Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, launched a new line of waveguide bends operating from 5.85 to 90 GHz across 12 frequency bands (from C band to W band). These waveguide bends are frequently used in applications such as high-efficiency RF, test benches, instrumentation, microwave and mm-wave transmissions, MILCOM, SATCOM, […]
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Cellular module integrates LTE Category 1 modem and GNSS engine
u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced the LARA-R3121, a new module comprising a single mode LTE Category 1 modem and a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) positioning engine specifically designed for IoT and M2M devices. LTE modem, GNSS and module technology were all developed in-house at u-blox. […]
Coaxial packaged Schottky diode detectors span 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Fairview Microwave Inc. has expanded their portfolio of zero bias Schottky detectors that display extremely flat frequency response over broad RF and microwave frequencies from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz. Fairview’s zero bias Schottky detectors utilize compact cylindrical package outlines that are made of passivated stainless steel and offer a variety of popular input/output SMA, […]
RF verification software now part of analog/mixed-signal verification package
Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced that Tanner Eldo RF is now an integral part of the Tanner analog/mixed-signal (AMS) verification environment. Adding the proven and advanced simulation capabilities of Eldo RF to the established Tanner design and layout suite provides a comprehensive RF IC design solution for building products targeting connected sensor and internet of […]
GaAs MMIC mixers offer high image rejection, dideband suppression
Fairview Microwave Inc. debuts a brand new product family of six unique models of IQ mixer models with RF and LO frequency bands ranging from 4 GHz to 38 GHz and In-Phase and Quadrature IF bandwidths that range from DC to 4.5 GHz. The new MMIC IQ mixers from Fairview (also known as IQ modulators) […]
RF SOI switches operate up to 60 GHz
Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced RF solutions, announces the UltraCMOS PE42525 and PE426525, the industry’s first RF SOI switches to operate up to 60 GHz. These two switches set a new standard for RF SOI at microwave frequencies and significantly extend Peregrine’s high frequency portfolio into […]
Waveguide directional couplers work up to 33 GHz
Pasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, introduces a brand new family of waveguide directional couplers displaying highly accurate performance up to 33 GHz. These waveguide couplers are commonly used for signal sampling and other general purpose applications in wireless transmit/receive systems, satellite communications, radar systems, point-to-point backhaul and […]
Multi-constellation antenna targets automotive apps for location tracking, GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou bands
Antenna Company today announced the launch of a multi-constellation antenna for location tracking and positioning applications, supporting GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou frequency bands. The AC30011 is designed and optimized for easy integration into industry-standard OBD-II dongle form factors and has been tested with industry-leading GNSS chipsets. Antenna coverage and performance is a critical issue for […]
Fully integrated RF and microwave modules faciliate rapid prototyping
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today introduced four high performance RF and microwave standard modules that extend and strengthen its standard module product portfolio. The new modules complement ADI’s existing product offerings by delivering easy-to-use, fully integrated, hermetically sealed solutions that dramatically shorten the proof-of-concept phase of the design cycle and help reduce the overall in-house […]
PoE multiplexer eliminates Ethernet switch replacements
Microsemi Corporation announced the availability of its PDS-EM-8100 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 2.5 Gbps Multiplexer. As the first device of its kind, the unique offering enables installations of new 802.11ac access points with 2.5 Gbps rates without the need to replace the Ethernet switch with a 2.5G NBASE-T interface. Microsemi’s new PDS-EM-8100 PoE 2.5 Gbps Multiplexer converts […]