Hittite has released several Power Amplifiers with excellent performance:
Contact CWS for more information.
Posted in Components, Hittite, Suppliers.
Tagged with Amplifier, MMIC.
By Roger
– August 14, 2011


Space Machine Waveguide
Space Machine & Engineering is a fast turn supplier of a broad array of Waveguide solutions:
Rectangular & Double Ridge Waveguides, Assemblies and Components for Commercial, Military and Space applications in Satcom, EW, Radar and Test markets. Rectangular waveguide capability is supported from WR10 to WR650 and Double-Ridge designs are available from WRD180 to WRD200. Standard products include Straights, Bends, Transitions, Couplers, Hybrid-Tees, Waveguide to Coaxial Adapters, Seamless and Twistable Flexguide assemblies, Samplers, Pressure Units, Rotary Joints, Pressure Windows, Terminations. Attenuators, Stub Tuners, Flanges and Gaskets. Special Custom Assemblies can be designed to combine all waveguide elements required for system integration. Thin-Wall waveguide solutions are available to support Airborne or Space requirements requiring reduced weight.
Please CONTACT us if you would like top receive a catalog or if we can support an needs you may have.

Posted in Components, NorCal & NV News, RF & Microwave Industry, Space Machine & Engineering.
Tagged with Adapters, Coupler, Flexguide, Rotary Joints, Terminations, Waveguide.
By Roger
– July 10, 2011

We are proud to announce that Custom & Wireless Sales received the Domestic Representative of the Year award from EMC Technology / Florida RF Labs at the MTT / IMS-2011 Conference in Baltimore June 8th.
EMC Technology / Florida RF Labs designs advanced RF Passive Power, Temperature and Interconnect Components. Products include RF Chip Terminations, Resistors, Thermopads and Attenuators, Hybix™ Signal Distribution Devices and high performance Cable Assemblies.
Posted in EMC Technology, Florida RF Labs, NorCal & NV News, RF & Microwave Industry, Suppliers, Trade Shows.
By Roger
– June 15, 2011
We now have some unique capabilities from Micropac Industries. Please contact us if you would like more information. Products include:
Solid State Relays, Power Controllers, Heaters, Power Op Amps, Voltage Regulators. Opto-Couplers / Isolators, LKEDs, Emitters / Detectors, LEDs and custom Sensors. JANTX and Hi-Rel parts for Military and Rad-Hard applications. Custom Hybrids.
Continued…
Posted in Components, Micropac, NorCal & NV News, Suppliers.
Tagged with Hi-Rel, Hyrbrids, LEDs, Optocouplers, Rad-Hard, Regulators, Solid State Relays.
By Roger
– May 18, 2011

Cable Manufacturing Machine
DynaFlex® cables handle the most challenging interconnect specifications where size, weight, power, loss, phase stability, flexure or other requirements are critical. This is accomplished by employing our DynaCore™ and FiberLite™ technologies.
Contact Us for more information or to arrange evaluations.
.• Series DF 100 “Best All Around Performance” Continued…
Posted in Components, Dynawave Cable, RF & Microwave Industry.
Tagged with Cable Assemblies.
By Roger
– April 4, 2011

Custom & Wireless Sales is pleased to announce we can now support requirements for Analog-to-Digital Converters from Hittite Microwave.
Please CONTACT US if you would like data sheets or additional Assistance.
Posted in Components, Hittite, RF & Microwave Industry.
Tagged with ADC's.
By Roger
– January 20, 2011
Custom & Wireless Sales has now had the privilege of having Paula on its team for 10 years!
We shared this fine Sacher Torte with Paula in appreciation of her excellent contributions to Customer Service and support of our efforts. Like many businesses, there are always ups and downs. Throughout the “wireless booms and busts”, as well as the recent economic challenges, Paula has been a great foundation in presenting a friendly, professional and courteous presence for all who call us.
We have been a growing company since Paula joined us and she has been one of the reasons. She plays an invaluable role in helping us solve the various problems that arise in daily business situations.
Posted in NorCal & NV News, RF & Microwave Industry.
Tagged with Staff.
By Roger
– April 22, 2010
Custom & Wireless Sales now can offer a wide range of High Power, Solid-State Amplifiers up to 6 GHz from Empower RF Systems.
Empower is widely known for designing robust modules and systems for the most demanding applications such as used in the Military and Aerospace markets. However, they also leverage their technology in commercial applications such as Wireless Systems and Broadcast. Another area Empower supports power amplification for EMI / RFI Testing.
Please contact us if you would like a catalog or additional information.
Posted in Components, Empower RF, NorCal & NV News, RF & Microwave Industry, Suppliers, Test.
Tagged with Amplifier, Test Systems.
By Roger
– February 9, 2010
Hittite now offers a very low noise regulator suitable for biasing oscillators and related circuitry where power supply-induced phase noise is of concern. Please click below for more information, or contact us here.
To:
Subject:
Roger Pettengill – CW-Sales Product Announcements from Hittite, January 7, 2010

