Millimeter-wave signals used in 5G networks provide wide bandwidth and high data rates. Signal losses, both over the air and through interconnects, bring design challenges.
RF power sensor covers 25 MHz to 1 GHz
Anritsu Company announces the launch of their new inline power sensor MA24103A which is designed to measure accurate Peak and True-RMS average power measurements from 25 MHz to 1 GHz and 2 mW to 150 W power range. Several applications demand accurate peak and average power measurements well below the frequency range of 1 GHz.…
Modeliithics, Knowles to develop RF, mmWave capacitor models
Modelithics welcomes Knowles Precision Devices into the Modelithics Vendor Partner (MVP) Program at the Sponsoring level. Knowles is a leading provider of a wide range of highly engineered capacitors and other components (covering microwave to millimeter-wave frequencies) intended for use in critical applications in military, medical, electric vehicle, industrial, and new energy market segments. Through the Modelithics Vendor…
Cellular SoC includes RF amp, power management, GNSS, NB-IoT, and DECT NR+
Nordic Semiconductor announces the expansion of its nRF91 Series cellular IoT devices with the introduction of the nRF9151 System-in-Package (SiP). The nRF9151 further enhances Nordic’s end-to-end cellular IoT solution, which encompasses hardware, software, tools, and nRF Cloud Services, providing advanced capabilities and seamless integration to significantly simplify the development process. The nRF9151 offers a compact,…
Modelithics releases Tagore GaN RF power transistor model
Modelithics and Tagore Technology announce the release of a new Modelithics non-linear model for Tagore Technology TA9210D RF GaN transistor. Modelithics is the leading independent provider of linear and non-linear RF/microwave models and Tagore Technology is a fabless semiconductor company providing gallium-nitride-on-silicon carbide (GaN-on-SiC) and gallium-nitride-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) solutions for RF and power-management applications. This large…
Module simulates 8×8 MIMO for 5G testing
Anritsu Company introduces its Butler Matrix 8×8 MA8118A module that simulates 8×8 MIMO connections for efficient 5G UE throughput tests. Designed for use with the industry-leading Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A, the MA8118A Butler Matrix is a transmission path with 8 input and 8 output ports and supports the 0.6 GHz to 7.125 GHz 5G Frequency…
High-Q inductors serve TV and radio RF applications
Bourns, Inc. introduced an air coil inductor series that features high Q, high self-resonant frequency, and tight inductance tolerance. The Bourns Model AC4842R Air Coil Inductor Series offers a high frequency, low loss solution that gives RF application designers a wider range of high Q solution options. Delivering a high Q value of at least 100…
Collaboration brings technical data and simulation models to RF engineers
Modelithics is collaborating with RFMW to expand the resources readily available to engineering designers and suppliers. The RFMW and Modelithics collaboration offers engineering designers rapid access to obtain device components and technical information. This technical information includes device datasheets as well as highly accurate simulation models for industry-leading suppliers of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave electronic…
Signal generator tests 5G FR1, LTE, Wi-Fi components and systems
Designed for bench and production use, the N5186A generates wireless signals to 3 GHz, 6 GHz or 8.5 GHz depending on model. Designing commercial or military wireless receivers, amplifiers, and systems means you’ll need to generate test signals. Keysight’s N5186A MXG vector-signal generator (datasheet) is available in one-channel or four-channel models with Type-N connectors. Each…
Low-loss RF balun family covers 3 GHz to 100 GHz
Fabless mmWave semiconductor startup mmTron Inc. today announced the first four products in a family of broadband, low loss, 50 Ω baluns, covering 3–18, 11–65, and 27–100 GHz. (Baluns are components that transform balanced to unbalanced signals and vice versa.) “Several of our MMIC products use baluns, and we designed our own to get the…