Transient Specialists, conveniently located in the mid-west, also offers a variety
of EMC test equipment rentals ...
 Erin Stucker, of Axiom Test Equipment, let
me know about a new blog on his Axiom test Equipment website entitled, "Finding the Right Oscilloscope for Your Next IoT Measurement."
It begins, "As much as the Internet has become as part of daily lives and businesses,
the Internet of Things (IoT) and billions of tiny electronic devices will soon provide
the means to quickly identify an unlimited number of associated things at home,
in businesses, even for personal health. The oscilloscope, with its measurement
flexibility and versatility, will be an important tool in helping to design and
maintain the many low-power IoT sensors that will be needed in the future. Of course,
all oscilloscopes are different ..."
 Seven new power amplifier (PA) and filter
design videos, given by NI AWR software customer and partners during European Microwave
Week (EuMW) 2018, have now been added to AWR.TV. The list of videos includes:
• OMMIC: Gallium
Nitride (GaN) on Silicon (Si) Process for Microwave and Millimeter-wave (mmWave)
PAs
• Teledyne Technologies:
Load Pull, Load Lines, Maximum Efficiency, and 3D Graphs
• Nuhertz: Electromagnetic
(EM) Planar Filter Frequency Response Optimization <
4 more >
 Pasternack, a leading provider of RF, microwave
and millimeter wave products, has launched a new extended series of mmWave, removable,
edge launch, PCB connectors that are ideal for SERDES applications like high-speed
networking, cloud servers and supercomputing. Pasternack's new line of high-speed
end launch PCB connectors is comprised of 16 models in four end launch connector
interfaces: 1.0mm (110 GHz), 1.85mm (67 GHz), 2.92mm (40 GHz) and
2.4mm (50 GHz). They provide VSWR as low as 1.10:1 and a wide bandwidth that
supports high data rates. These high-performance end launch connectors don't require
soldering and are reusable ...
 Z-Communications announces a new RoHS compliant
fixed frequency phase locked loop model RFS1090A-LF in the L-band. The
RFS1090A-LF is a
fully integrated synthesizer operating at 1090 MHz which is phase locked to
an internal 10 MHz reference with a stability of ±2.5 ppm. This low cost
PLL features a typical phase noise of −93 dBc/Hz, −98 dBc/Hz, and −118 dBc/Hz
at the 1 kHz, 10 kHz and 100 kHz offsets, respectively. The RFS1090A-LF
is designed to deliver an output power of 3۬ dBm while operating off a VCO
voltage supply of 5Vdc and drawing 35 mA and a phase locked loop voltage of
3Vdc while drawing 10 mA. This unmatched product features a 2nd harmonic suppression
of −20 dBc and spurious suppression of -62 dBc ...
 Advanced Test Equipment Rentals (ATEC) is
the leading rental provider of test and measurement equipment for EMC, aerospace,
automotive, semiconductor, consumer electronics, electrical, communications, environmental
and many other industries. ATEC provides thousands of different types of test and
measurement equipment from an extensive list of manufacturers and supports customers
with experienced specialized teams. To provide customers with the best service and
expertise, ATEC provides customer with a specialized team to handle specific needs.
The
specialized teams are educated on specific types of equipment and markets to
provide customers with market knowledge, equipment specifications, and the solutions
for their testing needs. These specialized teams have a mission ...
 Rohde & Schwarz and Microwave Journal
will present a free webinar on February 13, entitled, "5G mmWave: A Challenge for Device Testing and How to Solve It."
Günter Pfeifer discusses how 5G NR in the sub 6 GHz frequency range (FR1) can
be seen as a natural evolution of LTE to achieve higher bandwidth and more flexibility
on the physical layer in order to realize all the new and additional use cases defined
for a next generation mobile network. "The real technical challenge, however, comes
with 5G mmWave (FR2), which opens up a new level of complexity in device development.
mmWave frequencies imply measurement challenges that call for new testing approaches.
In this webinar, we take a closer look at the major challenges mmWave brings and
discuss innovative test ..."
