Menlo Micro Introduces Integrated Low-Power Solution for MEMS Switches and High-Voltage Driver Applications Menlo Micro recently announced the formal qualification and production release of the MM101, an 8-channel, low-voltage to high-voltage driver with an integrated charge pump. The MM101 driver provides a cost-effective solution for microelectromechanical system (MEMS) devices and other high-voltage driving applications in a highly...
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IO Ninja Scripting Simplifies Hardware & Software Automation IO Ninja is an all-in-one terminal emulator, sniffer, protocol analyzer, and I/O monitor. Its capabilities have made it an indispensable tool for network security experts, system administrators, developers, and many other tech industry professionals. One of IO Ninja's most powerful features is scripting. Powered by the next-generation Jancy language,...
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QPD1018 RF Transistor by Qorvo The QPD1018 from Qorvo is a GaN-on-SiC HEMT that operates from 2.7 to 3.1 GHz. It delivers an output power of more than 500 W (P3dB) with a linear gain of 17.7 dB and has a Power Added Efficiency (PAE) of 67.9%. This transistor is based on GaN IMFET technology, requires a...
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KKa-LNA-1929 RF Amplifier by Arralis The KKa-LNA-1929 from Arralis is a 3-Stage Low Noise Amplifier MMIC that operates from 17 to 20.5 GHz (K-band) and 27 to 31 GHz (Ka-band). It provides a stable gain of 20 dB with a noise figure of 2.5 dB. The LNA requires a DC supply from 4 to 6 V, consumes...
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LARA-L6004D Cellular Module by u-blox AG The LARA-L6004D from u-blox is a single or multi-mode LTE Cat 4 module that provides global coverage. It has an uplink data rate of up to 50 Mbit/s and a downlink data rate of up to 150 Mbit/s. This compact LTE Cat 4 module supports 18 LTE bands plus 3G/2G fallback...
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Directional Antennas Explained In reality, all types of RF antennas have some degree of directionality. However, there are certain antenna designs and types that are particularly directional compared to other antenna types. A Directional Antenna is useful in applications where it is desirable to receive a signal from a specific direction of origin or otherwise transmit a...
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Pasternack Releases New VHF/UHF Dipole, Collinear and Yagi Antennas IRVINE, Calif. – Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand Electronics brand and a manufacturer of wireless network antennas, recently introduced a new series of VHF/UHF dipole, collinear and Yagi antennas for a variety of applications, including public safety, land mobile radio (LMR), trunking, military communications and amateur radio. The new line...
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New Line of RF Amplifiers Supports Numerous Broadband Applications IRVINE, Calif. – Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has broadened its line of high-power amplifiers engineered for a wide array of market applications in VHF, UHF, L, S, C, X and Ku bands. The new high-power amplifiers provides saturated output...
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SMA Connector Overview SMA Coaxial Connectors, or just SMAs, are one of the most common coaxial connector types used throughout the RF, microwave, and even millimeter-wave (mmW) industries. SMA stands for subminiature version A and was developed in the 1960s. The interface dimensions and other aspects of the SMA connector are detailed in MIL-STD-348 and was originally...
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PE7439-10 RF Variable Attenuator by Pasternack Enterprises Inc The PE7439-10 from Pasternack is a Rotary Step Attenuator that operates from DC to 6 GHz. It provides an attenuation from 0 to 10 dB with a step size of 1 dB. This attenuator can handle an input power of up to 100 W and has an insertion loss...
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