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ThinkRF Intros 40 GHz RF Downconverter for 5G

thinkRF Introduces 40 GHz RF Downconverter for 5G Frequencies - RF CafeThinkRF Corporation, the leader in software-defined spectrum analysis, today announced the new ThinkRF D4000 RF Downconverter. The platform is the industry's first 40 GHz downconverter, allowing engineers to quickly and reliably analyze the new 5G wireless standard by extending the range of their existing RF test equipment. To leverage the performance, latency, and capacity that 5G promises, you need equipment which can properly analyze the higher frequencies and wider bandwidths of these new signals. This portable, plug-and-play ThinkRF downconverter allows mobile operators and military systems integrators (SIs) to easily upgrade ...

MECA Electronics Intros Low PIM 30 W Load

MECA Electronics Intros Low PIM 30 W Load - RF CafeMECA Electronics, Inc., a leading supplier of passive RF, microwave, and mm-wave products for public safety, wireless, 5G cellular, military, and VSAT/SATCOM, has introduced a 380 MHz to 2.700 GHz, 30 watt average power (5 kW peak) 50 Ω termination with very low passive intermodulation (PIM) specifications. The model LPT30-4310M is rated for -161 dBc PIM (typical) at 30 watts. It is verified at 1900 MHz at -155 dBc minimum. Thermally compensated to handle full rated power to 85°C. N-type connector standard ...

Teledyne Defence & Space Intros VPX Transceiver at AOC 2019

Teledyne Defence & Space Unveils a New VPX Transceiver at AOC 2019 - RF Cafe"At next week's annual Association of Old Crows (AOC) Symposium, Teledyne Defense Electronics (TDE) will be featuring its latest advancement in VPX modular technology, a 66U VPX Transceiver with the fastest tuning and lowest phase noise performance available on the market today. Teledyne developed the Transceiver on a modular platform to address the industry's interest in compressing development cycles and planning for technology insertion in program life extensions. This broadband 6-18 GHz VPX card is ideal for meeting the increasingly demanding requirements of today's microwave Transceiver applications in an open systems-based platform. In addition to its new standard-setting phase noise and tuning performance levels, the 6U Transceiver offers a high dynamic ..."

Anatech Electronics Mid-October Product Update

Anatech Electronics Mid-October Product Update - RF CafeAnatech 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. In their mid-October Product Update, Anatech has introduced a 1000-4000 MHz 2-way power divider with SMA connectors, a surface mount 4400-5000 MHz isolator, and a 2 dB 1 watt SMA attenuator. Custom RF power directional coupler designs can be designed and produced when a standard cannot be found, or the requirements are such that a custom approach is necessary ...

Custom MMIC Receives 2019 Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year Award

Custom MMIC Receives 2019 Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year Award - RF CafeCustom MMIC, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), is proud to be this year's recipient of the Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year Award for Eastern Massachusetts Middlesex District. Over the past four years this prestigious award has been presented to those companies that embody the entrepreneurial spirit and passion for continued growth using innovation and determination as their guiding principles. This award is especially gratifying knowing Massachusetts is home to so many unique and successful small businesses pushing the boundaries of what is possible every day. "Custom MMIC was founded in 2006 on the three basic tenets of innovation, integrity and quality. To this day we carry on those ...

Atenlab Antenna Measurement Anechoic Chambers

AtenLab Antenna Measurement Anechoic Chambers - RF CafeAtenlabs announces the availability of a large variety of antenna measurement systems. Atenlab has developed four major categories of Over-the-Air (OTA) measurement systems to meet various requirements - A2 light type, A3 compact type, A6 standard type and A8 professional type. OTA measurement system is in widely used in communication and devices manufacturing industry, With the advancement of the OTA measurement system, customers are able to perform more comprehensive measurement and test, staying ahead in the market. Compact Antenna Test Ranges (CATR) are able to measure up to 100 GHz. The larger the compact range reflector, the larger Network Analysis the Device Under Test (DUT) ...

ATEC and Narda Safety Test Solutions Announce Agreement

Advanced Test Equipment Corporation and Narda Safety Test Solutions Announce New Agreement - RF CafeAdvanced Test Equipment Corporation (ATEC) announced a new agreement was reached and contracts executed between L3 Harris's Narda STS group and ATEC, making ATEC the North American distributor and the only authorized service center for calibration and repair of Narda STS and PMM equipment. ATEC is a worldwide leader in test equipment rentals, sales and calibrations, providing companies with equipment that meets all types of testing and monitoring requirements. ATEC partnered with Narda STS, the leading supplier of measuring equipment in the EMF Safety, RF Test & Measurement and EMC sectors. The RF Test & Measurement sector provides analyzers and instruments ...

