Wireless Design & Development articles from June 2003

Wireless Design & Development archives from June 2003

Graphical programming.
June 1, 2003... National Instruments introduces LabVIEW 7 Express. Designed to reduce development time for new and experienced users, Express VIs encapsulate measurement functionality in easy-to-use, interactive virtual instruments for measurement and...

RF transistors.
June 1, 2003... Motorola introduces RF power transistors designed for 900 MHz cellular base station power amplifiers. The 900G3 series features Motorola's RF LDMOS die technology. The MRF5S9100M is a 100 W, 900 MHz plastic RF power transistor designed for CDMA...

Noise generator.
June 1, 2003... Noise Com introduces the UFX-7126 Series Noise Generator, programmable noise generators for testing WLAN receivers. The UFX-7126 covers both the 2.5 GHz and the 5 GHz bands used by the 802.11 a and b standard WLAN, HyperLAN as well as the...

Voltage controlled oscillator.
June 1, 2003... Vectron introduces an ultra small, low jitter, voltage controlled crystal oscillator. The VC-700 is a crystal stabilized, voltage controlled oscillator that operates at the crystal frequency to offer minimal jitter. The oscillator is housed in...

Satellite problems--some are just plain taxing!(UP FRONT)(Column)
June 1, 2003... It seems lately all I have been dealing with is satellite based issues one way or the other this year, though focusing on satellite issues is not my main task. However in wireless one deals with the hand dealt. The first problem I...

Signal processing equipment.(WHAT'S HOT)
June 1, 2003... The WideFire-2002BP is based on the WideFire[TM] Technology. The Wide-Fire-2002BP features the same wireless generation capability as the WideFire-2002M, but is packaged in an application specific configuration. The WideFire-2002BP can generate...

SAW filters.(WHAT'S HOT)
June 1, 2003... Temex Microsonics introduces ultra-compact RF SAW filters in chip-scale packaging. The RF SAW filters support all major standards: GSM850/900/1800/1900, CDMA450, CDMA2000, PCS, WCDMA, GPS, 802.11 b/g, and Bluetooth, within the standard range of...

Power isolators.(WHAT'S HOT)
June 1, 2003... Designed to meet a 1.5" width by 1.92" footprint and weighting 180 grams, this 400 MHz isolators offers a 12% nominal bandwidth to provide 18 dB isolation and a low insertion loss of 0.40 dB to maximize an amplifier's gain in a space...

GSM/GPRS transceivers.(WHAT'S HOT)
June 1, 2003... Silicon Laboratories announces the Aero[TM] I GSM/GPRS transceiver. The Aero I is based on RF CMOS technology, and is suited for small GSM/GPRS handsets and modules where small board space is required. The transceiver allows a triple band...

Programmable oscillators.(WHAT'S HOT)
June 1, 2003... Cardinal Components introduces a field programmer with the ability to program FIPO[TM] programmable oscillators, FPIO II[TM] the low jitter ( Cardinal Components, Inc., Wayne

Switched combiner.(WHAT'S HOT)
June 1, 2003... Technical Research and Manufacturing announces a low loss, high power four-way switching combiner and divider in a single package. The unit offers isolation between combiner and divider module of greater than 90 dB. The power divider has more...

Signal processors.(WHAT'S HOT)
June 1, 2003... Intrinsity announces a FastMATH Adaptive Signal Processor[TM] product that delivers programmable performance for power-constrained embedded applications. The FastMATH-LP[TM] devices use the same pin-out and delivers the same functionality as...

Transistors.(WHAT'S HOT)
June 1, 2003... The FPD1500SOT89 is a packaged depletion mode AIGaAs/InGaAs pHEMT. It utilizes a 0.25 [micro]m x 1500 [micro]m Schottky barrier Gate, defined by high-resolution stepper-based photolithography. The recessed and offset Gate structure minimizes...

