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CWS now represents Waveguide supplier Space Machine & Engineering…

Roger — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:39:58 +0000

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.

EMC Technology / Florida RF Labs Awards CWS

Roger — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:44:29 +0000

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.

CWS now represents Micropac Industries…

Roger — Wed, 18 May 2011 23:21:21 +0000

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.

Micropac Industries, Inc. provides microelectronic and optoelectronic components and modules along with contract electronic manufacturing services. The Company offers a wide range of products to the industrial, medical, military, aerospace and space markets. Micropac offers both custom and standard products from its ISO 9001 & 2000 and AS9100:2004. Rev B qualified facilities. Our products include custom hybrids, high temperature hybrids, power hybrids and multi-chip modules, optocouplers, LEDs, Hall Effect sensors and custom optoelectronic assemblies.

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Paula Nelson celebrates 10 years with CWS!

Roger — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:31:55 +0000

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.

Empower RF Systems selects CWS for Representation…

Roger — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:45:25 +0000

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.

We moved upstairs!

Roger — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:39:14 +0000

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

Hittite releases line of Integrated VCO’s & PLL ICs…

Roger — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:02:05 +0000

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. The PLL/synthesizer section also incorporates a Cycle Slip Prevention (CSP) mode, which essentially holds the PFD gain at maximum until the frequency difference is near zero, reducing the time to arrive at the new frequency by 50%. A high frequency reference path allows the use of references up to 220 MHz, while source buffers in the reference path support both square wave and 50 Ohm sinusoidal reference oscillators. Ultra low in-close phase noise and low spurious also permit architectures with wider loop bandwidths for faster frequency hopping and low microphonics. Spurious outputs are low enough to eliminate the need for costly Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) references in many applications.

The HMC764LP6CE, HMC765LP6CE, HMC783LP6CE and HMC807LP6CE PLLs with Integrated VCOs operate in fractional or integer mode, providing the ability to develop high performance phase locked loops for point-to-point radio, military and sensor applications in the microwave domain. Primarily designed for ultra low phase noise applications, the internal architecture includes a 16-bit RF N-Divider, a 24-bit delta-sigma modulator, a very low noise digital phase frequency detector (PFD), and a precision controlled charge pump.

These new products offer the same exceptional microwave VCO performance which Hittite is recognized for, with the added functionality of an advanced, integrated fractional-n synthesizer. For example, the HMC764LP6CE exhibits consistent tuning sensitivity and high output power of up to +16 dBm across its bandwidth, making it ideal for driving the LO port of many of Hittite’s high linearity, double balanced and I/Q mixer and receiver products. Developing a high performance programmable local oscillator can still require considerable design time and potentially several design iterations. For these reasons, Hittite has developed the PLL with Integrated VCO Designer’s Kit which enables immediate measurement of the LO design to minimize design time, and facilitate rapid prototyping.

Hittite’s new line of PLL with Integrated VCO products uniquely combine the attributes of low phase noise, wide frequency coverage, advanced features and ultra small size, making them ideal for numerous small form factor applications.

Samples and evaluation PC boards for all SMT packaged products are available from stock and can be ordered via the company’s e-commerce site or via direct purchase order.

Hittite Microwave Corporation is an innovative designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal ICs, modules, subsystems and instrumentation for digital, RF, microwave and millimeterwave applications covering DC to 110 GHz. Our RFIC/MMIC products are developed using state-of-the-art GaAs, GaN, InGaP/GaAs, InP, SOI, SiGe, CMOS and BiCMOS semiconductor processes utilizing MESFET, HEMT, pHEMT, mHEMT, HBT and PIN devices. Our custom and standard products support a wide range of wireless / wired communications and radar applications for Automotive, Broadband, Cellular/4G, Fiber Optics, Microwave & Millimeterwave Communications, Military, Test & Measurement, and Space markets.

PR Contact: Beth McGreevy, MarCom Manager mcgreevy@hittite.com

CWS now representing Senariotek

Roger — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:47:30 +0000

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.

The system shown at left is before the Senariotek integration process. The one at right is after. Click on the images to see larger versions.

SenarioTek’s full service hardware integration includes:

Complete integration of the ATE system
Clear, accurate documentation of the system integration
Full testing of the system
Crating and shipping of the fully-tested system directly to your customer

Please Contact us if you would like more information.

Krytar now offers Tunnel Diode Detectors

Roger — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:03:26 +0000

Krytar in Sunnyvale now offers Tuinnel Diode Detectors covering various bands up to 18 GHz. These devices require no bias, have low output impedance and fast 5 nS risetime. Contact Krytar for more informtion.

WiMax coming to Silicon Valley?

Roger — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:57:54 +0000

The San Jose Mercury News recently reported that WiMax service will be coming to Silicon Valley.

See aritcle.