Posted in Components, Hittite.
Tagged with MMIC, Oscillators, Power Supplies, Regulators, Synthesizer, VCO.
By Roger
– January 13, 2010
Custom & Wireless Sales is located at the same address as before, but we have moved upstairs into an expanded space. This extra space will allow for larger meetings and presentations for customer and principals alike. Custom & Wireless Sales is conveniently located at:
42 W. Campbell Ave., Suite 202
Campbell, CA 95008
Phone: 408-371-0222

Posted in NorCal & NV News, RF & Microwave Industry.
By Roger
– January 4, 2010
Please click on the image above for access to data sheets. If you have an application for these types of devices, please call Custom & Wireless Sales at 408-371-0222. Evaluation Boards and Samples are available to qualified customers.
Posted in Components, Hittite, Suppliers.
Tagged with Crystal Oscillators, MMIC, PLL, Synthesizer, VCO.
By Roger
– December 9, 2009
Florida RF Labs provides an easy online tool to specify coaxial cable assemblies up to 40 GHz.
This interactive tool allows Engineers to first select cable type according to their Frequency Band and L0ss / Ft. requirements. One can then select connector types, cable presferences etc. to zero in requirements.
Florida RF Labs can build Semi-Rigid, Conformable and Flexible Cable assemblies to meet demanding test applications.
Posted in Florida RF Labs, Tools.
By Roger
– November 2, 2009
EMC Technology provides an online tool for the optimum selection of its temperature variable attenuators (TVAs).
Engineers now have an easy way to enter their circuit losses (or gains) over temperature and by making TVA selections they can immediately see the resulting combined frequency response. Once a candidate TVA has been identified, samples and quotes can be requested.
EMC Technology has a wide range of resistive products available, such as TVA’s, Chip Attenuators, & Terminations.
Posted in EMC Technology, Florida RF Labs, Tools.
Tagged with Attenuator, Resistors, Terminations.
By Roger
– November 2, 2009
ComNav Engineering has some neat software for Engineers that need to specify or design filters. And the best part is that it’s FREE.
Download it here.
Designs include:
Lowpass Filters, Highpass Filters, Bandpass Filters, Notch Filters, Diplexers, Multiplexers, Delay Equalizers, Amplitude Equalizers, Attenuators, Coax Resonators, Puck Resonators, Microstrip, Stripline, Round and Square Rod Coupled and Transmission Lines.
Many Analysis options are available, including:
S Parameter, Return Loss, Continued…
Posted in ComNav, Tools.
Tagged with Cavity Filters, Ceramic Filters, Diplexers, Software.
By Roger
– November 2, 2009

PLL with Integrated VCO Product Line Enables Miniature LO Solutions
Industry’s First Fractional-N Synthesizers with Integrated Microwave VCOs to 13.4 GHz!
Chelmsford, Ma 10/14/2009 -
Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new line of SMT packaged PLLs with Integrated Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) which are ideal for microwave radio, military, industrial sensors and test and measurement applications from 7.3 GHz to 13.4 GHz.
The HMC764LP6CE, HMC765LP6CE, HMC783LP6CE and HMC807LP6CE are SiGe BiCMOS PLL with Integrated VCO RFICs which provide output frequency coverage of 7.3 to 8.2 GHz, 7.8 to 8.8 GHz, 11.5 to 12.5 GHz, and 12.4 to 13.4 GHz respectively.
Each of these new products include an advanced fractional-N synthesizer and an ultra low noise VCO in a 6×6 mm QFN plastic package, while requiring a minimal number of external components. Continued…
Posted in Components, Hittite, NorCal & NV News, Suppliers.
Tagged with MMIC, Oscillators, PLL, Synthesizer, VCO.
By Roger
– October 15, 2009
Features
• Passive: No DC Bias Required
• Input IP3: +22 dBm
• LO/RF Isolation: 38 dB
• Wide IF Bandwidth: DC – 8 GHz
• 12 Lead 3x3mm SMT Package: 9mm² |
Typical Applications
• Point-to-Point Radio
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment and Sensors
• Military End-Use |
Functional Diagram