Interface headers.(WHAT'S HOT)
June 1, 2003... Molex introduces Micro-Fit 3.0[TM] Compliant Pin Interface headers. These press-fit headers require no soldering. The headers are appropriate for either power or signal uses and can carry up to five amperes per circuit. They are fully polarized...

Circuit simulation and analysis software.(WHAT'S HOT)
June 1, 2003... Version 7.90 of APLAC circuit simulation and analysis software has an improved user interface that facilitates schematic creation, simulation, and use of utilities. The analysis setup of APLAC 7.90 includes templates and control forms with over...

The missing link: 3G test cases for the deployment of next-generation wireless.(DESIGNER'S CORNER)
June 1, 2003... 3G is happening. As the broader market reconciles the overly optimistic expectations of the last several years, the wireless industry is, in fact, proceeding with the launch of next-generation wireless services. The momentum and commitment...

Films: CS Hyde Company.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... CS Hyde introduces high performance films that offer advantages such as electrical insulation, temperature resistance, excellent release, chemical resistance, optical clarity, purity, and more. Films range in thickness from .011"-.020"....

Phase locked oscillators: Atlantic Microwave Ltd.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The APL-06 series of phase locked oscillators are locked to a built-in OCXO to achieve frequency variation of better than [+ or -] 0.05 ppm over a temperature range of -20 to +60[degrees]C and better than [+ or -] 0.005 ppm per day. Harmonics...

Power conversion ICs: Power Integrations, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The LNK500 is a high voltage monolithic power conversion IC. The LNK500's utilizes the company's EcoSmart[R] technology, that enables a fault protected, universal input (85 V AC to 265 V AC), constant voltage (CV) or constant voltage, constant...

Power density rectifier: Cherokee International.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The CAR1548 rectifier packs 1,500 watts of constant power in a 2U high form factor. Measuring 2.71" X 5.03" X 12.81", the rectifier provides 31.25 amperes at 48 volts. The CAR1548 comes with integrated redundancy diodes and a thermally...

Digitizer system: Acqiris USA.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Deploying a quad-channel digitizer module, Model CC121 enables, at 1 GHz bandwidth, to operate 80 channels at 1 GS/s sampling rate; 40 channels at 2 GS/s; and 20 channels at 4 GS/s. The crate's cooling system allows installed modules to run at...

Toroidal inductors: C&D Technologies, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The 4000 and 4100 series of inductors employ a toroidal construction to ensure low leakage flux, Devices in the 4000 series offer inductance values from 3.3 [micro]H to 330 [micro]H. Inductance values range from 2.7 [micro]H to 330 [micro]H for...

DIMM sockets: Yamaichi Electronics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Yamaichi introduces 168 pin DIMM sockets for DRAM, SDRAM, and unbuffered DRAM memory types. The CN061 series allows for durability up to 25 cycles. Other features include a contact resistance of 30 milliohms and voltage rating of 250 V AC. With...

Simulation software: Ansoft Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Ansoft introduces SIwave[TM], simulation software for the advanced modeling of IC packages and PCBs. SIwave allows design engineers to characterize simultaneous switching noise, power and ground bounce, resonances, reflections and coupling...

Communications analyzer: Anritsu Company.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... CDMA2000 1X hardware and software options enable the MTA8820 Radio Communication Analyzer to test wireless mobile terminals according to IS-2000 and 3GPP2 standards. With the measurement software installed, the MT8820A can conduct very...

Coaxial switches: RLC Electronics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... RLC's terminated multi-position coaxial switch line provides proven reliability, long life, and excellent electrical performance. This switch features low insertion loss and VSWR over the entire DC-40 GHz range while maintaining high isolation....

Logic integration: Motorola, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The SMARTMOS8 Medium Voltage (MV) process allows power, analog, and digital logic functions to be manufactured on a single chip. SMARTMOS8 MV combines voltage capability up to 90 volts, along with power and analog functions while leaving room...

