Frequency
Electromechanical switches come in compact surface mount packages
Fairview Microwave announces a line of high-reliability SPDT surface mount electromechanical RF switches that cover broadband frequencies from DC to 8GHz. These RF switches offer exceptional reliability and repeatable performance which make them a suitable solution for demanding industries and applications related to aerospace, defense, industrial, telecom, instrumentation, medical devices and many others.
VCO features low noise performance in a SUB-L package
Z-Communications announces a RoHS compliant VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) model SMV4350A-LF in the C-band. The SMV4350A-LF operates from 4345 to 4355MHz within a tuning voltage range of 1 to 4VDC. This low cost VCO features phase noise performance of -110dBc/Hz at 100kHz offset and covers the frequency range with an average sensitivity of 50MHz/V.
GPS and GNSS for small consumer devices and wearables
Antenova, a manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, has released two new modules for GPS and GNSS. Both provide a drop-in receiver solution - a neat way to add a location capability to very small consumer devices. The modules are based on the popular MediaTek processor.
VCO comes as a ultra-miniature size package
Z-Communications announces a RoHS compliant VCO model USSP1730-LF in the L-band. The USSP1730-LF operates from 1715 to 1745MHz within a tuning voltage range of 1 to 4Vdc. This remarkable VCO features phase noise of -94dBc/Hz at 10kHz offset while operating off a 5Vdc supply and typically drawing only 19mA of current.
Microsemi quadruples precision time protocol client capacity
Microsemi Corporation has announced it has quadrupled the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) client capacity of its TimeProvider 2700PTP grandmaster (GM) clock and TimeProvider 2300edge master clock that provides synchronisation to LTE networks.
GaN RF power transistors come in 10 to 200W ratings
Ampleon has announced the extension of its portfolio of GaN RF power transistors based on a 0.5um HEMT process technology. Comprising 10, 30, 50 and 100W devices, over ten transistors are currently available suitable for multiple applications such as drivers up to C band, through to 100 and 200W push-pull packages for use in final stages up to S band.
Waveguides operate to 40GHz over nine frequency bands
Pasternack expands its waveguide product portfolio with the addition of flexible waveguides that operate up to 40GHz over nine frequency bands. This offering consists of 36 unique models of flexible waveguide twists ranging in size from WR-137 (as low as 5.85 GHz) to WR-28 (up to 40 GHz).
Semtech LoRa platform chosen for its long range performance
Semtech Corporation has announced that LoRa wireless RF technology has been selected by Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric selected Semtech’s LoRa RF technology because its long-range capability solves many system installation challenges, it is very energy efficient and it is compatible with legacy systems and standards, speeding up the installation process and minimising infrastructure costs.
Low profile MEMS filter range suitable for embedded applications
Euroquartz has launched a range of low profile MEMS filter products offering major benefits of small size and very low profile making them suitable for use in embedded applications. The company has also published a new four page shortform catalogue covering its new MEMS filters and traditional RF filter ranges.
Lightweight oscillator designed for space saving
The recently available FCXO-06T is a compact and lightweight 2.0x1.6mm design which is suitable for space saving designs. This oscillator has precise frequency stability +/-8ppm over Operating Temperature of -40 +105°C and low power consumption of 3.0mA max. The frequency range from 2 - 80MHz.