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RFHIC GaN Microwave Generators Used for Cooking and Sterilizing of “Ready-to-Eat” Meals

RFHIC GaN Microwave Generators Used for Cooking and Sterilizing of “Ready-to-Eat” Meals RFHIC, a leader in designing and manufacturing GaN RF & MW components for telecom, defense, and RF energy sectors, assisted a major food research facility to thermally process better quality “ready-to-eat” meals using their GaN microwave technology. The customer developed a new and improved method of thermally processing the “ready-to-eat” meals using the RIU093K0-40TG microwave generator.

RFHIC provided the RIU093K0-40TG microwave generator solution to the customer, which operates from 900 to 930 MHz with a max output power of 3kW. The RIU093K0-40TG is a remote type of microwave generator consisting of a separate SSPA head, a 380 VAC power supply unit, a control module, and RF cables. The remote type of architecture allows for greater system flexibility and simplified system integration.

To meet the customer’s needs, RFHIC designed a compact and portable microwave generator solution equipped with an internal waveguide allowing the customer to connect the generator to a horn antenna inside the chamber. This allowed the elimination of bulky and expensive waveguides from the entire system, saving cost and floor space. The generator was also able to cut processing time by over 50% compared to conventional processing and produce higher-quality foods in flavor, texture, color, and nutrients.

915 MHz was chosen due to its deeper penetration capabilities allowing it to cook the food more uniformly. Due to the delicate nature of the product and process, the customer required a single-mode cavity to produce a more stable heating pattern.

With the transition over to a microwave solution, clients could optimize the quality of their end products while significantly lowering costs.

The solution was able to reduce processing times from 1-1.5 hours to 30-45 min. The solution provided a much stable and uniform heating pattern due to its controllable digital features, allowing customers the flexibility to control and monitor the real-time status of the generator system via Windows GUI. The solution’s longer lifetime was able to eliminate frequent downtime and maintenance, eliminating significant costs. The solution paved the way for a more automated processing line resulting in faster, cost effective, and consistent products. Heating is known to be one of the most effective means of killing spoilage and pathogenic micro-organisms to extend the shelf life of foods. Today, “ready to eat” shelf-stable foods are generally packaged in an oxygen-free environment to eliminate chemical reactions from occurring, thus stopping, or prolonging the food’s shelf stability.

The traditional thermal process for packaged foods generally uses a retort system, which utilizes pressurized steam at high temperatures to eliminate spoilage and viral pathogens. However, this usually takes several hours and tends to overcook the product – resulting in loss of flavor, texture, color, and nutrients from the food.

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thinkRF Downconverters Cost-Effectively Extend the Range of Existing RF Analyzers for mmWave 5G

thinkRF Downconverters Cost-Effectively Extend the Range of Existing RF Analyzers for mmWave 5G ThinkRF, a leading manufacturer of real-time, networkable, and software-defined spectrum analyzers & downconverters/tuners has developed the D4000 RF Downconverter/Tuner that operates up to 40 GHz to meet new wireless standards. This portable plug-and-play platform is based on thinkRF tuner technology that enables 5G-ready solutions. In addition to their exceptional performance in the frequency range, the thinkRF D4000 RF Downconverter/Tuner has several other differentiators that make it an ideal component for 5G signal monitoring.

As new and innovative technologies for wireless communications continue to emerge and push into mmWave 5G bands, companies must be able to adapt and enhance the lifetime of their existing RF systems to meet these new bands in an agile manner, while managing ever-tighter resources and budgets. Now mobile operators and system integrators can retain existing field, lab, and manufacturing test equipment, extend the life of their investment, and reduce time to market and costs when measuring 5G mmWave signals.

Key features of D400 RF Downconverter/Tuner

Wideband: The D4000 has 500 MHz of Analog Bandwidth and is the widest on the market in this compact form factor. This is important because the maximum channel bandwidth for 5G is 400 MHz. Frequency coverage: This covers the entire mm-Wave frequency range for 5G FR2 from 24 to 40 GHz. Pre-select filtering: The sophisticated RF filter technology of D4000 eliminates out-of-band signals and enables spurious mitigation. Without filtering these can result in interference within the analysis bands. Single IF output: This makes it easier to integrate with spectrum analyzers or receivers. Built-in local oscillators: This eliminates the requirement for external synthesizers. Extensible: The D4000 can be extended to cover lower 5G FR1 bands using other complementary ThinkRF receiver products. The thinkRF D4000 RF Downconverter/Tuner supports open APIs for C/C++ and Python, and standard configuration protocols via SCPI commands over a Telnet connection or configuration via spectrum analyzer software over a LAN connection. It works with third-party test equipment, RF Spectrum Analyzers, Software-Defined Radios, and interfaces. The open platform works seamlessly with current spectrum analysis solutions through standard SCPI control over Ethernet, allowing control of the unit through the spectrum analyzer or any standard PC.

