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A Brief Overview of Phased Array Systems
In the nearly 12 decades since its invention by Ferdinand Braun, phased array antenna technology has a staple in the development of in 4G/5G communications, electronic warfare, radar, and advanced imaging applications to name a few. This article begins with an overview of the evolution of phased array systems through history. The basics of their operation in both analog and digital domains is provided, and a brief survey of common and emerging applications is given by way of example.
Free Download: Power Sensors for Any Requirement
Power sensors are an essential tool for any RF/microwave test engineer. Mini-Circuits developed its extensive PWR series of smart power sensors to provide an option for any test requirement, budget and experience level.
Core & Wire Components
Core and wire components are essential building blocks in RF systems. Few technologies achieve comparable wideband performance, size and cost for VHF/UHF communications, CATV and broadband networks, satellite IF circuitry and many more operating bands. Mini-Circuits brings 55 years of experience in offering one of the industry's widest selections of these essential RF parts.
RF & Microwave Test Accessories
Whether you're building a new test setup or restocking the lab, Mini-Circuits offers a vast selection of high-performance coaxial and waveguide components with the industry's best quality, service and technical support.
Ultra-Low Noise, Non-Magnetic MMIC Transistors
Mini-Circuits continues to expand our selection of MMIC transistors with two new models built with non-ferrous leadframes, suitable for MRI systems and other applications where non-magnetic materials are a requirement.
Optimizing High-Rejection LTCC Filter Performance in Co-Planar Waveguide Implementations
Mini-Circuits’ BFHK-series of high-rejection LTCC filters have been characterized with stopband rejection floors on the order of 90 dB and higher with a combination of size, reliability, and cost currently unmatched by other filter technologies with comparable performance.
MMIC Splitters: The Widest SMT Bandwidths in the Industry
Mini-Circuits' EP-series of MMIC splitters offer multi-octave bandwidths up to 43.5 GHz in QFN-style packages as small as 2x2 mm, as well as bare die formats, making them an essential building block for signal distribution in a wide range of systems.
Low Phase Noise Amplifiers LVA-273PN+ & ZX60-123LPN+
Thanks for all the feedback you've given us about the additive phase noise data we've provided for our amplifier portfolio, we're designing and characterizing more models especially for low phase noise applications.
RF & Microwave Switches
Mini-Circuits has been designing and building RF and microwave switches in-house for over 20 years with industry-leading quality and reliability. Our portfolio has grown to include a wide offering of MMICs, electromechanical switches and solid-state modules for operating frequencies up to 67 GHz.
Disruptive Filter Technology: 90 dB Rejection in an 1812 Footprint
Mini-Circuits’ BFHK-series of high-rejection LTCC filters has been characterized with stopband rejection on the order of 90 dB and higher with a combination of size, reliability, and cost unmatched by other filter technologies with comparable performance.
A Primer on Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM)
Quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) has played a pivotal role in the industry's ability to scale data speed and capacity with user demand over the last 30 years. In this article we describe QAM using basic mathematics and illustrate how a QAM modulator operates.
WR12 Waveguide Amplifier Delivers +21 dBm Power for E-Band OTA Test Sets from 60 to 90 GHz
We continue to grow our amplifier lineup for millimeter-wave test applications with the introduction of the WVA-60903G+ E-Band WR12 waveguide amplifier. This model covers the entire 60 to 90 GHz range with 29.5 dB gain, ±1.5 dB gain flatness and +21 dBm saturated output power.