Newsletter | February 21, 2013

02.21.13 -- What You Want To Know About GPS

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The SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition, March 18 to 21 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., is the premier event providing solutions to the global satellite end user community. In its 32nd year, SATELLITE 2013 will bring together more than 12,000 delegates from 75 countries and feature more than 350 exhibiting companies plus a full conference program led by more than 300 communications via satellite experts and innovators. The 2013 conference features focused forums on broadcast, military, maritime, enterprise, telecommunications, regional growth, finance, and MSS. Learn more.

Spotlight On Millimeter-Wave Technology

Millimeter-Wave Microelectronic Solutions
API Technologies has outfitted a new 45,000-ft2 facility to support the combined manufacturing and engineering operations of our Worcester and Marlborough facilities, located in the Massachusetts Marlborough Technology Park.


Lightweight Waveguide Switches
Dow-Key Microwave has extended its lightweight waveguide switch portfolio, now supporting a broader range of bandwidths starting at WR-28 (26.5- to 40-GHz) through WR-112 (7.05- to 10.0-GHz).


Broadband RF, Microwave, And Millimeter-Wave Mixers
Marki Microwave has a variety of circuit lines of broadband RF, microwave, and millimeter-wWave mixers. Each mixer circuit line has been optimized with specific attributes with flexibility for diverse applications in mind.


Power Amplifier And Driver Amplifiers
Millitech's power and driver amplifiers feature state-of-the-art output power performance, wideband coverage, compact modular design, and internal voltage regulation and bias circuitry.


Ultra-Broadband Passive Microwave Components
KRYTAR is a recognized leader in ultra broadband passive microwave components with over 35 years experience. The company specializes in ultra-broadband components with frequencies ranging from DC to 67 GHz.


70-GHz Test Cables
MegaPhase's industry-leading test cable has been optimized for consistent and repeatable performance through 70 GHz. This phase and amplitude stable test cable features 1.85-mm connectors, including connectors that mate directly with 1.85-mm VNA ports.

Featured Article

What You Want To Know About GPS
By Spectracom Corporation
GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system developed and operated by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). GPS consists of three segments: space, control, and user.

Industry News

Nujira Sets World Record For ET PA Linearity Without Use Of DPD

Anritsu Company Expands VNA Master Family With Addition Of Models Providing 15-GHz Coverage

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Announces New 10-Watt Amplifier For High-Power, 0.5 To 3-GHz Broadband Applications

Agilent Technologies Announces Industry's Highest-Performance Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers

Custom MMIC Introduces Ultra-Low-Noise Amplifier

General Dynamics' Next-Generation Tactical Mobile Router Brings High-Bandwidth Applications To The Battlefield

NuWaves Engineering Selected To Provide RF Subsystems For ViaSat

Richardson RFPD Introduces New 18-GHz Microwave PLL Synthesizer From ADI

AVX Introduces Low-Profile 0805 MLO Diplexer Series Designed To Support Several Wireless Standards

Hittite Launches New Wideband Quantizer Solution
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Featured Downloads

Millimeter-Wave Measurement Solutions Brochure
SenarioTek engineers have designed the most advanced and reliable RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave measurement test solutions on the market. Our engineers have designed electromechanical, solid state, and thin film components covering DC to 70 GHz. Products include SPDT, transfer, multiport, and matrix switches.

Millimeter-Wave Ranging Sensor Heads Datasheet
The SRR series of millimeter-wave ranging sensor heads are ideal for automotive radar and ranging radar applications. Standard sensor heads from this series are single channel and offered at 24.15 GHz, 35.0 GHz, and 75.5 GHz, though dual-channel versions are available upon request, as are other frequency bands.

400-MHz Oscillator Datasheet
This TCXO features tight temperature stability, a 25.40 x 29.21 x 5.08-mm (1.00 x 1.150 x 0.200 in.) SMT package, an LVPECL output, and a 3.3 Vdc supply, and more.

Log Periodic Antennas Datasheet
A.H. Systems' offers 13 log periodic antennas. Each antenna is lightweight, compact, rugged, and has been manufactured to ensure maximum gain, low VSWR, and high-power handling capabilities. Whether testing inside a shielded enclosure or outdoors, the antennas will display efficient performance characteristics through the broad frequency range of 80 MHz to 7 GHz.
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Featured Multimedia

How To Build A Rectangular Waveguide: Video Summary
This video is a tutorial that shows a rectangular waveguide being built using XF7’s modeling techniques.  You will learn how to use XF7’s built-in materials library, create the waveguide interface, solve for and display lowest-order TE modes, and display the field results.

Industry Event

The 29th International Review Of Progress In Applied Computational Electromagnetics
March 24 to 28, 2013 | Monterey, CA | Embassy Suites Monterey Bay - Seaside

The international ACES symposium serves as a forum for developers, analysts, and users of computational techniques applied to electromagnetic field problems at all frequency ranges. The symposium includes technical presentations, software demonstrations, vendor booths, short courses, and hands-on workshops.

Featured Products And Services

17- To 22-GHz Radar And Communication Amplifiers
17- To 22-GHz Radar And Communication Amplifiers

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Ciao Wireless

Inline Power Monitor
Inline Power Monitor

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Marki Microwave Inc.

Thick Film Chip Attenuators
Thick Film Chip Attenuators

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Mini-Systems, Inc.

Precision Potentiometers
Precision Potentiometers

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CTS Electronic Components

Modular 3-D Simulation And Design Environment
Modular 3-D Simulation And Design Environment

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EMAGWARE.com - A Division of EMAG Technologies Inc.

1 X 2 GPS Passive Antenna Splitter
1 X 2 GPS Passive Antenna Splitter

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GPS Networking

700-MHz To 2.8-GHz Amplifiers
700-MHz To 2.8-GHz Amplifiers

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MILMEGA Ltd.

Directional Coupler Octave Model-SMA
Directional Coupler Octave Model-SMA

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Microwave Communications Laboratories, Inc. (MCLI)

Commercial Ceramic PTFE Composite
Commercial Ceramic PTFE Composite

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Arlon Materials for Electronics

3500 Watts CW, 100-kHz To 100-MHz RF Power Amplifier
3500 Watts CW, 100-kHz To 100-MHz RF Power Amplifier

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AR

3D Signal Integrity Analysis Of Complex Cable Structures
3D Signal Integrity Analysis Of Complex Cable Structures

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CST of America, Inc.

Signal Analysis Software
Signal Analysis Software

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X-COM Systems