The thinkRF D4000 RF Downconverter/Tuner includes 10 MHz input and output clock references to support clock synchronization with external modules. This allows the ability to run multiple units in parallel to coordinate a compound signal monitoring system, particularly for wideband signal monitoring and capture.

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DragonWave and Siklu Introduce Long-range mmWave Radios to Provide Connectivity Over 6 Miles

DragonWave and Siklu Introduce Long-range mmWave Radios to Provide Connectivity Over 6 Miles COMSovereign Holding Corp, a US-based developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G Communication Systems & Solutions, announced that its DragonWave unit and Siklu have officially introduced the "Extend"-line of Ultra high-capacity and long-range mmWave radios designed to reliably deliver multi-gigabit connections up to 6 miles (10 km) or more with fiber-equivalent reliability of 99.999%.

Extend represents the next evolution of reliable, multi-gigabit millimeter wave wireless access, combining the robust and highest power packet microwave technology of DragonWave's Harmony product line with market-leading performance of Siklu's EtherHaul E-Band (70/80 GHz) radios. With Extend, DragonWave and Siklu have introduced a single solution designed to address the need for long-range, ultra-high capacity, cost-effective and ultra-reliable wireless connectivity by mobile network operators, rural broadband and wireless internet service providers (WISPs), public safety organizations, as well as city, state, and local municipalities.

"Extend brings unmatched range and reliability to millimeter wave networks by leveraging Siklu's top-performing gigabit E-band radios with the market proven, carrier-grade reliability of DragonWave's packet microwave technology. We are pleased to expand DragonWave's addressable market with Extend, allowing us to provide network operators of all kinds with the highest performance, longest-range, and most reliable wireless transport solution in the market today," said Dr Dustin McIntire, Chief Technology Officer at COMSovereign Holding Corp.

"Network operators around the world have already embraced the unique capabilities and performance benefits of millimeter wave technology for their most demanding connectivity challenges," said Ronen Ben-Hamou, CEO of Siklu. "Together with DragonWave, Extend redefines the performance and reliability of millimeter wave wireless networking, helping us deliver on the promise of multi-gigabit wireless capacity."

Siklu's EtherHaul Extend18 and DragonWave's Harmony Extend 80 are the first products in the new Extend line of ultra-resilient, dual band packet microwave radios. Extend combines a pair of Siklu multi-gigabit EtherHaul Kilo radios operating in the popular 70/80 GHz bands with DragonWave's Harmony EnhancedMC High Power carrier-grade packet microwave solutions operating in the licensed 18 GHz band, to provide unmatched communications range and reliability even in adverse weather situations.

With "single click" simplicity, thanks to adaptive modulation and advanced QoS of the EtherHaul integrated networking engine, during significant rain events, Extend automatically maintains the availability of high priority traffic, switching to the secondary radio hitlessly. After the rain cell has passed, the EtherHaul link will automatically revert to its previous capacity load with no loss of traffic. Thanks to Extend's fully monitored, dual radio design, high-performance long- distance multigigabit capacity is both economical and easy to implement.

Tom Ferris, Director for US Sales at Alliance Corporation, commented "Alliance Corporation is a master distributor in the United States and Canada of both DragonWave Microwave and Siklu Millimeter Wave solutions and is very excited by the new Extend offering because of the compelling value it delivers. This new solution provides DragonWave customers additional bandwidth for their existing or new microwave links and Siklu mmWave customers the ability to achieve greater distances with higher availability than can be achieved by only using 70/80 GHz frequencies. The integrated Extend offering is a best-of-breed solution from the two leading manufacturers of high-capacity wireless connectivity, and we are looking forward to bringing this unique solution to our customers."

Extend is now available from a select list of leading authorized systems integrators and distributors including:

Alliance Corporation Baltic Networks DoubleRadius Inc Winncom Technologies

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Vanguard Electronics Introduces Two New Series of Ultra-Wideband RF Transformers

Vanguard Electronics Introduces Two New Series of Ultra-Wideband RF Transformers Vanguard Electronics, a leading manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom advanced Power Magnetics, RF/Microwave Inductors, and Pulse/Data Transformer components has released two new series of ultra-wideband RF transformers (UWB Series and SUWB Series) designed to work up to 1.75 GHz. The new RF transformers will debut at the Space Tech Expo in Long Beach, California, October 6-8, 2021.

This new range of RF Transformers compliments the existing RF portfolio of wide-band RF transformers and inductors. The new series is ideally suited for ADC/DAC converters, satellite systems, GPS positioning, balanced receivers, and more. The parts exhibit excellent stability in electrical performance over their rated temperature range (-55°C to +125°C), a stable insertion loss, and a low return loss respective to its operating frequency range. Custom products/specifications are the expertise of Vanguard Electronics.

Initially launched with 3 distinct bandwidths, wider ranges of bandwidths and impedance ratios are in development. The SUWB series is designed and manufactured to surpass the harsh environment of MIL-STD-981 Class S testing. Custom ratings, bandwidths, sizes, and testing criteria are also available.

