Wideband coupler features high directivity for wireless systems
June 18, 2012 10:57 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has developed a new wideband directional coupler with high directivity. Based on thin-film multilayer technology, which provides the miniature part with desirable frequency performance and rugged construction for
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsMini reels feature ultra-low equivalent series resistance, high Q factor
June 15, 2012 12:19 pm | Product Releases | CommentsRichardson RFPD, Inc. today announces immediate availability of prototype reels of 600 Series capacitors from American Technical Ceramics Corp. (ATC).
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesUSB-controlled digital attenuators offer input power up to 2 W
June 15, 2012 12:06 pm | Product Releases | CommentsVaunix Technology Corporation has announced the addition of three new models to their family of LDA Series Digital Attenuators. This product family now offers attenuators with up to 90 dB of programmable attenuation through 6 GHz.
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesOscillator features exceptionally-low phase noise, low-power consumption
June 15, 2012 11:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe CLX-900 Phase-Locked Oscillator from EM Research operates at 900 MHz and features exceptionally-low phase noise (<-114 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz). Phase-locked to a 100 MHz external reference, the unit offers +7 dBm output power and features low power consumption (+5 VDC @ <65 mA)
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesInductors target consumer, industrial power applications
June 8, 2012 10:00 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has expanded its line of thin film, multi-layer organic (MLO), and broadband wire-wound conical inductors to include a new series of shielded and non-shielded SMD power inductors. Designated the Lmax series, these inductors feature
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesChipset replaces up to 14 discrete devices
June 6, 2012 11:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsPMC has announced the industry’s lowest power and most integrated radio transceiver chipset for macro basestation designs. PMC’s new UniTRX chipset replaces up to 14 discrete devices, and reduces both board space and power by more than 50 percent for equivalent multi-standard basestation radio designs.
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesRFID SMT Antenna offers protection features for automotive applications
June 1, 2012 12:09 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPREMO launched a new family of its TP0702 standard, universally adopted by industry, according to the company. This format provides up to 50 mV/Apk-pk/m (for 7.2 mH) sensitivity. The new TP0702U and TP0702UCAP is an SMD antenna for low frequency 20 kHz to 150 kHz receiver applications.
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsHybrid couplers cover ultra-broadband frequency from 1.4 GHz to 18.0 GHz
May 24, 2012 9:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsKRYTAR announces two new 90-degree hybrid couplers each delivering 3 dB of coupling over the broadband frequency range of 1.4 GHz to 18.0 GHz and 1.7 GHz to 18.0 GHz in single compact packages. KRYTAR hybrid couplers are designed to perform many functions, including splitting and combining signals in amplifiers, switching circuits...
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesHigh current power inductors target DC/DC converters, VRMs and other PoL apps
May 11, 2012 9:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsICE Components, Inc. introduced the I03 Series of high current power inductors. The inductors feature a small footprint and high power density, and they come in an economical package that is
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesHeat-sinkable power resistor handles 2000 Watts
May 7, 2012 4:31 pm | Product Releases | CommentsOffering a high power density in a 3 x 3 inch footprint and a height of 1.548 in, Ohmite’s TA2K0 Series of heat-sinkable power resistors is available in 14 stocked resistance values, ranging from 0.50 to 1000 Ohms and provides power ratings up to 2000 Watts. Stocked in
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesHigh-capacitance MLCCs accommodate high temperatures up to 150°C
April 26, 2012 11:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation has expanded its portfolio of TDK X8R multilayer ceramic chip capacitors with new types that offer up to twice the capacitance of existing components with the same dimensions, according to the company. At the same time, they are able to
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesLow VCE(SAT) transistors come in ultra miniature TLM621 package
April 24, 2012 12:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCentral Semiconductor Corp., announced the CTLT3410-M621 (NPN) and CTLT7410-M621 (PNP) transistors in the space saving, low profile TLM621 surface mount package. These new devices are rated at 1.0 A of continuous collector current, 25-V collector-to-emitter voltage and have an
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesAxial resistor is positioned as offering cost-effective anti-moisture performance
April 23, 2012 9:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsStackpole’s HDM Series is an axial leaded carbon film based technology. Through proprietary materials and processing, the company asserts it has achieved excellent moisture withstanding for
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesHigh energy density DC link caps target larger inverter systems
April 17, 2012 10:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsCornell Dubilier announced the availability of its Type 947D high energy density DC link capacitors for larger inverter systems. The capacitor is suitable for DC link applications where high bus voltage, high capacitance, and high ripple current are required for
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices18-Bit, 2.5Msps no latency SAR ADC achieves 99.8dB SNR with flexible analog input ranges
April 12, 2012 1:42 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2389-18, the industry’s fastest 18-bit no cycle latency SAR ADC (analog-to-digital converter). The LTC2389-18 achieves unrivaled 99.8dB SNR and -116dB THD at sample rates up to 2.5Msps. Operating from a single 5V supply...
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