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With typical measurement speeds of 25 µs/point, Copper Mountain’s three SC series VNAs enable efficient testing in both R&D and manufacturing environments. The SC0402, SC0602, and SC0902 two-port analyzers cover a common frequency start of 9 kHz, with upper ranges of 4.5 GHz, 6.5 GHz, and 9 GHz, respectively.

These instruments offer a typical dynamic range of 130 dB (10 Hz IF BW) for precise characterization of RF components and complex systems. Output power can be adjusted from -50 dBm to +5 dBm, with up to 500,001 measurement points/sweep. Measured parameters include S11, S21, S12, and S22.

Standard software capabilities, available without a paid license, include linear and logarithmic sweeps, power sweeps, and time-domain conversion with gating. Additional functions include S-parameter embedding and de-embedding, limit testing, frequency offset, and vector mixer calibration.

Automation is supported through LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, .NET, and other programming environments, allowing up to 16 independent channels with 16 traces/channel. A manufacturing test plug-in is available as an add-on to integrate the VNA software into existing automated manufacturing and QA processes.

The SC series VNAs carry MSRPs of $13,995 (SC0402), $15,995 (SC0602), and $17,995 (SC0902).

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Infineon’s EZ-PD PMG1-B2 MCU integrates a single-port USB Type-C PD controller with a 55-V buck-boost controller for charging 2- to 12-cell Li-ion battery packs. Compliant with the latest USB Type-C and PD specifications, the device accepts an input voltage range of 4.5 V to 55 V with switching frequencies programmable from 200 kHz to 700 kHz.

The MCU targets USB-C-powered embedded devices in consumer, industrial, and communications markets, where devices make use of its integrated functions. Typical applications include cordless power and gardening tools, vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances, e-bikes, drones, and robots.

The EZ-PD PMG1-B2 features a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M0 processor with 128 KB of flash and 8 KB of SRAM for customizable embedded applications. It integrates analog and digital peripherals—including ADCs, PWMs, UART/I2C/SPI interfaces, and timers—reducing PCB space and BOM. A comprehensive SDK and software suite simplify development and system design.

Production of the EZ-PD PMG1-B2 is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026. Samples, technical documentation, and evaluation boards are available upon request.

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Teledyne Microwave UK’s B3LT98026 is a passive wideband limiter designed to protect sensitive receiver front ends in defense and military communication systems. It operates from 0.1 GHz to 20 GHz and withstands up to 10 W peak input power under defined pulse width and duty cycle conditions.

The device enhances the survivability of Radar Electronic Support Measures (R-ESM) and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems operating in complex threat environments. It provides continuous, always-on protection against high-power RF and emerging Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs).

Across the operating band, the limiter maintains a maximum insertion loss/noise figure of 2.0 dB and a maximum input/output VSWR of 1.5:1. A fast 40-ns recovery time enables rapid return to nominal sensitivity following high-power events. The device operates over a temperature range of −20°C to +85°C, supporting deployment in demanding environments.

The compact SMA-based housing supports straightforward integration into existing architectures without requiring system redesign. The B3LT98026 is also compatible with Teledyne’s Phobos mast top unit and can accommodate additional RF elements, such as filters, when required.

The B3LT98026 is now available for evaluation in defense and EW systems.

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Nordic Semiconductor expands its ultra-low-power cellular IoT portfolio with Cat 1 bis, satellite NTN, and advanced LTE-M/NB-IoT with edge AI. Leveraging the proven nRF91 series, the nRF92 and nRF93 deliver a scalable, secure platform for global connectivity.

The nRF92 LTE-M/NB-IoT and satellite NTN series introduces the company’s smallest, most highly integrated, and power-efficient cellular solution. It combines a high-performance application MCU with Axon neural processing units, a multi-constellation GNSS receiver, Wi-Fi positioning, and sensor coprocessing. Lead customer sampling is underway, with general availability expected in early 2027.

The nRF93M1 is an LTE Cat 1 bis cellular IoT module with integrated MCU, LTE modem, GNSS receiver, and Wi-Fi positioning. It supports up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink, offers global LTE coverage, and is designed for low-power, compact applications. The module is compatible with nRF Cloud for device management, firmware updates, and location services. Lead customers are currently developing products with the nRF93M1, with general availability starting mid-2026.

Additionally, Nordic has enhanced the nRF91 LTE-M/NB-IoT series with 3GPP-compliant GEO and LEO satellite NTN connectivity and sub-GHz fallback to maintain connectivity when public networks are unavailable. The company also introduced the nRF91M1 module, a compact Smart Modem that simplifies adding cellular connectivity to host–modem designs.

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