“The Vanguard team is very pleased to announce the addition of the ultra-wideband transformers to its already-extensive portfolio of high-performance RF devices,” said Ryan Kooklan, Vanguard Electronics Vice President.

“These new parts have been designed to meet increased market demand for a higher frequency, wider bandwidth, lower profile, and environmentally stable magnetics that can be designed and utilized in such applications as missiles, avionics, space, radar systems, and even down-hole electronics. The industry can expect more variety of higher frequency offerings in the coming months. Current lead-times are among the industry best, stock to 8-week delivery, Kooklan added.”

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Airgain Launches a Multi-band Fixed Wireless Access Solution for Public Safety & Utility Applications

Airgain Launches a Multi-band Fixed Wireless Access Solution for Public Safety & Utility Applications Airgain has announced the release of its first fixed wireless access (FWA) solution from the AirgainConnect platform, along with a new black form factor offered for all platform products.

The AirgainConnect AC-HPUE-FWA includes an integrated multi-band high power LTE antenna-modem designed specifically for fixed wireless access. The AC-HPUE-FWA is designed to enable maximum coverage and reliability for fixed wireless access at police departments, fire departments, EMS dispatch centers, government buildings, public and private utility sites, airline emergency operations centers, hospitals, private medical practice locations, schools, private security dispatch centers, and media outlets. This rugged fixed wireless access antenna-modem tightly couples essential LTE radio components with the modem to meet the most demanding needs of locations that require more reliable and secure communications before, during, and after an event or disaster.

The AirgainConnect AC-HPUE antenna-modem, Airgain’s first product from the platform, is also offered in a black form factor along with the white model that is currently available. AirgainConnect’s patented technology is capable of transmitting the maximum allowable radiated power directly to the LTE antenna elements. When compared to a conventional modem, the AC-HPUE maximizes coverage, building penetration, and throughput for critical communications applications.

“The AC-HPUE-FWA brings more reliable connectivity when base stations are compromised, which is critical especially during disaster scenarios,” said Morad Sbahi, Senior Vice President of Global Product and Marketing at Airgain. “Omnidirectional fixed wireless access reconnects to backup LTE base stations if a primary station goes down, providing first responders with the highest degree of readiness available. We are proud to offer new product innovations that expand the AirgainConnect platform for more robust public safety offerings.”

The new AirgainConnect platform options will be showcased in Airgain’s booth #657 at IWCE (International Wireless Communications Expo), which takes place in Las Vegas, NV on September 27-30, 2021. Brian Goodyear, Product Line Director at Airgain, will be discussing how AirgainConnect provides increased coverage for first responders in a speaking session on September 27, 2021 at 11:30 am PT during IWCE in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Availability

The AC-HPUE-FWA is available for order now, and all AC-HPUE models are currently available to order in black or white form factor options.

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Ampleon Introduces 400 W Asymmetric Doherty LDMOS RF Power Transistor for Base Stations

Ampleon Introduces 400 W Asymmetric Doherty LDMOS RF Power Transistor for Base Stations Ampleon has introduced the BLC10G27XS-400AVT 400-Watt asymmetric Doherty RF power transistor. This transistor is designed for use in base station multi-carrier applications and operates from 2.496 to 2.690 GHz. It is based on Ampleon's industry-respected 9th generation 28 V LDMOS process technology. The transistor is fabricated in an air cavity plastic (ACP) earless SOT-1258-4 package. The Doherty transistor delivers a drain efficiency of 45%.

The BLC10G27XS-400AVT offers excellent rugged characteristics, up to a VSWR of 10:1, considered essential for base station applications where high-power extreme mismatch conditions can often occur.

The transistor has integrated ESD protection, has a low output capacitance that improves Doherty performance, and includes internal input and output impedance transformation, enabling user-friendly PCB matching to 50-ohm.

The power gain specification of the BLC10G27XS-400AVT is typically 13.3 dB based on quoted test conditions. Additionally, the -400AVT has low thermal resistance attributes that yield excellent thermal stability for demanding base station applications.

Design support resources for the BLC10G27XS-400AVT include a recommended driver, the BLM9D2327S-50PB, an LDMOS 2-stage integrated Doherty MMIC, and the PCB layout for a Doherty production test circuit.

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Rohde & Schwarz to Present T&M Equipment for Automotive Radar, Wi-Fi 7 and 5G at productronica 2021

Rohde & Schwarz will be presenting its solutions live at productronica 2021 - a global trade show for electronics development and production. The focus will be on T&M equipment for the latest technologies including automotive radar, satellite communications, Wi-Fi 7 and 5G. Visit Rohde & Schwarz at productronica 2021 in hall A1, booth 375, Messe München, from November 16 to 19, 2021.

The brand new R&S FSPN phase noise analyzer and VCO tester provides a unique combination of performance and operating convenience. With its outstanding sensitivity, accuracy and reliability, it enables fast real-time phase noise measurements on sources for demanding wireless and RF applications requiring high stability. Rohde & Schwarz offers the R&S FSPN in two model variants, covering the frequency ranges from 1 MHz to 8 GHz and from 1 MHz to 26.5 GHz. The instrument is aimed at production and development engineers who need to characterize sources such as synthesizers, VCOs, OCXOs and DROs for radar and satellite applications in the C band, X band, Ku band, and the entire K band.

