Frequency
Broadband microwave combiners for use in HPAs
Manufacturer of RF and microwave components and subsystems, Link Microtek, has launched a new range of broadband microwave combiners for use in high power amplifier systems (HPAs) for applications such as automotive EMC testing. These combiners enable high power, broadband and low loss combination of microwave signals with performance that cannot be achieved by other methods such as Wilkinson.
Solid-state RF generators for semiconductor plasma applications
Producer of high-performance radio frequency (RF) matching networks, RF power generators and gas flow management systems for semiconductor manufacturing, Reno Sub-Systems, has announced from SEMICON West the latest addition to its Precis Solid-State Generator portfolio. Capable of 1.6kW microwave output at 2.45GHz, the new Precis generator offers what the company claims to be the highest-power solid-state microwave generator available for semicon...
Power amplifier covers 18, 23 and 26GHz cellular backhaul applications
Availability and full design support capabilities for a power amplifier from MACOM Technology Solutions have been announced by distributor Richardson RFPD. The MAAP-118260 is a packaged linear power amplifier that operates from 17.7GHz to 26.5GHz.
Ethernet controllable LTTs come in portable bench instruments
AtlanTecRF has announced the launch of its new BLR series of ethernet controllable LTTs (loop test translators) in convenient bench instruments. With models designed for operation in both Ku and Ka bands, these portable items of satcom test kit can be easily transported to the test location and set up for either local operation or remote operation via ethernet with a GUI.
Crystal oscillators deliver ultra-low jitter performance
A new family of high-performance crystal oscillators (XOs) has been introduced by Silicon Labs, offering what it claims to be the industry’s lowest jitter frequency-flexible solution. The Si54x Ultra Series XOs deliver ultra-low jitter performance down to 80 femtoseconds (fs) for both integer and fractional frequencies across the entire operating range.
BMA connectors provide low VSWR
Supplier of microwave and RF components, Fairview Microwave, has launched a product line of 45 BMA connectors with Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) as low as 1.2:1, and seven BMA adapters with VSWR as low as 1.15:1.
Low-ESR crystals enhance oscillators
Provider of quartz crystals, oscillators, OCXOs and real time clocks for the electronics industry, Micro Crystal, now offers the popular 32.768kHz Crystal also with low ESR. The low impedance Crystals extends the oscillator safety margin, where standard crystals are on the limit.
Straight waveguide sections cover 5.85-110GHz over 13 bands
Pasternack has released a series of straight waveguide sections in sizes ranging from WR-10 to WR-137. Typical applications include instrumentation, test benches, high-efficiency RF/Microwave transmission, SATCOM, MILCOM, radar and telecom networks. The line of straight waveguide sections consists of 62 models that operate in the frequency range of 5.85 to 110GHz and in 13 waveguide bands from C to W. They also deliver VSWR as low as 1.03:1.
Transistor delivers 750W CW for 915MHz applications
Supplier of RF power transistors, NXP Semiconductors, has announced what it claims to be the industry’s highest power transistor for 915MHz applications. The MRF13750H transistor delivers 750W continuous wave (CW), 50% higher than comparable products currently available on the market. Based on 50V silicon LDMOS, this transistor extends the limits of solid-state RF generation, making the MRF13750H an alternative to vacuum tubes for very...
6.8GHz Wideband synthesiser has integrated VCO
Availability and full design support capabilities for a new wideband synthesiser from Analog Devices are announced by Richardson RFPD. The ADF4356 allows implementation of fractional-N or integer-N phase-locked loop (PLL) frequency synthesisers when used with an external loop filter and an external reference frequency.