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 COMROD Communication AS (COMROD), has acquired
a majority share of Triad
RF Systems Inc. (Triad). The East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA company is an innovative
designer and manufacturer of RF/Microwave amplifiers and integrated radio solutions
for long-range RF communication in challenging environments including defense applications
and aerospace systems. The acquisition of Triad further positions COMROD as a premier
radio ancillary manufacturer that helps customers reach further with cutting-edge
technology. In addition to strengthening COMROD's RF capability and capacity, the
combined companies will be able to cooperate on next-generation Radio Range Extension
solutions...
 Sam Benzacar, of Anatech Electronics, an
RF and microwave filter company, has published his April 2024 newsletter that, along
with timely news items, features his short op−ed entitled "Expanding IoT Networks
Pose Increased Security Risk," where he reports on the current state of 5G and
the Internet of Things (IoT) world. He says there are 20 million IoT devices in
service now and an expected 27 million by 2025 (that's next year, believe it or
not!). The movement from wired to wireless began with Bluetooth, WiFi, cellular,
and even ZigBee to some extent. 5G's stated goal is to have the capability to totally
obviate the need for wired interconnections, be it for telephones, computers, security,
home appliances, industrial controls, or any other entity needing real-time communications
with something else. Of course most equipment requires a separate power supply from
batteries (with or without dedicated solar cell array, wind generator, etc.) or
the electric power distribution system. Along with the freedom from wires comes
subjection to malicious infiltration to collect data and/or to control the device
or system. It is an unfortunate fact that there is always someone or some group
intent of corrupting and harming others...
 Exodus Advanced Communications, is a multinational
RF communication equipment and engineering service company serving both commercial
and government entities and their affiliates worldwide. We are pleased to offer
our low-noise power
amplifier for 10 MHz to 18.0 GHz. The LNA2006 produces 23 dBm
(200 mW) power with 23 dB gain. A small class-A benchtop linear design
for optimum reliability & ruggedness for all EMC applications. Suitable for
all single channel modulation standards. Built-in protection circuits.
 Werbel Microwave, one of the world's premier
RF and microwave components manufacturer, is proud to introduce the WM9RD-7.2-S,
a 9-way
resistive power splitter / combiner that covers DC to 7.2 GHz with ultra-wide
bandwidth. This unique design accomplishes extremely flat frequency response in
a small radial package. Our unique design approach provides higher than expected
isolation between outputs at far ports than would be achieved in a typical star
topology (>28 dB between Groups A-B-C, see datasheet). It has applications
in markets such as CATV, test and measurement, and military radio. Its small size
makes it easy to integrate into compact systems. Designed, assembled, and tested
in the USA...
 Werbel Microwave, located in Whippany, New
Jersey, is a producer of high quality passive power RF and microwave components
across a worldwide customer base. A partnership has recently been established with
Canada's
Global Electromarketing, a sales representative agency which focuses on market
research, competitive analysis, and brand positioning. Werbel's founder and president
Ernest Werbel says, "We are looking forward to growth and success together." Werbel
Microwave designs and manufactures RF directional and bidirectional couplers (6 dB
to 50 dB) and RF power dividers / combiners (2− to 16−way) with select models
operating up to 26.5 GHz and 100 W of CW power (3 kW peak). All are
RoHS and REACH compliant and are designed and manufactured in our Whippany, NJ,
location. Custom products and private label service available.
 Exodus Advanced Communications, is a multinational
RF communication equipment and engineering service company serving both commercial
and government entities and their affiliates worldwide. We are pleased to present
the new Exodus AMP2070A
solid state high power amplifier, ideal for broadband EMI−Lab, Communication
and EW applications. Class A/AB linear design for all modulations & industry
standards. Covers 1.0 to 6.0 GHz, producing 150 W minimum Psat, 100 W
minimum P1dB, and 52 dB minimum gain, with 20 dB gain adjustment. Excellent
flatness, optional monitoring parameters for Forward/Reflected power, VSWR, voltage,
current & temperature sensing for superb reliability and ruggedness. Integrated
in our compact 3U chassis weighing approximately 25 kg...