VidaRF Expands Broadband Directional Couplers to 5G mmWave

VidaRF Expands Broadband Directional Couplers to 5G mmWave - RF CafeVidaRF, a manufacturer of high performance RF and microwave high performance circulators, isolators, couplers, power dividers, and other passive components, has expanded its line of broadband directional couplers to cover 2 to 40 GHz for all wireless applications from cellular through 5G mm-wave with 2.92 mm interfaces. Features include 10, 16, 20 and 30 dB coupling values, low VSWR, high directivity, broadband operation, compact size, and operating temperature range of -55°C to +85°C. Sealed and painted to meet IP65 standards. Custom designs to meet your needs are available ...

Keysight Intros PathWave Test 2020 Software Suite

Keysight Intros PathWave Test 2020 Software Suite - RF Cafe"Keysight Technologies announced the PathWave Test 2020 software suite, which delivers an integrated experience for leading electronic manufacturers to accelerate time-to-market of their digital and wireless platforms and products. Developed on the Keysight PathWave software platform, the PathWave Test 2020 software suite enables 5G, IoT and automotive engineers and managers to streamline test data processing and analysis to speed product introductions and secure a competitive advantage in the market. PathWave Test 2020 software provides data sharing and management between platform software tools including test automation, advanced measurement, signal creation and generation ..."

ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications

ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications - RF CafeBoth the ARRL Radio Communications Handbook and the ARRL Antenna Handbook (2020 editions) have grown so large with information that they are being been made available as a set of volumes that make handling and storing them much more convenient. The six volumes are divided by major topic areas: Volume 1: Introduction & Fundamental Theory Volume 2: Practical Design & Principles PART 1 Volume 3: Practical Design & Principles PART 2 Volume 4: Antenna Systems & Radio Propagation Volume 5: Equipment Construction & Station Accessories Volume 6: Test Equipment, Troubleshooting, RFI and Index. This 97th edition of The ARRL Handbook is your complete guide to radio experimentation, discovery, and innovation ...

Empower RF Intros 2 kW L-Band Solid State Amplifier for GPS Denial

Empower RF Systems Intros 2 kW L-Band Solid State Amplifier for GPS Denial - RF CafeEmpower RF Systems' Model 2226 is a compact high power GaN solid state CW emitter designed for GPS denial and is based on the established and field proven Next Generation system architecture. This architecture is tactically deployed and operating on multiple levels in support of a variety of critical DOD missions. Equally suited for Jamming, Threat Simulation, Multipaction, HIRF, and Automotive EMC applications the 2226 comes complete with internal DDC, external forward and reverse sample ports, and an easy to use web served GUI. In depth health monitoring with alarms visible on the front panel are also pushed out the LAN port. Output modes include Manual Gain Control (MGC), AGC and ALC ...

Skyworks Intros FEMs for Ultra-Low Power IoT Applications

Skyworks Intros FEMs for Ultra-Low Power IoT Applications - RF CafeSkyworks is pleased to launch the SKY66405-11, a 2.4 GHz front-end module (FEM) designed for ZigBee®, Thread, and Bluetooth® (including Low Energy) ultra-low power IoT applications spanning sensors, beacons, smart meters and thermostats, wireless cameras, smoke and CO detectors, wearables and medical wearables. This high-performance, integrated multi-chip module comes in a compact form factor (1.9 x 1.9 x 0.56 mm) and provides increased efficiency as well as more than 4X range extension versus system-on-chip (SoC) alone. The solution includes a power amplifier, low-noise amplifier, low-loss bypass path, transmit and receive switches ...

Withwave Intros High Speed MultiCoax Cable Assemblies

Withwave Intros High Speed MultiCoax Cable Assemblies - RF CafeWithwave has introduced a new line of High Speed & High Density Multicoax Cable Assemblies (WMX Series) that provide a wide range of multiple coax connectors and flexible cable assemblies with a choice of 20, 40, 50, and 67 GHz configurations based on precision array design and superior high frequency cabling solutions. The WMX Series are excellent signal integrity solutions for bench-top testing and automated test equipment to meet increasing demands of semiconductor test equipment and optical testing industries. These products consist of high performance flexible assemblies which can be bundled in housings (8 and 16 channels) and the interface to board is compression type ...

