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Heilind Electronics expands Cinch Connectivity interconnects with Johnson SMA/SMPM adapters
Heilind Electronics, an authorized distributor for Cinch Connectivity Solutions, has introduced the Johnson SMPM connector family to its portfolio of RF interconnects. This solution features a new set of SMA to SMPM between-series adapters targeted at 5G and other high-frequency test applications. Designed to provide the highest quality data transmission, Johnson’s SMA/SMPM adapters are available in […]
Antenna-on-package mmWave sensors target automotive apps
D3 Engineering announced their DesignCore RS-1843AOP and RS-1843AOPU mmWave Radar Sensors. These miniature sensors enable the implementation of many different mmWave radar algorithms to measure, detect, and track. The production-intent sensors feature a 1-inch cube form factor, heat-spreading metal body, and mounting tabs. They may be used with a PC or embedded platform to facilitate […]
Flash LiDAR sensor targets challenging environments
LeddarTech launches Leddar Sight, a robust, cost-effective 2D solid-state LiDAR sensor. This LiDAR is housed in a weatherproof enclosure. It uses flash illumination to deliver continuous, accurate detection and range of objects and obstacles in its entire field of view, without any moving parts. Leddar Sight has been developed to answer the stringent needs of mobility, ITS, […]
SoM for multi-channel applications speeds prototype and application development
The XRF8 Xilinx RFSoC Gen 3 system-on-module is now available from Avnet. The XRF8 module and Avalon software suite enable production-ready system development using the Xilinx Zynq\\ UltraScale+ RFSoC Gen3 for RF applications demanding small footprint, high-speed serial connectivity, and real-time processing. It is capable of RF direct conversion of signals with analog bandwidth up […]
Wi-Fi 6E front end integrates amplifiers and switches
The WLAN7205C from NXP reduces the number of components in the Wi-Fi RF signal chain.
Sub-100 fsec point-of-use clock IC helps meet next-generation PAM4 requirements
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its timing solutions portfolio with a new sub-100fs point-of-use clock solution for data center, server, and network infrastructure markets. The new FemtoClock2 family includes ultra-low jitter clock generators and jitter attenuators in a small 4×4 mm2 package, enabling cost-effective and simple clock tree implementation for next-generation, high-speed interconnect designs. Featuring best-in-class […]
LTE-M and NB-IoT communications modules now support 400 – 450 MHz LTE spectrum bands
ublox has extended its SARA-R5 LTE-M and NB-IoT communications family with the introduction of a module that supports the 400-450 MHz LTE spectrum bands available in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The u-blox SARA-R540S can communicate on LTE bands 31, 72, 73, 87, and 88. These lower-frequency bands have good propagation characteristics, helping customers in […]
IoT mesh eval kit covers wireless IoT testing
Fujitsu Components America, Inc. has released a low-cost IoT Connectivity Solutions Mesh evaluation kit that simplifies feasibility testing of all use cases for wireless IoT solutions driven by fully scalable and robust Wirepas mesh technology and Fujitsu hardware. Each Fujitsu mesh evaluation kit ships with all the required components and tools to build a mesh network […]
Digital dc-dc converter delivers 1300 W in half-brick package for RF power amplifier applications
Flex Power Modules announces the BMR685, the first digital DC/DC converter for Radio Frequency (RF) Power Amplifiers in the half-brick form factor that can provide a continuous output power of up to 1300 W. With telecoms infrastructure shifting to 5G, the RFPA is becoming increasingly power-hungry, and RF Power Amplifier designers are moving from LDMOS […]