Frequency
Pentek’s Four-channel, 1.25 GHz D/A Module Ideal for Beamforming and Multichannel Waveform Generation
Pentek, Inc., today released its highest-performing D/A converter module for RF and IF waveform playback, the Cobalt Model 71670. The module delivers four independent analog outputs each through its own digital upconverter and 16-bit D/A with sampling rates to 1.25 GHz. An on-board Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA contains factory-installed IP that provides turnkey waveform playback functionality for output signal bandwidths up to 250 MHz. Users can also cus...
RF1293 and RF1293A Switch Filter Modules with Five Linear 3G/4G Paths
RFMD’s new RF1293 and RF1293A Switch Filter Modules offer very low insertion loss along with excellent linearity performance and are ideal for multi-mode GSM, EDGE, LTE, and UMTS handset applications. These modules integrate low pass filtering on the GSM transmit paths, avoiding the need for external harmonic attenuation.
Agilent Technologies Announces Shipment of 3-D EM Simulation Platform, Further Enhancing RF Simulation Speed
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced shipment of the latest release of its Electromagnetic Professional software, EMPro 2011.11. The updated 3-D modeling and simulation platform features enhancements to further speed and improve RF design and verification.
Pentek’s Four-channel, 1.25 GHz D/A Module Ideal for Beamforming and Multichannel Waveform Generation
Pentek, Inc., today released its highest-performing D/A converter module for RF and IF waveform playback, the Cobalt Model 71670. The module delivers four independent analog outputs each through its own digital upconverter and 16-bit D/A with sampling rates to 1.25 GHz. An on-board Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA contains factory-installed IP that provides turnkey waveform playback functionality for output signal bandwidths up to 250 MHz. Users can also cus...
Rakon introduces low noise, frequency selectable XOs and VCXOs
Rakon has launched a new family of low noise, frequency selectable XO (RXO7050Q) and VCXO (RVX7050Q) products in industry standard 7 mm x 5 mm surface mount packages. The frequency select pins are used to select the output frequency from any combination of two or four pre-configured frequencies. The selectable capability increases design flexibility and reduces part count, to generate significant cost savings.
Vishay Intertechnology Launches New Surface-Mount RF Capacitors With Industry’s Highest SRF for Applications at Frequencies up to 20 GHz
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced a surface-mount thin film RF capacitor with the industry's highest self- resonance frequency (SRF), which ranges from 8.5 GHz to upwards of 20 GHz depending on capacitance. The Vishay RFCS series of capacitors replaces the previous generation HPC product line.
AWR White Paper Describes Benefits of Co-Simulation Between High-Frequency and Thermal Analysis Tools In MMIC Design
AWR has released a new white paper entitled “An Electrical-Thermal MMIC Design Flow” that demonstrates, using an actual design example, the effectiveness of co-simulation between AWR’s Microwave Office high-frequency design software and CapeSym’s SYMMIC thermal analysis tool. An X-band RF power amplifier/low-noise amplifier MMIC for a transceiver application was designed in Microwave Office software and thermal coupling and other issues b...
Saelig Introduces World's First iPhone - based WiFi Spectrum Analyzer and Power Meter
Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced WiPry-Combo - the world's first dynamic power meter and spectrum analyzer accessory for the iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone - offering a modern touch interface not available on PC-based instruments. WiPry-Combo turns an iOS device into an ultraportable spectrum analyzer and dynamic power meter.
Laird Technologies Releases New High Power LT1110 900 MHz Wireless Module
Laird Technologies, Inc. has announced the release of its new High Power LT1110 900 MHz wireless module. The new High Power LT1110 900 MHz wireless module sets yet another standard for industrial RF communication. Based on proprietary FlexRF technology, this module offers more than forty times the output power of the current low power LT1110.
TI introduces affordable, sub-1 GHz wireless connectivity for ultra-low-power MSP430 LaunchPad development kit
Texas Instruments Incorporated has announced a sub-1 GHz radio frequency (RF) value line plug-in-board for TI’s MSP430™ microcontroller LaunchPad development kit. The new 430BOOST-CC110L RF BoosterPack includes ETSI-compliant and FCC-certified modules to help speed development time, reduce certification costs and eliminate barriers associated with the RF hardware design process.