Exodus Advanced Communications Intros Wideband 1 kW Power Amplifier

Exodus Advanced Communications Intros Wideband 1 kW Power Amplifier - RF CafeExodus Advanced Communications is pleased to introduce our high power 10 kHz to 100 MHz 1000-watt, class A/AB linear LDMOS, rack mountable amplifier. Exodus AMP2080E-1 produces 1000 W minimum, >1100 W nominal power, P1dB 700 W typical. The minimum power gain is >60dB with excellent gain flatness. Included are amplifier monitoring parameters for Forward/Reflected power, VSWR as well as voltage, current & temperature sensing for optimum reliability & ruggedness for all applications. Nominal weight is 120 lbs., and dimensions of 19"W x 30"L x 17.5"H. Optional Rack integration ...

Anatech Electronics October 2019 Newsletter: Plasma Antennas

Anatech Electronics October 2019 Newsletter: Plasma Antennas - RF CafeSam Benzacar of Anatech Electronics, an RF and microwave filter company, has published his September newsletter that features his short op−ed entitled "Coming: Plasma Antennas." Plasma antennas have been appearing in the news items I collect, and Sam does a pretty good job summarizing their operation and benefits. One feature I do not recall seeing elsewhere is that in the "off" state, the plasma antenna presents a very small radar cross section (RCS), which is strategically advantageous for stealth aircraft (and surface ships). In other news, Sam includes other news related to our RF industry ...

Teledyne Intros Radiation Tolerant 60 GHz Reflective SPDT RF Switch for Space Apps

Teledyne e2v HiRel Releases Radiation Tolerant 60 GHz Reflective SPDT RF Switch for Space Applications - RF CafeTeledyne e2v HiRel announces the availability of a rad-tolerant 60 GHz, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) reflective RF switch, model TDSW0602T, that is ideal for use in high reliability, demanding space and defense applications. This new RF switch, developed with Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) technology, will be available as flip chip die and is screened per MIL-PRF-38534 Class K for space applications. Until now, rad tolerant 60 GHz switch technology has only been available for less rigorous commercial application requirements. This product leverages monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) design techniques that deliver unprecedented performance in the K and Ka microwave and millimeter-wave bands ...

Withwave Intros SMPM High Density Coax Connectors

Withwave Intros SMPM High Density Coax Connectors - RF CafeWithwave has introduced a line of SMPM connectors which cover a wide frequency range from RF to microwave with excellent frequency performance and high density. The proprietary internal insulator enables a simpler structure with higher performance compared to the conventional SMPM connectors. The best applications could be 5G complex mobile communications modules, satellite systems and various other wireless systems. Frequency range: DC to 26.5 GHz & 67 GHz, push-on mating for quick installation, high density SMT packaging available ...

Pack a Punch for High-Power Semiconductor Device Testing

Axiom Test Equipment Blog – Pack a Punch for High-Power Semiconductor Device Testing - RF CafeAxiom Test Equipment, an electronic test equipment rentals and sales company, has published a blog post entitled "Pack a Punch for High-Power Semiconductor Device Testing," explaining how to source the right electronic load for your next project. Semiconductor devices are rapidly gaining in output-power capabilities, whether used in continuous-wave (CW) circuits or in pulsed applications. Because they have continued to increase power levels while remaining at such smaller sizes, power semiconductors have made vacuum-tube devices such as klystrons, magnetrons, and travelling-wave tubes (TWTs) all but forgotten except for designs at the highest power levels. But packing so much ...

CMT Intros New 2-Port Compact VNAs w/Higher Output Power and Dynamic Range

Copper Mountain Technologies Intros New 2-Port Compact VNAs with Higher Output Power and Dynamic Range - RF CafeCopper Mountain Technologies is announcing the release of the new SC Series Compact VNAs for 2-port 2-path measurements. The SC Series network analyzers feature a 140 dB dynamic range, 15 dBm output power, and a typical measurement speed of 16 µs per point. The SC Series is the latest addition to CMT's Compact line of VNAs and includes the SC5065 and SC5090. Both instruments have a starting frequency of 300 kHz, the SC5065 goes up to 6.5 GHz and the SC5090 goes to 9 GHz. All CMT VNAs include excellent customer service, automation support, and years of engineering expertise at your disposal ...

