Rapid Prototyping and Deployment: WisGate Developer Base for IoT Applications The WisGate Developer Base (RAK7271/RAK7371) by RAKwireless is an innovative tool that empowers developers and businesses to seamlessly integrate LoRaWAN® gateway capabilities into their existing hardware. Whether you are turning a laptop, industrial PC, or router into a gateway for LoRaWAN, the WisGate Developer Base offers a flexible...
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RF Cables Explained: Types, Uses, and Maintenance Introduction RF cables, or Radio Frequency cables, are crucial to reliably and efficiently send signals in many devices from telecom to medical gear. This guide will explain what they are, their types, uses, and the importance of RF testing. What is an RF Cable? RF cables carry radio signals...
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CMX90A702 RF Amplifier by CML Microcircuits The CMX90A702 from CML Microcircuits is a three-stage GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier that operates in the 5G FR2 band from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz. This power amplifier delivers an output P1dB of 26.7 dBm, a small signal gain of 22.5 dB, and a Power Added Efficiency (PAE) of 28%. It requires...
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New technology to improve connectivity in mission critical applications Smiths Interconnect today announces the introduction of a new, cutting-edge product in its range of connectors that enables faster and more reliable connectivity across a range of mission critical industry sectors and applications. A connector is a crucial component for transmitting radio frequency signals and therefore...
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Coaxial Connector Adapter Dynamics The number and type of coaxial connector standards, both open and proprietary, is steadily growing. The growth and diversity of coaxial connector standards is partly fueled by the growing diversity of wireless applications and the penetration of RF technologies in virtually every market. This is why Coaxial connector adapters, a subset...
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Highlight of Less Common RF Adapters & Connectors There have been many innovations and adaptations of coaxial cable and RF Connectors since their inception in the early 20th century. Hence, there are many varieties of RF Adapters to efficiently transition among the wide range of RF coaxial connectors. Among these are the common coaxial connector...
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Mini-Circuits Introduces 1 kW Solid-State Signal Source for RF Energy Applications in the 2.4 GHz ISM Band Mini-Circuits has introduced RFS-2G42G51K0+, a high-power solid-state power amplifier with an integrated signal source that can be used in a wide range of industrial, scientific, and medical applications in the 2400-2500 MHz ISM band. It is capable of generating both CW and...
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QPP0021 Balun by Qorvo The QPP0021 from Qorvo is a 1:1 RF Balun that operates from 45 to 1218 MHz. It converts a 75-ohm balanced input to a 75-ohm unbalanced differential output with a phase balance of ±7° and an amplitude balance of ±1.4 dB. This balun can handle an input power of up to 36 dBm...
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TSX Series Fixed Attenuator by Smiths Interconnect The TSX Series from Smiths Interconnect are Fixed Chip Attenuators that operate from DC to 50 GHz. These attenuators are available in attenuation values of 0-10 (with a 1 dB step size), 15, & 20 dB. They can handle a CW input power of up to 10 W and have...
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Swept connector Swept connector are composed of a traditional straight connector with an additional tubular part at the rear. Compared to traditional right-angle transition connectors, swept connector not only exhibit excellent electrical performance but also offer a more convenient manufacturing process and assembly procedure. This design simplifies the production process and provides users with a...
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