Relief may be on the horizon for anyone who has ever jumped around a room like a jack-in-the-box to get motion-sensing lights to turn back on. A new motion sensor based on metamaterials is sensitive enough to monitor a person’s breathing.
The growing popularity of wireless networks has highlighted the need to increase network capacity and efficiency. Cognitive radio-based networks have attracted increased attention and have been studied in depth to overcome the problem of spectrum scarcity in next-generation wireless communication systems.
Two NASA teams are examining the use of gallium nitride, a crystal-type semiconductor compound first discovered in the 1980s, and currently used in consumer electronics such as laser diodes in DVD readers.
Current satellite communication systems use static beams, with little or no options of adjusting beam capacity to a varying demand. Beam hopping, based on the DVB-S2X broadcasting standard, allows redirecting capacity between beams, making satellite systems more flexible and efficient.
The SKY16602-632LF is a low-threshold (+5 dBm typical) PIN diode limiter module covering the 0.2 to 4.0GHz frequency range. It features low insertion loss, low distortion, integrated PIN limiter and Schottky diodes, and DC blocks.
AR provides up to 500 watts of linear output power over the 0.7 to 6 GHz instantaneous frequency band in one benchtop amplifier housing when driven with a signal generator output of 0dBm. These Class A designs offer ∞:1 output protection, excellent harmonics and 100% rated power without foldback into mismatched loads. Class AB units are also available. Units have a digital display and all amplifier control functions and status indications are available. These instruments are used for EMC, wireless, or EW applications.
Remcom's 5G MIMO simulation software offers a unique ray tracing capability for simulating MIMO antennas for 5G, WiFi, and other technologies relevant to today's rapidly advancing technologies.
The NuPower™ 12B01A broadband, high performance solid-state power amplifier delivers over 10 watts across the entire 1.0 GHz to 2.5 GHz frequency range. Ideal for broadband RF telemetry and military communication systems that require high reliability and high efficiency in a compact housing.
Qorvo offers the new QPB9329 highly integrated front-end module with operation in the 3.8 – 5.0 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.
Integra Technologies introduces the C-band IGT5259CW25 transistor with GaN on SiC HEMT technology exhibiting 12 dB typical gain and 48% drain efficiency. It is ideal for applications operating in the 5.2 – 5.9 GHz frequency range. This depletion mode device is 100% high power RF tested in a 50Ω RF test fixture.
JFW’s 50BA-024-62 is a mini benchtop programmable attenuator assembly designed for mm-wave testing. It is configured with one solid-state programmable attenuator, and it features an attenuation range of 0 to 62 dB in 1 dB increments and 50 Ohms nominal impedance.
Corry Micronics, Inc. (CMI) offers a wide range of cellular band high-power amplifiers operating over the 900 MHz to 2,700 MHz frequency range for use in a variety of cellular applications. This family of amplifiers features high linearity, base station quality, low noise figure, and frequency modulation in GSM, LTE, and UMTS.
This article presents a solution of using four L60T01 amplifiers in hybrid configuration as an alternative for a higher output power amplifier.
This white paper presents and discusses the advantages of using high power RF amplifiers that employ a high voltage GaN technology operating above the industry standard of 50 V.
When analyzing the robustness of data transmission systems, jitter is a key indicator. It is recommended to use jitter measurement instruments for both the time and frequency domain in order to differentiate between fast and slow moving artifacts. This white paper compares measurement results of jitter in the time and frequency domain.
Diamond’s unique mechanical, optical, thermal, and electrochemical properties make it effective for a range of industrial uses. Synthetic and natural diamonds display the same chemical structure and physical properties, but synthetic diamonds offer control over defects and synthesis conditions, allowing manufacturers to optimize and tailor their properties.
This white paper presents a technique using quartz crystals mated with energy saving low power SoCs for reducing oscillator power consumption while achieving optimal oscillation margin. The paper also demonstrates measurements and key principles for designing reliable and low power oscillators.
