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100 Watts CW, 0.8 to 4.2 GHz Microwave Power Amplifier

The Model 100S1G4 is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, completely solid-state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. Push-pull circuitry is utilized in all high power stages in the interest of lowering distortion and improving stability. The Model 100S1G4, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 100 watts of RF power.

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  Rack Mount GPS Splitter 1X8
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  SP3T Switch For Smartphone And Tablet Applications
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  Digital Controlled Variable Gain Amplifier 2000MHz To 2800MHz: RFDA2046

FEATURE ARTICLES

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  What’s The Worst That Could Happen? RF Communication Disasters

  The morning of December 4, 2011 began normally for the team of Air Force technicians. As they settled into their shift flying unmanned aircraft over Afghanistan, perhaps they chatted casually and swapped stories from the weekend. Very soon, however, their conversations were interrupted by shrill alarm sirens blaring from their control monitors. The video screen on the wall, which normally displayed real-time video imagery from their stealth RQ-170 drone, was now completely black. By Michael Clonts, Product Manager, RT Logic

• Accurate System Level Design With Low Noise Amplifier’s BlackBox Models

  System level simulations are not easy. Adding individual integrated or discrete component’s foundry/supplier kits to the system simulation adds complexity. Through Skyworks’ BlackBox model for its SKY67151-396LF LNA, which does not include any extra modeling kits, you can accurately simulate and predict small and large signal performance. By Eric Marsan, Stephen Moreschi, Ambarish Roy, and Vivian Tzanakos, Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

• Understanding LTE

  This guide contains a comprehensive overview of LTE technology and the testing issues it presents to both the engineer and the network operator. This 60-page document is an essential reference for engineers wanting to gain a better understanding of LTE.

• Power Envelope Tracking For Mobile Power Amplifiers

  Have you heard the story about the guy who had to recharge his 4G phone twice a day? Unfortunately, he was not happy with his phone. This story has been happening as the demand for high-speed data increases and battery capacity has not matched advances with communications technology. It’s not the battery at fault but the technology needed to power the amplifier on the phone.

• A Multiphysics Approach To Magnetron And Microwave Oven Design

  The magnetrons used in microwave ovens operate on the same frequency band as Wi-Fi equipment, and the radiation they release can interfere with the operation of wireless networks. This paper presents a multiphysics simulation of a magnetron using CST STUDIO SUITE®, with the aim of testing the electrical, magnetic, thermal and mechanical characteristics of a low-interference magnetron design. The simulation results are then compared to measurements made experimentally, and the two sets of results are shown to be in good agreement.

FEATURED SUPPLIERS

RFMD

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies. RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets.

Corry Micronics, Inc.

Corry Micronics, located in northwestern Pennsylvania, has been producing Feedthru Capacitors and Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI) Filters since 1970...

LATEST NEWS

• Low-Power Wireless Projected To Make Waves In Remote Controls

  Nearly one-fifth of all remote controls will feature wireless radio frequency (RF) technology by 2018 that enable many advanced technologies not available with current remotes, including voice and gesture control,  according to insights from IMS Research, now part of IHS.

• Industry’s First 802.11ac 4x4 Reference Design Specifies ANADIGICS’ WiFi FEICs

  ANADIGICS, Inc., a world leader in radio frequency (RF) solutions, recently announced that its AWL9281 and AWL9581 WiFi front-end integrated circuits (FEICs) have been selected for use with the industry’s first 802.11ac 4x4 wireless solution.

• Richardson RFPD Introduces 4-In-1 Cellular Antenna From Taoglas

  Richardson RFPD, Inc. recently announces availability and full design support capabilities for an omni-directional heavy-duty, fully IP67 waterproof external M2M antenna from Taoglas USA, Inc. (Taoglas).

• NXP Delivers Industry's First Ultra-Wideband Doherty Amplifiers

  NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the availability of its ultra-wideband Doherty reference design using the BLF884P and BLF884PS -- the industry's first wideband Doherty power amplifiers capable of broadband operation (470 to 806 MHz).

• Dialog Semiconductor Introduces the World's Lowest Power Bluetooth Smart Chip

  Dialog Semiconductor plc, a provider of highly integrated power management, audio and short-range wireless technologies, recently launched SmartBond (part number DA14580) - the world's lowest power and smallest Bluetooth Smart System-on-Chip (SoC) which more than doubles the battery life of an app-enabled smartphone accessory or computer peripheral in comparison to competing solutions on the market.

• Etherios Adds Wireless Design Services To Suite Of M2M Solution Offerings

  Digi International recently announced that their wireless design division, Spectrum Design Solutions, will join Etherios, a division of Digi, as Wireless Design Services.