 Planar Monolithic Industries (PMI) recently
introduced three new products in their extensive line of
RF and microwave components. Included
are a 2.0 to 18.0 GHz high speed single pole six throw reflective switch capable
of switching within 15 ns, a 2.0 to 18.0 GHz 8-Bbit vector phase shifter, and a
2-channel switch filter bank with a low-pass 8.62 to 8.70 GHz filter and a 8.0 to
26.5 GHz bandpass filter. Contact PMI today for more information ...
 Keysight Technologies, a leading technology
company that helps enterprises, service providers, and governments accelerate innovation
to connect and secure the world, announced
PathWave Memory
Designer, a new double data rate (DDR) memory simulation capability that is
part of PathWave
Advanced Design System (ADS) 2019. The new capability makes it easy for developers
to compare simulated data with actual measured results, reducing the time required
to complete product development workflows. DDR memory designs grow more complex
with each new generation, and simulation and test configuration also grow in complexity,
resulting in longer simulation and test setup times. The added complexity makes
it harder to correlate simulation and test data, resulting in less confidence in
designs, longer troubleshooting cycles ..."
 Sam Benzacar, of RF and microwave filter
company Anatech Electronics, has penned this piece entitled, "5G Fact and Fiction" as
part of his January newsletter. Sam keeps abreast of all the latest news in the
wireless world, which is not unexpected given his company's long-time involvement
in helping others make their products play well together in an increasingly crowded
electromagnetic spectrum - both licensed and unlicensed. The term "5G" is still
a relatively fuzzy entity whose definition is still being constructed by the telecom
industry's engineers, marketeers, and the news media. Also included are a few other
topics including Google's high power automotive radar, 5G at this year's CES show,
Ford's cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) scheme, and the Bluetooth SIG push
for IoT ...
 Rohde & Schwarz is running a new promotion
called "Buy a Scope – Get a Probe!" Purchase an R&S®RTM3000 or an
R&S®RTA4000 and get a probe for free. High-quality measurements require the
right probing solution. With this promotion, customers get a free oscilloscope probe
if they buy an R&S®RTM3000 or R&S®RTA4000 with the R&S®RTM‑PK1 or R&S®RTA-PK1
application bundle. They can choose one of six different probes that are specially
designed for specific applications. Their individual parameters are optimized for
digital protocol decoding applications, power integrity analysis or power electronics
measurements ...
 RF Superstore, an RF and microwave component
supply outlet created by Pasternack founder Murray Pasternack, announces the
V60-282 Transmitter and
V60-283
Receiver. They are advanced, highly integrated V-band waveguide modules that
meet the demanding high-speed, low-cost production requirements of today's developers.
These silicon-based 60 GHz waveguide modules utilize the license-free V-band millimeter
wave spectrum of 57 GHz to 64 GHz. Low Cost, Easy Integration The cost-effective
V60-282 and V60-283 SiGe chip-based waveguide modules are easy to integrate. Small
and lightweight, the waveguide modules feature a unique chip to waveguide transition.
Operates in the license-free frequency range of 57 to 64 GHz ...
 The
R&S®
NRQ6 combines the accuracy of a power meter with the dynamic range of a spectrum
analyzer. It is the first of its kind and performs extremely precise and fast power
measurements. - i.e. power measurements on a selected transmission channel - down
to −130 dBm. It delivers extremely high-precision, high-speed measurements
beyond the limits of currently available power meters. In addition to conventional
continuous average measurements, the R&S®NRQ6 has a trace display function and
also performs ACLR measurements. Key Facts: Frequency selective power measurements,
Frequency range: 50 MHz to 6 GHz, Power measurement ...
 Skyworks Solutions, an innovator of high
performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and things, today announced
that its
SkyOne®
Ultra 3.0 portfolio is being leveraged by Inseego (NASDAQ: INSG), a pioneer
in 5G and intelligent IoT device-to-cloud solutions, for their next generation mobile
hotspot. Given the significant growth in mobile subscribers and densification of
data traffic - which will intensify with 5G - demand for portable, reliable, anytime
connectivity is rapidly increasing. Skyworks' compact, highly-integrated front-end
system is being utilized in combination with Qualcomm's LTE X20 modem to power Inseego's
MiFi 8800L device, the industry's first commercially available gigabit LTE platform
for Cat 18 ..."