NuWaves Engineering offers the NuFilter™ series of cavity filters designed for applications operating within the 1 GHz to 20 GHz frequency range. Options for standard and custom models include 3 dB bandwidths from 3% to 28%, stop-band rejections of 80 dB, insertion losses of < 1 dB, and up to 50 W power handling (higher power ratings available upon request).
Wire and ribbon bondable and Flipchip thick film chip attenuators, printed and fired on 96% alumina. Provides attenuation accuracy for frequencies through 10 Ghz. Double layer terminations provide additional bonding surface. Abrasive trimming ensures optimum resistor stability
130 Watts CW 18 To 26.5 GHz Broadband TWT Amplifier. The Model 130T18G26z5 is a self contained, forced air cooled, broadband traveling wave tube (TWT) microwave amplifier designed for applications where wide instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and moderate power output are required. A reliable TWT provides a conservative 130 watts minimum at the amplifier output connector
This video provides a tutorial on how to measure low phase with the external references in BNC’s Model 7300/7070.
At IEEE EMC SIPI 2018, AR demonstrates its new “AA” Series produce field strengths up to 50V/m in two band-specific models over the 18 to 40 GHz frequency range when driven with a suitable signal generator.
In this video, Sangam Baligar discusses multi-tone testing and the impact it has on time consumption and Return on Investment.
At the 2018 EMC SIPI Show, Rob Rowe discusses the AR web-enabled amplifier that can be controlled remotely without buying any new software.
EMC TV interviews Joe DiBiase on the different advantages that AR’s systems offers to customers.
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Rohde & Schwarz is a company with an international presence in the fields of radiocommunications, broadcasting and test and measurement. For more than 70 years, the company group has been developing, producing and marketing a wide range of electronic products for the capital goods sector. The company is headquartered in Munich. The Executive Board consists of President and CEO Michael Vohrer, plus Manfred Fleischmann and Christian Leicher...
Qorvo ("kor-vo") enables customers to launch next-generation designs even faster. Our unique combination of talent, technology, scalability and innovation helps you eliminate barriers to bringing your most powerful ideas to market.
"We believe that our new name reflects our company's commitment to keep customers at the center of all that we do," said Bob Bruggeworth, Qorvo president and CEO. "As a new leader in RF solutions, Qorvo will offer the agility, innovation and precision customers need for success in mobile, infrastructure, and defense markets."
Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) is a leading manufacturer of precision electronic instrumentation for test, measurement, and nuclear research. Our corporate headquarters are in San Rafael, California, with additional manufacturing facilities and sales offices located throughout the United States.
Electronic Military & Defense was developed as a resource for engineers, program managers, project managers, and other professionals involved in the design and development of electronic and electro-optic systems for a wide range of defense and aerospace applications. Check out the digital edition of our latest issue for exclusive editorial on open architecture and standards applied to defense applications, overlooked EMC vulnerabilities, microfabrication, display technologies, and more.
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Quantenna Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: QTNA), the innovator and global leader of high performance Wi-Fi solutions announced the successful delivery of over 1Gbps throughput, demonstrated using Quantenna QSR10GU-AX PLUS and QSR10G, each independently communicating with commercially available mobile products.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr says the United States is in "great shape" to win the global 5G race, but China has more cell sites and has heavily outspent the U.S. on infrastructure; Ericsson ups its U.S. commitment; and the Philippines gets its first 5G test network, all in today's The Week In 5G
Metawave Corporation today announced the addition of Infineon Technologies (FSE:IFX) in its recent financing round.
Pasternack, a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has unveiled a new line of SPDT high-power PIN diode RF switches that offer desirable performance for transmit and receive signal routing applications.
By stacking and connecting layers of stretchable circuits on top of one another, engineers have developed an approach to build soft, pliable “3D stretchable electronics” that can pack a lot of functions while staying thin and small in size. The work is published in the Aug. 13 issue of Nature Electronics.
To support the accelerated build out of 5G in the United States, Ericsson will increase its investment in the market. This series of strategic initiatives will allow Ericsson to operate even closer to its customers, meeting the growing demand for 5G globally and in the region.
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