European Microwave Week 2016

Aspen are on Stands 121 & 132

Arance’ s NAC series cable assemblies are specially used in high reliability vector network analyser (VNA) test applications. It is a precision cable assembly capable of frequency up to 67GHz with excellent VSWR, insertion loss and phase and amplitude stability. This cable assemblies include NMD connectors which are solid, light weight and can mate directly with VNA ports. The NAC cable assemblies can achieve high reliable test results with bend, crush and many other testing situations.

Custom MMIC has added two new GaAs MMIC switches to its expanding product offerings, the non-reflective CMD234C4 and CMD235C4.

The CMD234C4 is a DC-18 GHz broadband MMIC SP3T switch featuring a low insertion loss of 2.4 dB and a high isolation of 40dB at 10 GHz. The CMD235C4 is a DC-18 GHz broadband MMIC SP5T switch offering broadband performance with an insertion loss of 2.5dB and high port-to-port isolation of 40dB at 10 GHz. Ideally suited for high performance military and instrumentation applications, both switches provide a switching speed of 66 ns and an input P1dB of 21 dBm.

These switches feature binary decoder circuitry that reduces the number of logic control lines, from three to two for the SP3T and from five to three for the SP5T. The control voltages for both switches are 0/-5V. Both MMICs are housed in a ROHS compliant 4x4 mm surface mount package.

Visit the Custom MMIC Product Library to download a full datasheet on the CMD235C4 and CMD234C4.

3 Volt 2-18 GHz Broad range Distributed Amplifier in 4x4 mm QFN Package
Custom MMIC has added a new amplifier to its Broad range Distributed AmplifierTM portfolio, the CMD233C4. The 2-18 GHz distributed amplifier is a packaged version of the CMD233 die product.

The CMD233C4 is a wideband GaAs MMIC distributed amplifier with a low noise figure of 4.5 dB and output 1 dB compression point of +20.5 dBm. This amplifier delivers over 9 dB of gain and operates from a single 3 to 6 volt supply.
The CMD233C4 is a replacement for the CMM4000, now in packaged form. The product is a 50 ohm matched design which eliminates the need for external DC blocks and RF port matching. Applications for the CMD233C4 include military, space and communication systems.

Visit the Custom MMIC Product Library to download a full datasheet of the CMD233C4. .

MINI SMPM Connectors DC-18 GHz (Economical Line) DC - 65 GHz (High Frequency Line)
Similar in functionality to the SMPM series, the MINI-SMPM series is 30% smaller than the SMPM series. While the Mini-SMPM construction allows for higher frequencies up to 65 GHz, Delta recognized applications where low interface board-board interconnects were in demand typically did not range above 18 GHz. For this reason Delta has developed 2 lines – The Economical Line (E-Line) and HF Line of Mini-SMPM. For higher frequency applications ranging above 40 GHz, tightly tolerance components and extreme handling and processing is required. The end result is a higher manufacturing cost.

The Mini-SMPM series has a center to center mounting spacing of .078 of an inch and a minimum board to board spacing of .125” when utilizing its smallest bullet adapter (.098”) and shrouds (.015 board to reference plane). Board mounts are supplied in numerous configurations – surface mount, thru mount and edge mount and bullets lengths range from .098 to .500” in length for the standard product offerings. Contact Delta today with your design requirements and our engineering team will offer you to most cost effective solution. For more information click here.

Diamond Antenna and Microwave, provider of high-performance RF/Microwave rotary joints, has released its next generation broadband single-channel Rotary Joint in an extremely compact package. Diamond has enhanced its flagship single-channel rotary joint product line to give Satellite terminal manufactures greater design flexibility for their “Satellite on the Move” terminal platforms. In addition, Test labs, Engineers and developers of Ka-band systems and above now only need on rotary joint instead of three? The Ka-band and above is a highly desirable for Satcom system development due to the High data rate through put that can be achieved.

“The compact design of our new broadband single-channel rotary joint gives satellite platform designers greater flexibility in using smaller and lighter-weight terminals,” said John MacMillan, Director of Sales for Diamond Antenna. “In addition, developers and test labs will benefit by only needing one Rotary Joint to cover multiple bands from Ka and above.”
The broadband single-channel rotary joint, series 2150-0, supports the frequency range of DC-50 GHz using 2.4mm coax connectors. The unit provides excellent electrical performance with Insertion Loss less than 0.75 dB from DC to 26.5 GHz and less than 1.2 dB from 26.5 GHz to 50 GHz. For the same frequency ranges, VSWR is 1.5:1 and 1.8:1 respectively. The unit’s weight is one ounce.

Several versions of the 2150-0 series are available as well as special requirements within this series to handle a variety of applications from Y to Z.

Further information about Diamond Antenna and the company’s products is available at www.diamondantenna.com.

RF Amplifier, 40 dBm Pulsed Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz
The ERZ-HPA-0600-1800-40 from ERZIA is a pulsed power amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It provides an output power of over 40 dBm (P1dB - 10% duty cycle) with a gain of more than 45 dB. The amplifier requires a supply voltage of 36 Volts and is available in module with SMA female connectors. It is ideal for Telecom, Space, SATCOM, Aerospace and military applications.

