Mini-Circuits Offers a Range of Components Based on X-Microwave's X-MWblock® Drop-In Module Format Mini-Circuits has collaborated with X-Microwave to offer a broad range of its RF/microwave components based on X-Microwave’s X-MWblock drop-in module. X-Microwave offers a modular design system technology that is revolutionizing the RF and microwave industry. RF and Microwave engineers can use X-MWblock® modular building blocks to...

The Basics of Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) While traditional Frequency Division Multiplexing has been around for over 100 years, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) was first introduced by Robert W. Chang of Bell Laboratories in 1966.1,2,3,4 In OFDM, the stream of information is split between many closely-spaced, narrowband subcarriers instead of being relegated to a single...

Mini-Circuits Mesh Network Simulators Up To 16 Ports 3 TO N PORTS, Mesh Network Simulators, WiFi, IoT, Defense Radio Comms & More Mini-Circuits has expanded its range of test systems for characterizing wireless mesh network devices, now with standard configurations up to 16-ports built to order with fast turnaround. All external ports of the mesh...

ZVA-18443VG+ RF Amplifier by Mini Circuits The ZVA-18443VG+ from Mini-Circuits is a Medium-power Variable Gain Amplifier that operates from 18 to 43.5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 1.25 W (~31 dBm) with a variable gain range of 25 to 47 dB. This amplifier requires a DC supply of 10 to 15 V and consumes...

Mini-Circuits High Pass Filters – Compact, Cost-Effective and Extending to 60 GHz When designing mmWave frequency systems that span Q-band and half of V-band, engineers are often faced with difficult tradeoffs when it comes to filter selection. Mini-Circuits has broken through with our HFCQ (1008), HFCN (1206) and HFCV (1210) series high pass filters. These...

ESB-1SP4T-A673 RF Switch by Mini Circuits The ESB-1SP4T-A673 from Mini-Circuits is an SP4T Solid-State Switch Module that operates from 0.1 to 67 GHz. It can be controlled via a USB interface and provides daisy-chain control of up to 25 modules. The switch has a switching time of 2 ms and provides an isolation of up to 55...

ZX60-R5183P+ RF Amplifier by Mini Circuits The ZX60-R5183P+ from Mini-Circuits is a Positive Gain Slope Amplifier that operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz. It provides a gain of more than 5 dB with a typical gain slope of 3 dB and has an output P1dB of up to 11.5 dBm. This gain block has a noise figure...

Mini-Circuits MMIC Package Customization Obsolescence Management and EOL Part Replacement LTB (Last Time Buy) and EOL (End of Life) are among the most unwelcome acronyms in the ranks of Procurement and Engineering. Component obsolescence saddles customers with the burden of tying cash up in inventory on their balance sheet, or worse, redesigning their system around...

PMA5-83-2W+ RF Amplifier by Mini Circuits The PMA5-83-2W+ from Mini-Circuits is a Distributed Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 0.01 to 10 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 2 W with a gain of 12 dB and has a noise figure of 3.5 dB. This amplifier has low 2nd and 3rd harmonic response to ensure...

Mini-Circuits New Model Alert: TTL-Controlled Solid State Switches TTL-CONTROLLED, Solid State Switches, Fast Switching for Automated Test Systems Mini-Circuits has expanded its lineup of switching solutions for test applications with new 4-way and 8-way TTL-controlled solid-state switches. These models feature a unique architecture that ensures high isolation across a wide bandwidth from 0.1 to 18...