Microwave Journal articles from July 2001

Microwave Journal archives from July 2001

TWO NOVEL RADAR VEHICLE DETECTORS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A CONVENTIONAL LOOP DETECTOR.
July 1, 2001... In this article, intrusive and non-intrusive radar vehicle detectors, compatible with existing inductive loop detectors (ILD) without any modification of the communication algorithm, have been developed at 24 GHz. The intrusive detector is...

FCC Requirements Impact Carriers and Handset Manufacturers.(Federal Communications Commission)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Cahners In-Stat Group (www.instat.com) reports that the FCC is driving the deployment of mobile location technologies in the United States. Their requirements will have a major impact on the cellular industry as a whole. Recently,...

Northrop Grumman Receives $300 M Radar Contract.(from Boeing Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... BridgeNews reports through Newsedge that Northrop Grumman Corp.'s Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector has been awarded a contract by the Boeing Company for more than $300 M to provide its multi-role electronically scanned array (MESA) radar...

Recent F-22 Production Cost Estimates Exceed Congressional Limitations.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Air Farce F-22 Raptor is an air-superiority aircraft being developed to replace the F-15 fighter aircraft. Lockheed Martin Corp. and Pratt & Whitney Carp. are the contractors for the airframe and engines, respectively. Development, which...

Israeli Electronic Warfare Equipment Contracts Valued at $60.5 M.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Raytheon Co. has been warded two contracts whose total value is $60.5 M to provide the Israeli Air Force F-16I New Fighter Aircraft fleet with equipment for the aircraft's electronic warfare suite. The awards were received from Elisra...

Alcatel to Build ESA Herschel and Planck Research Satellites.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The European Space Agency has selected Alcatel Space to build, test and launch its Herschel and Planck science satellites in a $332 M deal that is being billed as Europe's largest ever space science award. With Astrium and Alenia Aerospazio...

Collins Wins Airbus Ethernet Award.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Us contractor Rockwell Collins has been selected to supply Ethernet avionics communications switches for use aboard the next generation Airbus A380 super carrier airliner. Billed as being a first in the commercial aircraft field, the new...

R & S Launches New Medium Class Spectrum Analyzers.(Rohde and Schwarz (R&S))(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... German contractor Rohde and Schwarz has announced that it is marketing the Advantest R3172 and R3182 spectrum analysers that are aimed at mobile radio, radar and satellite applications within the 26.5 to 40.0 GHz frequency range. Each device is...

ONCAP Completes Purchase of BAE Systems Canada.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... In the ever changing world of electronics contractors, Canadian investment partnership ONCAP (an Onex Corp. subsidiary) has completed its purchase of BAE Systems Canada and has re-branded the business as CMC Electronics Inc. Elsewhere in the...

Philips Bluetooth[TM] Announces Launch of Babyboard Demonstration Kit.(in alliance with Tality Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Early June 2001 has been Netherlands contractor Philips Semiconductors announce the formation of a Bluetooth alliance with US contractor the Tality Corp. and the launch of a new Bluetooth babyboard demonstration kit. In the first instance, the...

Nokia and Bertone-SKF Present Vision of the Future at Geneva Motor Show.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Nokia unveiled a future in-car wireless communication scenario at the 71st Geneva Motor Show, according to NewsEdge Corp. The aim of Nokia's contribution to the Bertone-SKF "Filo" concept car was to evoke ideas about how future telematics may...

Digital Broadcast Satellite (DBS) Makes Solid Gains in Latin America.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... PRNewswire reports that Digital Broadcast Satellite (DBS) will increase its current market share in the Latin American region from 18 to 25 percent over the next six years. The Strategis Group, Latin America Cable and Satellite Division says...

Wild Wireless LAN Market Expected to Weather Economic Downturn.(local area network)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Although the first half of 2001 has been marked by indications of an economic downturn, the wireless LAN (WLAN) market is expected to show healthy growth throughout the forecast period, according to Cahners In-Stat Group. The high tech market...

