Wireless Design & Development articles from November 2003

Wireless Design & Development archives from November 2003

Switch filter bank.
November 1, 2003... The 2SFB-3000/85-500-SR is a two-channel switch filter bank centered at 3 GHz. This unit features a narrowband 85 MHz channel and a broadband 500 MHz channel. The bank provides 5.0 dB maximum insertion loss at FC and 70 dB stopband attenuation...

Watchdog ICs.
November 1, 2003... EM Microelectronic the EM6323/24 circuits. The circuits feature low threshold voltages between 1.31 V and 4.63 V, and operate with power supplies between 1.5 V and 5 V over a temperature range of-40[degrees]C to 125[degrees]C. The EM6323/24...

InGaP gain block.
November 1, 2003... Designed in InGaP HBT technology, Sirenza Microdevices introduces the SBA series of gain blocks. These InGaP gain blocks offer high linearity through 5 GHz, making them suitable for wireless infrastructure applications. The SBA product family...

Antenna array.
November 1, 2003... SkyCross introduces a high performance antenna array for the MMDS fixed wireless and WLAN markets. The 2x2AR-2550U-A is designed for manufacturers and wireless network service providers that are building out fixed wireless access networks and...

WiMax raises the Wi-Fi bar.(UPFRONT)
November 1, 2003... Just when you thought it was sale to dip your laptop in the Wi-Fi waters, along comes the next iteration of not quite so short-range, unlicensed 802.xx wireless interconnect. We've been hearing about 802.16 for a while now, but the last...

Cursor control solution.(WHAT'S HOT)
November 1, 2003... Interlink Electronics announces MicroNav, a compact OEM pointing device. Measuring less than 10 x 10 x 1.4 mm, MicroNav enables precise, 360-degree cursor navigation for consumer handheld devices including cellular phones, wireless e-mail...

Spectrum analysis.(WHAT'S HOT)
November 1, 2003... Willtek introduces a new version of the 9100 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer and the 4915 Antenna Coupler. The 4915 will speed mobile phone testing, and reduce test time and the effects of the RF environment on measurement repeatability. The...

High power duplexers.(WHAT'S HOT)
November 1, 2003... Spectrum FSY Microwave introduces a duplexer which is designed to provide isolation between transmit and receive frequencies of 1030 and 1090 MHz. The duplexer features power handling of up to 4 kW at 1030 MHz. The duplexer is a High Q device...

Pulse withstanding resistors.(WHAT'S HOT)
November 1, 2003... OhmCraft introduces the HPC series pulse withstanding resistors. Standard and custom chip sizes 0805 to 2512 are available with continuous power ratings from 0.2 W to 2.0 W at 70[degrees]C. Resistance values range from 100 [ohm] with tolerances...

Coaxial connectors.(WHAT'S HOT)
November 1, 2003... AEP has developed a system of internal compression seals to produce RF coaxial connectors that are waterproof, inside and out, without the use of soldered hermetic seals. The sealing system offers dielectric material that remains the same...

Test fixtures.(WHAT'S HOT)
November 1, 2003... ProbeStar introduces TESCOM's line of RF shielded test fixtures. TESCOM fixtures can achieve a shielding effectiveness of better than 80 dB at 2.5 GHz (connectors included). Other features include pneumatic control, EMI filters, RS-232C...

Programmable step attenuators.(WHAT'S HOT)
November 1, 2003... The PA series attenuators are binary programmable step attenuators designed to operate from DC to 18 GHz. Two basic models offer attenuation ranges of 15 and 70 dB. Control is in standard binary format: 1-24-8, etc. Power rating is 2 watts...

Development solution.(WHAT'S HOT)
November 1, 2003... Wavecom announces its Automotive Development Lab, a wireless technology solution for automotive applications. Automotive Development Lab provides a suite of hardware, software, development tools and services. In addition, Wavecom introduces a...

Radio on a chip for easy conversion to wireless networking.(DESIGNER'S CORNER)
November 1, 2003... Wireless communications is becoming recognizable as a cost effective solution in data communications as well as in the embedded electronics world. Radio on a chip (alternatively referred to as the device in this article) and other emerging...

