Frequency
Wideband amplifier operates from DC to 50GHz
A new wideband amplifier from M/A-COM Technology Solutions is in stock at distributor Richardson RFPD along with full design support. The MAAM-011109-DIE is an easy-to-use, wideband amplifier that operates from DC to 50GHz and features 15dB of gain, +21 dBm P1dB (+15 dBm @ 40 GHz), with 22dB of reverse isolation, 15dB return loss, and OIP3 of +29dBm at 5V/190mA with VG1 = -0.4V.
VCXOs feature typical integrated phase jitter of 200fs
Euroquartz has launched an ultra-miniature Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (VCXO) that uses fundamental mode crystals for superior phase noise performance. Offering frequencies from 1.0 to 50MHz, the G326 series VCXOs feature typical integrated phase jitter of 200fs and are suitable for use in PLL, SONET, ATM, STB, MPEG, AV modulation, game consoles, HDTV, ONET, 10GbE, Fibre Channel, wireless repeaters, transponders, FPGAs and data acquisit...
Low power a feature of PCIe clock generators
The 9FGL PCI Express (PCIe) Clock Generators from Integrated Device Technology (IDT) are now being shipped by distributor Mouser Electronics. The clock generators are members of IDT's 3.3V low-power PCIe series and support both Common Clock (CC) with or without spread spectrum and Separate Reference no-Spread (SRnS) PCIe clocking architectures.
Rotary joint saves space in antennas for Ka-band satellite-on-the-move
A miniature dual-channel rotary joint, which has been specifically designed to save space in antennas for Ka-band satellite-on-the-move communications systems, is being deployed by Link Microtek for high-data-rate applications in both the military and commercial sectors.
VCO operates from 271 to 310 MHz
Crystek's CVCO55FL-0271-0310 VCO operates from 271 to 310MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5-4.5V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -114dBc/Hz at 10KHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +0dBm.
Clock oscillator offers low phase jitter irrespective of output
A clock oscillator that offers low phase jitter of less than 0.5ps rms, irrespective of which output is specified, has been introduced by IQD. Housed in a hermetically sealed 2.5x2.0mm ceramic six-pad package, the IQXO-931 is available in a very wide frequency range of 8MHz to 1.5GHz. The IQXO-931 is primarily designed for applications such as Ethernet, WiFi, DSL/ASDL and WiMAX/W-LAN.
VCO operates at 3650MHz with a control voltage of 0.5-4.5V
Crystek's CVCO55CC-3650-3650 VCO operates at 3650MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5-4.5V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -108dBc/Hz at 10kHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +7dBm.
Satelline transmits 1,000mW of power
The latest Satelline TR4 from Satel has set a new milestone. The compact UHF transceiver with transmitting power of 1,000mW is compatible with the protocols of Pacific Crest, Trimble and Satel. The type certifications in all important regions of the world make the TR4 suitable for integration in end devices that are intended for international use.
How to make the most of RFID
More robust than barcodes and with a longer range, RFID tags have been underutilised in the manufacturing world so far. However, as companies begin to see the practical benefits of the technology, RFID implementation has increased. European Automation has now created a handy bitesize guide for using RFID in a manufacturing environment.
Long-range wireless charging project commences
Researchers at the University of Leeds are taking part in a project to develop ways to wirelessly “beam” power into robots and other digital systems. The £1m SWIFT project is the first collaborative UK effort to develop systems that can simultaneously transfer information and power across wireless networks.