Rohde & Schwarz is presenting several testing solutions for automotive customers. The new R&S RTS radar test system allows driving scenarios to be generated entirely over the air interface for testing radar based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the radar sensors of autonomous driving (AD) vehicles, which also monitor cross traffic. The solution consists of the new R&S AREG800A automotive radar echo generator as a backend and the R&S QAT100 antenna array as a frontend. Objects moving across the direction of travel can be simulated by electronically switching individual antennas on and off in the frontend. This allows tests currently performed in real-world test drives to be relocated to the lab, enabling errors to be detected at an early stage and delivering significant cost savings.

The R&S QAR50 from Rohde & Schwarz is ideal for testing radomes and bumpers in production. Its innovative design offers short measurement times and precise, repeatable results at an extremely attractive price / performance ratio. A highly modular software concept allows the system to be adapted to individual requirements.

With the R&S RTO6, Rohde & Schwarz presents the third generation of its tried and tested oscilloscope family. With an updated user interface, 15.6" full HD touchscreen and intuitive operating logic, the instrument allows a wide variety of measurement tasks to be completed faster. It is being demonstrated in several applications at productronica. With its 6 GHz bandwidth, the R&S RTO6 is ideal for analyzing automotive radar signals in the 71 to 81 GHz frequency range. Up to four DUTs can be measured in parallel for higher throughput. Also on display are conformity tests for the next level of automotive ethernet, MultiGBASE-T1 (IEEE 802.3ch), which supports the trend to high speed connectivity and data exchange in vehicles. The Rohde & Schwarz compliance test solution is easy to use, supports guided tests and delivers very detailed reports.

T&M equipment for the latest wireless technologies is of course also present at the Rohde & Schwarz booth, including the new R&S CMP180 radio communication tester. This next generation single box tester covers the frequency range up to 8 GHz and supports both cellular and non-cellular multisignal and multitechnologies. With two independent RF channels and 16 RF ports, it enables parallel testing of up to 16 devices, making it ideal for mass production as well as R&D. At productronica, Rohde & Schwarz is demonstrating the new test platform with Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 tests.

The high transmission capacity, fast response and flexibility of 5G enable a range of new real-time use cases as well as private wireless networks for smart factories. With 5G applications creating demanding requirements for coverage, latency and reliability, deployment can pose challenges for network planners and operators. The R&S 5G Site Testing Solution (R&S 5G STS) from Rohde & Schwarz provides the industry with an integrated test solution. The combination of proven instruments offers all required functional, RF and signaling tests for installing 5G campus network base stations and troubleshooting during operation.

Visitors can also learn about the group’s electronic production services. The Rohde & Schwarz Memmingen plant offers a variety of production services for high-precision electronic components, while the Teisnach plant offers mechanical services, including complete assembly, 3D printing and production of precision mechanical parts and waveguides.

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Naprotek Acquires SemiGen to Expand their Reach Across the United States

Naprotek Acquires SemiGen to Expand their Reach Across the United States Naprotek, a global provider of high-reliability, quick-turn electronics manufacturing, has completed the acquisition of SemiGen, a privately held company based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. This increases Naprotek's capabilities to include advanced RF/Microwave products, assembly, and test services and expands their reach across the United States.

Founded in 2009, SemiGen provides products and services to the RF/Microwave community across markets including Defense, SATCOM, Space, and Advanced Communications. Their products include passive and active semiconductor components ranging from attenuators, capacitors, diodes, filters, and resistors to complex thin-film circuits. Their manufacturing services span from RF/Microwave and PCB assembly to performance testing and in-house ion beam foundry.

Daniel Everitt, President, and CEO of Naprotek stated that they are excited to expand Naprotek's capabilities and geographical reach with highly engineered products and services from SemiGen. SemiGen brings deep technical expertise in RF/Microwave technologies aligning perfectly with Naprotek's core offering and the sum of their teams is truly greater than its parts. Their customers may now leverage full-service offerings across RF/Microwave microelectronics, SMT, hybrid assembly, and semiconductor products. This is a very important step in their growth strategy and was meaningfully informed by their customers' feedback and technology roadmaps.

Tim Filteau, President of SemiGen, commented that he is excited to work with the Naprotek team and to continue to lead SemiGen. Naprotek and SemiGen together offer a unique combination of technical skills, products, manufacturing services, and technology solutions. This acquisition will enhance growth and will enable innovation for their customers.

Naprotek, which was acquired by Edgewater Capital Partners in December 2020, is strategically growing its capabilities in high-quality, technically differentiated electronic technology solutions to better serve its customers and their high-reliability applications. Naprotek's sophisticated and rapid engineering change management process, commitment to quality, and personalized customer service are essential elements when time-to-market is critical.

