The Source on Design and Technology for the Wireless and RF Engineer
Snap-In, Panel-Mount DC Power Jacks
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsShogyo International corporation has introduced a new, unique line of snap-in, pane;-mount DC power jacks, designed to easily snap into any pre-set holes. Models MJ-60 and MJ-61 have a mounting hole dimension of 9.75 mm × 10.5 mm. Jack model MJ-60 has a center pin size of 2.1 mm, and a rating of DC12 V 0....
Modem Chip Set
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntersil announced it is shipping its new CommLink™ OC-3 Modem chip set and reference design to customers who are designing broadband wireless Internet and cellular backhaul infrastructure equipment. Intersil's new ISL87060 chip set — the first product resulting from its strategic acquisition of Scottsdale-based SiCOM, Inc....
Expansion of RF Module Line
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsLinx introduces an addition to its LC series RF module line. Now available in 315 MHz, the second generation of Linx's LC receiver modules features enhanced performance, reduced size and lower cost. When paired with an LC-Series transmitter, these tiny SMD modules provide a complete and cost-effective solution for the wireless transfer of serial, control, and command information over the distances in excess of 300 feet....
High Frequency Power Dividers
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsRLC Electronics' D-10265 Series of high frequency power dividers are compact microstrip units covering the frequency range of 10 to 26.5 GHz. These units provide low VSWR at all ports and high isolation between all output ports. Phase and amplitude tracking of all outputs are excellent due to the symmetrical designs....
MultiGuard Transient Voltage Suppressors
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corp. introduces its MultiGuard® Series of bi-directional transient voltage suppressors in new, smaller case sizes, providing bi-directional ESD protection, EMI attenuation and sub nanosecond response time. Offering electronic circuit design engineers a reliable transient voltage protection solution, MultiGuard chips are now available in 0405 two-element, 0508 two and four-element and 0612 four-element case sizes....
T Filter Networks
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsKOA Speer Electronics introduces a full line of standard and enhanced filter networks for the suppression of EMI/RFI at low and high frequencies. KOA T filter networks combine exceptional filtering capabilities, high stability and high reliability with a unique symmetrical design that allows for the filtering of bi-directional signals....
Communications Processor Family Enhanced to Include ATM Enhancements
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdding to their MPC8XX PowerQUICC™ processor family, Motorola announced their newest line of integrated communications processors designed to deliver advanced connectivity between LAN and DSL networking systems. Providing enhanced ATM functionality beyond the original MPC860SAR, the MPC862 family and MPC857T derivative include simultaneous Fast Ethernet (MII) and Parallel ATM (UTOPIA) operation, UTOPIA II Multi-PHY, UTOPIA Slave, AAL2, ...
Rubidium Atomic Clock Oscillator
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsTemex Components announces the availability of a new Rubidium atomic clock, the RAFS series that is approved by the European Space Agency for use in the Galileo Global Navigation System. The RAFS has a very low temperature sensitivity, required for radio-navigation applications, of less than 1 × 10 -13 /°C....
Family of Digital Converters
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices created the VersaCOMM product family of re-configurable digital converters that perform digital filtering and frequency conversion for high-speed signal processing applications. Designed for compatibility with ADI's world-leading analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital-to-analog converters (DACs), VersaCOMM digital converters are ideal for macro-, micro- and pico-cellular base station designs, and are field-reconfigur...
Rubidium Clock Oscillators
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsTemex Components announces the availability of the new rubidium atomic clock, the MCFRS series that consumes less than 0.6 Amps during a very fast warm-up time of 10' at 25°C. They are available in the standard frequencies of 5 MHz, 10 MHz, and 20 MHz. The MCFRS consumes 8 watts of power, and exhibits low aging of ± 4 × 10 -11 /month....
26 to 31 GHz Leaded Package for LMDS and Ka-Band Operations
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsStratEdge announced the availability of a 26 to 31 GHz leaded package designed for easy manufacturing of devices with high thermal management needs, like power amplifiers. The new product, StratEdge part number 580403, is the first leaded product for commercial applications that performs at Ka-Band....
Thermal Management Products
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsAPW offers a complete line of standard and custom thermal management solutions from packaged fans and lowers to full line air conditioners and heat exchangers for their integrated enclosure systems. The McLean brand of products solves complex cooling problems with custom designs and advanced packaging concepts, utilizing smart system controls that communicate by means of state-of-the-art microprocessors....
Hyperabrupt Junction Tuning Varactor
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsAlpha Industries introduces its latest silicon hyperabrupt junction tuning varactor diode specifically designed for 3V platforms. The SMV1763-079 features high-capacitance ratio and low-reserve voltage, making it ideal for low-phase noise VCOs in wireless systems up to and beyond 2.5 GHz. The tuning varactor is designed for high-volume, low-cost battery applications including low noise and wideband UHF and VHF VCO for WCDMA, GSM, PCS, and...
Dual System GPS Line
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsAntenna Specialists, an Allen Telecom company, is expanding its Tele-Locator™ line of dual-system GPS antennas to include 3 dBd gain roof top mounting options for 800 and 900 MHz trunking. Model series ASP-1860TGPS combines active GPS location identification with broadband trunking for complete frequency coverage without tuning....
Prism Option for Off-the-Shelf Oscillator Series
June 28, 2001 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsFox Electronics has expanded one of its standards off-the-shelf crystal oscillator series with a new option designed specifically for use with Intersil Corporation's latest generation PRISM® 2.5 and 3.0, 11 Mbps chip sets. The new CMOS oscillator, designated the F4106-440/1.4 PRISM, is a major addition to Fox's F4100 series that complements Intersil's popular PRISM chip sets for wireless connectivity applications, including home comput...