Downconverter modules: WJ Communications.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... WJ Communications introduces a new line of surface mount downconverter modules for current and next generation mobile infrastructure base station applications. The CV210-1, CV210-3, and CV211-1 are high-linearity, dual and single-branch...

Chipset enhances color displays.(EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: CHIPSETS)
June 1, 2003... National Semiconductor introduces a chipset that combines low power and interface design. The FPD94128 controller/column driver and the FPD93140 power supply/gate driver form a complete solution for driving amorphous silicon active matrix LED...

CODEC/SLIC chipset.(EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: CHIPSETS)
June 1, 2003... Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT[TM]) announces a fully integrated 3.3 volt quad CODEC and ringing SLIC chipset. The chipset offers a glue-less interface between the CODEC and SLIC devices, minimizing the need for external components,...

Single-chip radio transceiver.(EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: CHIPSETS)
June 1, 2003... Zarlink Semiconductor introduces a single-chip radio transceiver (transmitter/receiver) for cell phones used in multi-band, multi-mode. 2G and 2.5G digital cellular networks. The ZL[TM]20250 chip's receive circuitry has two IF inputs, one for...

Programmable serializer and deserializer chipset.(EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2003... Maxim introduces the MAX9213/MAX9214 21-bit, LVDS serializer and deserializer. The MAX9213 serializes 21 bits of LVTTL/LVCMOS data into three LVDS serial data streams. A parallel-rate clock on the fourth channel provides timing for the MAX9214...

Platform for handset design.(EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2003... Analog Devices offers a complete chipset solution (from digital baseband through RF power amplifier), enabling engineers to create handsets for EDGE. Based on the Blackfin[R] processor, the Blackfin SoftFone[R] includes a high-performance...

Putting telematics in the fast lane: wireless solutions for the next wave in mobile technology.(TELEMATICS)
June 1, 2003... Telematics combines wireless voice and data communications with in-vehicle navigation to deliver location-specific information, security and productivity-enhancing services for people on the move. Telematics continue to gain visibility with...

Power dividers: BroadWave Technologies, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... BroadWave introduces a series of broadband 800-3500 MHz Wilkinson power dividers that feature a typical port-port isolation of 25 dB. Configurations include 2-way, 4-way, and 8-way with SMA female connectors. These dividers are ideal for...

Test solution: Agilent Technologies Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The Agilent Signal Studio for 1xEV-DV and cdma200 software (FA438C-414) works with the E4438C ESG vector signal generator. The software includes four 1xEV-DV forward link channels: two short-duration, fully coded packet data channels (PDCH) and...

ISM transceiver: XEMICS.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The XE1202 ISM-band transceiver is offered with an extended voltage range from 2.4 V to 3.6 V. The XE1202 can operate in 868-870 MHz, 902-928 MHz, and the 433 MHz frequency bands. The part can transmit and receive data from as low as 4.8 kbps...

RFID chips: EM Microelectronics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The EM4222 chip is a Read-Only UHF and Microwave (300 MHz to 2.45 GHz) single chip solution with a small footprint. Depending on the chip programming, tags can be red to speeds between 0.5 m/s and 100 m/s, while the maximum number of tags that...

Selectable oscillators: Elcom Technologies, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Elcom introduces an ultra low phase noise, ruggedized, selectable oscillator, designed for SATCOM converters and wideband receiver applications. The SFDRO series frequency phase locked oscillators has an RF output frequency of 0.5 to 26 GHz. RF...

DC/DC controllers: Texas Instruments.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Texas Instruments announced two families of synchronous step-down, voltage-mode, DC/DC controllers. The TPS4005x family steps down input voltages ranging from 8 V to 40 V, and drives external N-channel high side and synchronous rectifier MOSFET...

LED driver: Maxim Integrated Products.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The MAX1582 is a white LED driver that powers up to six white LEDs in series with a constant current. The dual-segment, step-up converter includes a 30 V, low drain-source on-resistance, N-channel MOSFET switch. The MAX1582 operates at constant...