Design & test environments combine: device characterization and system simulation is possible when design and test environments are combined.(PRODUCT OVERVIEW: SOFTWARE)
November 1, 2003... Complex communication standards and new materials pose numerous benefits and challenges fox today's RF circuit designers looking to outperform the current generation of products. Successful development efforts depend on accurate...

Adhesives: Tra-Con, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Along with moisture resistance, TRA-BOND 789-3 adheres to substrates such as gold, silver and copper. TRA-BOND 789-3 has an operating temperature ranging from -60[degrees]C to 150[degrees]C with a viscosity of 36,500 cps. This adhesive has a...

Wireless data modem: RF Industries, Ltd.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... RF Neulink introduces the NL6000 wireless data modem. The NL6000 enables local area network connectivity through its onboard USB port, has up to 6 watts of RF power, operates to 22 kbps, is available in VHF or UHF frequencies. The 12 VDC or...

EMI filters: Spectrum Control, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Spectrum Control introduces the MLFT (Motor Line Feed-Thin Technology) EMI filter. MLFT's are engineered to replace the need for multiple capacitors, inductive coils, leads and PCB assemblies. MLFF filters can be designed into mechanical...

RF power transistor: Motorola, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... The MRF5S 19060MR1 2 GHz discrete RF power transistor in plastic packaging, is from Motorola. The device is designed to deliver 12 watts of average power when used in N-CDMA amplifier systems at 1.93 to 1.99 GHz. Additional typical 2-carrier...

Electromechanical switches: Dow-Key microwave.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Dow-Key introduces a family of VXI switches with SMA connectors offering three configurations: SP6T, Double SPDT, and a transfer switch. DC characteristics include 20 to 28 VDC (24 VDC nominal) operation voltage. Equipped with a failsafe...

Telecom relay: California Eastern Laboratories.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... CEL announces solid state telecom relays from NEC. The PS7141E-1A is a single channel 1-Form-A relay designed to provide a solution for hook switch and pulsed dial applications. Housed in a 6-pin DIP package, the PS7141E-1A features: a...

Audio amplifiers: Texas Instruments.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Texas Instruments introduces a high output power mono Class-AB audio amplifier. The TPA6211A1 audio amplifier offers over 340 mW of power per [mm.sup.2] load at 10% THD (total harmonic distortion). The device comes in a 3 x 3 mm QFN package and...

Wire connector: Micro Plastics Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Micro Plastics introduces the screw on wire connector. These connectors are color coded in gray, blue, orange, yellow and red. They are molded in PVC material with an internal spring for secure wire holding strength. Five sizes are available to...

Test socket: Aries Electronics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Aries introduces the CSP/MicroBGA test and burn-in socket for devices from 14 to 27 [mm.sup.2] , in applications under 1 GHz. The pressure-mounted socket requires no soldering. The socket incorporates spring probe contacts. The socket also...

Bandpass filter: K&L Microwave, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... This filter offers 1.0 dB BW across 1.3 GHz centered @ 2.05 GHz, 40 dB @ 0.9 GHz and 3.5 GHz and 1.8:1 VSWR across 100% of passband. The package size is 3.0 x 1.5 x 0.5" with SMA male or female connectors. www.klmicrowave.com; (410)...

Connectors: Amphenol.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Amphenol Industrial Operations announces that its RADSOK contact and connector series is available in smaller sizes that provide a lower insertion force. The smaller sizes allow other connector series such as the P-Lok and the 6015-based series...

Cable and antenna analyzers: Anritsu Company.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Anritsu introduces the $331D and $332D Site Master cable and antenna analyzers that feature a number of improvements in performance and operation that make it easier to conduct accurate return loss/SWR, cable loss, and Distance-to-Fault (DTF)...

Analog switches: Vishay Intertechnology Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Two package options for the "L Series" of low-voltage analog switches and multiplexers were announced by Siliconix incorporated. Devices in the L Series are built to MIL-STD-883. The L Series analog switches and multiplexers in the CerDIP and...

