Frequency
High power amplifiers cover UHF, VHF, L, S & C bands
Covering UHF, VHF, L, S and C frequency bands, Pasternack has announced a portfolio of solid state, high power, coaxial packaged RF amplifiers. The devices are designed for use in applications such as electronic warfare, instrumentation, military communications, radar, SATCOM, telecomms, data links and medical devices.
RFID market to reach $5409.0m by 2020
According to a recent study from Frost & Sullivan, titled Analysis of the Global RFID Market in Retail, the RFID market will grow from $737.8m in 2014 to $5409.0m in 2020. The study covers middleware, hardware and tags. The proliferation of omni-channel retailing is increasing the demand for RFID technology.
Real-time clocks save board space
Volume production has commenced of Epson’s new RX8130CE and RX8900CE Real-Time Clocks (RTCs) offering long battery life and small size. Distributor Rutronik offers them as of now. Both new modules, RX8130CE and RX8900CE RTC, are offered in Epson’s smallest ever (3.2 x 2.5 x 1.0mm) package and include an IC and crystal in the package.
RF-MEMS switch passes one billion test cycles
DelfMEMS has announced that its twelve throw RF-MEMS ohmic contact switch design has just passed the one billion test cycles milestone and is still going strong.
Infineon & Google develop an IoT sensing solution
Infineon Technologies has announced that it is working with Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group (ATAP) to develop a sensing solution. Potential applications include wearables, IoT and automotive applications.
RFID transponder wirelessly transfers ID & status
HARTING has enhanced its RFID embedded transponder, Ha-VIS RFID ETB 86v1, with a range of extended functions including the ability to monitor and transmit sensor data. As a result, it becomes possible for an object or component that is equipped with an RFID transponder to determine and wirelessly transfer not only its own ID, but also its current status.
Low-loss RF variable attenuator suits wideband comms
Integrated Device Technology has expanded its advanced RF silicon solutions with the addition of two Glitch-Free Digital Step Attenuators (DSAs), as well as its first product in a new family of Voltage Variable Attenuators (VVAs). These next-gen attenuators feature wide bandwidths, low insertion loss, high linearity, pinpoint attenuation accuracy and a wide temperature range.
Compact watch crystal measures just 1.6x1.1x0.5mm
Measuring just 1.6x1.1x0.5mm, Fox Electronics has announced the introduction of its most compact watch crystal. Although smaller in size, the FX161 crystal operates at many of the same high standards as previous models, making it one of the most efficient tuning forks yet. The crystal’s ultra-low profile and exceptional performance optimises the minimal space available in many portable and handheld applications, including wearables.
Clock generator's integrated crystal saves space & cost
Integrated Device Technology has announced updated VersaClock 5 programmable clock generators, featuring built-in crystals for a simpler, more cost-effective approach to electronic systems timing. The 5P49V5933 and 5P49V5935 deliver the features of IDT’s VersaClock 5 clock generators while reducing PCB space and cost through the integration of a crystal.
SMD crystal oscillator operates from 80 to 320MHz
Featuring a third overtone crystal design, the OW SMD PECL/LVDS crystal oscillator has been introduced by TFC. The device, which features six pads, operates from 3.3 and 2.5VDC. Suitable for frequencies ranging from 80 to 320MHz, the oscillator is offered with the option for the tristate function to be enabled or disabled.