Power modules: BI Technologies.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... BI Technologies introduces a H-bridge IGBT power module that provides ultrafast diodes. The 7721 Series are offered in 500 volt/22 Amp or 600 volt/32 amp configurations. Standard configurations for the H-bridge module include the 7721-1A,...

Test sets: ZK Celltest Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... ZK Celltest announces the 1xRTT (IS 2000) voice and data capabilities option to their DXM test sets. Designed to accommodate up to six phones, the DXM supports air interface technologies including EAMPS, TDMA, CDMA (IS95 and IS2000), and GSM....

EDA software: LPKF Laser & Electronics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... LPKF announces the Pulsonix PCB version 2.0 design software suite. The version includes the following features: true instanced multi-level hierarchy in schematics; electrical rules checking in schematics with user definable rules; Report Maker...

SMT inductor/transformer: J.W. Miller Magnetics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The Multi Six Pack surface mount inductor/transformer series features dual functionality by acting as either an inductor or transformer with three sized. The device's six-winding design allows engineers to wire each coil differently to create a...

Power amplifiers: SiGe Semiconductor.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... SiGe Semiconductor introduces a pair of RangeCharger[TM] power amplifiers. The SE5102 power amplifier and SE5103 power amplifier module use a SiGe BiCMOS process that boosts linearity and power output to the levels of GaAs alternatives. The...

Test and development chassis: Tracewell Systems.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Tracewell announces a test and development chassis for applications using the CompactPCI Serial Mesh Backplane (CSMB) architecture. This fabric architecture enables high speed, high performance data transfer in a variety of applications. The...

Flat Panel Antennas: Mobile Mark, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Mobile Mark offers Flat Panel Antennas for 5 GHz applications. The antenna features 24 dBi gain with a front-to-back ratio of 35 dB or better. Compact size (15" x 15" x 2") keeps wind loading to a minimum. Radome covering provides weather...

Handset evaluation: Spirent Communications.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The Universal Diagnostic Monitor (UDM) enables simultaneous automated test control and data collection for mobile devices and simultaneous performance evaluation for WCDMA and CDMA handsets. The UDM monitors and analyzes terminal and network...

UMTS duplexer: K & L Microwave, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The WSD-00292 offers low passband insertion loss of 0.6 dB maximum ( www.klmicrowave.com * Write In 1

Ceramic substrates: CoorsTek, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... CoorsTek introduces MidFilm[R] ceramic substrates. The technology uses the same manufacturing method used in making thick-film substrates, but with a higher performance material--ADS-995-R alumina. The material produces an as-fired substrate...

Switch matrix: Dow-Key Microwave Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... This coaxial switch matrix system with TIT, control interface, performs up to 18 GHz and is configured as a 2 x 5 bidirectional, non-blocking switch matrix. The unit dimensions are 4.3" x 2.6 x 1.75", and its maximum weight is 500 grams. DC...

Acoustic system-on-chip: Akustica, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Akustica's acoustic SoCs (called "Microphone Chips" and "Speaker Chips") are based on MEMS technology that integrates the functionality of multiple microphones or speakers with microelectronics and software onto a single, standard CMOS...

Compact antenna: Antenna Factor.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Antenna Factor announces that its JJB-Series antenna is available in a vertical-mount style. The antenna has a diameter of 7 mm. The antenna features a through-hole feedline which attaches directly to the user's PCB. The 1/4-wave antennas are...

Li-Ion battery charger: Linear Technology Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The LTC4056 is a linear Li-Ion battery charger controller in a ThinSOT[TM] package. The total solution occupies an area of less than 75 [mm.sup.2] and has a height of 1 mm. The LTC4056 targets systems that need to charge a 4.2 Li-Ion battery...

DC/DC converters: Tyco Electronics Power Systems.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Tyco announces the 12 V Austin MicroLynx 5 A and 12 V Austin SuperLynx 16 A, two series of non-isolated DC/DC converters specifically for 12 V input applications. The 12 V Austin MicroLynx series modules can convert an input voltage of between...