Directional couplers: MECA Electronics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... MECA introduces the 721 series. The "in-line" 721 series single directional couplers and 722 series dual directional couplers are designed for installation without the need for connector adapters. Air-line construction provides for low...

Microcontrollers: STMicroelectronics.(NEW PRODUCTS )
November 1, 2003... STMicroelectronics introduces the Turbo [micro]PSD3300 series of its [micro]PSD family of 8051-class embedded Flash microcontrollers. The Turbo [micro]PSD3300 series increases performance to 10 MIPS peak and adds a peripheral set to form an SoC...

Software for TWTAs: Amplifier Research.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Amplifier Research introduces software features for traveling-wave-tube amplifiers (TWTAs). Called Sleep Mode and AutoSleep Mode, the features allow traveling-wave tubes to turn off when an amplifier is not needed to operate, or produce RF...

RF connectors: Cinch Connectors.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Cinch Connectors announces a RF connector product line. Suited for designs in transportation, broadband, telecommunications, instrumentation, and aerospace electronics, these RF connectors includes SMA, SMB, MCX, MMCX, DIN 1.0/2.3, BNC, TNC, N,...

Crystals and oscillators: Crystek Crystals Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... A variety of Crystek crystals and oscillators at a frequency of 49.152 MHz meet the specifications of the TSB41BA3. the crystal is a fundamental 49.152 MHz 5 x 7 mm SMD, and the oscillator is 49.152, 1.8 V, 5 x 7 mm SMD. The products are...

Water options: PolarFab.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... PolarFab introduces features and devices added to its 6" water PBC4 0.5 micron BCD processes. The devices and options of the PBC4 process include a low threshold voltage option for NMOS devices and high-voltage bipolar (NPN) devices. An...

Microwave cables: Precision Measurements.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Precision Measurements has developed metal jacketed microwave cables using silicon dioxide which resists temperatures in excess of 900[degrees]C. Processing results in low dielectric constant microwave cable which can be operated in excess of...

MMIC mixer: Hittite Microwave Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Hittite announces a high dynamic range MMIC Mixer that achieves up to +32 dBm input IP3 for GSM and CDMA 450 and 480 MHz infrastructure applications. The HMC387MS8 is a high dynamic range passive MMIC mixer in a plastic surface mount 8 lead...

Signal Management Products: TERK Technologies.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... T2, a division of TERK Technologies, introduces a line of maximum bandwidth signal management products. The line consists of installation hardware including splitters, diplexers, power high-definition multiswitches, low noise amplifiers, and...

Supercapacitors: Cooper Bussman.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... PowerStor F Series supercapacitors use a thin, aluminum foil-polymer laminate package. Their design is suited for applications including PCMCIA cards, handheld devices and hybrid battery-supercapacitor packs. The supercapacitors are custom...

Synch modules: Connor-Winfield Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Connor-Winfield introduces the SM3. The SM3 is a system clock module for Stratum 3 timing card applications, shared port adapters, data digital cross connects, SDH and SONET switches and routers, and ADM's. The SM3 module provides a Stratum 3...

Smart card connector: ITT Industries, Cannon.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... The CCM01 Mark III eight contact smart card connector from ITT Industries, Cannon features a self cleaning, normally closed end travel card detection blade switch. The connectors are available in standard and reverse versions with an open...

Evaluation system: Linx Technologies, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Evaluation System The MDEV-HP3-xxx Wireless Development System contains the tools necessary to explore the capabilities of Linx' multichannel HP-3 Series RF modules. The development system is designed to assist in the evaluation and integration...

Voltage controlled oscillator: Micronetics VCO Group.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Model MW500-1427 covers 865 to 915 MHz band with a tuning voltage of 0 to 10 V; 869 to 894 MHz frequency requires 0.8 to 4.0 V. Phase noise is -114 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz, -135 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz. Housed in a 0.500" sq. x 0.15" SM package supplied from...

