RFMW UK, Ltd.

New 4.3-10 Connector PolyPhaser RF Lightning Arrestors

Richard RHDC — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:26:58 +0000

The new 4.3-10 Connector PolyPhaser RF Lightning Arrestor, TSX-4310, offered through RFMW UK, Ltd. Optimized for small cell sites, DAS systems and macro sites, utilizing 4.3-10 connectors, the new addition to the TSX Series surge arrestors feature up to a 40 kA surge rating and ultra-low PIM (-130 dBm typical). These lightning arrestors are ideal for 4G, LTE, 5G and cell bands from 698 MHz to 2.7 GHz.

Key TSX-4310 features include:

Broad frequency range from 698Mhz to 2.7GHz
Reliable 4.3-10 coaxial connectors
Low PIM—typical PIM -173dBc (-130dBm), 2x20W
Bi-directional for ease of installation
Compact size for easier use compared to bulky quarter wave stub RF arrestors
Repeatable RF performance after surge events
Occupy 40% less space than traditional components due to compact design
10-year warranty

Please contact us at RFMW UK, Ltd. (sales@rfmw.co.uk) for further information and a quotation!

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Half Watt Linear Amplifier Serves Infrastructure – Qorvo QPA9426

Richard RHDC — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 10:50:38 +0000

RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for the Qorvo QPA9426, small cell power amplifier. Offering 0.5W of power, this highly linear (-47dBc ACLR @ 27dBm) amplifier serves 2.5 to 2.7GHz applications in bands 7, 38 and 41. The QPA9426 provides 34dB of power gain for femtocells, customer premises equipment and data cards. It can also function as a linear driver in DAS applications, booster amps and repeaters without the need for digital pre-distortion. Internally matched and offered in a 7x7mm, SMT package.

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Congratulations James on completing your marathon!

Richard RHDC — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:44:15 +0000

James Boden, RFMW UK Ltd., completed his first marathon this past weekend!

He ran the Yorkshire Marathon on Sunday 8th, October, and raised over £600 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust; a charity he feels very strongly about.

Congratulations to James for achieving the goal of finishing a marathon, and for the effort on behalf of the charity!

Great Job!

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/James-Boden3

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Vectron: Ultra Low Power Real Time Clock (RTC) for High Temp Applications

Richard RHDC — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 07:44:14 +0000

High Temp RTC with Ultra Low Power

Vectron HT RTC XO solution provides unsurpassed reliability at elevated temperature with exceptional stability. By utilizing the ultra low power option, users can replace tuning fork based solutions to gain the benefits of superior frequency stability, extended temp range, and moisture resistance without increasing power consumption under battery operation.

HT – RTC Versus Tuning Fork Based Oscillators

Features

Output frequency 32.768kHz
+1.8, +2.5, +3.3 and +5.0V input options
Available in three standard product footprints
Product is free of lead and compliant to EC RoHS directive
COO: USA, ECCN:EAR99

Applications

Oil / Gas downhole tool
Geophysical services
High temperature industrial process control
Extended temperature Military/Aerospace
Avionics
Engine control

Datasheet

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RFMW Broadband GaN Transistors provide 65W

Richard RHDC — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 08:20:08 +0000

RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for two unmatched discrete GaN on SiC HEMTs.

Operating from DC to 3.7 GHz with a 50V supply rail, Qorvo provides the QPD1015L in an eared package and the QPD1015 in an earless package. Both transistors offer 20dB of gain and a Psat of 48.5dBm. PAE is 74%. Target markets include commercial and military radar, communications, avionics, jammers and test instrumentation.

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Quality of Leadership

Richard RHDC — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:54:16 +0000

Ben Skipper FD of RFMW UK (R), and Sean Green Production Manager of Linwave Technology (L), recently graduated the Quality of Leadership course in York, UK.

The course is run by Dr Mike Bagley (Centre), who has been teaching QOL for over 26 years, in which time has seen over 7000 graduates pass through what has been rated as one of the best 2-day leadership development courses in America.

Thanks go to BSC Filters for hosting the event!

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Effective July 1st, 2017 – Microwave Marketing.com Ltd. will be trading as RFMW UK Ltd.

Richard RHDC — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:41:46 +0000

Effective July 1st, 2017 – Microwave Marketing.com Ltd. will be trading as RFMW UK Ltd.

Please note that the company will be the same limited company as before but with a new name – RFMW UK Ltd. Accordingly, the same legal entity (Company Number 3735878, VAT Registration Number GB727917208) will continue to be party to all past, present and future contracts with you.

We kindly ask you to update your records accordingly and to address all future business correspondence to our new company name.

For avoidance of doubt, all contracts, orders and agreements currently in place will not be impacted by this change in any way, and shall remain in force and unaffected.

If you have any further questions regarding this change of our name, please feel free to contact us at:
RFMW UK Ltd
Marlin Building
4 Sadler Road
Lincoln
LN63RS
UK
ben.skipper@rfmw.com

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RFMW UK’s Band 1 Uplink/Downlink BAW Duplexer

Richard RHDC — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:28:53 +0000

RFMW, UK announces design and sales support for a Band 1 BAW duplexer filter.