 Model WMC−6−18−30dB−S from Werbel Microwave
is a directional
coupler that covers 6 to 18 GHz with broadband flat coupling response,
high directivity, and excellent return loss performance. The high coupling value
and short mainline minimizes lost power during the monitoring. Covers the upper
half of C band, X band and Ku band in a single package measuring only 1.00 x 0.6
x 0.5 inches. Our unique design approach to couplers provides a maximally flat coupling
response across the passband with minimal ripple, typically ±0.5 dB or less.
Directivity 14 dB typical. Return loss 21 dB typical. Insertion loss 0.4 dB
typical. Assembled and tested in USA using RoHS compliant materials, although lead
solder may be used on special order to support military applications...
 Withwave is a leading designer and developer
of a broad range of RF, microwave, and millimeter−wave test solutions and subsystems
with a focus on electromagnetic field analysis and signal processing. Our newly
released
Vertical
Launch 0.8 mm Connectors are specially designed for solderless vertical
PCB launch on test & measurement board. These connectors have excellent electrical
transition performance from DC to 145 GHz respectively as well as reduce installation
time by eliminating soldering. Withwave also has a line of 0.8 mm Connector
Adaptors and 0.8 mm Cable Assemblies, all for DC to 145 GHz...
 Axiom Test Equipment, an electronic test
equipment rental and sales company has published a new blog post that covers
Power
Analyzers vs. Power Quality Analyzers, and how to select the correct one for
your application. Power and its quality from various supplies, such as charging
stations, must be established, and maintained through appropriate measurement cycles,
and power analyzers and power quality analyzers are among the best equipment for
regularly checking on power supplies and how well they are performing. The basic
difference between the types of units is that power analyzers measure power while
power quality analyzers measure the quality of power over time. Finding an AC/DC
electric power measurement solution can take time, due to the large assortment of
performance parameters associated with power and power quality. Fortunately, by
understanding the needs of an application for electric power, selection of the optimum
measurement tools for power analysis can be simplified and how well a power supply
meets the requirements of a particular electric load can be determined. Power analysis
involves measurements of key electrical parameters...
 Anatech Electronics offers the industry's
largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized
RF and microwave
filters and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace and
defense, and industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Three new filters have been
announced for April 2024 - a 2000 MHz cavity bandpass filter with a 1 dB bandwidth,
a 5250 MHz cavity bandpass filter with a 33 MHz 3 dB bandwidth, and a
5000 MHz cavity bandpass filter with a 200 MHz bandwidth. Custom RF power
filter and directional couplers designs can be designed and produced with required
connector types when a standard cannot be found, or the requirements are such that
a custom approach is necessary...
 Withwave is a leading designer and developer
of a broad range of RF, microwave, and millimeter−wave test solutions and subsystems
with a focus on electromagnetic field analysis and signal processing. Our newly
released
High
Speed & Microwave Interconnect Solutions provide a wide range of multiple
coax connectors and flexible cable assemblies with performance to 110 GHz based
on precision array design and superior high frequency cabling solutions. This includes
145 GHz capability Solderless Board Mount Connectors and cable assemblies for
224/448 Gbps (PAM x) systems. The WMX series is an excellent signal integrity
solution for bench-top and automated test equipment to meet increasing demands of
the semiconductor and optical test industries, including 5G communications and supercomputing.
Vertical mount and edge mount configurations available with 2.54 mm and 4.00 mm
connectors...