Modelithics COMPLETE Library v19.3 for NI AWR Design Environment

Modelithics Releases the COMPLETE Library v19.3 for NI AWR Design Environment - RF Cafe"Modelithics is pleased to announce the release of the newest version, version 19.3, of the COMPLETE Library for use with NI AWR Design Environment software platform. This update includes 65 new models. Designers will be thrilled with the new release of the Modelithics COMPLETE Library for NI AWR Design Environment, specifically Microwave Office circuit design software. The addition of 65 new models significantly increases the library content, with the library now representing over 17,000 components. New Microwave Global Models™ for passive components are available for Coilcraft, DLI (Knowles), Exxelia, and Syfer (Knowles), including ten new ferrite beards, seven capacitors and two inductors for Würth Elektronik. This release also includes three new resistors and five attenuators ..."

Anatech Electronics Intros Line of Directional Couplers

Anatech Electronics Intros Line of Directional Couplers - RF CafeAnatech Electronics, Inc. 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 directional coupler designs: a 0.5-26.5 GHz, 30 dB directional coupler that handles up to 20 watts, a 0.5-100 MHz, 30 dB directional coupler for up to 3 watts, and a 300-8000 MHz, 20 dB directional coupler for up to 20 watts. Custom RF power directional coupler designs can be designed and produced when a standard cannot be found, or the requirements are such that a custom approach is necessary.

ConductRF Phase & Temperature Stable Cables

ConductRF Phase & Temperature Stable Cables September 2019 - RF CafeConductRF 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 ...

QuinStar Enhances Test Capabilities for Space-Qualified mmWave Hardware

QuinStar Enhances Test Capabilities for Space-Qualified Millimeter-Wave Hardware - RF CafeQuinStar Technology was recently certified for flight hardware testing by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). After administering the JPL System Safety Survey and Vendor Chamber Verification Survey, JPL certified QuinStar's thermal vacuum chamber for testing flight hardware for JPL/NASA missions. The chamber enables hardware testing under a simulated space environment. The 6.5 cubic ft. (0.2 cubic meter) chamber handles a temperature range of -100°C to 150°C and achieves a vacuum level of 5 x 10-7 torr. In addition to the thermal vacuum chamber, QuinStar's environmental test lab includes thermal, shock, vibration, and humidity testing capabilities. With these testing processes, our class 10,000 clean room, in-house design and fabrication capabilities ...

Skyworks Named in Top 50 by STEM Workforce Diversity

Skyworks Named in Top 50 by STEM Workforce Diversity - RF CafeSkyworks Solutions is excited to share that we were just honored as a Top 50 Employer by STEM Workforce Diversity magazine in their 18th annual ranking of U.S. firms. Based on the magazine's reader survey, the list recognizes the top companies who provide a positive work environment for diverse groups and people with disabilities in the science, technology, engineering and math professions. We are proud to promote diversity through inclusion of all employees - empowering them to help shape the future of wireless through collaboration and innovation. To see our past recognitions and awards, please visit the Awards page on our website.

Anatech Electronics Intros Line of Power Dividers

Anatech Electronics Intros Line of Power Dividers - RF CafeAnatech 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 power divider / combiner designs: a 4-way version covering 1-40 GHz that handles up to 20 watts, an 8-way version for 0.5-18.0 GHz and 30 watts, and a 16-way version for 800-960 MHz for up to 10 watts. Custom RF power combiner / divider designs can be designed and produced when a standard cannot be found, or the requirements are such that a custom approach is necessary.

Electro-Photonics Intros 2-18 GHz Hybrid Coupler

Electro-Photonics Intros 2-18 GHz Hybrid Coupler - RF CafeElectro-Photonics LLC, a market leader in RF and Microwave components, announces the availability of an SMA connectorized hybrid coupler: Q3XP-10000R-SMA. Our new Q3XP-10000R-SMA 90° hybrid coupler operates from 2-18 GHz, dissipates 20 W, and offers excellent coupling flatness and isolation for the most critical applications. Applications include signal splitting / combining, antenna beam-forming networks, balanced amplifier circuits, and I/Q modulators / demodulators. This coupler has an extremely small package of 1.85 x 1.39 inches (47 mm x 35.29 mm). The Q3XP-10000R-SMA is RoHS compliant.

