Newsletter | December 13, 2012

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Welcome To Our Multifunction Module Spotlight Newsletter

Hi-rel integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs), assemblies with multiple functional blocks, are a key part of the aerospace and defense industry supply chain, and they figure to continue in this prominent role going forward. As recent as a decade ago, prime and tier 1 suppliers were sourcing components and fabricating assemblies and subsystems for themselves; however, there has been a significant change in mindset since then.

The need for economical solutions that are highly integrated, coupled with the desire to shrink program timelines, has prompted system suppliers to partner with IMA manufactures. IMA manufactures have the broad engineering expertise and technical know-how required to provide RF and microwave modules and subsystems complete with the electronics for control, monitoring, and calibration. System manufacturers have figured out that IMAs not only help them meet system requirements today, they also provide a path for system upgrades through assembly replacement to extend system life.

Spotlight On Multifunction Modules

Product Overview: Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs)
RF/microwave integration is now available from Anaren, including passive, active, and mixed-signal solutions for radar, EW, and communications platforms.


Datasheet: Transmit/Receive Front End Module (FEM)
This transmit/receive front end module (FEM) operates in the 169- to 170-MHz range and is ideal for current-sensitive uses. This module includes a Power Amplifier (PA) capable of more than +24 dBm of transmit output power.


Switched Filter Banks Product And Capabilities Overview
API Technologies Switched Filter Bank designs draw from a multidisciplined staff with many years of experience in both microwave filters and control components.


GNSS Filter/LNA Front End Module Datasheet
The ANGP-F001 combines a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with a GNSS FBAR pre-LNA filter. The low noise figure and high gain, coupled with low current consumption, make it suitable for use in critical low-power GNSS applications or during low-battery situations.


Datasheet: Transmit/Receive Module With Diversity Transfer Switch
This datasheet includes a detailed description of the RFFM6904 Transmit/Receive Module with Diversity Transfer Switch. This module is ideal for applications in the ISM band, wireless automatic metering applications, portable battery-powered equipment, and as a single-chip RF front end module.


Wideband Direct Quadrature Modulator Datasheet
Hittite's HMC1197LP7FE Wideband Direct Quadrature Modulator is ideal for applications involving multiband base stations and repeaters; 900 and 2400 MHz ISM transceivers; fixed wireless or WLL, GSMK, QPSK, QAM, and SSB modulators; multiband/multi-standard cellular BTS diversity transmitters; and other digital modulation applications in the 0.1 to 4.0 GHz range.

Featured Article

Frequency Measurements: How-To Guide
By National Instruments Corporation
Frequency is the rate of recurrence of a cyclic or periodic event. In physics, you can observe periodicity in rotations, oscillations, and waves. For an analog or digital waveform, you can invert the signal period to obtain it.

Industry News

Radio Telescopes Can Spot Clandestine Nuclear Tests

NI Acquires Signalion, Adding Key Technical Expertise, IP For Wireless Communications Test

Anritsu Company Introduces Industry's First High-Power, Battery-Operated Portable PIM Test Analyzer

Tiny Analog Front Ends Shrink T&M, Wireless Communications, And Optical Networking Systems

Agilent Technologies Announces New Webcast On Calibration Service For T&M Equipment

Analog Devices' 24-Bit Sigma-Delta A/D Converter Achieves Twice The Speed Of Competing Converters And Industry's Best Noise Performance

Electromagnetic Simulation Tools Accelerate Design Of Microwave Amplifiers

Gilat's Wavestream Delivering Airborne Transceivers To TECOM Industries For Commercial And Military Aircraft

Aeroflex Launches DC-HSUPA Support For The TM500 Test Mobile

Rockwell Collins Receives Production Order For U.S. Army Two-Channel AN/PRC-155 Manpack Radios
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Brochure: Microwave Office For Modules
Effective module design requires the co-design of multiple MMICs, their related packaging, and the circuit board itself. The AWR Module Design now delivers a multiple process technology-enabled design environment that’s engineered to enhance user productivity and minimize design time.

Datasheet: High-Directivity Bridge Coupler
The CBR16-0003 offers the highest directivity of any standalone 3-GHz bridge coupler on the market. It provides an extremely high degree of accuracy for forward power measurements, and can also be used to determine VSWR/return loss.

Datasheet: 10- To 50-MHz TCXO
The design on the T53 TCXO makes it ideal for use in rugged environments where critical timing applications are conducted. Specifications, recommendations on output configurations, an outline drawing, and more can be found on the available datasheet.
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Dual-Frequency SMD VCXOs
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Visual RF Signal Creation Toolkit
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High-Power Single And Dual Directional Couplers
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