71 to 76 GHz and 81 to 86 GHz E-Band Mixer with Integrated LO

The M80-5X2B from Spacek is an E-band mixer covering the two radio bands of 71 to 76 GHz and 81 to 86 GHz. The mixer includes an integrated LO doubler with which the device only requires an input signal of 39 GHz. This mixer can also be supplied with a phase-locked-source. It has a conversion loss of 6-10 dB, an IF Frequency of 2 to 8 GHz and input P1dB of -6 dBm. It requires a 12 V Bias Voltage and draws 10 mA of current. Click here to see the product specs

300 Watts, Flanged Termination from DC to 4 GHz

The PPT975-300LP from Aeroflex/Inmet (API Technologies) is a flanged termination that operates from DC to 4 GHz. The termination can handle up to 300 W of average power and has a VSWR of 1.25:1. The termination has a nickel plated copper flange material, is matched to 50 ohms and can operate at temperature range from -55°C to +150°C. Click here to see the product specs

Low Loss Microbend Coaxial Cable Assembly from DC to 85 GHz

The Microbend L from Huber+Suhner is an enhanced, low loss microbend coaxial cable assembly that operates from DC to 85 GHz. It has increased phase stability and power handling capacity which is designed for use in low profile, internal, point-to-point interconnections between RF modules within communications systems.

It is a flexible alternative for 0.047 inch custom semi-rigid cables providing 55% lower attenuation and eliminating the need for predefined custom lengths and bend configurations. Microbend L is a preassembled and tested high performance assembly available in a variety of standard lengths with several connector options. With increased phase stability and power handling capacity, it is ideal for aerospace, defense and test & measurement applications. Click here to see the product specs

2 to 100 Watt Terminations from DC to 6 GHz

The T-N-17-6-x series from L3 Narda Miteq are terminations that operate from DC to 6 GHz. The terminations can handle an average power from 2 W to 100 W and have a VSWR of under 1.35:1. They have a type-N male connector and are ideal for commercial wireless applications. Click here to see the product specs

ITAR Free BUC+SSPA for Airborne Applications

The MFC147 from TRAK Microwave Corporation is a Block Up Converter and SSPA module. The BUC upconverts an input frequency from 950 MHz to 1700 MHz to an RF frequency from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz. It delivers an output power of up to 17 dBm with a signal gain of up to 48 dB and has an efficiency of more than 16%. The SSPA which is integrated in to the BUC module, provides an output power of more than 25 watts with a gain of up to 48 dB.

It BUC+SSPA device is available in a module with SMA female connectors and is ideal for In flight entertainment systems, FAA material safe for In cabin hardware and UAV worldwide band coverage applications. The design is an ultra rugged design using NO OPEN DIE and sealed parts to withstand demanding airborne altitude and high moisture environments. Click here to see the product specs

2000 Watt RF Termination from DC to 3 GHz

The WA1480 from Weinschel Associates is a termination that operates from DC to 3 GHz. The termination can handle an average power from up to 2000 Watts of avg. power and has a VSWR of under 1.35:1. It measures 387 x 234 x 295 mm with type-N or DIN 7/16 connectors and weighs 20.50 kg. Click here to see the product specs

SPDT PIN-Diode Switch from 50 MHz to 18 GHz

The P2T-50M40G-95-T-515-SFF-OPT18G from Planar Monolithics is an absorptive SP2T PIN-diode switch that operates from 50 MHz to 18 GHz. It provides an isolation of 100 dB with an insertion loss of 4 dB and has a switching speed of up to 100 ns. The switch can handle an input power of up to 20 dBm and requires a supply voltage of -15 to +5 V while consuming up to 120 mA of current. It is available in a module that measures 1 x 1 x 0.5 inches with SMA female connectors. Click here to see the product specs

Double Balanced Mixer from 2 to 19 GHz

The SGS-6-13 from Synergy Microwave is a surface mount double-balanced mixer with RF/LO frequency from 2 to 19 GHz and IF Frequency from DC to 4 GHz. The mixer has an LO Power of 13 dBm and a conversion loss below 10.5 dB. It has an LO/RF Isolation of 30 dB and LO/IF Isolation of 20 dB. It is available in a low cost RoHS compliant package. Click here to see the product specs

25 to 160 MHz Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator

The VHF ONYX IV from Wenzel is a series of small, light-weight and rugged Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) that operate from 25 to 160 MHz. This series has a phase noise of less than -176 dBc/Hz and low G-Sensitivity of less than 2E-10/g per axis. The oscillators have an internal voltage regulator for power supply line rejection and are available in a nickel-plated steel package that measures 1"×1"×0.5". These are designed for commercial and military applications. Click here to see the product specs

80 Watt, 2 GHz to 6 GHz GaN Power Amplifier

The AGM/060-4960 from CTT is a family of GaN power amplifiers which operates from 2 to 6 GHz. They provide an output power of 20 W to 80 W with a gain of over 60 dB and noise figure of 6 dB. The amplifier requires a 30 V supply voltage and draws a current of 15 A. It is available in a compact hermetically sealed package which has SMA Connectors and can operate up to 60°C. Click here to see the product specs

Single Channel RF Synthesizers from 250 kHz to 6.4 GHz

The HSM Series from Holzworth Instrumentation is a range of RF synthesizer modules that operate from 250 kHz to 6.4 GHz. They are microwave CW sources that are architected on a non-PLL based platform. The digital-analog hybrid design provides excellent phase noise performance and spurious response, which compliment the phase coherent nature of these digital-analog hybrid signal sources. The modules can be controlled directly via the SPI bus, the Holzworth GUI, a preloaded lookup table, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C++, C#, etc. They have a switching speeds of less than 100 ns with phase memory and an onboard precision 100 MHz OCXO. The HSM series is ideal for electronics design, manufacturing test and OEM systems integration applications. Click here to see the product specs

80 W Solid State GaN Power Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz

The AMP2084 from Exodus Advanced Communications is a solid state GaN amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers an output power of more than 80 watts with a gain of above 50 dB and has a return loss of over 10 dB. This Class AB amplifier requires a supply voltage of 180 to 240 VAC. It is available in a rack mount unit that measures 19 x 8.75 x 22.5 inches with SMA female connectors and weighs 30 kg. The AMP2084 has built-in protection circuits and is suitable for all single channel modulation standards and for EW, EMI/RFI and High Power Testing applications. Click here to see the product specs

8.8 to 9.6 GHz, X-Band GaN Solid State Power Amplifier

The VSX3614 from Communications & Power Industries is a x-band, solid state, power amplifier which operates from 8.8 to 9.6 GHz. It provides up to 900 W of pulsed power and a gain of 28 dB. The VSX3614 is designed for use in radar applications. Multiple 900 W brickscan be combinedusing waveguidesto develop even high power transmitters. Click here to see the product specs

100 MHz to 20 GHz Cryogenically Cooled Amplifier

The BZP120UC1CR is a Cryogenically Cooled Amplifier that operates from 100 MHz to 20 GHz. The amplifier has been designed and manufactured to be operated at cryogenic temperatures as low as 12K. Noise temperatures as low as 12K measured at liquid nitrogen temperature can be achieved. These types of amplifiers are normally used in research and scientific applications.

The BZP120UC1CR provides a gain of 28 dB, flatness of 1.8 dB, noise figure of 0.7 dB and can generate 0 dBm of power (P1dB). The amplifier requires a 5 V supply and draws 30 mA of current. It is available in a module with coaxial connectors.

B&Z has the experience and knowledge required to manufacture amplifiers that can be repeatedly cycled down to cryogenic temperatures with no mechanical or electrical degradation. Click here to see the specs