Pete Ostergard, Partner with Edgewater said that they are thrilled to welcome SemiGen and its team into the Naprotek platform and broader Edgewater portfolio of companies. They plan to continue to add additional differentiated technology capabilities to the Naprotek platform to better serve their customers within the high-reliability markets.

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Fibocom Publishes Partner Case Studies to Highlight 5G AIoT Product Commercialization

Fibocom Publishes Partner Case Studies to Highlight 5G AIoT Product Commercialization Fibocom, together with China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Qualcomm, UNISOC, MediaTek and many IoT industry partners, officially launched the "5G AIoT Commercialized Products Handbook (CN)" on September 6, 2021. The handbook breaks the industry boundary with collective power and exploring new business value with technology integration. The English version is now available for the global readers.

IoT, 5G, AI, blockchain, cloud computing, big data, and AR/VR converge are being developed together to form an integrated solution for IoT. As a leading global IoT wireless module and solution provider, Fibocom continues to launch high-performance and cost-effective 4G/5G modules, smart modules and automotive-grade modules for the industry, realizing the precise matching of chip technology to industry demand, driving the maturity of IoT industry with scale, and empowering the government, enterprises, families and individuals with smart connectivity.

Fibocom’s 5G AIoT Product Handbook brings together the case studies of Fibocom’s industry partners and customers in the field of 5G AIoT, showcasing the applications based on Fibocom’s solutions in scenarios such as IIoT, smart grid, C-V2X, sharing economy, smart payment, HD live stream, smart healthcare, smart retail, etc. It is enlightening for those who want to discover new opportunity with 5G technology, as well as for those who wish to understand the major achievements of 5G AIoT in China.

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Vaunix Introduces Waveguide 5G Mitigation Filters for C-band SATCOM Systems

Vaunix Introduces Waveguide 5G Mitigation Filters for C-band SATCOM Systems Vaunix, a provider of wireless system design and testing components and equipment, has announced the release of a new line of red and blue Lab Brick waveguide filters designed for use as 5G interference mitigation devices in today’s complex satellite communication (SATCOM) systems. Five C-band models are available in popular designated Satcom application frequency bands: 3,780 to 4,200 MHz; 3,820 to 4,200 MHz, 3,900 to 4,200 MHz, 4,000 to 4,200 MHz, and 4,020 to 4,200 MHz. Each model features an impressive insertion loss of just 1.1 dB with excellent rejection and return loss characteristics.

As cellular network operators are working to introduce and install advanced 5G, LTE, and WiMax network equipment a particular design challenge is that high power C-band 5G systems are now operating around Satcom receivers that also carry critical business communications, television, weather, and other essential services. As a result, next-generation 5G Satcom systems need built-in advanced interference mitigation in their receiver systems using the best RF/microwave waveguide filters to suppress unwanted signals. Installing high-performance 5G mitigation filters like these recently introduced by Vaunix will dependably protect against Satcom receiver front-end overload (or oversaturation) and result in optimal receiver performance. They are available in easily identifiable red or blue colors to match industry standardized band designations and with standard flat or grooved waveguide flanges that address both US (CPR[1]229) and EU (UDR40, PDR40) standards for interconnectivity.

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Aaronia Introduces Rack Mounted Remote Real-time Spectrum Analyzer

Aaronia Introduces Rack Mounted Remote Real-time Spectrum Analyzer Aaronia has announced the first rendering of a new 19" rack mount remote real-time spectrum analyzer. This analyzer will offer the same features and technical data as the SPECTRAN V6 X series but includes up to 2 SPECTRAN V6 units now offering 500 MHz RTBW plus a powerful PC and lots of memory.

The analyzer will be available with two 10G Ethernet ports for up to 500MHz remote IQ streaming. It will be available in front mount and rear mount configurations and will have SMA/N Type coaxial connectors.

The SPECTRAN® V6 X Series is the the world's first 6 GHz (opt. 8GHz) USB spectrum analyzer with dual USB true I/Q streaming of up to 245 MHz (via 2xUSB) instantaneous bandwidth (complex I/Q). It offers an extremely small POI (Probability Of Intercept) of up to 10ns and thus captures even extremely short signals. Furthermore, the SPECTRAN® V6 X integrates a vector signal generator/tracking generator with a modulation bandwidth of up to 120 MHz (opt. 245 MHz). Any number of devices can be cascaded to achieve an even higher real-time bandwidth. This rack mount solution consists of two SPECTRAN® V6 X analyzers to provide a real-time bandwidth of 500 MHz.

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APITech Launches Six New RF Testbeds for Rapid and Automated Testing for 5G and Wi-Fi 6E

APITech Launches Six New RF Testbeds for Rapid and Automated Testing for 5G and Wi-Fi 6E APITech has launched six new RF Testbeds to enable rapid, repeatable and automated testing of 5G and Wi-Fi network elements, devices, chipsets, wireless links and services. All support the latest technologies and standards, including Wi-Fi 6E, 3GPP, Wi-Fi Alliance, and 5G RF environments.

