Tech-Etch has introduced a new low-profile EMI/RFI shielding gasket with part number 125G23C040. The gasket profile has a free height of just .030″ to close very small gaps and is available in any full-finger length up to 16.00″ and all plating finishes. Beryllium copper’s mechanical and electrical properties make it the ideal material for EMI/RFI […]
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New laminates target base station antenna apps
Rogers Corporation has introduced two new products: AD300D laminates and IM Series laminates. AD300D fourth generation, commercial microwave and RF laminate material extends the capabilities of the successful AD300 product grade. This ceramic-filled, glass-reinforced, PTFE based material provides the controlled dielectric constant (2.94±0.05), low loss performance (0.0021 at 10GHz), very good passive intermodulation response (-159dBc […]
BGA sockets operate up to 75 GHz with 1 dB insertion loss
A new BGA socket design uses high-performance elastomer capable of 75 GHz while exhibiting very low inductance. It can also handle a wide temperature range. The GT-BGA-2082 socket is designed for 6×6-mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 75 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The socket is designed to […]
Analog Top Talks in March on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around analog ICs and analog design. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com. 4-20mA current loop with common ground – I have this schematic for a 4-20mA current loop transmitter. My understanding […]
HVC precision high voltage chip resistors
The HVC series from Stackpole is a thick film surface mount chip resistor series designed for high voltage handling and high resistance values. The HVC has low VCR, TCR available down to 25 ppm, and tolerances as low as 0.1%. Voltage ratings for the HVC are as follows: * HVC0603 rated at 400V * HVC0805 […]
Beam expanders compatible with wide variety of light sources
Edmund Optics (EO), the premier provider of optical components, introducesTECHSPEC Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I). They are ideal for applications that require broadband or achromatic beam expansion. The Edmund Optics designed and manufactured TECHSPEC Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I) feature an all-reflective design and provide λ/10 wavefront error for precision broadband performance for […]
HDM Series economical axial leaded resistors offer anti-moisture performance and 1% tolerance
The HDM Series from Stackpole is an axial leaded carbon film technology resistor with outstanding moisture withstanding capability. Axial leaded resistors that need to withstand high humidity typically require a metal glaze technology which is considerably more expensive. The HDM Series can survive 100 hours in a pressure cooker at 120 degrees C, over 98% […]
New E and W-Band PIN diode waveguide switches
Fairview Microwave Inc. has released a new line of E and W-band PIN diode waveguide switches. These single-pole single-throw (SPST) and single pole double-throw (SPDT) millimeter-wave waveguide switches offer an ultra-broadband frequency range with fast switching performance. They are ideal for telecommunications, test instrumentation, research and development programs and radar front ends in applications that involve […]
Dual-output, automotive-grade MEMS oscillators boost reliability, vibration resistance, and tolerance to shock
Technological advancements and the increased adoption of complex electronics systems in modern vehicles requires superior timing performance and reliability. Timing precision, accuracy and tolerance to harsh environments are essential to ensuring precise operation in today’s highly advanced automotive systems. Microchip Technology Inc. has unveiled the new DSA family of automotive-grade Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) oscillators that […]
RF power amp accessories include heat sinks and power control cables
Fairview Microwave Inc. has introduced a new family of RF and microwave power amplifier accessories that includes heat sinks, heat sinks with cooling fans and power control cable assemblies. The heat sinks in this line are ideal for thermal management of power amplifiers that can generate excessive levels of heat. These heat sinks are able to enhance […]