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Configure your Ideal Test System Online – Fast Quote & Delivery

Configure your Ideal Test System Online – Fast Quote & Delivery

Mini-Circuits’ modular switch systems offer flexibility, customizable functionality and fast turnaround for automated test setups. Choose one of our standard benchtop or rack-mount chassis structures and configure your system with our industry-leading range of rugged and high-performance mechanical switches, programmable attenuators and more.
New GaAs pHEMT LNA Delivers High Gain with Low DC Power

New GaAs pHEMT LNA Delivers High Gain with Low DC Power

Mini-Circuits’ new PMA4-8243LN+ is a GaAs pHEMT MMIC low noise amplifier covering three full octaves of operating bandwidth from 8 to 24 GHz. This model provides a unique combination of low noise, high gain and solid OIP3 performance, making it a versatile option to improve system performance in a variety of wideband applications like backhaul radio, satcom, radar and more.
31.5 dB Step Attenuator Covers 0.1 to 24 GHz

31.5 dB Step Attenuator Covers 0.1 to 24 GHz

Mini-Circuits’ new ZX76-24G-30-S+ adds another option to our growing lineup of wideband digital step attenuators, now available in 24, 43.5, 50 and 65 GHz models. This model covers the 0.1 to 24 GHz range with attenuation from 0 to 31.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps. Housed in a compact, rugged package with SMA RF connectors and a 10-pin digital snap port..
AN-75-036 – A Technique for Surface Mounting High-Performance, HK-Series μCeramIQ™ Components for Low-Volume PCBs

AN-75-036 – A Technique for Surface Mounting High-Performance, HK-Series μCeramIQ™ Components for Low-Volume PCBs

https://youtu.be/VK0i1i2bFTA 1.0 Proper SMT Soldering of μCeramIQ™ Components Mini-circuits’ HK-series of μCeramIQ™ high-performance components may be correctly soldered to printed circuit boards, provided that the proper level of care ...
Tiny µCeramIQ® Couplers Handle 50W

Tiny µCeramIQ® Couplers Handle 50W

If you’re looking for innovative ways to maximize your system power capability while minimizing size and weight, Mini-Circuits µCeramIQ® technology may be the solution you’re looking for. Our new HPCJ-series of high-power directional couplers is capable of handling up to 50W RF input power in a tiny SMT form factor (0.125 x 0.2”).
Outstanding OIP2 from a Small Dual MMIC Amplifier

Outstanding OIP2 from a Small Dual MMIC Amplifier

Explore a tiny, wideband PHA2-13HLN+ push-pull amplifier solution that runs from HF to the lower UHF frequency range, achieving an OIP2 of nearly +100 dBm along the way.
Single & Dual-Channel Signal Generators | 10 MHz to 12.5 GHz

Single & Dual-Channel Signal Generators | 10 MHz to 12.5 GHz

We're excited to announce the expansion of our signal generator portfolio with new models providing more versatility for your applications. In addition to our established 8 to 12.5 GHz models, we now offer single and dual-channel models for the 0.7 to 6 GHz and 10 MHz to 9 GHz ranges. All models offer CW, pulse, AM, FM and Chirp modulation options..
All-Purpose Workhorse Power Amplifiers up to 100W

All-Purpose Workhorse Power Amplifiers up to 100W

Mini-Circuits’ connectorized power amplifiers have been a mainstay for customer labs and integrated systems for over 30 years. Outstanding performance with built-in DC protection and rugged construction have made them a trusted workhorse for a wide range of applications up to 100W.
How Mini-Circuits increased the performance of its absorptive RF switch and addressed new wireless applications by integrating Menlo Microsystems’ Ideal Switch®

How Mini-Circuits increased the performance of its absorptive RF switch and addressed new wireless applications by integrating Menlo Microsystems’ Ideal Switch®

As electronic systems, particularly for wireless communications, become faster, more complex, miniaturized and energy efficient, the performance demands placed on the constituent components increase. These requirements cannot be fully addressed by semiconductor switches which, although extremely reliable, are inherently lossy, or by electro-mechanical relays (EMRs) that exhibit very low loss but have limited life expectancy and relatively low switching speed. Mini-Circuits approached innovative switch developer Menlo Micro to investigate if a collaboration could enhance Mini-Circuits’ product portfolio with a new, absorptive RF switch that could meet the demands of cutting-edge wireless applications.
Anatomy of a 37-40 GHz 5G n260 Band Front-End with a Discrete LO

Anatomy of a 37-40 GHz 5G n260 Band Front-End with a Discrete LO

The appetite for greater download speeds and lower latency amongst modern mobile device users can be satisfied by higher RF bandwidths. The greatest bandwidths available are found in the mmWave bands, such as 5G band n260 (often referred to as the 39 GHz band, or upper Ka band) which spans 37 to 40 GHz. Although signals in the mmWave band region have the shortest range and poorest ability to penetrate obstacles like buildings and irregular terrain, they do afford the opportunity to achieve incredibly high data rates.
Save >15% on Test Cables!

Save >15% on Test Cables!

Has the cost of your test cables increased? Not if you’re using ours! Mini-Circuits has reduced list pricing of its popular CBL-series of 18 GHz test cables to give you the same product with the same great performance, quality and reliability for a better value.
60 GHz MMIC Fixed Attenuators in 1.5×1.5mm QFN

60 GHz MMIC Fixed Attenuators in 1.5×1.5mm QFN

We’re excited to expand our popular lineup of MMIC fixed attenuators to support even broader bandwidths in our smallest package style yet! The new BAT family of models provides excellent attenuation flatness over the entire DC to 60 GHz frequency range in a 1.5 x 1.5mm QFN-style package.