RF+ Systems-in-Package
Complete product platform for mixed signal integration in small surface-mount packages: high fidelity RF signal conditioning, power supply & distribution, and digital tuning, command & control.
Fully embedded, system-ready solutions
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Miniaturization and integration of system functions saves valuable board space without compromising performance
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Pre-engineered system blocks significantly reduce engineering time
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Volume-ready surface mount solutions simplify manufacturing and qualification
Applications include wireless comms, test & measurement, and aerospace & defense.
Highly Integrated, Miniature Solutions
Software-definable RF+ system blocks reduce the size and complexity of today's RF+Digital systems
- Miniature and integrated
- Software-instrumented
- Dramatically reduced cost and development time
- No performance trade-offs
The Smarter Way to Build RF+Digital Systems
Accelerated Design
Save thousands of engineering hours with prequalified, pre-tested SiPs that simplify your RF+Digital development. Simply plug and play into your system.
Software-Instrumented for Embedded Control
FPGA-based control architecture enables software tuning, rapid integration, and performance stability across frequency ranges, all with minimal power draw. Ready for dynamic management by ML/AI.
Integrated Power Management
Each SiP delivers unified power regulation, conversion, and routing, requiring only one or two low-voltage inputs..
Simplified Sourcing
We select, characterize, integrate and test the best components so you don’t have to.
Designed for small footprints
mmWave Block Converter SiPs
New RF+ SiP family offers high-fidelity millimeter wave block conversion in a high-volume package. Extend the frequency range of your existing 2-18 GHz system or design a new system that operates in the 18-40 GHz bands with small footprint and high performance.
These are single-channel (up or down) block converters that can be integrated to deliver receive and/or transmit functions.
18-40 GHz DownConverter
Down-converts wideband mmWave signals (18 - 40 GHz) into standard 2-18 GHz bands
Part Number SCRS-00-1001
Overview
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Two-channel millimeter wave block downconverter (BDC)
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Channel 1 input: 18-26 GHz
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Channel 2 input: 26-40 GHz
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Integrated digital gateway with parallel or serial control of:
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Filter Bands
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Amplifier Gain
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Digital Attenuators
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Regulators (ON/OFF, Sequencing)
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RF Detector Thresholds
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Temperature
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On-board memory provides storage capacity for calibration data allowing for
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Integrated power supply generated from +/- 9 VDC
18-40 GHz UpConverter
Up-converts standard 2-18 GHz bands into mmWave signals (18 - 40 GHz)
Part Number SCRS-00-1003
Overview
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Two-channel millimeter wave block upconverter (BUC)
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Channel 1 output: 18-26 GHz
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Channel 2 output: 26-40 GHz
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Integrated power supply generated from a single +9VDC input
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Integrated digital gateway with customizable parallel or serial interface to control
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Filter Bands
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Amplifier Gain
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Digital Attenuators
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Regulators (ON/OFF, Sequencing)
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RF Detector Thresholds
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Temperature
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On-board memory provides storage capacity for calibration data to support
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Designed for high volume production and optimized to minimize supply chain risk
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US-manufactured and sourced
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Custom configurations available
32 GHz Clock for Direct Sampling
New RF+ SiP delivers quad-output, low jitter, 32 GHz clock generation with simplified clock management for high-speed direct sampling architectures in a high-volume, plug-and-play package. A cost-effective solution for rapid development, pe-engineered and tested for maximum performance.
Part Number SCRS-00-1004
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mmWave Clock Generation
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Low additive phase noise 32 GHz clock generation for 64 GSPS systems
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Quad output CLKEXT differential clocks (at 32GHz)
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Proprietary balun/filter
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Includes the TI LMX1204 JESD buffer/multiplier/divider
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Integrated Power Supply
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Generated from external +9VDC and +3.3VDC inputs
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Digital Gateway with Parallel or Serial Control to control and provide status of
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Digital attenuator
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LMX1204 serial control access
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Selectable CKREF signal types (e.g. LVPECL)
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Level control
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Divide/multiply ratios
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Regulators (ON/OFF for power saving)
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Temperature status
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Small footprint
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20 mm x 44 mm
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Custom SiPs
Leverage our design, simulation, and manufacturing platform to produce high performance, ultra-small, surface-mount integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs)..
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Integration-ready with software interface
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Innovative material science and packaging technology
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Proven, repeatable miniaturization technology and processes
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Wideband and high frequency expertise
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Low NRE
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Rapid turnaround time from concept to production
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Cost-effective—designed for volume
Examples include:
Wideband RF Front End
X-Band RF Front End
Switched Filter Banks
Frequency Converters
Power Amplifiers
Get the RF+ SiP solution that is right for you
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