APITech's six new RF testbeds enable emulation of real-world challenges, provide complete isolation and repeatable RF test environment, and reduce wireless test time from weeks to hours. They are ideal for device and network element certification, which demonstrates the highest achievable performance. Each RF testbed also comes with a digital lab assistant, which minimizes time-consuming testing and accelerates data collection.

"As new spectrum is made available, and as new opportunities for new use cases are created, the demands for testing those new use cases under real-world conditions becomes mission critical," noted David Cooper, APITech Vice President and Managing Director of Electromagnetic Integrated Solutions and Inmet & Weinschel. "We launched these six new RF testbeds to address this growing market."

"There's an inverse correlation between how easy 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi have scaled connectivity versus how complicated network elements and device testing have become," said Mr. Cooper. These new RF testbeds will help Research, Product Development, Prototyping, and Manufacturing to predict device and network performance when used in the real world, assuring they get their product to market on-time and on budget – and faster than the competition."

The new RF testbeds are part of APITech's overall commercial wireless solution set which includes coaxial attenuators and terminations, power solutions, filtering solutions and connectors, and RF, microwave and millimeter wave components.

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Kymeta Demonstrates Delivery of Private LTE / 5G-NR in Smartphones via Broadband Satellite

Kymeta Demonstrates Delivery of Private LTE / 5G-NR in Smartphones via Broadband Satellite Kymeta is testing future connectivity capabilities using private LTE on the CBRS spectrum band using its state-of-the-art u8 terminal with integration to off-the-shelf products including Accelleran to successfully demonstrate range, performance, and resilience from the cloud via their satellite user terminal to a smartphone. They announced the successful testing of private Long Term Evolution (LTE) small cells on Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), demonstrating a complete connectivity solution that provides users with more reliable and robust connectivity directly to their smartphone and CBRS capable devices.

The trial was performed at Kymeta headquarters with a Kymeta u8 terminal, an off-the-shelf core running on an ARM single board compute (SBC), and an Accelleran small cell. The system delivers a turnkey solution to enhance the user experience by combining a private LTE network with the Kymeta terminal for broadband backhaul. CBRS enables a private intranet for communications to users like first responder teams and features video, push-to-talk, voice, and messaging apps within the CBRS coverage area while reserving the backhaul capacity for internet communications. In addition to backhaul, the system includes a core at the edge, allowing users’ devices to be bridged together locally without routing traffic back to the network core.

“Kymeta is testing and driving future technology breakthroughs as we look forward into our roadmap,” said Lilac Muller, PhD, Vice President of Product Management at Kymeta. “Public safety, defense, and enterprise authenticated users will have more resiliency from a small cell that is as easy as scanning a QR code. Smartphones will interact with the hybrid satellite terminal and CBRS as a private LTE hub and have both satellite and cellular backhaul in one solution."

CBRS is a publicly available spectrum in the 3550-3700 MHz band (3.5 GHz band) designated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2015 as a frequency for shared wireless, private broadband. It is divided among users into three tiers of authorization, including Incumbent Access users, Priority Access Licenses (PAL), and General Authorized Access (GAA).

The project's success in demonstrating private LTE small cell on CBRS to a standard smartphone, from a system integrated with the Kymeta u8 terminal, is a notable achievement in helping chart a path for future user connectivity strategies and further validates Kymeta's ability to develop future-proof solutions that satisfy the overwhelming demand for resilient mobile connectivity and improved user access.

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Ultra Launches Hawk IFF, the Next Gen Mission-Critical, High-Reliability IFF System

Ultra Launches Hawk IFF, the Next Gen Mission-Critical, High-Reliability IFF System Ultra has released a new line of flight-ready products, representing the next evolution of mission-critical, high-reliability RF systems. The Hawk™ IFF micro Identification Friend or Foe system, the Ultra 4504 Radar Altimeter (RALT 4504), and a new line of Digital Flight Termination Receivers (DFTRs) all provide upgraded and advanced technological capabilities for a wide variety of airborne platforms and munitions systems.

"Ultra’s long 30-plus year legacy and strong pedigree of bringing trusted, mission-critical RF solutions to market is our motivation for continued innovation," said Dan Pikora, president of Ultra’s Specialist RF business unit. "These new solutions offer miniaturization capabilities that will help systems integrators upgrade the performance of their platforms while saving space and power for other critical components."

“Ultra’s special RF design and test capabilities have also brought these designs to new and emerging platforms,” Pikora added. “Ultra is proud to partner with our customers on adapting our technologies to the stringent requirements of hypersonic operational and target platforms.”

The new HAWK IFF is a radar-based identification system designed for command and control (C2). Hawk IFF delivers all the performance of traditional IFF transponders in a fraction of the space. Small enough to fit in your hand and weighing less than eight ounces, it can fly on Class II UAS and up, as well as any fixed or rotary wing aircraft. Its small size frees up valuable space for other critical equipment. Like any full-size IFF, it uses a transponder that listens for an interrogation signal, then sends a response that identifies the broadcaster.