Worldwide Market for Handheld Computing Devices Remains Healthy.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The worldwide market for handheld computing devices and mobile personal computing devices is bullish says a new report soon to be published by the ARC Group. The report projects shipments for 2001 to be around 13 million PDAs, 7 million HPCs,...

Registry Magic Demonstrates First Ever Bluetooth Hotel Guest Services.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... NewsEdge Corporation reports that Registry Magic Inc. has demonstrated the first ever Bluetooth hotel guest services with Ericsson at the Holiday Inn Wall Street during the Internet World Wireless show this past February. Using Registry Magic's...

Taconic.(Rogers Corp. acquisition falls through)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Taconic announced that the closing of Rogers' acquisition of Taconic, which the parties had hoped would occur by the end of April, did not occur. The parties have encountered important differences over key terms in their agreement, and at...

TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. and Sawtek Inc.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. and Sawtek Inc. announced the execution of a definitive agreement for the companies to merge. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Sawtek will receive 1.1507 shares of TriQuint Semiconductor common...

EMS Technologies Inc.(EMS Technologies Inc. acquires CI Wireless Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * EMS Technologies Inc. acquired CI Wireless Inc., a supplier of repeaters and other wireless signal distribution products. The move is designed to further enhance the EMS Wireless Division's strong market position as an RF solutions leader....

Sonik Technologies Corp.(acquires RadioConnect Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Sonik Technologies Corp., a subsidiary of Vytek Wireless Inc., has acquired the Broadband Wireless Spread Spectrum product line of RadioConnect Corp. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.(purchases product line from MPD Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Comtech Telecommunications Corp. completed the purchase of the commercial satellite, medical and government RF microwave product line from MPD Technologies Inc. and merged it into its Comtech PST Corp. subsidiary located in Melville, NY. The...

Marconi.(Acquires North-wood Technologies)
July 1, 2001... * The Wireless Division at Marconi purchased North-wood Technologies Inc. The transaction values North-wood at approximated $42 M (Canadian).

Multitest AG.(Everett Charles Technologies)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Multitest AG, a manufacturer of semiconductor test handlers, announced a strategic decision to join Everett Charles Technologies (ECT). ECT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Technologies and Dover Corp. Multi-test will continue to be...

TRW.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * TRW created a new company, Velocium, that will provide high speed InP and GaAs components and other products of fiber optic and wireless telecommunications systems. Establishing Velocium as a separate business leverages TRW's investment in...

Mitel Corp.(Zarlink Semiconductor)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Mitel Corp. has introduced a new global identity, Zarlink Semiconductor, under which it will deliver communications connectivity solutions to leaders in voice and data networking. The Zarlink brand is the latest step in recent months to build...

E-tenna Corp.(e-tenna Corp., opoens reseach facility in Laurel, MD)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * e-tenna Corp., a subsidiary of The Titan Corp., opened a new state-of-the-art antenna testing and research and development facility in Laurel, MD. The 10,000 square foot facility houses a Satimo test chamber, which enables the most accurate...

Decibel Products.Decibel Products.(Decibel Products opens new operations in Boise, ID)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Decibel Products, an Allen Telecom company, began operations in its newest customer service center (CSC) in Boise, ID. This is the fourth CSC that the company has opened in four years, with the others located in Livermore, CA, Knoxville, TN...

Trilithic Inc.(Expands its headquarters)
July 1, 2001... * Trilithic Inc. has expanded its Indianapolis headquarters and added 127 new high paying jobs. The new $5.6 M state-of-the-art headquarters will allow the company to increase production. The new jobs are expected to be added by 2003.

Labtech.(opens new facility at headquarters, Presteigne, Wales)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Labtech, part of the Intelek Group, has opened a MMIC assembly facility at its headquarters in Presteigne, Wales. The facility will be used to assemble single chip and multi-chip modules for radio links used in cellular phone networks and...