Drop-in components: Raditek.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The SS Series covers 700 to 3600 MHz at 10% bandwidth with industry standard sizes. At 10% bandwidth these units have guaranteed specifications of 0.25 dB insertion loss, 20 dB isolation, and 1.20:1 VSWR over the operating temperature range of...

Attenuator ICs: TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The TGL4203 is ideal as a gain control element in broadband fiber optic, aerospace, and digital radio applications. The TGL4201 series is a precision fixed-value attenuator family. The TGL4203 is fabricated using TriQuint's 0.25-micron gate...

Switchmode transformer: Prem Magnetics, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The SPP-3006 is a printed circuit mount transformer for AC to DC converter applications. Designed for use with the TNY255, applications providing for inputs of 85 to 265 V AC and 2 DC outputs ranging from 6 VD C up to 12 V DC, or DC output...

GSM/GPRS transceiver: Analog Devices, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The OthelloOne TV[TM] (AD6539) includes all the features of previous Othello transceivers with the benefit of on-chip VCOs. Two versions are available. The AD6539L is for use with X-PA[TM] family of power amplifiers with integrated power...

Digital DC ammeters: Datel, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The DCA5-20PC Series are LED-display DC ammeters that scale, digitize, and display the output of standard 50 mV and/or 100 mV DC shunts. The "direct-connect" DCA5's are fully self-contained including buffered inputs, scaling circuitry,...

Assembly tool: Palomar Technologies.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The FAST' 35 Active Component Attach Tool can be configured to utilize laser welding, epoxy, or soldering attach methodologies to automate the active optical alignment, assembly, and fiber attach of active photonic components, such as lasers,...

Infrared transmissive switch: Fairchild Semiconductor.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The QVE00033 comes in a temperature resistant black plastic housing with a 7.5 x 4.05 mm footprint and a 5.40 nun package height. A GaAs light emitting diode faces a silicon phototransistor across a 2 mm gap with a 0.4 mm aperture. The peak...

VCXO oscillators: Connor-Winfield.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The VPLD5*T Series offers stabilities from [+ or -] 100 ppm down to 20 ppm in a surface mount 9 x 14 mm VCXO low profile package. Total tolerance is guaranteed for all types of frequency variability (including 15 year aging). The oscillator is...

Boost converter: Zetex.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The ZXLB 1600 inductive switching boost converter has an input voltage range of 1.6 V to 5.5 V. The output is regulated by a directly applied PWM control signal, an external DC voltage, or the use of external feedback resistors. The ZXLB1600...

Electronic switch: E-T-A Circuit Breakers.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The FS 10 is an electronic flow switch that combines a solid-state relay and flow sensor in one unit. The FS 10 responds to flow rates in gas or liquid having temperatures ranging from -13[degrees]F to 212[degrees]F. The switch measures gas...

Solid state amplifiers: Aethercomm.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Part Number SSPA 13.7-14.5-30 is a high power, Ku band, solid state power amplifier that operates from 13.7 to 14.5 GHz. The PldB at 25[degrees]C is 30 watts typical. The saturated output power is 35 watts typical at 25[degrees]C. Typical small...

Power system architecture: Vicor Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Vicor introduces a power system architecture based on power conversion technologies. The architecture, called Factorized Power Architecture (FPA), is enabled by power conversion components called V*I chips or VICs. V*I chips process up to 200...

Translators: STMicroelectronics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... STMicroelectronics introduces a 16-bit dual-supply bus transceiver level translator. The 74VCX1632245 provides a two-way asynchronous communications interface between buses at 3.3 V and 2.5V or 1.8 V in mixed 3.3 V/1.8 V, 3.3 V/2.5 V or 2.5...

Crosspoint switches: Maxim Integrated Products.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The MAX9390/MAX9391 are dual, high performance 2 x 2 LVDS crosspoint switches. The MAX9390 accepts LVDS, HSTL, and other GND-referenced input signals, while the MAX9391 accepts LVPECL, CML, and other VCC-referenced differential input signals....