The RALT 4504 is a low-cost, all-weather system that meets the high-performance requirements of both manned and unmanned systems. RALT 4504 is a direct drop-in replacement for the previous generation system, offering improved range and power output performance in the same form fit.

The new line of Digital Flight Termination Receivers, including the HFTR60-3 and HFTR60-4 models, are next-generation programmable, digital FTRs that use advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques for its mission. Like the RALT 4504, the new DFTRs offer enhanced performance in the same form fit and include the latest in components, circuitry and modern production processes to meet or exceed stringent environmental, EMI and reliability requirements.

The Precision Strike Sensor Core (PSSC) enables first-strike success. Ultra has developed an advanced programmable transceiver to facilitate radar frequency guidance and control as well as in-flight data link communications for conventional munitions, including projectiles and powered rockets.

“These highly specialized solutions have been developed in close consultation with key customer requirements,” Pikora said. “Given our longstanding history in this market, our customers can feel confident in our wealth of knowledge and experience in range safety, range qualification, high-control designs and long-term parts management program requirements.”

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Movandi Adds New Features to its BeamXR-Powered Smart Repeaters to Reduce 5G mmWave Deployment Costs

Movandi Adds New Features to its BeamXR-Powered Smart Repeaters to Reduce 5G mmWave Deployment Costs Movandi, a leader in 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) RF technologies and software, announced new features and capabilities to Movandi BeamXR-powered smart repeaters. The upgrades build upon Movandi’s second generation 5G RF-to-antenna BeamX technology. As the world’s leader in 5G mmWave technology, these new capabilities extend Movandi’s leadership in 5G technology that accelerates and reduces costs of 5G mmWave deployments.

Full details on how Movandi is improving both performance and economics for 5G to reach its full potential is available in the whitepaper. Click here to download the full whitepaper.

New, upgraded features and capabilities for Movandi BeamXR-powered smart repeaters include expanded mmWave spectrum, sub-6 modules, new mesh indoor and outdoor software and cloud intelligence and outdoor solar powered smart repeater support – a key requirement to reduce 5G deployment costs.

New features and capabilities available within Movandi BeamXR-powered smart repeaters include:

Expanded mmWave frequency support for global expansion

New chipsets include the Movandi MV395x for 39 GHz, MV285x for 28 GHz and MV265x for 24/26 GHz that are commercially available. The new Movandi MV6055 for 60 GHz is sampling now with production planned for 1H 2022. These are complete chipsets including beamformer, up/down mixer and synthesizer with dual-beam / dual polarization and fast beam switching with on-chip beam books. Operators are enabled to share, repeater boxes in public and private venues due to Movandi multi-band chipsets.

5G mmWave goes green with solar powered BeamXR smart repeaters

Movandi new chipsets are power optimized with sub 20W power consumption, enabling the use of panels to power BeamXR smart repeaters to simplify 5G deployment and permitting. BeamXR solar powered repeaters can be used when there is limited or no electricity on pole.

Improve 5G mmWave indoor coverage with new sub-6 GHz repeater modules

Movandi sub-6 GHz repeater modules include 16 receive antennas and will improve indoor coverage and cut costs. The Movandi new sub-6 GHz repeater modules enable operators to utilize their infrastructure and spectrum assets to expand indoor coverage. Movandi plans to demonstrate sub-6 GHz repeater performance in Q1 2022 and deliver in 2H 2022.

New BeamX smart repeater mesh software for indoor and outdoor

Movandi is collaborating with Airfide Networks on a cloud-enabled repeater mesh. A repeater mesh for outdoor or indoor around a cluster of 5G small cells or gNBs is the most cost-effective method of expanding the mmWave signal coverage while preserving the signal quality and using cloud AI software to dynamically decide the best propagation routes. Movandi-powered repeaters are TDD-aware and up to four repeaters can be cascaded without any degradation of noise floor. A fault-tolerant mesh is demonstrable today on Movandi-powered indoor repeaters.

“Movandi is leading the way in 5G mmWave innovation with new chipsets, software and spectrum support improving both performance and economics for global 5G operators,” said Maryam Rofougaran, CEO and Founder of Movandi. “Today’s announcements will accelerate and reduce the costs of global mmWave deployments, and we look forward to working with all key ecosystem players to realize the 5G vision.”

“A critical element for extending coverage both indoor and outdoor is cloud-enabled repeater mesh,” said Venkat Kalkunte, CEO of Airfide Networks. “We were able to successfully demonstrate this when Movandi BeamX cloud software control, machine learning and AI are combined and deliver up to 2.7 Gbps in a moving automobile.”

Click here to download the whitepaper to learn more.

These new products features, and capabilities are currently available or sampling with customers. Commercial Movandi-powered smart repeaters are being deployed today by global 5G operators.