IFR Systems Inc.(New Sales office in Denmark)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * IFR Systems Inc. has expanded its Scandinavian operation with the opening of a new sales office in Skive, Denmark. The full address of the new office is Oestertorv 12s, 7800 Skive, Denmark.

Andrew Corp.(opens technical support center in Brazil)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Andrew Corp. opened a dedicated technical support center in Sorocoba, Brazil. The new center gives Andrew customers telephone and on-line technical support and is staffed by experienced technical personnel. Support is available in Spanish,...

Sheldahl Inc.(joint development with GIL Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Sheldahl Inc. and GIL Technologies Inc. have entered into a joint development effort to produce high performance, thin, reinforced roll-to-roll circuitry. This project is expected to generate a new breed of products that will both lower costs...

Anritsu Co.(Reaches agreement with Wireless Valley Communications)
July 1, 2001... * Anritsu Co. reached an agreement with Wireless Valley Communications whereby Anritsu's Site Master MS2711A handheld spectrum analyzer will feature Wireless Valley's SitePlanner [R] engineering systems. The agreement combines an industry...

TriQuint Semiconductor Inc.(Atmel Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. and Atmel [R] will cooperate in the design, manufacture and marketing of integrated solutions for the CDMA handset market. The joint development project, named CDMA345 [TM], is currently developing a complete RF...

Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) Ltd.(A second partnership with IVT Corp.)
July 1, 2001... * Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) Ltd. announced the second in a series of partnerships with IVT Corp. to develop and enhance its Bluetooth services. RFI will use IVT's conformance and interoperability testers, implementing a unique...

Applied Wave Research (AWR).(Signs licensing agreement with Ericsson Microwave Systems)
July 1, 2001... * Applied Wave Research (AWR) signed a worldwide software licensing agreement with Ericsson Microwave Systems AB. The agreement provides all of Ericsson and its affiliates worldwide with a pre-negotiated licensing agreement for all of AWR's...

Atmel Corp.(Has a joint development agreement with Stanford Microdevices)
July 1, 2001... * Atmel Corp. and Stanford Microdevices entered into a joint development agreement whereby the two companies will collaborate on the design and development of wireless communications products based on Atmel's advanced SiGe technology. The...

Agilent Technologies Inc.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Agilent Technologies Inc. has selected Electro Rent as a premier rental partner (PRP) to represent a comprehensive inventory of the latest Agilent test and measurement equipment in the explosive short term rental market. Agilent chose Electro...

ANADIGICS INC.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * ANADIGICS Inc. announced production orders and pre-production shipments of two of the companies CDMA power amplifier module products to a leading CDMA handset manufacturer. The model AWT61O5 and model AWT61O6 are the first in a new series of...

Channel Master LLC.(Receives ISO 9001 registration for direct broadcast satellite system)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Channel Master LLC received ISO 9001 registration for the design, manufacture and supply of direct broadcast satellite, broadband satellite, terrestrial microwave and broadcast reception products. This registration encompasses all US...

Texas Instruments RDIC Systems, BiStar Technologies and SCS Corp.(Endorse the UCC/EAN GTAG initiative)
July 1, 2001... * Texas Instruments RDIC Systems, BiStar Technologies and SCS Corp. have endorsed the UCC/EAN GTAG initiative, which recognizes the need for a worldwide RFID solution suitable for a broad range of logistics applications.

Alpha Industries.(Alpha Industries honored by the state of Massachusetts for manufacturing technques)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has honored Alpha Industries for its implementation of lean manufacturing techniques throughout the state. The company was presented with a proclamation signed by former Massachusetts Governor Paul Cellucci.

[0] Agilent Technologies Inc.(receives EDN Magazine innovation of the year award, 2000)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Agilent Technologies Inc. announced that its miniature film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) duplexer, a critical component used to separate incoming communications from outgoing communications in mobile phones, has earned EDN Magazine's 2000...

