ISM band front-end module 17 October 2012, RF Design The RFFM6904 from RF Micro Devices is a single-chip front-end module (FEM) for applications in the 868 MHz/900 MHz ISM band. It contains an integrated 2 Watt PA, Tx/Rx transfer switch, LNA with bypass ...
IF gain block 17 October 2012, Altron Arrow Linear Technology announced the LTC6431-15, a 15,5 dB gain block that achieves high dynamic range in a 50 Ω environment from 20 MHz to 1 GHz and beyond. At 240 MHz, the A-grade OIP3 is typically 47 dBm ...
3-axis gyroscope 17 October 2012 STMicroelectronics has unveiled its smallest, lowest-power and highest-performance chip-scale gyroscope for advanced motion-sensing applications. The L3GD20H measures only 3 x 3 mm and 1 mm high and allows ...
Dual-stage PIN limiter 3 October 2012, Conical Technologies Linwave Technology has developed a new range of QFN high-frequency limiters with optional integrated LNAs.
The LW48-700117 is a wideband two-stage limiter packaged in a leadless 5 x 5 x 1,25 mm, 32-lead ...
SPDT RF switch 3 October 2012, RF Design Peregrine Semiconductor announced the availability of the SPDT (single-pole double-throw) PE42421 RF switch, which is available in a miniature, 6-lead SC-70 package.
With its small package size, strong ...
RF switches 3 October 2012 M/A COM Technology Solutions’ MASWSS0129 is a broadband GaAs pHEMT MMIC diversity switch available in a 3 mm 12-lead PQFN package, making it well suited for applications where very small size and low ...
Pushbutton on/off controller 3 October 2012, Altron Arrow Linear Technology’s LTC2955 is a pushbutton on/off controller that manages 1,5 V to 36 V system power via a pushbutton interface or the presence of a supply. Unlike typical pushbutton controllers that ...
7-channel relay driver 3 October 2012 Texas Instruments has introduced a fully integrated, seven-channel relay driver that can support low-voltage relays from as low as 1,8 V up to 5 V. The ULN2003LV replaces a handful of discrete components ...
Four-stage RF PA 3 October 2012, RF Design The HMC1024 is a four-stage GaAs pHEMT MMIC 1 Watt power amplifier (PA) from Hittite which operates between 27,5 and 33,5 GHz. It provides 24 dB of gain, +31,5 dBm of saturated output power, and 29% PAE ...
Ku band waveguide LNA 19 September 2012 The AMFW-6S-12601520-90-WR62 is MITEQ’s newesthigh-performance waveguide LNA for Ku-band. It is weatherproof and features low noise and high dynamic range, operating from 12,65 GHz to 15,2 GHz.
The ...
Programmable harmonic low-pass filter 19 September 2012, RF Design Hittite has launched what is believed to be the industry’s first programmable harmonic low-pass filter (LPF).
The HMC1044LP3E is ideally suited for cellular multi-standard, multi-carrier designs based ...
13 GHz PLL synthesiser 19 September 2012 Analog Devices’ new ADF4159 is a 13 GHz PLL synthesiser with a phase detector operating frequency of 110 MHz and power consumption of less than 100 mW.
The chip contains a 25-bit fixed modulus as well ...
HBT power amplifier 19 September 2012, RF Design RFMD’s new RFPA2089 is a single-stage InGaP HBT power amplifier specifically designed for wireless infrastructure applications. It offers high-gain linear operation at a comparably low DC power, making ...
Remote control code learning IC 19 September 2012 The Optoelectronics group of Vishay has introduced what is thought to be the industry’s first remote control code learning IC to integrate signal detection and processing into one component.
Optimised ...
E-metering AFE 19 September 2012 Texas Instruments has introduced a new line of analog front ends (AFEs) for power monitoring and control of smart e-meters. The new ADS131E08 family is available with 8, 6 or 4 channels and in 16- or ...
RF power amplifiers 19 September 2012, RF Design Hittite has launched three new power amplifiers (PAs) which cover the 9 to 14 GHz frequency range and are designed for microwave radio, military and space, SATCOM and test and measurement applications. ...
Heart-rate monitor AFE 19 September 2012 New from Analog Devices is the AD8232 single-lead heart-rate monitor analog front end (AFE) for a wide range of vital sign monitoring applications. In contrast to similar offerings, which are often derived ...
Low-noise amplifier 19 September 2012, Hi-Q Electronics The SKY67216-11 LNA from Skyworks is comprised of a single-stage low-noise GaAs pHEMT amplifier integrated with all required matching components. The module is completely DC bypassed and is realised in ...
Electro absorption modulator driver 5 September 2012 M/A-COM Tech’s MAOM-001200 is a high-performance electro absorption modulator driver IC for SONET and 10GbE applications. The device is driven with a differential input signal that can range from 400 ...
RF power amplifiers 5 September 2012, RF Design New from Hittite are two 2 Watt GaAs pHEMT MMIC power amplifiers (PAs) which cover the 9 to 14 GHz frequency range and are ideal for microwave radio, military and space, SATCOM and test and measurement ...