PMI's September 2019 Product Announcement

Planar Monolithic Industries (PMI) September 2019 Product Announcement - RF CafePlanar Monolithic Industries (PMI) recently introduced six new products in their extensive line of RF and microwave components. Included are a successive detection log video amplifier (SDLVA) for 0.1 to 2.0 GHz; a 18 GHz, 12-BIT, vector phase shifter; a digital frequency discriminator (DFD) for 20 to 18.0 GHz, a 100 MHz amplified 8-way power divider, a 7-bit programmable attenuator for 1.0 to 18.0 GHz, a 0.1 to 50.0 GHz SP16T absorptive switch, and a Frequency Discriminator for 0.5 to 1.5 GHz. Contact PMI today for more information ...

Anatech Electronics September 2019 Newsletter

Anatech Electronics September 2019 Newsletter - RF CafeSam Benzacar of Anatech Electronics, an RF and microwave filter company, has published his September newsletter that features his short op−ed entitled "Interference: 5G Hits a Snag." He mentions the unavoidable issues that are being faced by telcos trying to deploy their 5G infrastructure that operates in the millimeter-wave bands. The two most notable difficulties are that of expensive equipment costs and relatively short propagation distances (per Mr. Friis' equation). It is the latter that is partly responsible for the former difficulty because shorter ranges translate to needing more closely spaced cells. Re-allocation of some existing bands is inevitable, which worries Hams more than just a little since their spectrum privileges seem to uninformed bureaucrats to be ...

Linx Technologies Intros SP610 Splatch® Antennas

Linx Technologies Intros SP610 Splatch® Antennas - RF CafeLinx Technologies, a Merlin, OR based developer and manufacturer of antennas, is pleased to introduce the Splatch® SP610 antennas. The Splatch® SP610 is a surface mount monopole antenna for embedded LTE and cellular IoT (LTE-M and NB-IoT) applications. It specifically supports low-frequency LTE bands from 698 MHz to 960 MHz, notably the 700 MHz bands, and 1710 MHz to 2700 MHz making it an outstanding antenna for LTE and cellular low power wide-area (LPWA) applications in North America, Europe and worldwide. The SP610 uses a grounded-line technique to achieve outstanding performance when subject to nearby sources of interference ...

Electro-Photonics Intros 500 MHz-50 GHz RF & Microwave Filters

Electro-Photonics Intros 500 MHz-50 GHz RF & Microwave Filters - RF CafeElectro-Photonics LLC, a market leader in RF and Microwave components has released a new series of band pass filters featuring frequencies from 500 MHz – 50 GHz. Our new wide bandwidth filters future high stop band suppression and compact size. These RF/Microwave and mmWave filters can dissipate up to 20 W of continues wave power. Electro-Photonics, LLC, is a global supplier of high-frequency components and services. Our products include, SMT hybrid and directional couplers, high frequency test fixtures, evaluation test boards, and wire bondable passive components.

Get a Charge Out of Device Capacitance-Voltage Testing

Get a Charge Out of Device Capacitance-Voltage Testing - RF CafeAxiom Test Equipment has posted a new blog entry entitled, "Get a Charge Out of Device Capacitance-Voltage Testing." "Transistors and integrated circuits (ICs) make many of our modern electronic 'toys,' such as cellular telephones and computers, possible. But before it is possible to reliably design supporting circuits for new semiconductor devices, they must be accurately tested to better understand their electrical characteristics. Last month's blog looked at the ways in which current changed with changing voltage. As a follow-up, this blog will explore capacitance as a function of applied voltage and how capacitance-voltage (C-V) measurements can greatly assist the modeling and design of circuits with semiconductor devices. Semiconductor devices come in many forms, including many types of transistors, diodes ...

R&S September Newsletter

Rohde & Schwarz September 2019 Test & Measurement Newsletter - RF CafeIn this September 2019 Rohde & Schwarz newsletter, we provide you the latest information in RF Measurements, Signal and Power Integrity. We've curated the most recent documents, videos and webinars to support you in your on going education. Included are Making Effective Use of Doherty Architecture, Measurement of the Phase Difference Between Several Signals, and our Mixer & Frequency Converter Fundamentals Seminar on October 16th. If you'd like to learn more, talk to your dedicated representative, get a product demo or quote, please click on the button below. We're here to support your projects and business needs.

