RF & Microwave

Altum RF has announced three GaAs pHEMT MMIC amplifiers for Q, V, and E-bands, using Win Semiconductors’ PP10-20 GaAs technology which is intended for use up to 170GHz and, compared with its earlier PP10-10 platform, “allows for a substantial increase in gain, with the same operating voltage for power applications”, according to Altum. They amplifiers are: 37 – 59GHz ARF1208 ...

Pickering Interfaces has introduced 32 x 8 PXI RF matrix modules that fit into two chassis slots and offer a usable bandwidth up to 300MHz. Called 40-724 (PXI interface) and 42-724 (PXIe interface), they have a 50Ω characteristic impedance and bi-directional signal paths. All X and Y connections have isolation switches to disconnect the matrix from the external test fixture to ...

Smiths Interconnect has introduced a family of WR112 X-band waveguide components for satellite communications, commercial data links and deep space missions. They are: D35/833333 high-power circulator (pictured) C83327 high-power termination D35/83393 high-power termination C35/83387 medium-power termination D83359 2×2 hybrid coupler D83328 SMA test coupler C35/82970 high-power isolator C35/83394 high-power isolator D35/83391 CW high-power isolator D35/83391 CCW high-power isolator C35/83380 low-power isolator ...

EM Microelectronics has introduced a low-power Bluetooth V5.0 low energy proximity beacon and accelerometer little bigger than the CR2032 coin cell that powers it. Called EMBC22, it “is compatible with beacon formats including iBeacon, Eddystone, AltBeacon and proprietary systems such as Quuppa Intelligent Locating System,” according to distributor Omni Pro Electronics, which is stocking the part. It “is powered by the ...

Advantech has created a Wi-Fi 6E interface in an M.2 2230 form factor for industrial and medical products. “This Wi-Fi 6E wireless kit is designed for industrial solutions that require faster throughput – the module supports dual-stream Wi-Fi in the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands,” according to the company. Called AIW-166K, it handles data rates from 433 to 600Mbit/s under the ...

Analog Devices, has introduced millimetre wave (mmW) 5G front-end chipsets spanning 24 to 47GHz. There are two 16-channel dual-polarisation beam formers and two single channel (one Tx + one Rx) up-down converters. ADMV4828 24 – 29.5GHz 16-channel beamformer >12.5dBm output at 3% EVM with 400MHz 64QAM 5G NR waveform 310mW/channel ADMV4928 37 to 43.5GHz 16-channel beamformer >11.5dBm output at 3% EVM ...

Link Microtek has released a rotary microwave joint with three X-band channels, one for transmit and two for receive signals. Called AMCORJD-3, it is for antennas rotating continuously “at in excess of 60rpm and typically exposed to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, rain and salt spray,” according to the company. “The design brief was that it had to fit in ...

Digi-Key Electronics is launching a new video series called “Revolutionizing Automation”, which explores the cutting-edge of automation and control technologies. Sponsored by Omron and Siemens, the four-part video series highlights how Digi-Key itself processes 5.3 million orders annually, with the efficiency of the supply chain involving sensors, motors and controllers, robotics, connectors, power and RFID, among other elements. “Automation and ...

Rohde & Schwarz has revealed a RF amplifier that can work across 380MHz to 6GHz, delivering up to 180W. The all-new BBA300-CDE “provides a single amplifier that eliminates the need to switch instruments or bands during a test,” according to R&S. A second model, BBA300-DE, operates from 1GHz to 6GHz. There are also 15, 25 and 50W models. Noise power ...

ESZ has joined Anritsu’s certified service provider scheme, allowing it to calibrate certain Anritsu systems to DAkkS and ISO17025 in the EU. It will also offer functional testing, maintenance and repair. The contract currently covers: power meters, power sensors, signal generators, spectrum analysers (electronic and optical), vector network analysers, counters (and counter modules), short-range wireless testers, optical time-domain reflectometers, RF components including ...