NXP Semiconductors has announced its new higher power BTS7202 RX Front End Modules (FEM) and BTS6403/6305pre-drivers for 5G massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) going up to 20 W per channel. Developed and implemented in NXP’s silicon germanium (SiGe) process, the devices operate with modest current consumption to reduce operational costs for mobile network operators (MNOs). They also offer […]
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RF power sensor covers 10 MHz to 8 GHz
The PWR-8PW-RC from Mini-Circuits let’s you measure peak, average, crest factor, and duty cycle. Anything you design with an RF transmitter needs power measurements to ensure it meets specifications. The PWR-8PW-RC Smart Power Sensor from Mini-Circuits connects to a PC, µC-based device, or network, letting you measure peak, average, crest factor, and duty cycle power…
Chip sockets handle flat no-lead SO-8 packages
A new high-performance elastomer socket for 1.27-mm-pitch QFN packages called the SG-MLF-7103 socket is designed for a 6.15×5.15-mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 30 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss (GSSG configuration). The contact resistance is typically 20 mΩ/pin. Network analyzer reflection measurements for the G-S-S-G case were taken […]
Multi-protocol 700 MHz to 3,000 MHz antennas target cellular, IoT, GNSS apps
RangeAnt announces the MAX family of compact, 700 MHz to 3000 MHz antennas. MAX antennas are designed primarily for cellular, IoT, and GNSS applications. They feature a market-leading, free-space efficiency of between 80 and 90%, and a VSWR below 2:1 across the operating bands. The high efficiency of the antennas delivers a greater range for […]
IC adds Wi-Fi to IoT devices
Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF7002 accompanies the company’s Bluetooth devices by adding Wi-Fi 6 to low-power devices.
Ultra-wideband, omnidirectional antennas optimized for radial isotropic measurements from 150 MHz to 18 GHz
Aaronia OmniLOG PRO Omnidirectional Antennas are compact, ultra-wideband omnidirectional antennas suited for radial isotropic use from 150 MHz up to 18 GHz, encompassing most RF sources such as LTE, GSM, UMTS, WLAN, etc. These cost-effective antennas are specified for 1 W cw receive and 100 W cw high-power transmit, making them candidates for broad-range spectrum […]
Wideband, log periodic, directional antennas handle bandwidths of 600 to 6,000 MHz
Fairview Microwave has expanded its line of wideband, log periodic antennas that operate from 600 to 6,000 MHz for point-to-point wireless communications. Fairview’s new, outdoor-rated, directional antennas function as boosters where the existing cellular signal is weak and needs to reach longer distances. This makes them ideal for strengthening 5G, 4G, LTE, CMDA, LoRA, IoT, and Wi-Fi signals. […]
Module adds LTE Cat 4, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth to IoT devices
Quectel Wireless Solutions announces that it has launched its new generation of multi-mode Smart LTE Cat 4 modules, the SC200E series. The SC200E series delivers superior performance in LTE connectivity, multimedia functions, and support for long-lifespan IoT deployments, making it ideal for both industrial and consumer applications including smart POS, payment terminals, industrial handheld devices,…
Fixed RF attenuator handle 300 W
BroadWave Technologies announced a 300-Watt fixed attenuator series designed for wireless applications. These attenuators reduce the amount of power delivered in a transmission line without introducing much noise or distortion. Model series 352-023-XXX is a 50-Ohm fixed attenuator with an operating frequency range of DC to 2400 MHz. Standard attenuation values are 3, 6, 10,…
5G RF test equipment supports Release 17
Rohde & Schwarz has updated software for its vector-signal generator and spectrum analyzer to perform measurements for signals specified in 3GPP Release 17.