GaAs FET bias controller: PIVC, LLC.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... PIVC offers an integrated solution to the biasing of GaAs FET devices used in millimeter wave amplifiers without requiring knowledge of the GaAs FET gate voltage versus drain current characteristics. The HBC-1 provides tight clamping of gate...

Cable tester: AEMC Instruments.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... The Wire Mapper Pro Model CA7028 from AEMC is a handheld LAN cable tester, designed for use on cabling equipped with R J45 connectors and wired to TIA 568A/B, USOC or ISDN specifications, it indicates the distance and identifies the location of...

Data acquisition system: Heim Data Systems, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Heim Data Systems introduces the DISC6, a portable unit designed for both laboratory and mobile applications. The DISC6 is a high bandwidth front end for online PC data acquisition and can also operate as a recorder using optional tape, disk or...

Signal processors.(EDITORS' SPOTLIGHT: SEMICONDUCTORS)
November 1, 2003... Analog Devices introduces the ADSP-TS201/202/203 TigerSHARC processors. The TigerSHARC devices provide designers a platform on which to build their high-performance and memory-intensive signal processing and imaging applications--from full...

Mobile application processor.(EDITORS' SPOTLIGHT: SEMICONDUCTORS)
November 1, 2003... Samsung Electronics announces the S3C2440, a mobile CPU, with a core speed of 533 MHz. The S3C2440 enables end-user features such as camera interface, TFT & STN LCD display support, SD/MMC/SDIO, USB host and device, and touch screen interface....

WLAN chipset solution.(EDITORS' SPOTLIGHT: SEMICONDUCTORS)
November 1, 2003... Synad's SY8000 dual band WLAN solution enables connectivity to high speed wireless local area networks in both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands. The dual band WLAN solution implements CCK and OFDM at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz to meet the requirements of the...

Flash memory device.(EDITORS' SPOTLIGHT: SEMICONDUCTORS)
November 1, 2003... Micron announces a 64 megabit (Mb) high-performance Flash memory device, MT28F644W18, developed for mobile applications. This 1.8 V core Flash memory device supports an input/output (I/0) voltage of 1.8 V. Micron's flash memory architecture...

Development Kit.(EDITORS' SPOTLIGHT: SEMICONDUCTORS)
November 1, 2003... Texas Instruments introduces the TMS320DM64x Digital Media Development Kit (DMDK). This kit comes with a 600 MHz TMS320DM642 evaluation board (EVM), high-speed XDS560 PCI-based emulator, and a digital-media version of the powerful Code Composer...

Radio tuner chip set.(EDITORS' SPOTLIGHT: SEMICONDUCTORS)
November 1, 2003... Silicon Laboratories announces the Si2210 chip set, a CMOS satellite radio tuner. The Si2210 tuner chip set includes the Si2210 tuner and the Si2200 RF/IF synthesizer. The Si2200 integrates both RF and IF voltage-controlled oscillators,...

Implantable FIF medical devices: designing for ultra-low power: footprint and power form the single most important design criterion for RF implantable medical devices.(WIRELESS IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS)
November 1, 2003... Implantable RE device technology is dramatically changing the approach to medical diagnostic tests. This technology will help improve patient care, increase the quality of data that the doctor has to analyze, lower the cost of hospital stays,...

WLAN transceivers: RF Micro Devices, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... RF Micro Devices announces its WLAN transceiver solution for 802.11g applications. The 802.11g solution is comprised of the RF2959 single-chip transceiver and the RF5190 power amplifier (PA). The RF2959 transceiver is available in a 6 x 6 mm...

Switched beamformer: Technical Research and Manufacturing, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Technical Research and Manufacturing announces a switched beamformer capability for use in airborne applications. This generic design is a digitally controlled approach that takes one input and provides four output phase states for each switch...

Electrical connections technology: Methode Development Company.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Methode introduces Sonicrimp technology, which can join similar or dissimilar materials to create gas-tight or moisture-resistant electrical connections. The Sonicrimp system mass terminates solid or stranded wire, cable, flex circuitry,...