Anatech Electronics September 2019 Product Update

Anatech Electronics Product Update September 4, 2019 - RF CafeAnatech Electronics, Inc. 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 for the 5G NR (New Radio) bands: an n257 Band / 26.1 GHz cavity bandpass filter with N-type connectors, an n258 Band / 28 GHz cavity bandpass filter with 2.92 mm (SMA) connectors, and an n260 Band / 39 GHz cavity bandpass filter with 2.92 mm (SMA) connectors. Custom RF filters designs are used when a standard cannot be found, or the requirements are such that a custom approach is necessary.

Withwave 4-Port 12, 18 GHz & 26.5 GHz VNA Auto-Cal Modules

Withwave Intros 4-Port 12, 18 GHz & 26.5 GHz VNA Automatic Calibration Modules - RF CafeWithwave's Automatic Calibration Modules are ideal for users who want fast and easy calibration for various Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs). The W1204A Automatic Calibration Module is powered up via USB or 5.5 DC connector and communicates with your VNA via USB or LAN to perform full 1-port through 4-port calibrations. A simple one-push START button initiates the hands-off calibration routine. This module works as host systems, measures and calculates calibration coefficients and sends it to VNA easily. Versions available for frequencies beginning at 100 kHz and up through 12, 18, and 26.5 GHz.

Custom MMIC Intros Low Noise Amplifiers for 2-16 GHz

Custom MMIC Intros Low Noise Amplifiers for 2-16 GHz - RF CafeCustom MMIC, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), is proud to introduce three new Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) MMICs to its industry leading portfolio of high-performance RF and Microwave MMIC products. These three new GaAs devices offer customers a broad frequency range that addresses many popular wireless applications in the Aerospace, Defense and Instrumentation markets. The CMD308P4 is a broadband MMIC low noise amplifier housed in a leadless 4x4 mm plastic surface mount QFN package. The device operates from 2 to 6 GHz and delivers 31 dB of gain with a corresponding output 1 dB compression point of +12 dBm and a noise figure of 1.6 dB. The CMD308P4 includes on chip blocking capacitors and is internally matched to 50 ohms which eliminates ...

Custom MMIC Intros Ka-Band GaAs Amplifiers in Air-Cavity Packages

Custom MMIC Intros Ka-Band GaAs Amplifiers in Air-Cavity Packages - RF CafeCustom MMIC is proud to introduce two new Ka-band amplifier MMICs to its growing portfolio of higher frequency packaged products. Both the CMD242K4 (Distributed Amplifier) and CMD299K4 (Low Noise Amplifier) operate up to 40 GHz while being packaged in a small 4x4 mm air-cavity QFN plastic package designed for surface mount applications. This new "K" series designation signifies a new high frequency plastic package being utilized by Custom MMIC for 20 GHz and above products demanded by aerospace, defense and instrumentation customers. "We are constantly listening and responding to customer's needs and have had numerous requests to package more of our high frequency die products. After a comprehensive internal technical review and rigorous testing, we have selected a high frequency ...

Exodus Advanced Communications Intros 2-4 GHz Pulse Amplifier

Exodus Advanced Communications Intros 2-4 GHz Pulse Amplifier - RF CafeExodus Advanced Communications' AMP2136−2−4−8KP pulse amplifier (2.0-4.0 GHz, 2 kW, 4 kW & 8 kW Pulse) series is designed for Lab Pulse/HIRF Mil-Std 461/464 test applications. Other frequency ranges & power levels available. The unit can produce different power levels based on configuration implementation. The design provides excellent band flatness, reliable robust performance with outstanding Pulse fidelity. Rack integrated for ease of application integration. Exodus Advanced Communications is a multinational RF communication equipment and engineering service company serving both commercial and government entities and their affiliates worldwide. Headquartered in Las Vegas, the company utilizes its global network of resources to effectively serve customer requirements.

Rohde & Schwarz EMC Test Solutions August 2019 Newsletter

Rohde & Schwarz EMC Test Solutions August 2019 Newsletter - RF CafeYou definitely want to check this out! --- Explore an EMC Control Room & Chamber without leaving your desk. Our new Interactive EMC Solutions online tool allows you to discover our exceptional range of Rohde & Schwarz EMC and field test equipment, as well as a custom chamber. Decades of experience in the field of EMS measurements has made us the world market leader. By clicking one of the two images, you'll enter a 3D world you control. Whitepaper: "Comparison of Time Domain Scans & Stepped Frequency Scans in EMI Test Receivers." Also, learn about the R&S®ESW EMI Test Receiver ...

