The world’s first software-defined radio (SDR) for the millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum was announced at the Brooklyn 5G Summit, an event focused on the next steps for making 5G a commercial reality. The new mmWave Transceiver System was developed by National Instruments Inc. It is a full transceiver that can transmit and/or receive wide-bandwidth signals […]
RF Equipment
New selection of wideband attenuators from IDT
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. has announced the availability of a selection of wideband attenuators from Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT). The F1912, F1950, F1951, F1953 and F1956 are part of IDT’s family of Glitch-Free digital step attenuators optimized for the demanding requirements of base station radio cards and communications infrastructure applications. The silicon design results in […]
4Gbaud quad-channel linear modulator driver
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), has announced the MAOM-006428, the industry’s first 64Gbaud quad-channel linear Mach Zehnder modulator driver. This device will support data rates of 400 Gbps and beyond on a single wavelength for long haul communications using coherent technology. By increasing the data rate on a single wavelength, operators can increase capacity and […]
CMOS RF switch boasts cable-compatible linearity
Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. has announced the UltraCMOS PE42723, an RF switch that boasts the highest linearity specifications on the market today. An upgraded version of the successful PE42722, this new RF switch offers enhanced performance in a smaller package. Like its predecessor, the PE42723 exceeds the linearity requirements of the DOCSIS 3.1 cable industry standard […]
VNA Test Cables handle 50 and 67 GHz millimeter waves
Pasternack debuts a new line of flexible precision VNA test cables rated to 50 and 67 GHz depending on the series. Designed for use as VNA test port extenders, these highly durable and flexible test cables are able to withstand the rigors of test lab use where these cables are constantly flexed during common testing […]
Wideband RF PLLs boast integrated voltage-controlled oscillators
Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry’s highest-performance phase-locked loops (PLLs) with integrated voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs). Delivering the lowest phase-noise performance in the industry, the LMX2582 and LMX2592’s single-chip architecture helps designers achieve a level of performance previously possible only through several discrete devices. These new wideband devices support output frequencies of up […]
IEEE-1588 IGM grandmaster integrates GNSS receiver and antenna
Microsemi Corporation , a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced two members to its IGM (Integrated Grand Master) product portfolio, the IGM-1100o (outdoor version) and the IGM-1100x (support external antennas), as well as capacity enhancements to its IGM-1100i (indoor version). The offerings broaden outdoor and indoor deployment […]
Antenna & RF design center for M2M and IoT opens in San Diego
In the midst of explosive wireless device growth in the Internet of Things market, innovative antenna leader Taoglas USA, Inc. has announced it has opened a unique facility for its North American customers in San Diego. Quadrupling the original size of its local facility — it’s now more than 16,000 square feet — the Taoglas […]
MMSM PIN diode for high-power RF switching
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) has announced a new high power monolithic microwave surface mount (MMSM) series-shunt SP2T PIN diode reflective switch, the MPS2R10-606. The device is optimized for high frequency (HF),very high frequency (VHF) and ultrahigh frequency (UHF) high power transmit/receive (T/R) switching in applications such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) receive arrays and first […]
Richardson Electronics Introduces X-Band Silicon Quad-Core IC from Anokiwave
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. has announced the availability of a new X-band silicon quad-core integrated circuit from Anokiwave, Inc. The highly-integrated AWS-0101 is intended for radar and 5G phased array applications. The device supports four radiating elements, single-beam transmit and dual-beam receive, and includes all requisite beam-steering controls for 6-bit phase and gain control. It provides […]