Film capacitors: Electronic Concepts.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Electronic Concepts introduces a series of film capacitors offering capacitance up to 1.0 [micro]F in a package measuring 0.195 x 0.195 x 0.095 mm and encapsulated for environmental protection. Performance characteristics include capacitance...

Omnidirectional antenna: Pacific Wireless.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Pacific Wireless introduces a rubber duck onmidirectional antenna for 802.11, 2.4 GHz WLANs. Model IN24-5RD features 5.5 dBi gain. The antenna also features a 360[degrees] horizontal transmission pattern and a 50[degrees] vertical transmission...

DC current transducers: American Aerospace Controls.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... American Aerospace Controls (AAC) introduces a series of DC current transducers that provide tight accuracy to 1.0% FS for stable operation over a temperature range of -40[degrees]C to 85[degrees]C. Series 920 and 921 transducers automatically...

Relay modules: National Instruments.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... National Instruments introduces two electromechanical relay modules for Compact FieldPoint and LabVIEW control applications. The cFP-RLY-421 includes eight Form A, SPST relays for switching high or low voltage AC or DC signals. The cFP-RLY-423...

Parametric tester: Keithley Instruments, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Keithley introduces the S630DC/RF parametric testers with 40 GHz RF measurement capabilities. RF connections are designed into the test head and use per-pin electronics to achieve precision and reliability. The system incorporates a vector...

Multipin headers: Thunderline-Z.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Thunderline Multipins come in a variety of styles from 2 pin to up 16 or more pins. They are built for both RF and DC applications up to 40 GHz and are available with combined RF and DC functionality in the same header. Thunderline-Z utilizes...

RF coaxial connector clamp: TRU Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... TRU's SR-Series clamp attachment features a rolling clamp nut design that provides axial and rotational suppoer. This clamp attachment prevents distortion of the cable. Suitable for cables from 14" to 3/4" O.D., the SR-Series is compatible with...

Self-calibrating transmitter: Wilcoxon Research, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... BlueLynx Model BLM-TX is a wireless sensor link designed to replace cable and conduit in data acquisition applications. This unit collects analog signals from up to four 4 to 20 mA sensors, then transmits the signals to a BlueLynx Model BLM-RX...

Computing nodes: Thales Computers.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Thales introduces PowerNode3, a single/dual 1 GHz PowerPC G4 high end computing node. The PowerNode3 features dual and single Motorola Power PC G4 7457 processors running at 1 GHz, each equipped with a 2 MB L3 cache and 2 MB private SRAM,...

Voltage controlled oscillator: Z-Communications Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Z-Communications introduces the V585ME41, an oscillator that generates frequencies between 720 to 1750 MHz, covering the 1030 MHz bandwidth within 0.75 to 21 VDC of control. The devices exhibits a phase noise performance of -100 dBc/Hz...

MMIC amplifier: Mimix Broadband, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Mimix Broadband announces a gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) three stage buffer amplifier. Using 0.15 micron gate length GaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) device model technology,...

Connectors: Tyco Electronics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Tyco announces an interconnect for ExpressCard. The connector is a "beam-on-blade" design includes a 26-position card connector and a surface mount, 26-position right angle host connector. The connector system is designed for 10,000 mating...

LED encapsulants: Dymax Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Dymax introduces four acrylate encapsulating resins, designed for brighter chip-on-board LED assemblies. When cured with a Dymax 2000-EC moderate intensity flood curing system, Light-Cap 9614, 9615, 9616 and 9617 offer optical transmission...

Stacking spacers: RAF Electronic Hardware.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Male-female stacking spacers from RAF help overcome space limitations that may occur when PC/104 and PC/104-plus embedded bus drives are installed. With this approach, standalone module stacks are used like ultra-compact bus boards, but without...

LEDs: Fairchild Semiconductor.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Fairchild's QTLP603C-EB blue LED measures 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.35 mm. Power consumption is reduced through the product's 3.15 V maximum @ 5 mA performance. The device does not require auxiliary drive circuitry and produces typical luminous intensity...