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General Description
The HMC773LC3B is a general purpose double balanced mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package that can be used as an upconverter or downconverter between 6 and 26 GHz. This mixer requires no external components or matching circuitry. The HMC773LC3B provides excellent LO to RF and LO to IF suppression due to optimized balun structures. The mixer operates with LO drive levels above +13 dBm. The HMC773LC3B eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount manufacturing techniques.
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Posted in Components, Hittite.
Tagged with Mixer, MMIC.
By Roger
– August 11, 2009
Custom & Wireless Sales is pleased to announce its representation of Switch Matrix and System Integration and Test specialist Senariotek based in Santa Rosa, CA. [Senariotek Web Site]
Switch Matrices 
Every automatic test system (ATE) uses one or more switch matrices to route signals between the test equipment and the UUT. A switch matrix allows multiple measurements to be made, 1) with a single connection, and 2) automatically. The switch matrix can also provide signal conditioning for the test system.
Since both the stimulus and response signals must pass through the switch matrix, the characteristics of the matrix signal paths directly affect the accuracy and integrity of all measurements. It is impossible to design a switch matrix that does not degrade the signal. However, the switch matrix can be optimized for a specific application, thereby minimizing signal degradation for the principal operating condition in that application.
System Integration

Scenariotek has vast experience designing and building custom Test Systems as well as integrating a customer’s unique appartus into a fully fiunctional, compact test system. Continued…
Posted in NorCal & NV News, RF & Microwave Industry, Senariotek, Suppliers, Test.
Tagged with Matrix, Test Systems.
By Roger
– July 2, 2009
EMC / Florida RF Labs has released a new Condensed Reference Catalog.
This brochure describes the wide range of products available in the various product lines including:
RF Terminations, Attenuators & Resistors in Surface Mount, Flange Mount and Coaxial configurations. Other offerings include HybriX® signal processing components, Temperature Variable Attenuators, High Power devices and Frequency Equalizers for slope correction.
The company also makes high quality microwave Cable Assemblies in various styles:
Flexible, Semi-Rigid and Conformable.
Lab Flex® cables offer high velocity and low loss dielectrics for lower insertion loss. These cables are suitable for demanding Test Applications with rugged strain relief and standard connector options for operation up to 50 GHz.
Please Contact us if you would like to receive this new brochure or if you have questions regarding EMC or Florida RF Labs capabilities.
Posted in Catalogs / Newsletters, Components, EMC Technology, Florida RF Labs, Suppliers.
Tagged with Attenuators, Cable Assemblies, Equalizers, Resistors, Terminations.
By Roger
– June 25, 2009
Hittite has released the latest IC in its Synthesizer PLL IC line, model HMC702LP6CE. Please contact us if you have an application for this device. Basic features are shown below. Data Sheet is here.

Features
• 24-Bit Step Size Resolution, 6 Hz typ
• Ultra Low Phase Noise
12 GHz, 50 MHz Ref.
-98 / -103 dBc/Hz @ 20 kHz
(Frac / Integer)
• Auto & Triggered Sweeper Functions
• Cycle Slip Prevention (CSP)
for Fast Settling
• Autotune Support for
External Step Tuned VCOs
• Multi-VCO Support
• 40 Lead 6x6mm SMT Package: 36mm² |
Typical Applications
• Base Stations for Mobile Radio
(GSM, PCS, DCS, CDMA, WCDMA)
• Wireless LANs, WiMax
• Communications Test Equipment
• CATV Equipment
• FMCW Sensors
• Automotive Radar
• Phased-Array Systems
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Posted in Hittite, Suppliers.
Tagged with MMIC, PLL, Synthesizer.
By Roger
– June 15, 2009
Hittite will be presenting this new low cost, fast-switching synthesizer unit in our area June 4 & 5.
Please contact us if you would like us to visit you with Marco Ventresca, Hittite Sales Engineer and demonstrate this new Product. More information is here.
Posted in Hittite, Suppliers, Test.
Tagged with Add new tag, Demonstrations, Test Systems.
By Roger
– May 20, 2009
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