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Metanoia and NXP Collaborate to Develop Integrated 5G NR Sub-6 GHz Platform

Metanoia and NXP Collaborate to Develop  Integrated 5G NR Sub-6 GHz Platform Metanoia Communications ("Metanoia") is collaborating with NXP Semiconductors to develop a new 5G NR Sub-6GHz demonstration/development platform (Reference Platform) that combines innovative technologies from both companies.

The new Reference Platform leverages NXP's high performance Layerscape family of multicore processors and 5G NR programmable baseband processors and Metanoia's recently announced 5G NR Sub-6Ghz RF IC (MT3812). The Reference Platform will facilitate and considerably reduce the customers' design cycle by building a 5G Sub-6GHz solution addressing all 5G market segments ­– from a single FWA CPE to low or high density 5G Remote Radio Units (RRUs), and to highly integrated Small-Cells.

Targeting the high volume, highly popular mid-band (3.3 GHz �� 4.2 GHz (n77), the complete 5G NR Reference Platform enables the development of Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions with support for i) L1 PHY implementations, ii) a wide range of DPD/CFR performance, iii) networking offload for timing, parsing and Quality of Service (QoS), iv) offload for eCPRI C/U- and S-Plane including virtualized and containerized L2 applications. Evaluating lower and higher frequency bands, supported by the Metanoia MT3812, will also be possible by by-passing appropriate RF front end components, like a Power Amplifier and Low Noise Amplifier on the Reference Platform.

"The collaboration between NXP and Metanoia demonstrates the advanced capabilities of the Layerscape Access programmable solution platform and underscores our commitment to furthering our ecosystem-based strategy for faster, time-to-market solution enablement," commented Tareq Bustami, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Network Edge at NXP Semiconductors. "NXP offers a comprehensive 5G NR solutions portfolio that, with the help of our partners, is accelerating the development and deployment of 5G infrastructure networks around the world."

"Partnering with NXP to offer a highly optimized development platform to our customers that includes our MT3812 RF IC and demonstrating that our chips, put together, can meet the 3GPP and the ORAN performance requirements is critical to our customers," commented Didier Boivin, Executive Vice President at Metanoia. "A desire to create a high level of trust in our technologies is what drove NXP and Metanoia to work together on this combined Reference Platform."

Metanoia's MT3812 is a cost-effective Sub-6 GHz TDD 2x2 RF transceiver with a tiny 9x9 mm QFN68 footprint, which supports 200 MHz Bandwidth in Transmit and Receive modes, and 400 MHz in DPD mode. It is a highly integrated multi-band programmable and self-calibrated product supporting three of the most popular bands: 2.5 GHz – 3.0 GHz (n90), 3.3 GHz – 4.2 GHz (n77), and 4.2 GHz – 5.0 GHz (n79). MT3812 is designed to interface with any I/Q baseband chip and includes distinguishing features such as high dynamic range on its low noise receive chains and high linearity and low noise floor on its transmit chains.

From antenna-to-processor, NXP offers a robust portfolio of technologies for accelerating 5G deployments that deliver best-of-class performance and security for infrastructure, industrial, and automotive applications. This includes the company's Airfast family of RF power solutions, Layerscape Access LA1200 family of software defined baseband processors for mmWave and sub-6GHz integrated small cell, DU, RU, and CPE, and its Layerscape family of multicore processors for wireless data links, fixed wireless access, and small cell devices.

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FreeFall 5G Showcases Innovative mmWave Advanced Antenna System at MWC Los Angeles

FreeFall 5G Showcases Innovative mmWave Advanced Antenna System at MWC Los Angeles FreeFall 5G, a UAVenture Capital-backed company, is showcasing its innovative FreeStar5G mmWave Advanced Antenna System at MWC Los Angeles from October 26 – 28, 2021 in the South Hall, Stand 1443, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Powered by Electronic Design and Development Corporation (ED2) technology, the patented FreeStar5G mmWave Advanced Antenna System is positioned to accelerate high bandwidth deployment with its low cost, low profile, low power consumption capabilities of achieving long-range distances.

Alex Rodriguez, president, and CEO of FreeFall 5G said that the 5G industry coalesced around phased-array technology years before any applications were actually tested in the field because the silicon providers were way out front. But once field deployments started being tested it became dramatically clear that existing solutions are complicated, power-hungry, expensive, and difficult to manage. They believe the FreeStar5G mmWave Advanced Antenna System will simplify and accelerate 5G mmWave deployments given their solution is easier to build, easier to deploy, less expensive, less power-hungry, and extremely flexible.

The FreeStar5G mmWave Advanced Antenna System is simple to install and provides Omni-directional beam-pointing in nano-seconds to support numerous use case requirements ranging from commercial 5G cellular networks to defense, and more. Designed for high-volume manufacturing, the unit contains no moving parts and delivers ultra-low latency. The system represents unique OpEx and CapEx opportunities for the wireless network. The small, lightweight, powerful, and Omni-directional mmWave antenna is only 23 inches tall, 27 inches diameter and under 30 lbs. with a range of over 5,000 meters in every direction. The antenna passed all the Part 30 standard tests performed by Cetecom with final FCC Certification anticipated anytime.