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AN-50-018: Building a High-Performance S-band Upconverter with Mini-Circuits Components
A frequency upconverter is used to shift a signal’s frequency to a higher frequency so that the signal can be efficiently transmitted. Frequency upconverters are often built as complex integrated assemblies that consist of various components, including amplifiers, filters, mixers, etc. In this application note, we show how a high-performance S-band upconverter can be designed exclusively using components from Mini-Circuits. To validate the performance, measured data is shown at the conclusion.
GaN MMIC Power Amplifiers
Mini-Circuits has powered-up our MMIC product line with broadband-matched GaN MMIC amplifiers that exhibit excellent robustness and efficiency. The GNA series features two innovative models with up to 8W of RF output power and 47% power-added efficiency.
How to Optimize TSS-43ULN+ MMIC LNA Performance across 1.5–3.8 GHz
Mini-Circuits' TSS-43ULN+ is an ultra-low noise MMIC amplifier designed for wideband receiver applications, featuring a 0.4 dB noise figure, 19 dB gain, and a power-saving fast shutdown. It operates from 500 to 4000 MHz and can be further optimized for specific bands. Application notes are provided for enhanced performance in key frequency ranges.
Classical RF Filters: Selecting the Right Solution from Lumped Elements to High-Q Cavities
While all filters perform the same fundamental function—passing desired frequencies while rejecting unwanted ones—the technology used to implement the filter has a significant impact on key performance parameters such as insertion loss, selectivity, power handling, size, bandwidth, and cost.
Low Phase Noise 33 GHz Signal Generator
Mini-Circuits' SSG-33GHP-RC is a compact wideband signal generator covering 100 MHz to 33 GHz with up to +23 dBm output power, making it ideal for characterizing millimeter-wave components and systems. It supports CW operation, flexible pulse sequences with pulse widths down to 0.5 µs, and automated frequency and power sweep or hop sequences.
Application Notes: Band-Optimized Implementations of a MMIC LNA with Shut Down
An ultra-low NF MMIC LNA, the TSS-23ULN+ is shown to be versatile enough to be designed into the 380-480 MHz, 700-800 MHz and 950-1700 MHz bands of operation. To support users’ product selection and design effort, we have published 3 new application notes detailing the ideal application circuit to optimize performance for each use case.
Introducing the Mini-Circuits Research Hub
We're excited to share a new resource with the RF and microwave community. The Mini-Circuits Research Hub is now live — a curated library of over 7,000 peer-reviewed academic publications and journal articles citing Mini-Circuits products in experimental setups and system architectures.
Introduction to Mini-Circuits Dual Channel Signal Generators
Mini-Circuits continues to drive innovation by offering high-performance, cost-effective instrumentation for the RF market. A recent example is the family of new RF dual-output RF signal generators ...
Cut PCB Layers with RF Crossovers
Mini-Circuits COHKI-3002+ µCeramIQ RF crossover is an innovative surface-mount component that allows two transmission lines to physically cross each other on a circuit board without introducing adverse effects to system performance. This enables designers to route complex RF layouts - especially in dense or multi-channel systems..
Making Good RF Connections: Best Practices and the Role of Anti-Torque Connectors
There are many RF connections in modern RF systems and devices. Often, when designing an RF device or system, considerable attention is paid to selecting and evaluating various RF instruments. Sometimes overlooked but equally important are the ...
1x1mm MMIC Fixed Attenuators
The new XAT-Series redefines RF miniaturization with the industry's smallest MMIC fixed attenuators. Housed in an ultra-compact 2-lead, 1×1 mm QFN package, these attenuators enable significant PCB space savings for next-generation high-density designs. Built on a robust GaAs semiconductor process, the XAT-Series features a bidirectional, fully absorptive architecture that delivers excellent passband flatness..
AN-60-149: Setting Up GaAs/GaN MMIC RF Power Amplifier Evaluation Boards for Bench Testing
This application note provides a structured procedure to prepare and test depletion mode devices such as GaAs and GaN MMIC RF power amplifier (PA) evaluation boards on an RF test bench.