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RF & Microwave Solutions Update At MTT-S

RF Globalnet is pleased to launch its 2008 RF & Microwave Solutions Update. Get your copy at RF Globalnet's MTT-S booth #2144!

50 To 4000 MHz Wideband Cascadable HBT Amplifier

The MHA-054020-89 from MicroWave Technology (MwT) is a broadband, cascadable, MMIC amplifier utilizing high-reliability InGap/GaAs HBT technology. Packaged in a SOT-89 lead-free Green Package, it is suitable for use as a driver amplifier or gain block in wireless applications. MwT will feature the MHA-054020-89 at booth #1251.

5.9 To 9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier

The XP1035-QH from Mimix Broadband is a packaged, linear power amplifier that operates over the 5.9 to 9.5 GHz frequency band. The device provides 26 dB gain and 39 dBm output third-order intercept point across the band. It is offered in a fully molded, 4 x 4 mm QFN package. Mimix will showcase the XP1035-QH at booth #1423.

Microwave Interconnect System

The G3PO from Corning Gilbert offers increased package density, low weight, and performance at a high frequency. A nano-miniature interconnect system, the G3PO's push-on design enables quick and easy installation in equipment such as manned and unmanned military vehicles, radars, satellites, missiles, and wireless systems. Corning Gilbert will showcase the G3PO at booth #716.

1845 MHz Cavity Bandpass Filter For DCS, PCS, And S-Band Applications

Anatech Electronics recently introduced the 1845 MHz, wideband, DCS, PCS cavity bandpass filter (P/N B9998). This filter has a center frequency of 1845 MHz with a 0.5dB BW of 300 MHz and rejection of >70dB at 0 to 1625 MHz and 2065 to 5000 MHz. Anatech will highlight the B9998 at booth #2222.

RF Coaxial Connectors

Forstar provides the SSMB series of RF coaxial connectors for use in millimeter-wave applications. The frequency range of this series is 0 to 3 GHz with a characteristic impedance of 50 ohms. Forstar will highlight the SSMB series at booth #1350.

Traveling Wave Tube

The N20160 is a broadband, helix traveling wave tube from e2v. It is capable of providing 160 W output power and operates over the frequency band 4.5 to 18 GHz. It has been designed for use in rugged environments. e2v will feature the N20160 at booth #535. 

95 dB Programmable Attenuator

Trilithic recently released a new programmable attenuator. Model 522095-1S-12V-TTL-R features a dynamic range of 95 dB in 1 dB steps over a frequency range of DC to 2.2 GHz. Attenuation accuracy is +/-0.2dB or 2% over the entire range. Trilithic will feature the 95 dB programmable attenuator at booth #1836.

915 MHz Ceramic Chip Antenna

Johanson Technology, Inc. provides the 0915AT43A0026 antenna, designed for the 915 MHz U.S. ISM band. This ceramic chip antenna provides a cost-effective solution for space-constrained applications such as RFID and Zigbee. Johanson Technology will showcase its 915 MHz antenna at booth #1912.  

Automated Test And Data Management

Spartan Automated Test And Data Management from Summitek provides a cost-effective solution to automating S-parameter measurements that will add value to the organization through reduced test costs, increased data accuracy, and a powerful data mining facility. Summitek will demonstrate Spartan at booth #1526.  

Phase-Locked Crystal Oscillator

The PLXO series of phase-locked crystal oscillators from EM Research is now available with improved performance and in a smaller size. With the option of a surface-mount or connectorized package, the PLXO series offers several outputs: sine 7 dBm, 10 dBm, CMOS, and PECL. EM Research will highlight the PLXO series at booth #2138.

Low Phase Noise Miniature VHF OCXO

The model YH1518 low phase noise miniature VHF OCXO from Greenray Industries can be ordered at any frequency between 110 and 250 MHz. It is suitable for use in frequency translation, LO sources, and clocking of high-speed data converters and gate arrays. Greenray will highlight the YH1518 at booth #2233.

Millimeter-Wave Transceivers And Other Custom-Designed Products

Terabeam/HXI supplies millimeter-wave subsystems and custom-designed components to support military and commercial systems worldwide. Custom components include variations of many catalog products. Terabeam will feature its millimeter-wave solutions at booth #403.

EDA Software

Advanced Design System (ADS) is an electronic design automation software system from Agilent EEsof EDA. It offers complete design integration to designers of products such as cellular and portable phones, pagers, wireless networks, and radar and satellite communications systems. Agilent will demonstrate ADS 2008 at booth #1123.

Power Amplifier Module

Manufactured by AR Modular RF, Model CMS1070 is a 3.4 to 3.7 GHz, solid-state, GaAsFET power amplifier module built for the wireless broadband network. This 43 dBm linear power amplifier has a scalable gain of 20 to 50 dB and is designed for WiMAX specifications. AR will showcase the CMS1070 at booth #1409.

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

The RSA3300B spectrum analyzer from Tektronix makes it easy for you to discover design issues that other signal analyzers miss. The DPX spectrum display offers an intuitive live color view of signal transients changing over time in the frequency domain. Tektronix will highlight the RSA3300B at booth #2023.

0.7 To 2.2 GHz, 2W, InGaP HBT Amplifier

The SPA-1526Z from RFMD Multi-Market Products Group is a high-performance, high-linearity, 0.7 to 2.2 GHz, 2 watt, single-stage, class A, heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) amplifier, housed in a surface-mountable, plastic encapsulated package. RFMD will feature the SPA-1526Z at booth #1311.

Quad-Board Accelerator Workstation

Acceleware's Cluster In A Box (Quad) is a stand-alone, quad-board workstation. With the same technology platform as its Accelerator and Dual Cluster In A Box products, existing customers can easily upgrade to the Quad model, with no downtime or additional integration required. Acceleware will demonstrate the Quad at booth #751.

Custom Active And Passive Components

Using discrete and MMIC technology, Labtech Microwave has the technical ability to produce microwave building blocks for multifunction subsystems such as IFMs, up/down converters, Tx/Rx subsystems, hybrid receivers, and switched multiplexers.Labtech will showcase its custom active and passive components at booth #634.