The Qorvo QPQ1282 supports Band 1 LTE, small cells, mobile routers and repeater designs with uplink pass band frequencies from 1920 to 1980MHz and downlink pass band frequencies from 2110 to 2170MHz. No external matching is necessary and the QPQ1282 offers 48dB attenuation between bands. Power handling is 29dBm.

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Vectron – 3GHz 5×3.2 VCSO Ready for Production

Richard RHDC — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:13:27 +0000

Vectron is excited to announce that the VS-800 (3GHz, 5×3.2 VCSO) is ready for full production.

Since first announced late in 2016, Vectron has scaled up production and test capabilities, and stands ready to support volume orders. Evaluation boards are available to help reduce time-to-market by speeding the development process.

Applications

Optical Networks 100G/400G/1.2T
Test and Measurement
High-Rel Military
High Speed Data Converters
- (ADCs and DACs)

Advantages

Smallest VCSO on the market
Ultra-low Jitter 6fs 12kHz to 20MHz
High Speed Data Converters
Frequencies up to 3.2GHz

Datasheet available here – please contact RFMW UK / Microwave Marketing for a quotation or further information.

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RFMW Product Spotlight – June 2017

Richard RHDC — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:18:01 +0000

RFMW Product Spotlight – June 2017

RFMW offers 100W Power Limiter with Adjustable Threshold

Peregrine Semiconductor’s PE45361 is a10MHz to 6GHz RF power limiter capable of handling 100 watts of pulsed input power. This limiter is a monolithic structure 8 times smaller than discrete, with PIN-diode solutions and eliminates thermal hysteresis. The adjustable input 1dB compression point (limiting threshold) is set from +7 to +13dBm via a low current control voltage (VCTRL), eliminating the need for external bias components such as DC blocking capacitors, RF choke inductors and bias resistors. Fast response time of <1ns ensures instantaneous protection of sensitive components and rapid return to normal operation. Highly flexible and highly linear, it delivers simple, repeatable, and reliable receiver protection for demanding professional mobile/portable radios, T&M equipment and wireless infrastructure applications. Available in a 3x3mm QFN package with improved (3kV HBM) ESD ratings.

Broadband 20W Driver Amplifier from RFMW offers High Gain

Ampleon’s BLP9G0722-20 is a cost effective, high performance driver amplifier that offers 20 watts of RF power with 60% efficiency drawing 180mA from a 28V supply. The wide-band frequency coverage of 400 to 2700MHz supports mobile broadband designs, either as a driver stage, or as a final stage for lower power small cells. Linear gain is up to 20.5dB while ACLR @ 35dBm is less than -45dBc in class AB operation. This amplifier’s compact, low cost TO270 package offers low thermal resistance for small form factor applications.

RFMW Wi-Fi FEM Supports STB and CPE Designs

Qorvo’s RFFM4555 5GHz front end module (FEM) integrates a low noise amplifier (LNA) with a SPDT switch for 802.11a/n/ac applications in the 4.9 to 5.925GHz frequency range. LNA gain is 13dB and offers a bypass mode with 6dB loss characteristics. Transmit to antenna path loss is only 0.6dB. Applicable for customer premise equipment (CPE), set-top box (STB), access points, picocells and femtocells, this Wi-Fi FEM can handle up to 33dBm at the TX input. With a 1.5×1.5mm footprint it minimizes PCB usage.

RFMW offers Absorber Material for Automotive Radar Applications

MAST Technologies microwave and millimeter wave absorbing materials are built for automobile collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control, back-up warning and lane detection systems. Tunable to solve a variety of high frequency EMI issues, MAST absorber material is available in sheets up to 24×24 inches and can be fitted with a pressure sensitive, adhesive backing. For more information, contact an RFMW specialist in your local area with your requirements.

RF Automotive Switch spans 6GHz

Skyworks Solutions SKYA21003 is a wide band (0.1 to 6GHz) switch capable of supporting ISM bands, 5GHz WiFi and cellular bands. AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified, this SPDT switch offers extended temperature operation from -40 to +105 degrees C. It can handle input power up to 38dBm meeting the need for higher power carrier LTE aggregation telematics designs. Insertion loss is 0.3dB at 900MHz and this rugged switch is rated at 1500V ESD HBM. Skyworks offers the switch in a 2x2mm QFN package.

RFMWs 1500W LDMOS Transistor Supports Broadcast and Industrial Applications

Ampleon’s BLF189XRA is a 1500W CW (1700W pulsed) RF power transistor thatspans a frequency range of 30 to 500MHz for broadcast and industrial applications such as CO2, plasma RF, and VHF radio. Offering gain of 26.5dB in CW operation, efficiency is 75%. Excellent ruggedness is a hall mark of Ampleon high power LDMOS and this transistor can withstand VSWR mismatch as high as 65:1. Excellent thermal stability is enhanced by the flanged, balanced ceramic packaging.

RFMWs 100W GaN Transistor supports Space Applications

Qorvo’s TGF2929-HM is a hermetic packaged power transistor which offers 100W of power from DC to 3.5GHz and up to 132W Psat at 2GHz. With 72% power added efficiency, the GaN transistor runs from a 28V supply buss. Small signal gain is as much as 17.4dB. Prematched for S-band, the transistor’s hermitic package offers low thermal resistance and lends itself to applications such as space based radar and satellite communications.

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