Custom MMIC Extends Packaging to Ka-Band with GaAs Low Noise and Distributed Amplifiers Custom MMIC extends its product packaging to Ka-Band with GaAs Low Noise and Distributed Amplifiers reaching up to 40 GHz in an Air-cavity plastic QFN. We're proud to introduce two new Ka-band amplifier MMICs to its growing portfolio of higher frequency packaged...
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Introduction to RF & Microwave Substrates & Base Materials The term “substrate” can be somewhat confusing the context of RF/Microwave devices, components, and applications. A substrate can generally be anything from the insulative material used to develop a semiconductor or film (thick-film or thin-film circuits or components), or the structural material of printed circuit boards...
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Bluetooth LE/Bluetooth 5 sensor enables remote analysis of industrial asset health data for predictive maintenance The NI MON-10411 Wireless Vibration Sensor employs Nordic’s nRF52840 SoC to wirelessly transmit asset health data to plant operators Nordic Semiconductor today announces that National Instruments, an Austin, Texas-based provider of automated test systems, has selected Nordic’s nRF52840 Bluetooth® 5/Bluetooth...
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u-blox celebrates half a billion GNSS receivers sold Thalwil, Switzerland – September 5, 2019 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global supplier of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, is pleased to announce that it recently sold its 500 millionth global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver. As the only technology capable of delivering absolute position anywhere on the...
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Custom MMIC Expands Low Noise Amplifier MMIC Portfolio Custom MMIC expands it's industry leading low noise amplifier MMIC portfolio with three new product releases ranging from 2 to 16 GHz. We're proud to introduce three new Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) MMICs to its industry leading portfolio of high-performance RF and Microwave MMIC products. These three...
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Menlo Micro: Update on models for simulation with MM5130 As an additional tool to support customers who are interested in designing systems with MM5130,Menlo Micro have released a more refined set of models, which have been correlated to our measurements. The document below has a summary of those models and has been placed in the...
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Coilcraft CST2020 Series Current Sense Transformers The CST2020 Series current sense transformers sense current up to 40 Amps over a frequency range of 400 Hz to 1 MHz & are qualified to AEC-Q200 Grade 1. AEC-Q200 Grade 1 qualified (–40°C to +125°C ambient) Sensed current up to 40 A Frequency range 400 Hz – to...
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Roundup of RF Transistor Types, Semiconductors, and Configurations The growing number of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave applications has led to a growth in the number of RF transistor types, semiconductors, and configurations being used today. Future developments on these technologies are also ongoing, as competition in wireless communications, satellite communications, radar, sensing, test and measurement,...
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Taoglas Engager LPDA.03 External Wide Band Directional LPDA Antenna Frequency: 450-6000MHz Peak Gain: 7dBi Dims: 520*630*42mm Dims with Bracket: 520*770*95mm Cable Length: 300mm Connector: SMA(M) The LPDA.03.032111 Engager is a wideband directional LPDA exterior antenna that operates within the 450-6000MHz frequency bands. It is an innovative and future proof solution ideal for LTE 4G and...
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MEQ3-26AS Gain Equalizer by Marki Microwave The MEQ3-26AS from Marki Microwave is a passive GaAs MMIC Gain Equalizer that operates from DC to 26.5 GHz. It provides a positive slope from DC to 26.5 GHz with a DC attenuation value of 3 dB. It is available in a connectorized module with SMA male/female connectors and...
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