 LadyBug Technologies' new LB5954L is a high
accuracy, platform independent RF & Microwave Power Sensor for general purpose
average power or True RMS and scalar measurements. This
True RMS Average Power Sensor+™
with Triggering 9 kHz to 54 GHz features exceptionally fast measurement
speed, a broad dynamic range, and the widest set of options for programmatic and
embedded applications in the industry. LadyBug's feature rich Power Meter Application
is provided with each sensor. Time domain trace visibility is included and aids
in setting markers. The sensor is useful in research & development, manufacturing &
service applications including radar, satellite and telecommunications. Recommended
for average power measurements on signals with any modulation type including: 802.11ac,
GSM, CDMA 2000, CDMA (IS-95), TDMA, Multi-Tone, OFDM, CW, QAM and more...
 Werbel Microwave's WM6RD-7.2-S is a
6-way resistive power splitter / combiner that covers up to 7.2 GHz with
ultra-wide bandwidth. This unique design accomplishes extremely flat frequency response
in a small radial package. Our unique design approach provides higher than expected
isolation between outputs at far ports than would be achieved in a typical star
topology. It has applications in markets such as CATV, test and measurement, and
military radio. Its small size makes it easy to integrate into compact systems.
Designed, assembled, and tested in the USA...
 Sam Benzacar of Anatech Electronics, an
RF and microwave filter company, has published his March 2024 newsletter that, along
with timely news items, features his short op−ed entitled "5G Broadcast is Finally
Coming," where he reports on the progress recently made in fulfilling plans
finalized in the 2017 in 3GPP Release 14. "In a nutshell, 5G Broadcast makes it
possible to deliver high-bandwidth content to a massive audience concurrently without
compromising network performance." The whole 5G scheme is to have the capacity to
completely replace wired communications with wireless. That involves two-way data
transfers in the Gbps realm. My cable Internet connection is providing a download
speed of 590 Mbps and upload of 25 Mbps (upload speeds are severely throttled
for some reason), per SpeedTest.net. Using a cellphone as a mobile hotspot, I get
around 22 Mbps down and 12 Mbps up. Those numbers are dependent upon when
you happen to measure it, but I know they are typical of what I see. That represents
a wired connection 22x faster than wireless, but then my Galaxy S7 is not the best
platform to measure wireless performance. Finally, with 5G, people can watch an
8K UHD feature length movie on their phones while sitting in the stands at a ball
game or in a movie theater...
 Withwave is a leading designer and developer
of a broad range of RF, microwave, and millimeter−wave test solutions and subsystems
with a focus on electromagnetic field analysis and signal processing. Our newly
released High Speed &
High-Density Multicoax Cable Assemblies provide a wide range of multiple coax
connectors and flexible cable assemblies with a choice of 20,, 40,50, 67, &
110 GHz configurations based on precision array design and superior high frequency
cabling solutions. The WMX series is an excellent signal integrity solution for
bench-top and automated test equipment to meet increasing demands of the semiconductor
and optical test industries, including 5G communications and supercomputing. Vertical
mount and edge mount configurations available with 2.54 mm and 4.00 mm
connectors...
 LadyBug Technologies'
LB5975W is 50 GHz
to 75 GHz a high accuracy, platform independent RF & Microwave Power Sensor
for general purpose average power or True RMS and scalar measurements. The sensor
features exceptionally fast measurement speed, a broad dynamic range, and the widest
set of options for programmatic and embedded applications in the industry. LadyBug's
feature rich Power Meter Application is provided with each sensor. Time domain trace
visibility is included and aids in setting markers. The sensor is useful in research &
development, manufacturing & service applications including radar, satellite
and telecommunications. Highlights include coverage from 50 to 75 GHz, accurate
power measurements on any modulated signal, dynamic range: -50 to +18 dBm, Just
Measure - patented NoZero NoCal before use technology, and a variety of options
such as triggering, security & analog outputs...
 Model WM2PD-0.5-6-N from Werbel Microwave
is a
2−way power splitter covering the continuous bandwidth of 500 MHz to 6 GHz.
The product features low insertion loss, high isolation and excellent VSWR performance.
Tight phase matching and amplitude balance between outputs. Aluminum body with stainless
steel N female connectors. Ready for 5G and 6G deployment. The device is RoHS compliant.