Andrew Corp.(Andrew Corp. reports second quarter earnings)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Andrew Corp. reports sales of $251.5 M for the second quarter ended March 31, compared to $220.0 M for the same period last year. Net income was $8.2 M (10[cts.]/ share) compared to $17.3 M (21[cts.]/share) for the second quarter of 2000.

American Technical Ceramics.(sales for third quarter)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... * American Technical Ceramics reports sales of $23.36 M for the third quarter ended March 31, compared to $18.47 M for the same period last year. Net income was $2.96 M (37[cts.]/share) compared to $3.20 M (42[cts.]/share) for the third quarter...

SEMX Corp.(sales statistics)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * SEMX Corp. reports sales of $19.4 M for the first quarter ended March 31, compared to $16.4 M for the same period last year. Net loss was $143 K (5[cts.]/share) compared to $843 K (14[cts.]/share) for the first quarter of 2001.

Ansoft Corp.(sales statistics)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Ansoft Corp. reports sales of $14.1 M for the fourth quarter ended April 30, compared to $10.8 M for the same period last year. Pro forma net income was $2.4 M (19[cts.]/share) compared to $1.7 M (13[cts.]/share) for the fourth quarter of...

Merrimac Industries Inc.(sales statistics)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Merrimac Industries Inc. reports sales of $6.09 M for the first quarter ended March 31, compared to $4.91 M

Mu-Del Electronics Inc.(receives contract from ITT Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Mu-Del Electronics Inc. was recently awarded a $3.4 M contract by ITT Industries. This two-year contract is to provide the receiver frequency generator and pulse forming circuits for a new ITT radar program.

LCC International Inc.(receives contract from Unicom Horizon Mobile Communications Corporations Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * LCC International Inc. has been selected by China's Unicorn Horizon Mobile Communications Corporations Limited to provide design services for its nationwide wireless network. The initial contract, valued at approximately $600 K, calls for LCC...

M/A-COM SIGINT Products.(receives contract from Department of Defense)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * M/A-COM SIGINT Products has received a contract award by the Department of Defense for 71 microwave receivers with an option for up to 71 more. Major specifications called for a collection and analysis receiver with superior BER performance....

PERSONNEL.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * The Board of Directors at SEMX Corp. elected Frank J. Polese president and chief executive officer. Previously, Polese served as vice chairman of the company and president of its Microelectronic Packaging group. * Trilithic Inc. named...

Unitek Equipment.(launches web site)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Unitek Equipment launched a next generation Web site, www.unitekequipment.com, featuring a comprehensive technical support section and enhanced search features, in turn providing easier access to product and applications process information....

Maxwell Technologies Components Group (ECG).(Space Electronics Inc. has redesigned web site)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * Space Electronics, a part of Maxwell Technologies Components Group (ECG), has overhauled its Web site. The redesigned site offers easier navigation, including a search function that cross-references all three EGG sites...

GE Electromaterial.(launches www.GETEKconnect.com)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * GE Electromaterials has launched www.GETEKconnect.com, designed for printed circuit board (PCB) design in a day. This on-line design center features breakthrough tools for complex PCB development. Design engineers will enjoy simplified GETEK...

Tensolite.(Nmaed Fist Source Inc. as its national distributor)
July 1, 2001... * Tensolite, a Carlisle company, recently named First Source Inc. as its National Distributor to handle both its Tensolite and Unitrex product lines. First Source will continue its distribution of Connecting Devices Inc. (CDI), a recent...

CMC Wireless Components.(distribution agreements)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... * CMC Wireless Components, Phoenix, AZ, has made a series of rep appointments. H. Bentz Electronics Ltd., Yavne, Israel, will cover Israel, while PRC-MEDs Technologies Pte. Ltd. will be responsible for Malaysia, Singapore, the Phillipines,...

A NOVEL METHOD TO MITIGATE MICROWAVE OVEN DICTATED EMI ON BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATIONS.(electromagnetic interference)
July 1, 2001... An interesting scheme that can be pursued to improve the bit-error performance of indoor wireless networks (such as Bluetooth [TM]) in close proximity to other ISM devices (such as microwave ovens) is a technique of imposing a random,...