ConductRF Offers Lower Loss Alternatives to RG Cables

ConductRF Offers Lower Loss Alternatives to RG Cables - RF CafeConductRF's LMR RF Cable Assemblies are built exclusively using Times Microwave Systems class leading LMR range of cable. LMR cables over lower loss than traditional Mil-C-17-RG cables through their foamed PE dielectric. Exceptional multi-layer shielding with a multi-laminar aluminum tape bonded to the dielectric provides shielding better than -90 dB. LMR assemblies offer excellent cost & weight advantages over other solutions. LMR cables are used extensively in military and commercial applications operating between DC and 6 GHz. Broad Connector Choice LMR Cables are available on short lead-times with custom lengths and configurations ...

San Francisco Circuits Updated Fabrication & Assembly PCB Tolerances

San Francisco Circuits Updated Fabrication & Assembly PCB Tolerances - RF CafeSan Francisco Circuits (SFC), a provider of PCB fabrication and assembly, has just announced the company is now offering expanded PCB tolerances for standard and advanced technology circuit boards. San Francisco Circuits specializes in offering high-yield PCBs in all kinds of applications that meet rigid design and performance specifications. San Francisco Circuits' specialty is in providing solutions to the most complex design challenges and ultra-demanding applications–be that high-heat, critical-reliability, or even up to military standards if needed. Their tolerances are built within valid IPC guidelines and standards, typically IPC-A-600 Class 2 standards that should be followed to help minimize issues that could affect performance. View San Francisco Circuits' updated PCB Tolerances here ...

RF Superstore Intros Coaxial RF Connector Shorts

RF Superstore Intros Coaxial RF Connector Shorts - RF CafeRF Superstore is proud to announce its new line of coaxial RF Connector Short Circuits which has been added to our stock, with immediate availability. Connector types include BNC, N, SMA / 2.5 mm, and TNC, both male and female. When used in conjunction with our line of RF terminations, and through-type RF connector adapters, they are useful for equipment calibration. RF Superstore launched in 2017, marking the return of Murray Pasternack, founder of Pasternack Enterprises, to the RF and microwave Industry. Pasternack fundamentally changed the way RF components were sold. Partner Jason Wright manages day-to-day operations, while working closely with Mr. Pasternack to develop ...

Axiom Test Equipment Blog – Capturing Semiconductor I-V Characteristics

Axiom Test Equipment Blog – Capturing Semiconductor Current and Voltage Characteristics - RF CafeAxiom Test Equipment, an electronic test equipment rental and sales company, has published a blog that explains semiconductor measurements, specifically, current-versus-voltage (I-V) characteristics and how semiconductors will respond under different I-V conditions. Semiconductor I-V testing is typically performed as a series of swept measurements, with values of I and V changing for each measurement as a means of detecting any trends in device performance under changing operating conditions. Read about which specifications are key to consider when choosing an I-V tester for your project's needs. Go over a few examples of I-V testers, a mainframe, and curve tracers which provide the test energy levels ...

Anatech Electronics August 2019 Newsletter

Anatech Electronics August 2019 Newsletter - RF CafeAnatech Electronics, an RF and microwave filter company, has introduced a new line of suspended stripline and waveguide type RF filters. Sam Benzacar wrote as part of Anatech's August newsletter about the continued debate over whether exposure to cellphones causes cancer, diminished vision, etc. His short op−ed entitled "Radiation Hazard Battles Continue Unabated" is likely a response to the FCC's recent declaration that RF energy at 5G mm-wave frequencies does not pose an increased health hazard over existing technologies. Millimeter-wave energy is non-ionizing and does not penetrate the skin deeply enough to be an issue at operational power levels. Also included are ...

