Featured in this issue:      6 db Directional Coupler Covers 7.0 to 12.4 GHz  |  Micro Wireless Access Point Connector  |  High Frequency Component Films and Tapes  |  New USB Programmable Attenuator!  |  24 V, 3-Phase Sensorless BLDC Motor Controller  |  SMPM and SMP RF Connectors  |  Low Power Bluetooth® Low Energy Front-end Modules  |  RF Assemblies for Industrial Applications 9 February 2015 Share with a friend Special Edition Add to Safe Senders List |  If you can't view this email, please click here   Learn more   Is RF Radiation More Dangerous Than We Think? Wireless devices, like cell phones, generate RF electromagnetic fields that are classified as class 2B carcinogens by the World Health Organization (WHO). New analysis, published by RF Globalnet, shows that children are particularly susceptible to this kind of radiation because they absorb more than adults. The results of this study were first reported in the Journal of Microscopy and Ultrastructure.

6 db Directional Coupler Covers 7.0 to 12.4 GHz Krytar, Inc. KRYTAR, Inc., a leader in the design and production of ultra-broadband microwave components and test equipment, announces the continued expansion of its line of directional couplers with the addition of a new model offering 6 dB of coupling over the frequency range of 7.0 to 12.4 GHz, in a single, compact, and lightweight package. This new directional coupler expands the family of superior performance narrow-band products covering the frequency range of 0.3 to 50 GHz.   View now   Micro Wireless Access Point Connector ITT Cannon The series of lightweight Micro-D connectors from ITT Cannon are capable of carrying 802.11n wireless transmission frequencies in a Micro-D package that opens up a world of wireless connectivity for passengers in flight. They feature exceptional bandwidth performance and durability to withstand high shock and vibration environments. Optimized for high-bandwidth frequencies, RF contacts are made of a very high-performance dielectric material.   Learn more

Learn more   RF Switch Operates at True DC Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. has introduced what it says is the industry's first integrated RF SPDT switch to operate at true DC or zero Hz. This UltraCMOS-based true DC RF switch features high power handling and excellent RF performance and linearity from DC through several GHz. According to the maker, the switch is a reliable alternative to problematic mechanical relays and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), and is tailored for T&M and ATE applications. Learn more   High Frequency Component Films and Tapes Saint-Gobain Plastic Films and Tapes Saint-Gobain offers solutions meeting the extreme requirements of high frequency electronics applications. Saint-Gobain's portfolio includes ChemFilm® ETFE, FEP, PFA, PTFE, and PI and FluoroWrap® tapes for the high performance electrical, temperature, mechanical, and chemical resistance needs of electronics applications including high frequency circuit boards and coaxial cables.   View now   New USB Programmable Attenuator! JFW Industries, Inc. The 50P-2014 from JFW Industries is a 200-6000 MHz, solid-state variable attenuator with 0-95 dB of attenuation in 1 dB steps. It's designed with USB control (via USB Mini-B connector), so it's perfect for research and development labs or other flexible test environments. >> View specification sheet and drawing.   Learn more   24 V, 3-Phase Sensorless BLDC Motor Controller Texas Instruments HVAL DRV10983 is a three-phase sensorless motor driver with integrated power MOSFETs for cost-sensitive, low-noise/low external component count applications. The proprietary sensorless control scheme provides continuous sinusoidal drive current up to 2 A, significantly reducing the pure tone acoustics. The motor control via PWM, analog, or I2C inputs.   View now

Learn more   Ka-Band Power Amplifier for Satellite Communications Microwave components supplier M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) has released a Ka-band power amplifier (PA) for satellite communications that offers what the company says is the industry's highest linearity. MACOM believes that the new linear PA sets a new industry benchmark for linear power performance in the Ka band. This four-stage GaAs-based linear PA is offered in both bare die format and compact QFN package. Learn more   SMPM and SMP RF Connectors Molex Our lightweight SMPM blind-mate B-to-B and cable connectors deliver high density and superior performance from DC to 65 GHz and compensate for misalignment. Our SMP subminiature connectors offer performance from DC to 40 GHz and provide a solution for tight B-to-B and blind mate applications.   View now   Low Power Bluetooth® Low Energy Front-end Modules Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Skyworks' SKY66110-11 and SKY66111-11 are highly integrated front-end modules (FEMs) designed for Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) applications operating in the 2.4 to 2.485 GHz range. They feature low power consumption and low sleep current, and are ideal for connected home, automotive, and wearable technology applications.   Learn more   RF Assemblies for Industrial Applications Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is your reliable resource for high-performance RF/Microwave assemblies designed for all industrial applications. Vertical integration and extensive manufacturing capabilities ensure that quality and on-time delivery are never compromised. CarlisleIT provides in-process testing to measure characteristic impedance, capacitance, dielectric withstanding voltage, and time delay mismatch.   View now

Learn more   Novel Analyzers Meet All RF Measurement Needs To help wireless network operators ensure compliance with safety standards, Anritsu Corp. has introduced handheld spectrum analyzers with the capability of measuring electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation. These include the company's Spectrum Master MS271xE and Cell Master MT8212E/MT8213E. Essentially, the EMF-capable analyzers contain a wideband isotropic antenna that incorporates a tri-axial E-field sensor with an integrated RF switch, MCU, and memory to make all radiation measurements. Learn more   View now   Online Tool Calculates RF Parameters To complement its Microwave/RF Assembly Builder, W.L. Gore & Associates has launched its Microwave/RF Assembly Calculator, a new online tool for calculating insertion loss, VSWR, and other such parameters of GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies for different cable types. According to Gore, the tool is useful when the initial cable type is unknown and must be specified independent of the connector. View now   Learn more   Sn/Pb-terminated Inductors Achieve QPL Listing Gowanda Electronics has announced that its RF chip inductors with tin/lead (Sn/Pb) solder terminations have achieved qualification to the MIL-PRF-83446 specification. According to the manufacturer, these are the first chip inductors in the industry to attain MIL-PRF-83446 qualified product list (QPL) status. The Sn/Pb terminated inductors provide an effective time-saving, tin-whisker-free solution. Learn more   View now   Wireless Lab Management for Universities For efficiently setting up and managing basic electronics engineering laboratories at colleges and universities around the world, Tektronix has unveiled a wireless lab instrument management solution called TekSmart Lab TSL3000A. By converting instruments' USB ports into a wireless interface using a Wi-Fi-USB converter, TekSmartLab eliminates cabling hassles while giving professors the software tools they need to manage large, busy classrooms. View now   Learn more   Mainstream Oscilloscopes Offer Touchscreens Keysight Technologies has unwrapped a new oscilloscope series with intuitive graphical triggering capability and capacitive touchscreens. The mixed-signal oscilloscopes are tailored to help engineers overcome usability and triggering challenges while improving debugging and mixed-domain analysis capabilities. Learn more

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