Mini-Circuits New Model Alert: Dual-Channel Signal Generator 8 GHz TO 12.5 GHz, 2-Channel X-Band Sig Gen, Multi-Mode with Coherent & Non-Coherent Outputs The Mini-Circuits’ SSG-8N12GD-RC dual-channel signal generator delivers a dynamic range of -55 dBm to +23 dBm to two independent channels capable of coherent or non-coherent operation over 360˚⁰ of phase range. This multi-mode...

High-Power Combiners for ISM RF Energy Applications up to 16 kW Mini-Circuits has expanded its family of high-power splitters and combiners for ISM RF and microwave energy applications. The COM-family now includes models from 4-way to 8-way supporting 2.4 GHz band applications up to 9.6 kW and 915 MHz band requirements up to 16 kW!...

Mini-Circuits Introduces New 1 W GaAs MMIC Amplifier from 300 to 7500 MHz Mini-Circuits has expanded the PMA3-series of wideband MMIC amplifiers by pushing drive power beyond 1 W in its new addition while maintaining cost-effectiveness. The PMA3-73-1W+ is a GaAs MMIC power amplifier operating from 300 to 7500 MHz. The amplifier provides 20.1 dB...

1 kW 2.4 to 2.5 GHz RF Energy Generator Subsystem – Video Tutorial In this video tutorial, Mini-Circuits applications engineer Stephen Leone provides an overview on the functions and setup of Mini-Circuits RFS-2G42G51K0+ generator subsystem for 2.4 to 2.5 GHz RF energy applications up to 1 kW. The overview covers essential guidelines for operating this...

Mini-Circuits New 1W PA Amps Up Performance AND Value 300 MHz TO 7.5 GHz, 1W MMIC Power Amplifier, Industry-Leading Performance & Value Mini-Circuits’ continues to expand the PMA3-series of wideband MMIC amplifiers by pushing drive power beyond 1W while maintaining cost-effectiveness. The PMA3-73-1W+ delivers P1dB of 1.5W and PSAT of over 2W while exhibiting a...

Care & Handling of RF/Microwave Connectors The Best Way to Connect The performance of every RF system depends on the quality and application of each component. In industry, much of the focus is on complex, expensive RF equipment. At the same time, it is also prudent to give equal attention to the quality and type...

Mini-Circuits MMIC IQ Mixers to 40 GHz 2 GHz TO 40 GHz RF & LO. MMIC IQ Mixers, High Linearity for Tx & Rx Applications Mini-Circuits’ SMIQ-series of +18 dBm LO power, wideband, low conversion loss IQ MMIC mixers is ideal for use in sensitive Rx and Tx applications. Wideband RF, LO, and IF ports...

COM-G90G9316K+ Power Divider by Mini Circuits The COM-G90G9316K+ from Mini-Circuits is an 8-Way 0°/180° Power Splitter/Combiner that operates from 900 to 930 MHz.  It is designed to maximize the efficiency of high-power amplifiers and generators working in the ISM 915MHz band. This power splitter has an insertion loss of 0.1 dB, a phase unbalance of 1 degree,...

Measuring Pulsed RF Power Introduction to Pulsed RF Waveforms – Characteristics and Measurement Of the many types of RF waveforms in use today, pulsed waveforms remain among the most popular. Specifically, when speaking of pulsed waveforms, we are referring to the profile in the time domain. Benefits of pulsed waveforms include the ability to time...

Proper Engagement and Handling of 1.0 mm Connections 1.0 Proper Handling of 1.0 mm Interconnections 1.0 mm connectors require care, precision and that proper methodology be utilized when making interconnections between cables, adapters and equipment. These connectors are high-precision mechanical devices that are consequently susceptible to damage with the slightest mishandling. Following the guidelines and...