IRVINE, CALIF.—Pasternack has announced that it is expanding its line of coaxial packaged noise sources to now cover frequency bands up to 60 GHz. The noise sources are available in different design configurations, including octave band and broadband, amplified, noise sources with integral isolators, and precision calibrated instrumentation grade.

There are 30 different models that cover frequency bands from 100 KHz to 60 GHz. They also feature a range of output ENR levels from 7 dB to 35 dB; amplified models have output power levels of -14 dBm to +10 dBm. Circuit board designs use packaged noise diodes and other discrete components. The assemblies feature a number of DC and output RF connector options. Most models are designed to meet MIL-STD-202F environmental test conditions, and all models are EAR99.

The noise sources are designed to be used as a reference source for test and measurement applications, system and component level wireless testing, signal simulation, and as a source of bit error rate testing for SATCOM and digital radio systems.

The expanded versions of Pasternack’s coaxial packaged noise sources are now available for shipping.

IRVINE, CALIF.—RF, microwave and millimeter wave product provider Pasternack has introduced a new rackmount variable gain RF amplifier with performance from 100 MHz to 18 GHz, the PE15A7000. The 19-inch rack mounted unit is designed for lab use and test and measurement applications.

The broadband frequency coverage for the RF amplifier is 100 MHz to 18 GHz with high gain levels of 50 dB minimum over a temperature of -40 degrees to 85 degrees Celsius. It features integrated digitally controlled attenuators with a dynamic range of up to 60 dB with a 1 dB step size. A 6.5 dB noise figure and 14 dBm output P1dB is its typical performance.

The package comes with a front panel LED display with manual control dial and SMA connectors. There is also a nine pin D-Sub Miniature connector on the rear panel. In addition, the amplifier is environmentally sealed and meets a series of MIL-STD-202F test conditions.

The amplifier can manually control the gain level with precise attenuation step size over a wide frequency band; or the included RS-232 serial cable and Ethernet connection can be linked to a PC computer to command control for automated testing applications.

The PE15A7000 amplifier from Pasternack is in stock and available for shipping.

IRVINE, CALIF.—The new millimeter wave waveguide frequency mixers from Pasternack are available in six-down and six-up conversion models that cover the full Ka, Q, U, V, E and W bands. The mixers feature GaAs Schottky Barrier Beam Lead Diodes in balance configurations that require a +13 dBm LO drive and display low levels of conversion loss.

These waveguide mixers, also referred to as waveguide converters, serve as a building block for mm-wave receivers that are used to down-convert high frequency signals to usable RF frequencies. They can also be used for test and measurement applications, as well as up-convert RF signals to mm-wave frequencies for point-to-point radio and mm-wave radar applications.

The mixers operate over RF and LO frequency bands ranging from 26.5-110 GHz with and IF frequency covering DC to 18 GHz. Conversion loss ranges from 6-9 dB, depending on the model. Maximum RF input power is +5 dBm and performance is specified over an operating temperature of zero to 50 degrees C.

Pasternack has the new waveguide mixers in-stock and available for shipping.

IRVINE, CALIF.—Pasternack, provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has released a new line of ruggedized phase stable VNA test cables that are able to operate up to 40GHz. The cables are specifically designed to handle test lab use and production testing for 50 ohm communication systems.

The cables are available with male or female versions of SMA or Type-N connectors for cables operating up to 18GHz, 2.92mm connectors for those operating up to 26.5GHz, and 2.4mm connectors for those operating up to 40GHz. Torison resistant connector heads are attached to stainless steel conduit style armoring for a rugged design for up to 5,000 mating cycles with proper care. The VNA test cables have a maximum phase change of +/- 2 degrees at 18GHz, +/- 3 degrees at 26.5GHz, and +/- 5 degrees at 40GHz with typical calibration procedures.

Pasternack’s new VNA test cables are now available.

IRVINE, CALIF.—Pasternack has announced a line of new 1.85mm, 2.4mm and 2.92mm waveguide to coax adapters with operating up to 65 GHz. With 10 new selections, these waveguide adapters are capable of being used for SATCOM, wireless communications, industrial, test and measurement and more.

The new offerings bring the overall family of into the millimeter wave frequency ranges with models in the K-band (18-26.5 GHz) up to the V-band (50-65 GHz). New models are available in WR-42, WR-28, WR-19 and WR-15 sizes and feature VSWR as low as 1.29:1 while also offering insertion loss performance as low as 0.3 dB.

The 2.92mm connectors utilize a UG-style square waveguide flange, while the 2.4mm and 1.85mm versions use a UG-style circular waveguide flange. Both male and female connector options are available in each frequency band.

The new Pasternack waveguide to coax adapters are in-stock and available for shipping.

IRVINE, CALIF.—Pasternack Enterprises is now available on the go as the provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave components have launched version of pasternack.com for smartphones and tablets.

With the mobile website, engineers can search for any Pasternack product, including a recreation of its parametric site search, which allows users to apply filters to narrow their search. The mobile version of the site features a streamlined, stripped down look for the homepage. Other features include easy access to product data sheets, real-time stock levels, pricing for all products, and a quick cart feature. User can also order custom length cable assemblies on the mobile site.

Pasternack’s mobile website is now live.

IRVINE, CALIF.—Pasternack, a provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, have announced the release of new RF amplifiers all priced below $500. These coaxial-packaged amplifiers come as both low noise and gain block amplifiers able to cover frequency bands from 9 kHz to 3 GHz.

This RF amplifier series has P1dB levels up to 23-plus, low VSWR and are stable. Many of the designs use GaAs PHEMT semiconductors for linear performance and efficiency. The units feature noise figure levels as low as 0.5dB and high IP3 linearity up to 37-plus dBm. Single DC Positive Voltage ranges from 12-15-plus Vdc, while bias current ranges from 40-190mA. It also comes with 50 ohm hybrid circuits, which require no external matching components.

The entire amplifier portfolio from Pasternack is now in-stock and available for shipping.

IRVINE, CALIF. – Pasternack, a manufacturer of RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, has officially introduced continuously variable waveguide attenuators with performance up to 110 GHz. Offered in five different models, these millimeter wave waveguide attenuators are used for high efficiency RF/microwave transmissions, test benches, SATCOM, MILCOM and radar testing.

The five models cover a frequency range of 33 GHz to 110 GHz in five bands. The attenuators allow designers to see how the system will perform at various signal strengths and can also be used to determine the optimum signal performance of the system. They are also able to vary the attenuation level from zero to 30 dB over the specified band to dial in the attenuation level needed for the application. Additional features include a micrometer for adjusting attenuation levels.

All new continuously variable waveguide attenuators are in-stock and available for shipping.