RF Transformers, Diplex Filters Support CATV DOCSIS 3.0 Apps
December 21, 2009 10:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsPulse announced a family of cable television (CATV) RF transformers and RF diplex filters that meet Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 3.0 design requirements for applications such as set-top boxes, cable modems, and gateways. These components support
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PXA Signal Analyzer Delivers Up to 140 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
December 18, 2009 11:41 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies announced an LTE test solution that combines the Agilent 89600 VSA LTE FDD and LTE TDD analysis software with the performance of the Agilent X-Series, the Agilent N9030A PXA signal analyzer. The PXA’s RF performance supports both LTE FDD and LTE TDD. It delivers up to 140 MHz analysis bandwidth and up to
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/Communications | Test & Measurement
GHz Bandwidth Transceiver Socket Suits Wafer Level BGA
December 18, 2009 11:33 am | Ironwood Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIronwood Electronics has recently introduced a new high performance BGA socket for 0.5 mm pitch 51 pin BGA. The SG-BGA-7154 socket is designed for 4mm x 4mm x 0.8 mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 10 GHz with <1dB of insertion loss. The contact resistance is typically
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & Interconnects | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsMicrowave Office Software Speeds Creowave Filter Design
December 15, 2009 10:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicrowave Office high-frequency design software is allowing Creowave (Oulunsalo, Finland) to more rapidly and accurately design the precision duplexers, and bandpass, bandstop, and highpass filters used in its telecommunications test systems.
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RF Switch is Controlled via USB
December 15, 2009 10:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsTelemakus, LLC introduced the TES6000-30, laboratory-quality, RF SPDT Switch with 30 dB isolation and <2 dB insertion loss. The switch is fully terminated at all ports with a return loss better than 20 dB at 4 GHz. The TES6000-30 is said to be the smallest USB microwave switch available on the market. The RF connectors are SMA, with the
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Computer Peripherals & Networking Devices | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsPlastic RFID Transponder Circuit Achieves 50 kbits-s Bit Rate
December 9, 2009 8:56 am | News | CommentsHolst Centre, imec and TNO presented the world-first organic transponder circuit with a bit rate of 50kbits/s. This bit rate approaches the requirements for the Electronic Product Coding (EPC) standards.
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Integrated Synthesizer Module Features 24-bit Step Size Resolution
November 30, 2009 7:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsHittite Microwave Corporation has introduced the HMC-C070 MicroSynth fully integrated broadband synthesizer module. Operating from 5.5 to 10.5 GHz, the module is appropriate for military radar test & measurement and lab instrumentation applications. Combining high performance SiGe, GaAs pHEMT, and InGaP HBT technologies into a compact 1.36” x 0.75” hermetic package, the HMC-C070 MicroSynth offers a
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LNA Supports Mobile TV on Handsets
November 24, 2009 7:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsNEC is now shipping its new uPD5740T6N low noise amplifier (LNA), a wideband IC with a bypass/through function, available through California Eastern Laboratories (CEL). This high performance LNA is designed for receiving broadcast TV on mobile phones, smart phones, and other hand held devices.
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80-Watt 90º Coupler Covers 1.0 - 4.2 GHz
November 23, 2009 11:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsInnovative Power Products introduces their Model IPP-7015, a 3dB, 90º surface mount hybrid coupler that operates from 1.0 – 4.2 GHz. The IPP-7015 combines two signals of up to 80 Watts CW total output power. This coupler is produced in a compact surface mount (SMD) package size of 1.80" x 0.39" x 0.17".
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SMT Transformer Meets Stringent Standards for Telecom Apps
November 20, 2009 8:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe SM501-1 Telecom Transformer from Datatronic Distribution is suitable for a wide range of BS6305 Impedance Class A non-speech data and Class B voice applications in telecom equipment, laptops, modems and instrumentation. Its dielectric strength is tested to 4600 Vrms and meets various international safety standards including
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Mezzanine Combines On-board Wireless, GPS and Cryptography
October 7, 2009 12:12 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCurtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing has introduced the XMC-660, multi-function mezzanine card that combines wireless, GPS and cryptography to provide portable, secure in-the-field wireless connectivity. The light-weight, small form-factor XMC-660 helps add
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GPS Timing Receiver Suits WiMax Applications
September 9, 2009 7:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned for use in synchronization and timing in WiMax applications, the Wi125 GPS timing receiver module from Connor-Winfield has an on-board programmable NCO oscillator that outputs a synthesized frequency up to 30 MHz. Steered by a GPS receiver, the self-survey mode of operation allows the receiver to enter a position hold mode
LISTED UNDER: ICs | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsWi-Fi via White Spaces
August 18, 2009 5:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsLong-range, low-cost wireless Internet could soon be delivered using radio spectrum once reserved for use by TV stations. TV stations have traditionally broadcast over lower frequencies that carry information longer distances. However, with the ongoing transition from analog to digital broadcasts, more unused frequencies are opening up than ever.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsGroup Sets Wireless Power Standards
August 18, 2009 4:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Wireless Power Consortium released today the 0.95 technical specification for review by its members and announced the launch of prototype testing at a members' interoperability test to be held on 15-17 September, 2009. The Consortium also announced that it has chosen the logo “Qi” (pronounced “chee”, meaning “energy flow”) to represent the first international wireless power standard which brings new levels of convenience to power charging in consumer electronic devices.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsDesign Talk - Communications Technology
July 21, 2009 6:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsCommunications are a keystone of our information-based econonomy and society. The next-gen world of ubiquitous computing and cloud data services will rely on high-quality comms in the user interface, RF, and hard wire, to truly exist. Here are some design articles to help you in your communications design tasks.
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