A new series of short-open-load-through (SOLT) calibration kits are designed for use in lab, test and measurement, and RF and Microwave production test applications. Fairview’s expansion of its VNA calibration kit line consists of 12 models including short circuit, open circuit and load kits (SOL), as well as short circuit, open circuit, load and […]
Class AB power amps deliver up to 200 W from 20 MHz to 18 GHz
A new series of Class AB broadband high power amplifier modules incorporate GaN, LDMOS or VDMOS semiconductor technology. Fairview’s comprehensive new line of class AB broadband high power amplifiers consists of 18 new models spanning frequency bands from 20 MHz to 18 GHz. These designs are unconditionally stable and operate in a 50-Ω environment. They […]
Hi-rel RF limiters protect sensitive RF receiver components
Broadband, high power coaxial packaged limiters now include 13 unique models that are designed to help protect sensitive components in the receive chain and other microwave circuits in close proximity to high power signals. These RF limiters operate over a wide frequency range in bands from 0.2 GHz to 40 GHz and provide low leakage […]
Tunnel diode detectors feature 5 nsec pulse response rise time
Fairview Microwave Inc. has released a full line of coaxial-packaged tunnel diode detectors that are available with no Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and same-day shipping. These detectors are ideal for proof-of-concept and prototype applications for military and commercial radar, aerospace and defense, SATCOM, test and measurement applications, and more. Fairview’s new comprehensive product line consists of 26 […]
The difference between metal conductors and waveguides
Manufacturers of instrumentation are striving to satisfy the demands of modern electronics which continuously require greater bandwidth. There has been a growing tendancy to incorporate waveguides, ranging from extremely small units soldered into printed circuits, to larger devices mounted in enclosures. The natural question that arises is how waveguides differ from ordinary wiring, and why […]
Flexible waveguide models deliver VSWR as low as 1.05:1
Fairview Microwave Inc., a leading provider of on-demand RF and microwave components, has unveiled a new line of seamless and twistable flexible waveguides covering 10 frequency bands from WR-137 to WR-22 and operating in the 5.85 GHz to 50 GHz range. Typical applications include base stations, DAS systems, antennas and test instrumentation. Fairview Microwave’s new line of […]
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, […]
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 […]
RF coax probes/positioners work with test fixtures, ICs, substrates
Fairview Microwave Inc., a leading provider of on-demand RF and microwave components, has introduced a new, exclusive line of RF coax probes/positioners. These new products are ideal for use with chip evaluations, signal integrity measurements, coplanar waveguide, substrate characterization, gigabit SERDES and test fixture applications. This new product line from Fairview is made-up of four, […]
Electromechanical switches cover DC to 40 GHz
Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand RF and microwave components, has unveiled a new series of low insertion loss repeatability electromechanical switches. These electromechanical switches exhibit low insertion loss repeatability which is guaranteed over millions of switching cycles. This performance is extremely useful to help maintain overall system measurement accuracy. Typical applications for these switches […]