Farran Technology & Copper Mountain Technologies, globally recognized innovators, with a combined 50 years' experience in RF test & measurement systems, have partnered to create CobaltFx; your new mm-Wave frequency solution.

ColbaltFx is the first mm-Wave frequency solution that utilizes a 9GHz VNA. ColbaltFx's high dynamic range and directivity allow for highly accurate and stable mm-Wave S-parameter measurements in three dedicated waveguide bands 50-75GHz, 60-90GHz, and 75-110GHz. CobaltFx offers an unparalled combination of price, performance, flexibility and size C4209, the VNA used in this system is from Copper Mountain Technologies industry leading Cobalt Series. It features fast sweep speeds down to 10 microseconds per point and a dynamic range of up to 160 dB, all comprised in a compact, USB form factor. C4209 works seamlessly with Farran Technology's mm-Wave FEV frequency extenders.

The extenders are packaged in a small and versatile enclosures, that allow for flexible port arrangements with respect to the waveguide. Waveguide ports are manufactured in accordance to the new IEEE 1785 standard and ensure industry best alignment and repeatability of the connection, allowing for long interval times between calibration. The system comes with a precision calibration kit, containing a flush short, offset piece and broadband load and allows for full 12-term port calibration.

Gotmic will be introducing 2 new E band PA's at the Aspen stand - the gPAZ0051 and gAPZ0052, both having much improved Psat: + 28 dBm.

MLUN-Series YIG-Tuned band reject filters with 50 dB notch depths at 500 MHz and 60 dB notch depths starting at 2 GHz. Standard models cover the 500 MHz to 2 GHz, 2 to 6 GHz, 6 to 18 GHz and 2 to 18 GHz. The standard model operates over the 0 to +65 C temperature range, but Military versions covering -40 to +85C are available on special order. All units are available with Analog, 12 bit TTL and 16 bit serial drivers. Applications include Test Instruments, Wide Band Receivers, Telecom, Satcom and a variety of Military applications.

Millimetre-wave YIG Frequency Synthesizers
MLSP-Series low noise frequency synthesizers covering up to 33 GHz. Standard models include MLSP-1829 covering 18 to 29 GHz and MLSP-2333 covering 23 to 33 GHz. Step sizes are programmable from 1 kHz and up using 5 wire SPI or standard USB control. Units are available with internal crystal reference, external crystal reference or both. Output power levels of +13 dBm are provided. Standard models are specified to operate over the 0 to +60 C temperature range, but extended versions covering -40 to +85 C are available on special order. This series frequency synthesizers are available in a 3” x 5” x 1” tall package designed to fit in a 2-slot PXI or compact PCI chassis. RF connectors are provided in two options, either on the end of the package or on the side of the package depending on customer needs. Applications include Wide Band Receivers, Telecom, Satcom and a variety of Military applications.

We are pleased to announce the availability of the RPT975N300-50-5, a 300W flange termination designed for high energy RF applications like smart oven and lighting. This termination operates in the 2.4-2.5GHz frequency band and offers excellent impedance match. Please see attached preliminary data sheet for full specifications. Let’s make sure that your new microwave oven will have a Res-Net termination inside!

Synchronized Rb Oscillator (SRO-100)
The slim SRO-100 is a smart, low cost GPS/GNSS-disciplined rubidium oscillator (GPSDO), integrating complex synchronization functionality all in one low-cost, super-small package. It utilizes the patented SmarTiming+® technology to provide a host of timing features, which were previously implemented externally on a separate circuit board. The SRO intelligently synchronizes, disciplines, and controls any primary reference source, such as GPS/GNSS, Cesium, Hydrogen Maser, and T1/E1, at cutting-edge 1ns resolution.

Low Profile Frequency Rb Standard (LPFRS)
The LPFRS is a low-cost, low-profile and high-performance rubidium oscillator source. It is compatible to the FEI 5650 Rb model and comes in a low-profile package and 2 outputs. It features low phase noise performance. The LPFRS is RoHS compliant through the NIE exemption of the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, Article 4.6/Annex III-7(b), allowing exemptions of Pb free soldering for specific applications such as telecom, including servers, storage array systems, network infrastructure equipment for switching, signalling, transmission, and network management for telecommunications.

GPS/GNSS-Lockable Rb Source (RBSource-1500)
The RBSource™ is a low-cost, high-performance GPS/GNSS disciplinable rubidium reference standard in a compact 1U package. It integrates a smart rubidium clock and uses the patented GPS/GNSS SmarTiming+® technology, disciplining the Rb clock with an auto-adaptive loop time constant of 1,000 to 100,000 seconds, depending on the GPS/GNSS signal quality, at cutting-edge 1ns resolution.

GPS/GNSS OCXO Clock Module (GXClok-500)
The GXClok-500 is a smart, low cost, ultra small GPS/GNSS-disciplined OCXO clock module (GPSDO) or a fully GPS/GNSS-integrated OCXO clock module, using the advanced u-Blox's 50-channel LEA-6T GPS receiver with a 6-position engine and anti-jamming technology. It uses the auto-adaptive SmarTiming+ technology, disciplining the GPS/GNSS reference from 1 to 100,000 seconds at 1ns resolution, depending on the GPS' 1PPS reference noise and signal-impairment level. It provides a host of complex time and frequency features in a single module, while achieving state-of-the-art performance, reliability and extended lifetime.