NASA, through its Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, has selected research and technology proposals from Princeton Satellite Systems and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to develop high-efficiency RF heating applications and superconducting coils for fusion reactor engines for future spacecraft.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is reviving the long-stalled deployment of its Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX) component for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), awarding a $57,675,835 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract to Gryphon Technologies.
Such an advance could solve the current problem of "range anxiety," wherein electric cars are feared to run out of juice before reaching their destination or a charging station.
The average, everyday person might not be familiar with gallium nitride, also known as GaN, but there is a good chance they’ve heard of silicon, a semiconductor that’s been used for decades and found in every computer and most electronics.
Leveraging a long heritage of engineering innovation in YIG and low phase noise technologies, Teledyne Microwave Solutions (TMS) has developed a brand new line of YIG synthesizers that substantially reduces the high cost of acquiring a high-quality, broadband low phase noise source. After many years of building the industry's lowest phase noise YIG Oscillators, TMS has applied that expertise to deliver on a longstanding industry aspiration for a 'Win-Win': low phase noise AND low cost in a plug n' play synthesizer solution.
Integra Technologies presents the IGNP1214M1KW-GPS, a single-supply, 50 Ω matched GaN-based pulsed power pallet amplifier for L-band radar applications.
Corry Micronics offers two new RF pin diode switches with operation in the 1 GHz to 1.1 GHz frequency range. The CMSW-SPDTR-1G-5K is a single-pole double-throw (SPDT) hermetically sealed reflective switch, while the CMTRSW-1G1R1G-2K5 is a high power transmit/receive (T/R) switch designed to be used in IFF applications.
Qorvo offers the new QPB9318 highly integrated front-end module with operation in the 2.3 – 2.7 GHz frequency range for TDD base station, wireless infrastructure, small cell BTS, and pre-5G/5G massive MIMO applications. This LNA module integrates a two-stage LNA and a high power switch in a dual-channel configuration.
The Model 500S1G6 from AR is a solid-state broadband amplifier that operates over the 0.7 to 6 GHz frequency range, and is designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain, and linearity are required. The low level of spurious signals and linearity of this device makes the 500S1G6 ideal for use as a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems, and EMC testing applications.
In order to help avoid sending antennas that fail to meet specified design criteria, regulatory requirements, or consumer satisfaction to the marketplace, designers need to characterize the antenna to meet all of the performance criteria.
Sequential peeling is a model/measurement-based method of network extraction for de-embedding. This paper is about one of those model-based approaches that uses position information about structures in the fixture, and an indicated impedance/admittance model to extract parameters of that particular structure.
While small cells offer a host of benefits, they also create new challenges for designers; namely, heat issues. Power-efficient power amplifiers offer a compelling solution to this dilemma. This Q&A sheds light on some of the key trends and challenges in today’s small cell market and uncovers the power-efficient PA’s role in overcoming these challenges.
This article is the first part in a two-part series on the topic of small cell base stations. Part 1 covers the basics of small cells and how they fit into the evolution of 4G and 5G.
Designing RF switching systems can be dull, so the importance of designing one is often overlooked. However, designing a proper switching system is essential to the operation of the rest of the testing system, so it is vital to make the right choices for a successful automation.
Frequency ranges from 300 kHz to 67GHz, with two or four test ports, First VNA with second internal source up to 67 GHz for fast two-tone measurements on amplifiers and mixers
With its new R&S ZVA family of vector network analyzers, Rohde & Schwarz is taking a future-oriented approach. The analyzers offer a perfect balance between measurement speed, dynamic range, flexibility and precision, making them ideal for present and future measurement tasks...
Teledyne Microwave Solutions offers a series of tunable bandpass, and fast-tuned notch filters ideal for tactical communications and other defense applications. These filters are specifically designed to accurately tune a bandpass filter over up to an octave bandwidth, and to protect ESM receivers from high duty cycle frequency agile interference from on board or cohort combat radar systems.
Bryan Walker with JFW discusses what to consider in order to make the best possible choice when selecting which programmable attenuator is right for your lab.
Michel Durr with Leti discusses some of the challenges involved in managing RF and mmWave technology design iteration, as well as some methodologies to address ongoing revisions in the technology.
Gavin Smith with NXP Semiconductors discusses the benefits of 65V transistors for applications requiring higher power systems.
Stephanie Jarno with Huber+Suhner discusses the importance of having the right cable assembly for your VNA application.
Jarrod Marshall with Analog Devices discusses advancements in 28nm converters and how they’ve impacting 5G technology.
Northrop Grumman Microelectronic Products & Services (MPS) is a leader in the design and fabrication of high speed components for established and emerging commercial markets, including cellular and broadband wireless systems as well as aerospace, defense and scientific applications.
Greenray Industries a leading designer and manufacturer of precision frequency control products designed for communications, military, aerospace, and instrumentation applications...
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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is reviving the long-stalled deployment of its Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX) component for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), awarding a $57,675,835 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract to Gryphon Technologies.
Resonant Inc., a designer of filters for radio frequency front-ends, or RFFE, that specializes in delivering designs for difficult bands and complex requirements, has signed a licensing agreement with a new customer, who is an established provider of key components for the RFFE market in China.
IXYS Integrated Circuits Division (ICD), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS), announced the immediate availability of the IX4340 low cost Dual 5A Gate Driver IC.
ABI Research forecasts markets for pulsed RF power devices up to 4 GHz will show continued moderate growth over the next five years and exceed $200 million by 2022.
Altair has acquired Carriots S.L, an Internet of Things (IoT) technology company from Madrid, Spain founded in 2011. The company is the developer of Carriots®, a complete IoT application enablement platform (AEP) to rapidly connect and manage devices, collect and analyze data, and build intelligent applications together with enterprise business systems.
NuWaves Engineering, an international Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave solutions provider, announces the completion of the IRaD phase for their miniaturized C-band bidirectional amplifier (BDA), to be added to their line of NuPower Xtender bidirectional amplifier products.
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