 Antenova, manufacturer of antennas and RF
antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, is to show a
development kit
for a certified Cat4/LTE design at CES2019. LTE Category 4 (Cat4) is the next
step in 4G LTE device capability. A Cat4 device uses two antennas - a main antenna
for transmit and receive, and a second antenna for receive only. The two antennas
radiate in different pattern directions which means they will always provide a good
signal in any orientation, as the unit is moved around or turned. The kit gives
designers a short cut to a successful Cat4 design and certifications, which can
otherwise be difficult to achieve ...
 Saelig Company announces the availability of Triarchy Technologies'
VSG6G1C
RF Vector Signal Generator - a cost-effective pocketable USB-connected RF signal
source with capabilities that provide standalone and PC-controlled functions comparable
to full-size analog RF signal generators. Offering frequencies from 1 MHz to
6.1 GHz with frequency sweep, frequency hopping using I&Q modulation, and
arbitrary signal generation, this compact signal source can generate most of the
modulated signals that RF engineers might need. The VSG6G1C's many test functions
can be customized to meet the needs of proprietary and other nonstandard wireless
protocols. This compact design is ideal for field test situations since it can be
conveniently added to a field service kit, and configured to operate standalone ...
 Every month Rohde & Schwarz USA puts
together a few resources intended to help you tackle your latest EMC test challenge.
This month, we focus on two very different topics. "The value of pre-selection in
EMC Measurements" which is an often misunderstood or underestimated concept, and
"Going Beyond the Basics to Ensure Successful Immunity Tests" which covers the ins
and outs of what to look for when working with and selecting an EMC amplifier. The
"EMC Amplifiers – Going Beyond the Basics to Ensure Successful Immunity Tests" webinar
focuses on the basics and intricacies of immunity testing, a technical overview
of EMC amplifiers ...
 Anatech Electronics offers the industry's
largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized RF and microwave filters
and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace and defense, and
industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Anatech has introduced
three new filter designs:
connectorized 763−768 MHz / 793−798 MHz single in/out duplexer, a connectorized
1090 MHz cavity bandpass filter, and a surface mount 836.5 MHz / 881.5 MHz
SAW duplexer. Custom RF filters designs are used when a standard cannot be found,
or the requirements are such that a custom approach is necessary ...
 Axiom Test Equipment, a premier provider
of electronic test and measurement equipment rentals and sales, has a new blog post
you might find useful entitled, "Put a Charge into Your Battery Testing." Batteries provide power
for portable electronic devices. They come in many shapes and sizes, from tiny cells
that power pocket-sized personal electronic devices to large, fixed systems. They
are also available in different chemistries, such as alkaline, lead-acid, and lithium-ion
cells. Each battery chemistry results in battery cells with different voltages,
such as 1.5 V for alkaline cells, 2.0 V for lead-acid cells, and 3.0 V for lithium
cells. Commercial batteries are typically comprised of multiple connected cells
to achieve higher voltages, such as 12 or 24 V. Batteries are obviously essential
components in any portable electronic product ...
 Keysight Technologies, a leading technology
company that helps enterprises, service providers, and governments accelerate innovation
to connect and secure the world, today announced the 200 MHz, 4-channel models
of the
InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series oscilloscopes, providing professional-level measurements
and capabilities at an affordable price, including 4-wire Serial Peripheral Interface
(SPI) decode and remote connection via local area networks (LANs). The new InfiniiVision
1000 X-Series oscilloscopes use the same user interface and measurement technology
found in the higher performance Keysight InfiniiVision oscilloscopes. The intuitive
front panel ...