Typical phase balance of 2 degrees and insertion loss of 0.8 dB...
 RIGOL Technologies is expanding its family
of ultra-portable instruments with the introduction of the
DG800
Pro and DG900 Pro Series Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generators, along with
the DM858 Series Digital Multimeters. Like their predecessors - the DHO800 and DHO900
Series High-Resolution Oscilloscopes - these new generators and multimeters deliver
impressive performance and functionality in a compact and light form factor. DG800
Pro & DG900 Pro Series Generators The DG800 Pro and DG900 Pro Series Function/Arbitrary
Waveform Generators are packed with functionality. Beyond the obvious performance
of function generation and arbitrary waveform generation, these instruments include
the capabilities of noise generator, pulse generator, harmonic generator, analog/digital
modulator, and frequency counter. They deliver impressive performance - up to 200
MHz maximum output frequency, 1.25 GSa/s sample rate, 16-bit vertical resolution,
and 3 ns rise time...
 Axiom Test Equipment, an electronic test
equipment rental and sales company has published a new blog post that covers the
way calibrators offer the precision needed to evaluate in-process testers and how
they can securely deliver test results to a control center to effectively manage
an industrial process. For effective process test
equipment calibration,
a calibrator must be a source of precisely controlled parameters as well as a highly
accurate measuring tool for evaluating the same parameters. A calibrator must often
inject a parameter, such as voltage, current, pressure, or temperature, into the
process equipment under test to determine the condition of the equipment. Traditionally,
data transfers to and from a calibrator were handled by dedicated communications
equipment. But growing demand for mobility and portability in calibrators capable
of in-field use has resulted in calibrators and communicators often within the same
package. When equipped with suitable communications interfaces, such as Ethernet
or Bluetooth, calibrator/communication devices can quickly and seamlessly make their
connections to the process equipment to be tested as well as to a control center...
 Sam Benzacar of Anatech Electronics, an
RF and microwave filter company, has published his February 2024 newsletter that,
along with timely news items, features his short op−ed entitled "Satellites Join
Terrestrial 5G," in which he summarizes the state of the art for satellite direct
to cell[phone] (DTC) communications. The massive satellite constellations that are
beginning to clutter the night sky (and the day sky, but that doesn't matter much
to visible light astronomers) have orbits low enough to make signal travel time
latency negligible compared to the quarter second or so for geostationary satellites.
LEO satellites be at around 330 miles above sea level and geostationary be
at around 22,236 miles, so LEO latency is roughly 2% that of geosynchronous.
Of course the latency also depends on how far from the phone's zenith the satellite
lies. While data rates for the mini Earth stations with a parabolic dish are in
the neighborhood of 10-20 Mbps, for a cellphone the rates are good enough for
text messaging (SMS), but that's about it. It's considered by many to be an emergency
mode at this point in DTC communications...
  Since it was established in 1979, Reactel
has become one of the industry leaders in the design and manufacture of RF and microwave
filters, diplexers, and sub-assemblies. Company president
Jim Assurian's pride in his resident state of Maryland (my home state) is apparent
in his company's promotions, and even his attire! From Reactel's LinkedIn feed:
"Here is one of the many
filters shipping from Reactel, Incorporated this week. Today, we are featuring
a UHF-Band Discrete Component Diplexer intended for low-frequency communication
applications. We manufacture RF, Microwave & Millimeter Wave Filters, Multiplexers
and Multifunction Assemblies up to 67 GHz and can design a unit to fit your specific
application..."
 Ernest Werbel, founder and president of
Werbel Microwave, announced on LinkedIn page, "We can now
laser mark directly onto the
parts! No more ugly labels that can *schmear* and peel off. Less costly and
time-consuming than screen printing. Contact us if you are interested in having
your parts marked!" Since 2014, Werbel Microwave has designed and produced high
performance radio frequency components for military, commercial, test and measurement
applications. Werbel Microwave welcomes customers to submit their customized RF
requirements for quotation. Werbel Microwave also welcomes distributors and resellers.
