BroadWave Technologies announced a 300-Watt fixed attenuator series designed for wireless applications. These attenuators reduce the amount of power delivered in a transmission line without introducing much noise or distortion. Model series 352-023-XXX is a 50-Ohm fixed attenuator with an operating frequency range of DC to 2400 MHz. Standard attenuation values are 3, 6, 10,…
Directional coupler covers 500 MHz to 2 GHz
Model 251-088-030 is a 50 Ohm directional coupler that covers a 500 – 2000 MHz frequency range and features a 30 dB coupling value. The frequency sensitivity is ± 0.75 dB maximum, insertion loss is 0.4 dB maximum, and directivity is 20 dB minimum. Maximum VSWR is 1.25:1, RF input power is 50 Watts average…
5G antenna shrinks to fit smaller IoT devices
Antenova Ltd announces a new and smaller SMD antenna for 5G and 4G frequencies. The antenna is named Minima, part number SR4L075. At 40 x 10 x 3.3 mm, Minima is the smallest 5G antenna that Antenova has brought to market so far. Its small volume and low weight, below three grams, suit it for…
Open RAN test suite runs from the cloud
Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that the Keysight Open Radio Access Network Architect (KORA) test solutions are moving to cloud-based deployment for improved flexibility and rapid deployment. In addition, the company’s LoadCore software for testing 5G Core (5GC), is now available as a metered, pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solution in AWS Marketplace to allow customers to scale costs with usage. AWS…
Protocol analyzers support TDM, IP and wireless networks, capture actual traffic
GL Communications Inc. addressed the press regarding their Protocol Analyzers which offer centralized monitoring and testing technologies for TDM, IP, and Wireless networks. Key Features include: Build Call Detail Records (CDR) and calculate statistics on captured calls such as Failed Calls, Successful Calls, Call Drops, etc; Save calls to disk for troubleshooting purposes; Capture traffic…
GNSS module features integrated antenna
u-blox has announced the u-blox SAM-M10Q antenna module, offering a best-in-class low-power positioning solution. Featuring an integrated antenna, the module offers product developers the easiest pathway to integrate u-blox M10 GNSS technology into their devices. Typical applications include industrial tracking and telematics, automation and monitoring, and small UAVs. At the heart of the SAM-M10Q is the ultra-low-power u-blox…
Level translators handle processor and SIM voltage levels
Nexperia announced the latest addition to its family of voltage level translators, the NXT4557GU and NXT4556UP. These devices enable seamless connectivity of next-generation low voltage mobile phone baseband processors with its subscribers’ identity module (SIM) cards. As processor geometries advance to single-digit nanometer nodes the core voltage of advanced SOCs continues to move lower thereby…
Wireless IP adds digital key capability to automotive ICs
CEVA, Inc. announced that its RivieraWaves ultra-wideband (UWB) IP has been extended with the RW-UWB-CCC MAC software package to support the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key 3.0 specification. Already licensed to one of the largest players in the automotive semiconductor industry for their digital key product line, CEVA’s Digital Key 3.0 compliant UWB IP allows chip vendors…
Antennas add 5G to routers and IoT equipment
Linx Technologies is introducing three new dipoles, blade-style antennas for 5G New Radio, LTE, and cellular IoT (LTE-M, NB-IoT) applications supporting wideband and targeted cellular bands from 617 MHz to 6 GHz. The hinged design of the ANT-5GWWS3, ANT-5GWWS4, and ANT-5GWWS5 allows for the antennas to be positioned for optimum performance and reduces the potential…
Omni outdoor antennas cover 5G low bands
Fairview Microwave Inc. has just released a new series of 5G outdoor-rated omnidirectional antennas that cover 4G, 5G, LTE, and CBRS bands. These small form factor omni antennas are the perfect solution when broad coverage is required but traditional base station antennas are too bulky or expensive. They support 6, 7, 8, and 10 dBi…