Channelizing High-Power SMT Couplers to Optimize Coupling, Directivity & Isolation Oct 28, 2023 | Directional Couplers, Engineering Resources, Surface Mount Assembly & Manufacturing Techniques An ideal directional coupler has 0 dB of insertion loss, a constant coupling value vs. frequency, and infinite isolation and directivity. However, the physical, internal construction of directional couplers introduces frequency-dependent losses and finite isolation...
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Rover Antennas Based on VeroStar Technology Optimized for All GNSS Signals and L-band Correction Services Tallysman, a leader in GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology, has developed the groundbreaking VeroStar technology. Designed to receive all GNSS signals, including L-band correction services, the VeroStar antenna caters to a wide range of industries, from surveying and aviation to agriculture and machine control. The VeroStar...
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ZVA-503GX+ RF Amplifier by Mini Circuits The ZVA-503GX+ from Mini-Circuits is a Gain Block that operates from 50 kHz to 50 GHz. It provides a gain of up to 12.5 dB with a noise figure of less than 6.5 dB and has an output P1dB of 20 mW. This gain block requires a DC supply of 5...
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Qorvo® Introduces World’s Highest Power Ku-Band Satellite Communications Amplifier Download full size image Greensboro, NC, September 12, 2023 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today introduced the world's highest power Ku-Band satellite communications amplifier in a highly compact 7.5 x 6 mm SMT package. With its wide instantaneous bandwidth and high power...
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Pasternack Introduces New Line of Rubberduck and Whip-Style Antennas Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand and a provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has introduced a new series of rubberduck and whip-style antennas. Designed to elevate wireless applications, these antennas exemplify Pasternack's dedication to producing top-tier, high-efficiency solutions. The new rubber duck and whip-style antennas from Pasternack epitomize portability and performance. Ideal...
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A new security level against GNSS spoofing Assessing OSNMA under adverse conditions GNSS spoofing and jamming attacks are on the rise. In recent years, growing availability of inexpensive signal simulators has led to spoofing episodes, which in turn have resulted in disruptions of GPS and Galileo signals reported by high-precision GNSS equipment manufacturers. GNSS signal...
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B021MC8S Band Pass Filter by Knowles The B021MC8S from Knowles is a Band Pass Filter with a passband from 2 to 2.21 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of less than 3 dB and provides up to 45 dB of rejection both below and above the passband. This filter utilizes low-loss temperature stable materials which offer...
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Mini-Circuits RF Test Tools & Accessories from R&D to Production DC TO 110 GHz Test Accessories One-stop shopping from R&D to Production Mini-Circuits offers high-performance test accessories for all your test setup needs from DC to mmWave frequencies. Our extensive selection of adapters, attenuators, cables, cable assembles, couplers, and power splitters/dividers with all the popular...
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Coaxial Cable & Adapter Accessories Roundup: Spring Loaded, Adapter Bullets, Full Detent, & Open Circuit Connector Caps There is a wide variety of different coaxial transmission line hardware types and configurations. Hence, there are a wide range of accessories to go with these various coaxial connector, adapter, cable, and assembly arrangements. This blog covers a...
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BALHE-0009SMG Balun by Marki Microwave The BALHE-0009SMG from Marki Microwave is a 1:1 RF Balun that operates from 10 MHz to 9 GHz. It converts a 50-ohm unbalanced input to a 100-ohm balanced differential output with a phase balance of ±2° and an amplitude balance of ±0.1 dB. This balun provides an isolation of 7 dB and...
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