In addition to custom product solutions, VectraWave is developing its offering of off-the-shelf components and subsystems for the communications (broadband wireless, satellite and optical), point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radios, aerospace and defense, and test equipment applications.
New Products
X Band analog phase shifter with integrated MPA
10G-PSD-7
The 10G-PSD-7 is an analog phase shifter with integrated variable gain amplifier and output power amplifier in SMD package.
The device is capable of more than 360° phase shift (up to 600°), and is working from 8 to 12 GHz. The output amplifier is designed to deliver 7Vpp (up to 10Vpp) with low distortion. The variable gain amplifier has a wide dynamic range, from -15dB to +35 dB gain.
A power detector, with reference diode, is also included, giving a direct measurement of the output power.
Applications
- X band phase control
- Radar
- Fiber transmission
- DPSK
- 10Gps
Preliminary Data Sheet (PDF, 700 k)
40GHz wide band amplifier
VWA-0R140-MP-223
The VWA-0R140-MP-223 is 22dB gain amplifier working from 100 kHz to 40 GHz, and delivering up to 3Vpp output voltage.
The amplifier requires a single voltage supply, and is packaged in a small size module equipped with GPPO connectors. Module is easily fixed on board by two M2.5 screws.
An extra integrated 50 ohm access can be used for symmetrical load use.
Applications
- Wideband amplification
- Preamplifier
- Driver
- Fiber transmission
- 43Gbps
- OC768, STM256 tran sponders
6 Bit Phase Shifter
VWA-8.5-11-PS-6B
The VWA-8.5-11-PS-6B is a 6 bits X band Digital Phase Shifter GaAs MMIC in a die form with parallel – 5V Input control. It is fully matched to 50 ohms on both input and output, and provides 360° of phase control with six bits of resolution (5.6°, 11.25°, 22.5°, 45°, 90°, 180°).
A pair of control lines addresses each bit of phase shift. When complimentary (0V/-5V) control signals are applied to these lines, the bit of phase shift is either added or turned off in accordance with the truth table shown below.
Data Sheet (PDF, 662k)
Ultra Wideband Medium Power Amplifier
VWA-0R518-MP-2521
The VWA-0R518-MP-2521 is a broadband dual stage GaAs MMIC amplifier module, which provides up to 25 dB gain from 0.5 GHz to 18 GHz and delivers +21 dBm of output power, with less than 5.5 dB Noise Figure within the bandwidth. This unit is designed for Ultra Wideband applications and is ideal for ECM, T&M, driving E/O modulator with RF signal as well as others RF applications. This amplifier has single-ended input and output, and SMA field replaceable RF connectors (male or female).
Data Sheet (PDF, 174k)
Driver Amplifier
VWA-20-VA-257
The VWA-20-VA-257 is a broadband dual stage GaAs MMIC amplifier module, which provides up to 25 dB gain from 55 kHz to 17 GHz and delivers +21 dBm of output power, with a single Voltage regulated Bias. This unit performs LN and EAM driver functions for 10.7 Gb/s RZ data rates and from 2.5 Gb/s to 12.5 Gb/s & 20 Gb/s for NRZ data rates. The output voltage can be set between 4 to 8 Vpp in varying the Pin Vctl. The driver amplifier has single-ended input and output, and SMA field replaceable RF connectors (male or female).
Data Sheet (PDF, 194k)
VWA Family
The VWA Family includes RF amplifiers, Telecom amplifiers, and Phase Shifters. To view all available models, please download the PDF datasheet:
VWA Family (PDF, 282k)
VLI Family
VectraWave has been working on a European PIDEA project, providing Integrated RF driver interface for LiNb03 E/O modulator and photoreceiver up to 18 GHz. VectraWave will be pleased to discuss special request in this area.