We now take as a “given” the ability to know where we are and where we are going, and do both with accuracy and precision (and with simplicity and low cost, but these are relatively recent developments. Prior to the availability of inertial measurement systems based on gyroscopes and accelerometers, navigation was a time-consuming, difficult, […]
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Network topologies, Part 2: Advanced interconnections
Part 1 of this FAQ started out with conceptually simple, widely used, and indispensable point-to-point and bus topologies often implemented using RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet standards. These basic topologies are suitable in many situations but are inadequate as the number of nodes increases, or as other performance issues become priorities. Part 2 looks at other […]
Millimeter/microwave transceiver ICs include active gain and phase control
Continuing to redefine the traditional single function gain blocks, Anokiwave is introducing a family of multi-function microwave and millimeter-wave Silicon ICs, offering complete transmit/receive functionality with active gain and phase control. The new IC family, also called “Intelligent Gain Blocks” (IGB), offer versatile RF blocks that can be used in wide range of applications including […]
Integrated, short-open-load-through (SOLT) cable/antenna calibration kits have 26.5-GHz calibration capability
Fairview Microwave Inc., a provider of on-demand RF and microwave components, has launched a new line of 4-in-1 3.5mm calibration kits for cable verification, antenna measurement and other field test and measurement applications. Fairview Microwave’s new line of integrated, short-open-load-through (SOLT) calibration kits is made-up of two models that have a 26.5 GHz calibration capability. They feature a compact, […]
High-impedance laminates help reduce antenna size
Rogers Corporation has introduced MAGTREX 555 Laminates, the first product in a new platform of high-impedance laminates featuring a high permeability and permittivity. These high-impedance laminates enable antenna designers to expand the trade-space of their antenna design enabling up to a factor of six reduction in size with minimal impact on bandwidth, up to a factor of […]
Wideband double-balanced mixers target T&M, microwave radio and radar applications
MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. announced a new portfolio of wideband double-balanced mixers, covering the 8 – 43 GHz and 18 – 46 GHz frequency ranges. Delivering low conversion loss, high linearity and a wide intermediate frequency (IF) bandwidth, the new MAMX Series mixers are ideally suited to meet the performance requirements for next-generation Test and Measurement […]
Multilayer varistors protect board level components from 130 Vrms and lower
The ZV Series of multilayer varistors from Stackpole are designed to protect board level components from voltages of 130 Vrms and lower. The ZV series is available in chip sizes from 0603 through 2220. The ZV Series can handle peak current up to 1200 amps and energy up to 8J and is AEC compliant. The ZV […]
High-linearity power amps handle Ka-Band SATCOM, VSAT apps
MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. announced a comprehensive portfolio of Ka-Band power amplifiers (PAs) optimized for next-generation SATCOM and VSAT applications requiring uncompromising high-speed connectivity, efficiency and reliability. Available in 2, 2.3, 3, 4 and 6W power output options spanning frequency ranges from 27 to 31.5 GHz, these new GaAs-based Ka-Band PAs are expected to provide industry-leading […]
NLTL comb generators deliver low phase noise for radar, VSAT, mw radio
MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. announced a portfolio of Non-Linear Transmission Line (NLTL) comb generators optimized to meet the demanding performance requirements of radar transceiver, VSAT and microwave radio applications. Featuring the lowest phase noise in the industry today, MACOM’s MLPNC Series comb generators deliver superior performance and ease-of-design compared to conventional step recovery diode (SRD) based offerings. The […]
Open-top socket for BGA240 provides 27-GHz bandwidth
A new high-performance BGA socket for 1-mm pitch, 240-pin BGA ICs called the SG-BGA-6475 socket is designed for IC size – 17×18-mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 27 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The contact resistance is typically 20 mΩ per pin. The socket connects all pins with […]