Aspen strengthens RF/Microwave components offering

10th October 2016

Mick Elliott

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Extending its RF and Microwave components offering, UK-based distributor Aspen Electronics has announced a new partnership with RN2 Technologies. RN2 specialise in multi-layered circuit design and manufacturing processes using LTCC, HTCC, AlN, and Ferrite material. Their product range includes Couplers, Combiners, Terminations, Attenuators and Power Dividers.

A range of 90°, 3dB Hybrid Couplers featuring 4 ports to divide or combine RF power will feature on the Aspen product portfolio. These Hybrid Couplers are made of RN2-developed LTCC material with patented circuit design providing low insertion loss and high isolation performance. RN2 Hybrid Couplers also support high power applications, up to 300W with a small size package.

The surface mount parts pictured feature LTCC base, low-loss silver conductors and gold plating finish. Both are also RoHS compliant.

An excellent example is the CMX19Q03 from RN2 Technologies is a 90 Degree Hybrid Coupler with Frequency 1700 to 2000MHz, Average Power 200W, Insertion Loss 0.1dB, Isolation 25dB, Amplitude Balance ± 0.20dB

Another highlight of the RN2 range is its SMD terminations. Using either Alumina or AlN material, these small and highly reliable terminations are capable of handling RF powers up to 150W, with excellent return loss.

For example, the S2525N100 from RN2 Technologies is a termination for applications up to 3GHz. With a power rating of 100W, a return loss of 23dB and operating temperature of -55 to 125 Degree C., these are ideal for TETRA, GSM, UMTS, LTE, plus other VHF & UHF applications.