Phase-Stable Flexible Coaxial Cables for RF Test & Measurement In this short introdution, Ryan Gonzalez, Mini-Circuits’ product line engineer for test accessories and interconnect products explains some of practical advantages of Mini-Circuits’ new CBN-series of premium phase-stable flex cables. To demonstrate what we mean by phase stability, a 1-port and 2-port phase stability test is...

Additive Phase Noise Pt. 3 In the 3rd and final part of the Mini-Circuits series on amplifier additive phase noise testing at Mini-Circuits, they continue their investigation into cascaded amplifiers. Part 2 considered two identical amplifiers in series and four identical amplifiers in parallel. However, they were unable to demonstrate the improvement in 1/f noise...

Mini-Circuits New Model Alert: Ultra-Flat Gain LNA 2 GHz TO 30 GHz, Ultra-Flat Gain LNA, For Wideband Receiver Systems Mini-Circuits new  ZVE-0234LNX-K+ wideband amplifier is the perfect solution for sensitive wideband receiver systems where low noise performance and flat gain are critical parameters. This model is rated for operation from 2 to 30 GHz with...

Mini-Circuits Introduces New GaAs MMIC SP4T Absorptive Switch from DC to 30 GHz Mini-Circuits introduces the M4SWA4-34DR+, a GaAs MMIC SP4T absorptive switch with an internal driver designed for wideband operation from DC to 30 GHz. This switch enables fast, nanosecond switching across a wide frequency range with minimal gate lag effects. This model offers excellent isolation, high linearity,...

Mini-Circuits New Model Alert: SP4T GaAs MMIC Switch DC TO 30 GHz, Fast GaAs MMIC Switches, SPDT & SP4T Models for Wideband Systems Mini-Circuits introduces the M4SWA4-34DR+ GaAs MMIC SP4T switch, supporting a wide variety of signal routing applications from DC to 30 GHz in a 4x4mm QFN-style package. This model joins the M3SWA2-34DR+ SPDT...

TAV1-541NM+ RF Transistor by Mini Circuits The TAV1-541NM+ from Mini Circuits is a RF Transistor with Frequency 0.045 to 6 GHz, Power 18.2 to 20.8 dBm, Power(W) 0.06 to 0.12 W, P1dB 18.2 to 20.8 dBm, OIP3 31.4 to 34.9 dB. Tags: Surface Mount. More details for TAV1-541NM+ can be seen below. Product Details Part Number: TAV1-541NM+...

How to Build a High-Performance SSB Upconverter Upconverters are ubiquitous in modern RF systems, translating everything from baseband quadrature DDS signals to many of today’s mmWave signals. An X-band upconverter with sideband suppression utilizing an IQ mixer is prototyped in this article to enable the reader to better understand the up-conversion process and the mathematics...

PMA3-73-1W+ RF Amplifier by Mini-Circuits The PMA3-73-1W+ from Mini-Circuits is a GaAs Power Amplifier (PA) MMIC that operates from 300 to 7500 MHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 33.5 dBm (~2.24 W) with a gain of 21.3 dB and has a power-added efficiency (PAE) of less than 50%. This PA offers a flat gain and...

Mini-Circuits Ceramic Resonator Filters from Catalog to Custom DC TO 36 GHz, Tiny High-Rejection Filters, Low Pass, Band Pass & High Pass Models. Mini-Circuits has expanded its selection of innovative high-rejection µCeramIQ filters with new catalog releases of low pass, band pass and high pass designs to support even more application requirements. These filters have...

Finding the Right RF Power Sensor for Your Application A reliable power sensor is is essential for precise signal power measurement in RF and microwave applications. Whether it’s a USB RF power sensor, peak power sensor, or any other type, these devices provide the data needed to ensure your systems perform optimally. Power sensors are integral to fields ranging...