Connectable LED modules: LEDtronics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The StripLED connectable LED modules contain four super-bright, wide angle (85[degrees]C) SpiderLEDs, on 3-inch double-ended connector harness for daisy chain assembly, and a pre-applied strip of 3M[R] double-sided foam tape for...

Cap arrays: Yageo.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Yageo introduces a range of multi-value cap arrays. The arrays combine broadband-filtering characteristics with a small footprint. The multi-value cap arrays integrate two pairs of MLCCs (multiplayer ceramic capacitors) within a single...

Coaxial isolators: TRAK Microwave.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... TRAK Microwave introduces a series of coaxial isolators used in Private Mobile Radio (PMR) for TETRA base station applications. These models are used in power combiners, duplexers, and amplifiers for base station usage. Model I404243B isolator...

DFT cores: RF Engines Limited.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... RF Engines has added high speed Polyphase DFT (Discrete Fourier Transform) cores to its line of digital signal processing technologies. The Ventrix[TM] is suited for applications where filter performance and processing speed are critical and...

GPS receivers: RF Micro Devices, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... RF Micro Devices introduces the RF8009 GPS receiver designed for telematics and automotive navigation products. The RF8009 is a low-cost, fully integrated, plug-and-play 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver module that simplifies product design and...

Coax cables: KSM Electronics, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... KSM Electronics offers a full range of IEEE 802.11 (up to 6 GHz) antenna interface cable assemblies using the Hirose Electric U.FL connector. KMS provides custom lengths with industry standard interfaces on the opposite ends. Applications...

Chip antenna: NTK Technologies, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... NTK Technologies announces a series of SMD ceramic dielectric chip antennas designed for WLAN applications. The MAC2450A5362AAE series measures 11.8 x 2.5 x 0.7 mm. These dual band antennas are available with a center frequency of 2450 GHz and...

Noise suppression sheet: Hitachi Metals.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Hitachi Metals introduces a halogen-free noise suppression sheet, "Absorshield[TM] KE Series", which has a high suppression effect of RF noise in the frequency range of 0.1 to 10 GHz. The sheet is composed of high performance nanocrystalline...

Video transient switch: American Microwave Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Model No. SWN-1140-3DR-STD with options 218, B08, and B01-12V is a 2.0-18.0 GHz low video transient SP3T switch. VSWR is 2:1. Isolation is 60 dB. Insertion loss is 3.5 dB. Switching speed is 20 nsec rise/fall time. On/off delay is 70 nsec. RF...

Directional couplers: Microlab/FXR.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Microlab/FXR announces a 380-520 MHz addition to their range of directional couplers. The CK20-N series is designed for TETRA, SMR, and PMR band applications. The series uses air-line technology which provides reliability and low loss of ...

Aluminum nitride terminations: International Manufacturing Services, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... International Manufacturing Services (IMS) announces the IMS aluminum nitride termination. Tolerances are available to 2% with power handling up to 150 W. Typical return loss is 25 dB to 3 GHz in a 50 Ohm system. Termination size is .560 x .250...

Subminiature connectors: Radiall.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The UMP OTM enables the connection of a variety of equipment such as RF modules and antennas. The OTM option can be implemented on standard UMP connectors. The UMP connector range features an ultra low profile (2 to 3 mm in height) and...

Embedded transceiver: Skybility Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... Skybility introduces the 3rd generation of this embedded transceiver for machine to machine (M2M) data communications. The radio will send up to 115 bits of data over the cellular phone system. The radio offers 5 volt, 1.2 watt functionality...

Voice CODEC chip: Winbond Electronics Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2003... The W681511 chip is a single channel voice CODEC IC featuring low power (10 [micro]A and 100 nA typical power consumption in standby and power down modes) and 4.5 to 5.5 V single supply voltage. The chip is compatible with Motorola MC14LC5480...