COMPLEX COAXIAL-WAVEGUIDE TRANSITIONS AT MILLIMETER-WAVES.
July 1, 2001... Millimeter-waves have been used in commercial applications during the last decade as a result of the growing development of microwave multipoint distribution systems, local multipoint distribution systems, and digital audio and video...

ADAPTIVE FEEDFORWARD AMPLIFIER LINEARIZER USING ANALOG CIRCUITRY.
July 1, 2001... Nowadays, feedforward is the most effective and broadly used linearization technique employed in modem multi-carrier communications systems. Different versions, in which the key operating parameters are adjusted by means of some mechanisms of...

A KA-BAND PLANAR PRINTED ANTIPODAL LINEARLY-TAPERED SLOT ANTENNA.
July 1, 2001... A Ka-band (27 to 32 GHz) planar antipodal linearly-tapered slot antenna (ALTSA) is designed, fabricated and measured. The numerical simulation was performed by 3D finite-element method (FEM). The printed ALTSA has been realized by using an...

FREQUENCY CONTROL IN A LOW VOLTAGE, WIDE TUNING VCO DESIGN AT 2.4 GHz.
July 1, 2001... A low voltage and wide tuning range voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) at 2.4 GHz is developed for ISM applications. A design procedure with the parasitics of packaged devices considered is offered. A VCO with a 200 MHz tuning range for less...

MEMS FOR RF/MICROWAVE WIRELESS APPLICATIONS: THE NEXT WAVE -- PART II.(microelectromechanical systems)
July 1, 2001... Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology is on the verge of revolutionizing RE and microwave applications. [1] The requirements of present day and future RE and microwave systems for lower weight, volume, power consumption and cost with...

A BROADBAND VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER.(model ME7808A)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... Anew high performance, broadband measurement solution is being introduced. The model ME7808A broadband vector network analyzer (VNA) covers the 40 MHz to 110 GHz frequency range in a single high speed sweep. The instrument is built on the...

USING APLAC TO SIMULATE AN RFIC MIXER.
July 1, 2001... Mixers are important RF elements in modern communication devices. As the size of devices is reduced, RF integration is increased. Using the APLAC Design Suite, integrated mixer circuitry can be simulated using the RFIC Design Module and RF...

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TESTING WITH S-SERIES MICROWAVE POWER AMPLIFIERS.(Amplifier Research Corp.)
July 1, 2001... Amplifier Research offers a broad range of power amplifiers covering DC to 40 GHz with output power ranging from 1 to 10,000 W. While applications include electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, RE component testing, physics (plasma...

60 GHz Waveguide Diplexers.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The 70015 Series of diplexers is designed for the 59 to 64 CHz frequency range. Using WR15 waveguide, these diplexers are designed to work with full specifications over the -35[degrees] to +75[degrees]C range. One model has channel filters of...

RF Power Divider/Combiner.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The model 2000-AD-FFE-2 convection cooled RF power divider/combiner for broadcast applications is designed with cooling fins to maintain temperature. Specifications include 2000 W when operated into a load of 1.15 or less. Frequency range is...

SMA Connectors.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... This family of SMA connectors operates from DC to 18 GHz and offers typical insertion loss of [less than] 0.06 dB and SWR of 1.15 with 50 [omega] impedance. RF leakage measures [less than] 90 dB (typ). Brass or stainless steel housings are...

High Power Coaxial Switch Matrix.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The model 666305 switch matrix is capable of handling 50W CW from 0.1 to 18.0 CHz, and features front panel LED configuration display. Control options include direct keyboard! video display connect or remote IEEE-488, RS-232 or TCP/IP connect.

High Speed, 11-bit Digital Microwave Attenuators.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The 349 series of' high speed, 11-hit PIN diode attenuators covers the 1.0 to 18.0 GHz frequency range. The units are digitally controlled attenuators operating over octave frequency hands. They switch in less than 300 ns and are available in...