Rohde & Schwarz Releases R&S NGM200 Power Supply Series

Rohde & Schwarz Releases R&S NGM200 Power Supply Series - RF CafeWith the new R&S NGM200, Rohde & Schwarz extends their range of specialized power supplies. The models of the R&S NGM200 series offer new features, which make them ideal for developing battery-powered equipment operating at up to 20 V and drawing currents up to 6 A. Available as single-channel and two-channel models: the R&S NGM200 power supplies. Being part of the same power supply family, both the R&S NGL200 and the new R&S NGM200 series offer the same superb performance and specifications to supply extremely stable outputs with a minimum of residual ripple and noise. Devices that switch from a few µA in sleep mode to several A in active mode benefit from the exceptionally fast load recovery time ...

Saelig Intros Rigol MSO8000 2 GHz, 4-Channel DSO Series

Saelig Introduces Rigol MSO8000 2 GHz 4-Channel Digital Oscilloscope Series - RF CafeSaelig Company has introduced the new Rigol Technologies MSO8000 Series of digital oscilloscopes, which combine best in class sampling (10 GSa/sec) and memory depth (500 Mpts) with a modern, flexible user interface enabled by Rigol's new UltraVision II architecture and innovative Phoenix chipset. Three models are available with input bandwidths from 600 MHz to 2GHz, each with 4 analog channels. The series is MSO ready: an optional 16-channel logic analyzer interface is provided to provide digital debug capabilities with the addition of 16 channel probes and software. The advanced MSO8000 Series features a 10.1" 1024 x 600 capacitive multi-touch color LCD screen with 256-level intensity grading and a waveform refresh rate ...

Signal Hound Announces Test Equipment Rental Program

Signal Hound Announces New Test Equipment Rental Program - RF CafeSignal Hound, a developer of optimized solutions for RF signal test and measurement, announces a new rental program for all Signal Hound spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, and tracking generators. Signal Hound's equipment rental rate is only 6% of the cost of a device per month for as long as the renter wants to keep the device, with a one-month minimum rental period. If the renter wants to purchase the device after the rental period, 30% of the total amount spent on the rented product can be applied to a new version of the same device type. "Our rental program is designed to remove the hesitation that an organization might have in allocating budget towards a new type of test equipment ...

VITA67.3 Nano Miniature RF Cables for VPX Systems

VITA67.3 Nano Miniature RF Cables for VPX Modular Systems - RF CafeConductRF's close partnership with TE in its development of its new Nano-miniature RF Solutions for VITA67.3 has put us in a great position to support your VPX RF cable assembly needs. Modular solution supports 8 to 18 positions, flexible 0.047" diameter cable, supports frequency up to 70 GHz, use with standard solutions (SMA, SMPM, etc.), 2x density of Vita67.1. ConductRF's PFT33 Series of Micro Flexible Cable Assemblies has been designed directly with TE Connectivity involvement and in partnership to maximize the capabilities of TE's new Vita67.3 NanoRF VPX modular connector system. ConductRF offers its soft FEP jacketed ø0.047" cable to facilitate maximum flexibility and provides solutions for jumper cables ...

ConductRF Precision D38999 RF & Mixed Signal Cables

ConductRF Precision D38999 RF & Mixed Signal Cables - RF CafeConductRF 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 ...

R&S Noise Power Ratio Measurements

R&S Noise Power Ratio Measurements - RF CafeRohde & Schwarz has released a new video entitled, "Noise Power Ratio Measurements." In it, application engineer Gareth Lloyd discusses a convenient and easy way to measure NPR over a maximum of 25 notches. A combination of the R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator and the R&S®FSW signal and spectrum analyzer equipped with the R&S®FSW-K19 option can be used to characterize two-port devices such as satellite transponders, power amplifiers and converters. The R&S®FSW-K19 measures Noise Power Ratio (NPR) using either a notched comb signal, a notched noise or a digitally modulated stimulus signal to determine how the DUT will perform.

Skyworks Front-End Module for WLAN and LAA

Skyworks Releases New Front-End Module for WLAN and LAA - RF CafeSkyworks Solutions is pleased to introduce the SKY85774-11, a highly integrated 5 GHz front-end module (FEM) that supports simultaneous WLAN and licensed assisted access (LAA) protocols for mobile smartphones and tablets. This advanced module incorporates a power amplifier (PA), low-noise amplifier (LNA) with bypass, and an SPDT transmit / receive (T/R) switch. Its high performance power amplifier increases range and saves power while eliminating external devices and reducing PCB area. The SKY85774-11 comes in a compact 20-pin 2.2 x 3 package and is currently being leveraged across leading mobile connectivity reference designs.