NewProducts Driver Amplifier Eclipse Microwave’s EMD1211 is a GaAs MMIC general purpose driver amplifier. This amp module is ideal for applications that require a typical output of +30 dBm at 10 GHz while requiring only 300 mA from a +12 V supply. Gain flatness of this device is less than 2.0 dB from DC to 20 GHz. The EMD1211 comes in a small connectorize module ideal for commercial and industrial applications. Eclipse Microwave, www.eclipsemicrowave.com. TTL Amplifier 25.5 GHz with excellent gain flatness as well as good temperature stability. The amplifier requires a single DC power supply +8.5 ~ 10.0 V. The package size of the amplifier is 1.7" × 1.2" × 0.40". Wenteq Microwave, www.wenteq.com. Packages QFN Packages High temperature co-fired ceramic (HTCC) QFN packages from Barry Industries feature low-loss broadband transitions for superior performance over frequency. They are tested to 40 GHz. HTCC construction provides for enhanced mechanical strength and higher thermal conductivity compared with LTCC. These hermetically sealable air cavity packages conform to JEDEC MO-220 footprints. Lids are available from the factory. Barry Industries Inc., www.barryind.com. Sources MSH-4627908-TTL is a 10 W amplifier optimized for the operating frequency range of 5.2 to 5.8 GHz with 28 dB min of gain and 6 A max fully matched to 50 . TTL provides fast blanking and is customizable. This model is suitable for a range of applications which include test systems, defense or aerospace, and can be easily modified to meet your requirements. It is designed to meet MIL-STD-883 and is manufactured in compliance with AS9100. Microwave Solutions Inc., www.microwavesolutions.com. Pulse Amplifier RFHIC introduced its new GaN power amplifier, RRM2735160-35. This amplifier can revamp existing solutions or be designed for cutting-edge uses. Supremely designed for radar systems operating in the 2.7 ~ 3.5 GHz range, this high performance amplifier utilizes state-ofthe-art GaNSiC transistors, achieving 35 dB gain (typical) with drain efficiency of 40 percent (typical). It is also matched for 50 input/output. RFHIC, www.rfhic.com. TCXO The new Conn or-Wi nfie ld CSBxx Series are surface mount, 5 × 7 mm, 3.3 V, LVCMOS or clipped sinewave temperature compensated crystal oscillators (TCXO) designed to be emergency beacon frequency references requiring tight ±0.2 ppm frequency stability and frequency slope control of only ±0.7 ppb/min. The low power dissipation of 6 mW allows it to power up immediately with an accurate frequency. Class 1 devices operate over -40° to 55°C and Class 2 devices operate -20° to 55°C. Connor-Winfield, www.conwin.com. VCO Power Amplifier Model AHP2475-03-3433-W42 is a temperature compensated waveguide power amplifier offering 34 dB linear gain and 33 dBm typical output power at 1 dB gain compression point over the frequency range from 24.0 to 140 Digital Crystek’s CVCO55CC-3850-3850 voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) operates at 3850 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 ~ 4.5 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -110 dBc/ Hz at 10 kHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +7 dBm. Engineered and manufactured in the USA, the model CVCO55CC-3850-3850 is packaged in the industry-standard 0.5" × 0.5" SMD package. Input voltage is 8 V, with a max. current consumption of 35 mA. Pulling and pushing are minimized to 1 MHz and 0.2 MHz/V, respectively. Crystek Corp., www.crystek.com. Frequency Synthesizer PMI Model No. PFS-618-CD-1 is a high speed frequency synthesizer that operates over the frequency range of 6 to 18 GHz. This model covers the complete 6 to 18 GHz frequency in 100 kHz steps with an output power of +10 dBm minimum. The unit is accurate to within ±1 MHz and settles within 1 usec maximum. This model features low SSB noise and a low spurious output of -55 dBc maximum. Harmonics are kept below -30 dBc. Planar Monolithics Industries, www.pmi-rf.com. Waveguide Noise Sources QuinStar Technology Inc. introduced the QNS-FB15LE series of waveguide noise sources. The QNS series waveguide noise source comes in standard (Q,U, V, E and W) full waveguide bands. The QuinStar QNS series noise sources have 15 dB ENR with 0.015 dB/°C of noise power output stability over temperature and 0.15 dB/1 percent over bias voltage. Typical ENR flatness is ±0.5 dB over any 10 GHz region and ±1.25 dB over the full band. QuinStar also offers QIF series full band matching isolators as an option. QuinStar Technology Inc., www.quinstar.com. Miniature VCO The DCO200400-5 is a broadband miniature VCO covering from 2 to 4 GHz and sized only at 0.3 inches square. This tiny VCO boasts low noise of -90 dBc/ Hz at 10 kHz offset, making it ideal for handheld test equipment and microwave point-topoint radio applications. The output power of -2 dBm minimum comes from a bias requirement of only +5 V at 46 mA (max). Tuning requirement for the full band is 0.5 to 18 V. Second harmonic is suppressed by 12 dB minimum. Synergy Microwave Corp., www.synergymwave.com. MICROWAVE JOURNAL MARCH 2014