Orders placed online typically ship within 24 hours. We have expanded in-house engineering
capabilities to support and maintain product design with minimal end-of-life risk...
 The IPP-8070 from Innovative Power Products
is a 150 watt
dual directional coupler that covers 20 – 1000 MHz. The 0.75 x 1.25 inch
coupler has a nominal coupling value of 50.0 dB, greater than 20 dB of directivity,
less than 0.3 dB insertion loss, coupled flatness of +/-0.65 dB, and VSWR
less than 1.30:1. This coupler has internal terminations, offering simultaneous
monitoring of forward and reflecting ports in a small package size. The IPP-8070
is ideal for military and commercial applications for broadcast, radio, communications,
aviation, test and measurement, and ISM programs. It is supplied on Tape & Reel
for high volume Pick-N-Place manufacturing equipment. View IPP-8070 Detailed Product
Specs: Visit our product page to download drawing PDF, view typical test data, and
for s-parameters, PCB mounting footprint, and 3D Model files. And to use our new
Interactive S-Parameters Viewer...
 Anatech Electronics offers the industry's
largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized
RF and
microwave filters and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace
and defense, and industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Three new filters have
been announced for February 2024 - all are ceramic bandpass filters. They include
a 742 bandpass filter with a 13 MHz bandwidth and maximum insertion loss of
4.0 dB, a 751 bandpass filter with a 10 MHz bandwidth, and a 782 bandpass
filter with a 5 MHz bandwidth. Custom RF power filter and directional couplers
designs can be designed and produced with required connector types when a standard
cannot be found, or the requirements are such that a custom approach is necessary...
 Axiom Test Equipment, an electronic test
equipment rental and sales company has published a new blog post that covers the
functions
of Spectrum and Network analyzers to better understand which type of test equipment
is better suited to support your project requirements. Instrumentation-level analyzers
come in many shapes and sizes, including as signal, spectrum, and network analyzers.
Knowing what each analyzer does will help find the best one for the job. Spectrum
analyzers measure signal magnitude as a function of frequency. They detect known
signals, such as radio waves, and unknown signals, such as interference and noise.
Spectrum analyzers work with antennas for over-the-air (OTA) measurements of wireless
communications signals and radar pulses. While signal and spectrum analyzers offer
extensive measurement results on OTA signals, they lack the capabilities of network
analyzers (NAs) for studying the effects of electronic networks on signals...
 "Teledyne e2v HiRel announces the availability
of a rad-tolerant
UHF to S-band low noise amplifier, model TDLNA0430SEP that is ideal for use
in demanding high reliability space applications where low noise figure, minimal
power consumption and small package footprint are critical to mission success. This
new LNA is developed on a 90 nm enhancement-mode pseudomorphic High Electron
Mobility Transistor (pHEMT) process. It is available in an 8-pin dual-flat no-lead
(DFN) 2 mm x 2 mm x 0.75 mm plastic surface mount package and is
qualified per Teledyne's Space enhanced plastic flow. It is now available for immediate
shipment from our DoD Trusted Facility. The TDLNA0430SEP LNA leverages monolithic
microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) design techniques that deliver exceptional performance
for UHF to S-band communication channels. The amplifier delivers a gain of 21.5 dB
from 0.3 GHz to 3 GHz while maintaining a noise figure of less than 0.35 dB
and an output power (P1dB) of 18.5 dBm..."
 Sam Benzacar of Anatech Electronics, an
RF and microwave filter company, has published his January 2024 newsletter that,
along with timely news items, features his short op−ed entitled "Shadow Warriors:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Reshape the Battlefield." In it, he discusses how drones
(aka Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are rapidly replacing human presence in war fighting.