Power transformers: Prem Magnetics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... The SPWC-4500 series has 0.187" quick connect terminals. All units within this series have dual winding primaries and secondaries allowing for an input voltage of 115/230 volts 50/50 Hz and output voltages ranging from 5.0 VAC to 120 VAC at 6.0...

Light pipe materials: BivarOpto.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... BivarOpto introduces an optional, high-contrast material for their light pipe products family. Featuring the use of a 94V-O compliant polycarbonate compound from GE, the light pipes are white-defused in off-state appearance and take full color...

Test receiver: Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... The yellowjacket 802.11a Wi-Fi receiver system uses a custom receiver, custom software and interfaces with an iPAQ 3800, 3900 or 5400 series. The 5 GHz calibrated receiver measures 80FDM network channels operating on the 802.11a standard...

Valid RF Field measurements using Lee sampling criteria: there is more to measuring the local average power of a mobile radio signal than first meets the eye.(TEST & MEASUREMENT)
November 1, 2003... William Lee published his pioneering paper on RF signal level sampling in February 1985. This article attempts to explain the background of his analysis without the fundamental mathematics, and also reference this theory with more recent work...

Testing technology: ASSET InterTech.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... ASSET introduces TopCAT (Topology and Cluster Analysis Technology). TopCAT analyzes the chematic of a Printed circuit board to identigy all of the non-boundary can devices that are connected to boundary scan devices. TopCAT automatically...

Frequency Synthesizer: ILSI America.(NEW PRODUCTS )
November 1, 2003... ILSI's programmable synthesizer, part # PPLL_1A and 1B cover a frequency range from 20.0 MHz to 6000 MHz in bands with a reference frequency of 5.0 MHz to 50.0 MHz. Phase noise is * Write In 213 or Reply Online [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Signal generators: Novatech Instruments, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Model 2910B/RACK is a four channel DDS signal generator in a 1U rack mount instrument case. The generator outputs four programmable frequencies that can be independently set to any value between 100 Hz and 300 MHz with a resolution of 1...

A/D converters: Datel, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... The ADSD-1402 is a single-package, dual. 14-bit, 2 MHz sampling A/D converter with two A/D's can be triggered simultaneously or independently. Each input channel has a sample-hold amplifier, a 2 MHz 14 bit A/D, and its own timing and control...

Packaging system: GPAX, Ltd.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... GPAX announces TekPAX, a tape and reel packaging and feeding system that handles mechanical components. The tape and reel packaging system protects components by placing each one in a custom-designed GPAX tape carrier. Because the components...

GaAs MMIC switches: California Eastern Laboratories.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Housed in NEC's low profile, flat lead TK package, the UPG2030TK measures 1.1 x 1.5 x 0.5 mm. The UPG2030TB is available in NEC's SOT-363 style TB package. Both versions deliver the same "no compromises" performance: frequency range is 0.5 to...

Linear phase bandpass: K&L Microwave, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... K&L Microwave offers the 10LB40-97.5/X45-O/O linear phase bandpass. This unit offers flat phase across passband, 70dB @ 10 MHz to 40 MHz. 60dB @ 160 MHz, and >80 dB@ 600 MHz. www.klmicrowave.com; (410) 749-2424 * Write In 218 or Reply...

DC/DC converters: Magnetek.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Magnetek's Power Electronics Group announces the 70A DC/DC converter HEHB-70A series in a half brick, "True" open frame package. The HEHB-70A series delivers 70 amps at efficiencies as high as 90% at high current/low voltage outputs. These...

Thermal adhesives: Dymax Corporation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Dymax introduces the line of Multi-Cure thermally conductive adhesives. These materials are suitable for bonding heat sinks or heat sensitive components to printed circuit boards. The UV curing option for fillets and encapsulants provides...

Plastic packaging: Motorola, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2003... Motorola introduces a high frequency RF plastic package capable of operating a junction temperature of up to 200[degrees]C. Advantages of this packaging include: alternative solutions to metal-ceramic packaging; surface-mount technology (SMT)...