 Antenova Ltd, manufacturer of antennas and
RF antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, has developed a new
SMD positioning antenna
that achieves an extraordinary level of accuracy in the GNSS bands – it can pinpoint
a location to within centimetres. The Raptor antenna utilises the L2, 1200 MHz
satellite bands which recently became available for civilian use. It is the latest
addition to Antenova's lamiiANT range of rigid FR4 antennas which are designed for
easy insertion onto a PCB. The antenna itself is very small - it is a GPS single
feed antenna in SMD form, measuring just 16.0 x 8.0 x 1.6 mm, which makes it
suitable for small PCBs within all kinds of small electronic devices. "This is an
outstanding antenna, because it achieves the same precision ..."
 At QuinStar, we're about more than millimeter-wave
technology. The people comprising QuinStar Technology pursue diverse and exciting
outside interests. Our Chief Engineer, Jim Schellenberg, is a highly skilled amateur
astronomical photographer. He captured this beautiful image of the
Orion
nebula using a specially modified Canon 6D. The camera responds to the H-alpha
spectral line at 656 nm (from hydrogen gas), which is seen as red in the photo.
The camera is mounted on an 11-inch telescope that tracks the object as the earth
rotates. This image consists of nine one-minute exposures that are "stacked" to
form the image you see. This is an excellent time of the year to view the Orion
nebula. It can be seen with the naked eye ...
 Engineers at TotalTemp Technologies have
published a white paper entitled, "Thermal Testing with Convection and Conduction… Together at Last!"
It begins: "A heartfelt Congratulation is in order for the happy and successful
union of two distinct thermal testing methods that are finally sharing the same
dance floor together – as the first true Hybrid. To better understand the specific
benefits from both sides of this collaboration of two testing methods, please review
of the following white paper. Thermal testing by conduction is most commonly done
on a Thermal Platform. Platforms control temperature by conductive heat ..."
 Triad RF Systems, a top-tier designer and
manufacturer of RF and microwave amplifiers, has received confirmation of the successful
field operation of the
TA1109, which is currently aboard a
CubeSat chassis flying in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The TA1109 operates from 2000
to 2500 MHz and provides 4 watts of output power, ensuring proper and
consistent communication at distances in excess of 2000 km or 1200 miles.
Weighing less than an ounce and smaller than a credit card, the TA1109 is ideal
for even the smallest CubeSat systems. This amplifier uses a circuit card form factor,
making it integrate easily into a wide array of custom CubeSat communication systems ...
 Free for your downloading pleasure is Rohde &
Schwarz's white paper entitled, "An Introduction to EMC Amplifiers." "In order to perform immunity
testing on an electronic device, we must subject that device to defined levels of
radio frequency energy over a wide range of frequencies and verify that the device
continues to function properly. This radio frequency energy may be conducted into
a device via its attached cables or be directly picked up 'over - the - air,' i.e.
from radiated signals. As we will see, radiated emissions represent the greater
challenge in immunity testing. The first reason for this is that radiated immunity
(or susceptibility) testing often requires the creation of very high electric field
strengths , with typical values ranging from 3-200 V/m. Depending on frequency,
distance ..."
 San Francisco Components (SFC) has introduced
a new educational component of its website to address Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
component sourcing and overages. The information is geared to help customers source
the right amount of critical components without creating costly shortages during
PCB assembly. The
component overages
worksheet gives target quantities for projects based on the number of finished
pieces required. The sheet is broken down by component size for common resistors
and capacitors. SFC also offers a formula for more expensive parts for more accurate
budgeting. "One of the most frequent questions we get from customers is how to know
what is the right quantity of components that are needed for any given project ...
 Triad RF Systems, a top-tier designer and
manufacturer of RF and microwave amplifiers, announces the introduction of their
TTRM1210 bi-directional amplifier, a wideband GaN Bi-Directional
Amplifier (BDA) that operates from 30 MHz to 2700 MHz and produces over
8 W of transmit power. The receive side has over 20 dB of gain to overcome
losses between the antenna and the radio. The noise figure is 2 dB which makes
the BDA practically invisible to the system. Switching between transmit and receive
can be done either automatically when RF is sensed at the radio port, or manually
switched by the radio or user. One of the smallest BDAs in the industry measuring
only 3.25 x 2.12 x 0.53 inches, this feature rich BDA is also one of the most efficient.
While producing 8 W of RF power ...
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