SMT GaAs HBT MMIC Divide-by-4 Prescaler.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The model HMC365S8G divide-by-4 static prescale features InGaP GaAs HBT technology in an eight lead surface - mount package. It features a wide operating input window and low additive SSB phase noise of -151 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset. This...

Programmable RF Transceiver.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Radio on a Chip (HOC) is a low cost, programmable single-chip RF transceiver designed for 434, 868 and 915 MHz wireless frequency applications. The high integrated ASIC uses 0.35 micron CMOS technology and a direct-down conversion radio...

Multi-line Phase Shifter.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... This multi-line phase shifter (MLPS) is specifically designed for the electrical beam control antenna. The MLPS can give vesy precise antenna beam control on vertical dowotilt and/or horizontal beam steering by simultaneous phase shifting of...

Ultra-small RF SAW Filters.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... These new RF SAW filters are designed for 800/900 and 1800/1900 MHz wireless handset applications. They feature extremely low insertion loss along with excellent stop-band attenuation. The filters are also self-matched at 50 [omega], which...

Broadband Directional Couplers.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The model 202050010 broadband directional coupler operates over the entire frequency range of 1.0 to 40.0 CHz. Nominal coupling is 13 [+ or -]1 dB with frequency sensitivity of [+ or -]1.2 dB. Minimum directivity is 14 dB from 1 to 20 GHz and...

RF Switch.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The model SW-456 SPDT GaAs switch is suitable for low power switching applications from DC to 3 GHz. The low cost switch is available in an ultra-small SOT-363 (SC-70) plastic package. The switch operates on positive or negative control...

Mixer.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The model M1-0920 mixer covers the 9 to 20 GHz band with a DC to 10 GHz IF. Designed for tuner applications requiring an ultra-broadband IF, the mixer is a unique double-balanced mixer design available in open carrier, pin-package and SMA...

Single Chip GaAs MMIC Upconverter.(frequency converter products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The model XU1000 integrated GaAs MMIC upconverter is a single fundamental mixer followed by a single stage amplifier. Using 0.15 micron gate length GaAs pHEMT device model technology, the upconverter covers the 17 to 27 GHz frequency band....

Laboratory Hook-up Cables.(Coaxi-Flex (TM) cables provide reliable signal transfer)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Coaxi-Flex [TM] laboratory hook-up cables resist rough handling yet provide reliable and repeatable signal transfer. Durable and easy to use, these cables offer an innovative primary shield design featuring a silver plated, flat copper strip...

Monolithic Crystal Filters.(signal processing equipment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The F3000 fundamental mode family of monolithic crystal filters have excellent performance under shock and vibration. The filters are offered in a true SMD, ceramic package and feature slow insertion loss, excellent rejection characteristics,...

SMZ-type Connector.(model UPL143-026, design features)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The model UPL143-026 is a 75 [omega] coaxial subminiature connector utilizing the BT43/SMB Posi-Lok type interface. Compared to the BNC series, the small BT43 type connector allows for greater interconnect density in a rack. While the BT43 does...

7-16 RF Coaxial Connectors.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... This line of 7-16 RF coaxial connectors are now available with a positive locking quick-disconnect coupling for hard-to-reach applications. The QD16 coaxial connector is a 716 series RF connector that features a male coupling with a positive...

RF Amplifier.(The model 250W1000A RF amplifier)
July 1, 2001... The model 250W1000A RF amplifiers offers power of 250 W (min) and bandwidth from 80 to 1000 MHz and extra margin at many places in the bandwidth. It is suited for benchtop use and includes automatic leveling control (ALC), forward and reflected...

Power Amplifiers.(for cellular phones and basestations, design features)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... These three PA modules are specifically designed for single- or dual-band cellular phones and basestations working in the PCS frequency band between 1.7 and 1.9 GHz. The modules, models PAM-018-03-M48, PAM-018-04-M48 and PAM-018-05-M48, are all...