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Bi-directional RF amplifiers operate in L- & S-bands
Designed for sending and receiving radio signals, Pasternack has introduced a line of bi-directional amplifiers. They are designed for use in applications such as UAVs, unmanned ground vehicles, L and S band radar, military radio, commercial air traffic control, weather and earth observation, satellites and high gain driver power amplifiers.
Integrated modem maximises range for wireless designers
The RN2483 433/868MHz LoRa integrated module from Microchip is now available from distributor Mouser Electronics. The module is an integrated modem with a range of over 15km (suburban) and exceptionally low power consumption, giving a battery life in excess of ten years. The LoRa-integrated module enables wireless designers to maximise range and reduce power consumption without compromising either.
LVPECL clock oscillator offers -162dBc/Hz noise floor
Compact and powerful, the CCPD-575 ultra-low phase noise LVPECL oscillator, introduced by Crystek, provides a -162dBc/Hz noise floor. The CCPD-575 is claimed to have an industry leading phase noise for an LVPECL oscillator – at least 15dB lower phase noise than most LVPECL oscillators on the market today. Close-in phase noise is also excellent at -90dBc/Hz for the 100MHz variant.
Power amplifier meets cellular backhaul applications in 18GHz band
A new 2W power amplifier from M/A-COM Technology Solutions is now available from Richardson RFPD with full design support capabilities. The MAAP-011145 is assembled in a 7 mm surface mount, lead-free cavity package with a temperature compensated integrated power detector operating from 17.65 to 19.75GHz.
Crystals reduce the size of wearable & IoT technology
AEL Crystals plays a major role in reducing the size of the core technology for wearable and IoT devices, with its three latest products: the 1610 watch crystal; the 1210 crystal; and the 1612 oscillator.
4G LTE modules cover up to six bands
The u-blox TOBY-L2 cellular module range is on sale at Alpha Micro Components. It is a cost-efficient 4G-LTE/3G/2G multi-mode solution offering up to 150/50 Mb/s download/upload rates for data and voice voice, covering up to six LTE bands, up to five WCDMA/DC-HSPA+ bands, and four GSM/EGPRS bands in variants for all continents.
Packet network sync clock combines performance & low power
Silicon Labs has introduced the industry’s highest-performance, most cost-effective packet network synchroniser clock, the Si5348 clock IC. Combining excellent jitter performance with the industry’s smallest footprint and lowest power in a highly integrated, compliant solution, the IC enables hardware designers to implement a “clock-tree-on-a-chip” solution for Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), IEEE 1588v2.
Electromechanical switches are guaranteed for 1m life cycles
Designed for RF, microwave and millimeter wave applications, Pasternack has announced a large portfolio of in-stock general purpose multi-market coaxial packaged electromechanical switches. Consisting of 134 connectorised designs that are guaranteed for 1m life cycles, these RF relay switches are available in a variety of different connector options including SMA, N Type, TNC and 2.92mm.
2-14GHz mixer offers 24.4dBm IIP3 linearity at 9GHz
Linear announces the LTC5549, a double-balanced mixer that can operate either as an upconverter or downconverter, with a very wide RF frequency range from 2 to 14GHz. The LTC5549 offers exceptionally high linearity of 24.4 dBm IIP3 at 9GHz and enables efficient microwave transmitter and receiver designs with an integrated LO buffer that needs only a 0dBm drive level, effectively eliminating an external high power LO amplifier circuit.
Low phase noise VCXO provides -162dBc/Hz noise floor
Featuring close-in phase noise which has been reduced to -85dBc/Hz at 10Hz offset, Crystek has launched an ultra-low phase noise LVPECL VCXO providing a -162dBc/Hz noise floor. This overall ultra-low phase noise translates to a typical phase jitter of 85fs (12kHz to 20MHz). According to the manufacturer, the compact and powerful CVPD-922 provides the lowest phase noise for an LVPECL oscillator in the industry.