Why did you pick Spectrum Control’s Butler Matrix family as the featured product for the month?I selected Spectrum Control’s Butler Matrix family to feature because it offers distinct advantages that make it stand out in WiFi MIMO testing. One of the family’s key differentiators is that each Butler Matrix simplifies the process of setting up a well-conditioned test channel, saving valuable setup time. The ability to quickly achieve a low Condition number is particularly important, as it indicates a well-conditioned channel capable of supporting the highest achievable speeds. This consistency in results makes it a highly reliable option for accurate…
Author: Kevin McCormack
Kevin McCormack
Kevin P. McCormack serves as the Supplier Business Manager for RF Coaxial Passives and Interconnect products at RFMW. With an extensive 43 years in the RF and Microwave Industry, he has primarily focused on the RF Interconnect/Passive marketplace, holding diverse senior-level positions throughout his career. Kevin has collaborated with some of the industry’s most talented professionals, cherishing the enduring friendships forged along his journey in the RF/Microwave sector.
Why did you pick Rosenberger’s SMPX Interconnects as the featured product for the month?The rise in mmWave, 5G, and 224 Gbps/lane PAM4 calls for a new type of interconnect to ensure consistent and accurate connections. Rosenberger’s new SMPX interconnects are a key component to accelerate the development of 224G system architectures and enabling future technologies.This interconnect solution is the first we’ve seen to combine all of the following features into one high-performance sub-miniature push-on solution. Not to mention it was all designed with cost in mind, making it equally attractive to design engineering and program/procurement teams.What are the key features/specifications…
Why did you pick P1dB’s PinPoint™ High-Performance Test Cables as the featured product for the month?I chose the P1dB PinPoint™ high-performance test cables due to their excellent phase stability across the entire band, along with best-in-class insertion loss and VSWR performance during flexure and bending. This product is built to last, with excellent performance to 125℃, along with a flex life of >50K cycles. Receive top performance at an affordable cost compared to similar competitor products.These cables are offered in four different lengths:P1DB50-24M24M-24 : 24-inch assemblyP1DB50-24M24M-36 : 36-inch assembly P1DB50-24M24M-48 : 48-inch assembly P1DB50-24M24M-60 : 60-inch assembly What are the key features/specifications of…
Why did you pick Narda-MITEQ LNA series of Low Noise Amplifiers as the featured product for the month?Narda-MITEQ’s low-noise amplifiers have been a popular choice for customers designing front-end modules and high-end receivers. Within the standard LNA series of amplifiers Narda-MITEQ offers a wide selection of design options, and many models are available from stock to accelerate development and prototyping efforts.The LNA series of Low Noise Amplifiers includes over 150 different models, making it easy for system designers to select the right combination of bandwidth, gain, and output power.What are the selection criteria of Narda-MITEQ Low Noise Amplifiers?Frequency Range: 100 MHz…
Why did you pick Spectrum Control’s Powerfilm™ PCAAF_W-T9016 Chip Attenuator Design Kit as the featured product for the month?Spectrum Control’s Powerfilm chip attenuators have been a popular choice for customers designing board-level RF modules and systems. The company has just released a new design kit for rapid prototyping and development that can significantly accelerate development and prototyping efforts.The Powerfilm™ PCAAF_W-T9016 kit includes samples of 26 different part numbers in the PCAAW and PCAAF families, making it easy for designers to select the component appropriate for their design.What are the key features of Powerfilm chip attenuators?Frequency Range: DC – 18 GHzNominal…
What made you select the XMA Cryogenic IR Filters as featured products? How do these products offer value ? With expertise in coaxial cryogenic product design and assembly, XMA has created a family of repeatable and reliable infrared filters perfect for cryogenic applications. These Eccosorb filters remove disruptive IR signals while maintaining signal integrity in the desired pass bands. Moreover, XMA’s manufacturing expertise and use of machined Eccosorb saves time for quantum technologists and enables consistent results from one signal line to the next. Finally, with premium gold-plated copper housings and thermalization-driven mechanical designs, these IR filters are the ideal solution…