RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a series of voltage-controlled variable attenuators (VVAs) from Skyworks Solutions. The SKY1223x series of attenuators is suitable for applications such as repeaters, wireless backhaul and wireless infrastructure. The four attenuators in the series, SKY12232-21, SKY12233-11, SKY12235-11 and SKY12236-11, are optimized for low distortion and centered at 1.95, 2.60, 3.15 and 3.8GHz respectively. Together, the attenuators cover operation from 1.45 to 5.0GHz and have control voltages ranging from 0-5V. Typical insertion loss of ~1.5dB offers improved system efficiency and attenuation >25dB provides excellent receiver protection. All four attenuators are packaged as 4.9×3.2x1mm multi-chip…
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RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a high linearity, active bias, ultra low noise amplifier from Skyworks Solutions. The SKY67103-396LF offers mid-band noise figure of 0.6dB for receiver applications requiring the lowest possible noise figure yet highly linear performance over a broad frequency range. Covering 500-4000MHz, the SKY67103-396LF provides typical OIP3 of 34dBm at 3.6GHz for improved receiver selectivity and sensitivity. RF power gain of 16.5dB extends receiver reception range and 17.4dBm input compression level supports a wide range of receiver input power handling. Targeting wireless infrastructure macro base stations, small cells, DAS and remote radio heads, the…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for Peregrine Semiconductor’s PE43713, a 7-bit digital step attenuator featuring “glitch-less” attenuation state transitions, 1.8V control voltage support and extended operating temperature range to 105 degrees Celsius. These features, in addition to a bypass mode that improves spurious performance make the Peregrine PE43713 ideal for test and measurement applications. Operating from 9kHz to 6GHz, the PE43713 is capable of maintaining 0.25dB monotonicity through 4GHz, 0.5dB monotonicity through 5GHz and 1dB monotonicity through 6GHz. The attenuator incorporates both parallel and serial programming interfaces including the capability to program an initial attenuation state at power…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for RF Circulator Isolator, Inc’s (RFCI) family of broadband, octave and Octave Plus drop-in circulators. Spanning 800MHz to 18GHz in multiple broadband models, the RFCI portfolio of circulators offers solutions to broadband applications that previously required a coaxial connectored product. As an example, the RFCR8934 protects active components from distortion or potentially damaging reflected power from 8 to 18GHz with 250W peak / 25W average forward power handling. The RFCR8934 provides >16dB typical port-to-port isolation while maximum insertion loss is 0.7dB. Offered in a 12.7×12.7x6mm drop-in, tabbed package, the RFCI RFCR8934 is a…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for Peregrine Semiconductor’s PE43711, a 7-bit digital step attenuator capable of maintaining 0.25dB monotonicity through 4GHz. Operating to 6GHz, the PE43711 offers 0.5dB monotonicity through 5GHz and 1dB monotonicity through 6GHz. Featuring “glitch-less” attenuation state transitions, the PE43711 is ideal for many broadband wireless applications including 3G/4G infrastructure, land mobile radio (LMR) and point-to-point communication systems. The attenuator incorporates both parallel and serial programming interfaces including the capability to program an initial attenuation state at power up. Peregrine offers this silicon on insulator device in a 4x4mm QFN package.
RFMW Ltd. and XMA Corporation have announced a worldwide distribution agreement effective April 1, 2015. XMA Corporation, powered by Omni Spectra®, offers a complete line of RF coaxial passive components that range from DC to 50GHz and offer power handling up to 500 Watts. RFMW Ltd. is a specialized distributor providing customers and suppliers with focused distribution of RF and microwave components as well as specialized component-engineering support. Under the agreement, RFMW is franchised worldwide for all XMA RF and microwave components. Featured components include unique products such as Adaptenuators and Adapterminations as well as Adapters, Attenuators, Directional Couplers, DC…
RFMW, Ltd. announces availability of the Telemakus USB Products Brochure. This short form brochure highlights the Telemakus suite of miniature USB controlled RF test accessories. Weighing less than an ounce and small enough for a shirt pocket, the small size of these devices belies their power and functionality. Choose from RF generators, RF detectors, phase shifters, digital attenuators, switches, frequency doublers and vector modulators. Or, create a custom scalar analyzer by mixing and matching functional building blocks. Running from a Windows based PC, the Telemakus USB controlled devices offer significant cost savings over typical bench top test systems and are…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for the MRFSP6725, 2-way splitter from MiniRF. The MRFSP6725 extends the frequency range of this popular series of splitters to 1600MHz. Two other MiniRF devices, the MRFSP0014 with coverage from 5 to 1002MHz and the MRFSP5725 with coverage from 5 to 1200MHz have already seen acceptance in the broadband CATV market. As CATV frequency coverage requirements increase, the MRFSP6725 provides a low-cost, highly reliable solution. Typical isolation is 25dB and associated insertion loss is 0.7dB. Rated at a maximum power handling of 2 watts, the MRFSP6725 is packaged in a castellated, surface mount…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for Ampleon ’s BLF2425M7LS-250P. This highly efficient (51% drain efficiency) LDMOS transistor is internally matched for broadband performance from 2400 to 2500MHz, supporting ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) applications. The earless, ceramic package adds to the excellent thermal stability, creating a 250 watt CW power transistor to meet the needs of innovative RF power generation in RF plasma lighting, RF plasma cutting, efficient automotive ignition systems and industrial heating. Flexible power control allows use in precision medical applications such as RF ablation. Featuring 15dB of gain, the NXP BLF2425M7LS-250P runs off a 28V…
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for a 5 to 1200MHz passive, 2-way splitter from MiniRF. The MRFSP5725 provides a low cost, highly reliable solution for broadband CATV designs. Characterized for use in 75 ohm circuits, the MRFSP5725 offers 28dB of isolation with typical insertion loss of only 0.5dB. Lead free and RoHs compliant, the MRFSP5725 comes in a surface mountable 0.15×0.15×0.115” package. Amplitude balance measures 0.2dB with phase balance of 1.5 degrees. The MRFSP5725 joins the MiniRF 5 to 1002MHz model MRFSP0014 in a series of low-cost splitters for broadband applications.