Microsemi Corporation announced a new family of wideband plastic packaged and chip monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) devices. The new products adds to a growing portfolio of high-performance wideband MMICs and include four plastic packaged low noise amplifiers (LNAs), MMA040PP5, MMA041PP5, MMA043PP4 and MMA044PP3; a wideband power amplifier (PA) chip, MMA053AA; and two plastic packaged switches, MMS006PP3 and MMS008PP3. The new MMIC products will […]
GaN MMIC amplifier covers 300 MHz to 6 GHz
Analog Devices, Inc. introduced a wideband gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifier that offers best-in-class performance within a compact design. Covering the 300 MHz to 6 GHz spectrum, the highly integrated HMC8205 provides significant benefits for system designers of applications such as wireless infrastructure, radar, public mobile radio, and general-purpose amplification test equipment that require pulse […]
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Piezoelectric sounder puts out 100 dB to alert vehicle drivers
Murata Americas has introduced the PKMCS1818E20A0-R surface mount piezoelectric sounder for automotive applications that enables reflow mounting as an effective countermeasure against irregular mounting and abnormal sound. The product has a sound pressure level of 100 dB at 100mm and measures a diminutive 18 x 18 x 8 mm. Its wide operational temperature range means that it can operate in automobile cabin temperatures […]
Free-running reference oscillators span 10 MHz to 100 MHz with low phase noise
Pasternack has released six new free-running reference oscillators that generate a highly stable and accurate output frequency response with low phase noise and spurious performance levels, making them ideal in phase locked loops, function generators, frequency synthesizers and receivers for communication, radar, navigation, surveillance and test and measurement applications. These free-running, fixed-tuned oscillators use a high-stability […]
Thin-film wire-bond resistors span 1Ω to 4 mΩ
AVX Corporation has released the new WBR Series thin film wire bond resistors. Diced to small 0202 (0.02” x 0.02”) chip outlines with extremely tight dimensional tolerances (±0.003”), WBR Series top-contact, bottom-isolated resistors are ruggedly constructed, rated for up to 250mW DC power, and deliver ultra-stable, high-reliability performance in low-profile packages. The series also offers customizable […]
3 GHz to 20 GHz double balanced mixer performs as up- or downconverter
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC5553, a double balanced mixer providing best-in-class matched bandwidth capability from 3GHz to 20GHz. The mixer can be used either as an up- or downconverter. In addition, the LTC5553 delivers outstanding linearity of 23.9dBm IIP3 at 14GHz, and 21.5dBm at 17GHz. The device integrates […]
Active matrix sensor based on TFT display backplane technology overcomes false touch issues
Peratech has been selected to participate in the Innovation Zone (I-Zone) at SID Display Week 2017. The I-Zone showcases cutting-edge demos and prototypes expected to become the products of tomorrow. The SID conference, premiering the best display technologies and related electronics, takes place in Los Angeles, CA on 23-25 May 2017. Peratech will profile its […]
Single-chip millimeter wave sensors deliver range accuracy down to >50 micrometers
Texas Instruments new mmWave single-chip complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) portfolio includes five solutions across two families of 76- to 81-GHz sensors with a complete end-to-end development platform. Available for sampling today, the AWR1x and IWR1x sensor portfolio delivers up to three times more accurate sensing than current mmWave solutions on the market. The combination of sophisticated analog […]
50 Mbps RS-485 transceivers with failsafe for common real-world faults
Analog Devices, Inc. today announced the availability of two 50 Mbps RS-485/RS-422 transceivers for use in harsh environments including industrial automation, motor control, military and avionics. The ADM3065E and ADM3066E transceivers combine IEC61000-4-2 Level 4 electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, high-speed data communication, support of 1.8 VIO logic (ADM3066E), and an industrial temperature range all in […]