Newsletter | January 26, 2023

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Spotlight On Amplifiers and Oscillators
Using A Hybrid Coupler In A Microwave Or RF Amplifier Test Setup

Hybrid couplers perform many functions, including splitting and combining signals in amplifiers, switching circuits, and enabling antenna beam-forming networks in applications where power or frequency need to be monitored, leveled, alarmed, and/or controlled.

Can Additive White Gaussian Noise Assess Linearity With Noise Power Ratio?

From testing a system’s response to interference, maximizing the power levels of directed energy weapons via coherence spreading, and securely encrypting sensitive data, AWGN sources are versatile tools that can improve advanced systems.

Wolfspeed RF GaN Meets 5G Demands On PA Design

Since creating the industry’s first GaN on SiC HEMT over two decades ago, Wolfspeed has enabled and driven the market by offering GaN on SiC products that effectively replace LDMOS parts in applications.

A Brighter RF Future For GaN And STARRY NITE

The STARRY NITE project is to develop and mature domestic, open state-of-the-art RF GaN foundries in alignment with the DoD’s advanced packaging ecosystem.

Industry Insights
Designer’s Journey: Navigating The Transition To Versal ACAP

To support ever-increasing computational challenges in radar, engineers must consider new innovative design approaches to meet real-time performance expectations. Utilizing new technology, it's now possible to solve the most advanced radar, cognitive EW, and AI challenges, all on a single board.

Anatomy Of An OCXO - Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator

An OCXO is a temperature-controlled device that maintains a quartz crystal's constant operating temperature. This prevents changes in the specified frequency due to variations in ambient temperature. This article provides in-depth information on the anatomy of an OCXO and its basic technologies.

AR-50 SATCOM Performance

The AR Modular RF Model AR-50 Booster amplifier provides superior uplink and downlink performance for enhancing UHF satellite communications. Properly setting up the receive path will maximize the link quality and reliability.

Testing With Mismatch Terminations

Mismatch loads can be used to test amplifiers and help characterize their performance under conditions that might occur in the field. To do so, a mismatch load (or mismatch termination) is used to present a specified VSWR, rather than the usual 1:1 perfect 50 ohm load.

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Amplifiers With The Frequency & Power Levels To Meet Your Needs
 

AR offers over 100 amplifier models ranging from 10 Hz – 50 GHz and with power levels of 1 W – 100 kW.

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How To Bypass The ADF4371 And ADF4372 VCOs Autocalibration
 

The ADF4371 and the ADF4372 are wideband synthesizers with integrated voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs) that use autocalibration to choose the appropriate core select, band select, and bias level calibration values to lock the device.

Featured Products And Resources
Integrated Antenna Digital Control Unit: dB-9004
The dB-9004 is a custom-mounted integrated antenna digital control unit (IADCU). It operates in the C, X, and Ku-band frequency ranges and provides highly accurate RF output (FM, AM, and pulse-shape modulated).
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dB Control
R&S MXO 4 Series Oscilloscopes

The R&S MXO 4 series is the first of a new generation of oscilloscopes that excels in both performance and value. The instruments deliver a once-in-a-decade engineering breakthrough for accelerated insight.

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Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
M3x5x Series High-Frequency VCXO

The M3x5x series voltage controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) delivers jitter performance as low as 130 fs at 622.08 MHz that supports demanding applications including data center interconnect, broadcast video, and test and measurement.

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MtronPTI
Surface Mount Amplifier: ADM-8007PSM

The ADM-8007PSM is a high-linearity, high gain, low noise distributed amplifier capable of providing +23 dBm output power up to 38 GHz. 

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Marki Microwave
Low-Noise Amplifier Front-End Module: SKY55951-11

The SKY55951-11 front-end module (FEM) features an integrated L1 low-noise amplifier (LNA) and post-filter along with an L5 LNA and post-filter designed for global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver applications.

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Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Solid State High Power Amplifier: AMP2121-LC

The AMP2121-LCSolid State High Power Amplifier is designed for broadband EMI/RFI, Lab, and Communication applications and is suitable for all single-channel modulation standards, EMC, and automotive.

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Exodus Advanced Communications