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Differential switch routes high-frequency signals
The MM5600 DPDT switch from Menlo Micro routes signals to 20 GHz, 40 Gb/sec. 5G is one of the technologies driving the need for higher-speed digital and RF signals. Those signals, which often run over differential pairs through a PCB, typically need switching. MEMS switches offer fast switching speeds with low power and low signal…
PCIe 6.0 verification IP enables advanced debug and compliance checking
Avery Design Systems Inc. announced the availability of major updates to the company’s flagship PCI Express (PCIe) 6.0 and PIPE 6.0 VIP solution. Avery unveiled the solution at the PCI-Sig DevCon event this week. The solution supports the latest features and capabilities in the high-speed interconnect protocol, including a doubling of data rates compared to PCIe […]
RF SoM digitizes 16 ADC channels at 2.5 GSPS
The Avnet-designed XRF16 Xilinx RFSoC Gen 3 system-on-module (SoM) is now available for RF applications demanding a small footprint, high-speed serial connectivity, and real-time processing. Avnet is releasing the XRF16 module and Avalon software suite together to enable production-ready system development using the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Gen 3. The module is capable of RF […]
Micro-sized EM switches offer dc to 26 GHz performance
A new line of micro-sized, surface-mount, single-pole, double-throw, electromechanical relay switches with broadband performance are candidates for a wide range of applications involving high power, switch matrices, and test and measurement systems. Fairview Microwave’s new series of SPDT electromechanical relay switches includes six models with widely used latching actuators in micro-size surface-mount packages. These switches […]
Ultra-broadband capacitors span 16 kHz to 70+GHz
AVX Corporation has released new UBC 550 Series ultra-broadband capacitors designed to deliver reliable, repeatable performance from 16KHz to 70+GHz in the ultra-broadband microwave and millimeter-wave RF applications with stringent operating requirements. The new UBC 550Z, 550U, and 550L Series ultra-broadband capacitors have a rugged and compact single-piece, surface-mount, multilayer ceramic construction made of the highest […]
Subscription test suite automates 5G core network testing
Spirent’s Landslide 5G Core (5GC) Automation Package contains test cases that network engineers can use to develop functional and performance tests, among others. Core networks perform many functions in cellular networks such as authenticating users, providing subscribed services, security, and connecting users to requested applications. 3GPP defines standards for how these 5G network functions communicate.…
Precision RF connectors support 65 GHz applications
Samtec has released a family of SMPM products designed to support the demands of emerging technologies where space is limited and a high operating frequency up to 65 GHz is required. Samtec offers ganged, multi-port solutions in both cable-to-board and board-to-board applications. Standard SMPM connectors with bullet adaptors, and cable assemblies using .047″ and .086″ cable, are […]
First Mioty and BLE dual stack enables concurrent use of 2.4GHz and sub-GHz spectrum
BehrTech announced the release of the first mioty and Bluetooth Low Energy Dual Stack. The mioty Bluetooth LE Dual-Stack brings together mioty, the newest low-power wide-area network technology, with the latest version of Bluetooth (BLE 5.2) on a single multi-protocol chip, the CC1352R wireless microcontroller from Texas Instruments. Together, mioty and Bluetooth LE provide ultra-low power, short-range and […]
Precision RF connectors support 65 GHz applications
Samtec has released a family of SMPM products designed to support the demands of emerging technologies where space is limited and a high operating frequency up to 65 GHz is required. Samtec offers ganged, multi-port solutions in both cable-to-board and board-to-board applications. Standard SMPM connectors with bullet adaptors, and cable assemblies using .047″ and .086″ cable, are […]