These semiautonomous surveillance and/or weapons delivery platforms are at the leading
edge of technology, and unlike their flesh and blood counterparts, have no conscience
or fear. Sort of like with the V−1 Buzz Bombs that the Nazis sent to rain down indiscriminate
terror on London during the early days of World War II, these UAVs do not provide
much advance notice. These large drones have noisy internal combustion or jet engines
that can at least be heard a short ways off. I wonder whether any of the highly
classified system elements from RQ-170 UAV that the Iranians hijacked in 2011 were
incorporated into the drone that just killed three American soldiers and wounded
many others? I still don't know why we didn't bomb the @(%^(@$ out of them at the
time. Instead, we delivered >$400M in cash...
 Withwave is a leading designer and developer
of a broad range of RF, microwave, and millimeter−wave test solutions and subsystems
with a focus on electromagnetic field analysis and signal processing. We invite
you to visit with us at DesignCon 2024
in Booth #1355. Our team will be displaying Withwave's extensive line of precision
microwave and high speed test products, well suited for 5G and 6G systems, spanning
a frequency range of DC to 110 GHz. Included are connectors, cable assemblies,
test accessories, high speed multi coax, high speed connectors, calibration kits
and modules, absorber material, switch modules, antennas, E−band & sub−THz waveguide
components. DesignCon is being held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa
Cara, California, on January 31 and February 1, 2024...
 Anatech Electronics offers the industry's
largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized
RF and
microwave filters and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace
and defense, and industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Three new filters have
been announced for mid-January 2024: a 750 MHz LC bandpass filter with
a bandwidth of 50 MHz, a 70 MHz LC bandpass filter with a 10 MHz bandwidth,
and a 3400 MHz highpass filter with an insertion loss of 1.5 dB.
Custom RF power filter and directional couplers designs can be designed and produced
with required connector types when a standard cannot be found, or the requirements
are such that a custom approach is necessary...
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Anatech Electronics offers the industry's
largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized
RF and microwave
filters and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace and
defense, and industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Three new filters have been
announced for January 2024: a Wi-Fi cavity filter having a 5510 MHz center
frequency and a passband bandwidth of 20 MHz, a multi-operator combiner covering
806−894 MHz / 902−960 MHz and inband ripple of 0.8 dB, and a crystal
bandpass filter having a center frequency of 70 MHz and a 3dB bandwidth of
21 kHz. Custom RF power filter and directional couplers designs can be designed
and produced with required connector types when a standard cannot be found, or the
requirements are such that a custom approach is necessary...
 Axiom Test Equipment, an electronic test
equipment rental and sales company has published a new blog post that covers how
changing temperatures affects electronic performance and how practical temperature
testing often relies upon having a
temperature chamber capable of changing a wide range of temperatures. Electronic
products are designed for use within specific temperature ranges, according to application,
such as aerospace, automotive, commercial, industrial, medical, and military systems.
Temperature chambers provide the means of controlling temperatures during testing;
and a good chamber can adjust temperatures over a wide range and within a tight
tolerance. Temperature chambers can be sorted by size, weight, and temperature.
Smaller units are ideal for local use, next to a workbench, although the size of
their environmental chambers will limit the size and type of DUT. Larger temperature
chambers do not have the same placement flexibility, but they can handle larger
and more DUTs. Temperature chambers have two key sets of dimensions...
 Withwave is a leading designer and developer
of a broad range of RF, microwave, and millimeter−wave test solutions and subsystems
with a focus on electromagnetic field analysis and signal processing. We invite
you to visit with us at DesignCon 2024
in Booth #1355. Our team will be displaying Withwave's extensive line of precision
microwave and high speed test products, well suited for 5G and 6G systems, spanning
a frequency range of DC to 110 GHz. Included are connectors, cable assemblies,
test accessories, high speed multi coax, high speed connectors, calibration kits
and modules, absorber material, switch modules, antennas, E−band & sub−THz waveguide
components. DesignCon is being held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa
Cara, California, on January 31 and February 1, 2024...
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