Nuts and Volts - April 2017

ULTRA-WIDEBAND

POWER AMP

The Lemos Patriot PAT- HPA21G is a high performance, low noise, ultra-wideband amplifier.

Based on GaN technology, this amplifier achieves high reliability and high efficiency in a very small form-factor. It’s also lightweight which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Most power amplifiers are divided into sub bands that cover: • 0.1-18 GHz • 0. 5-18 GHz • 2-18 GHz • 6-18 GHz The Lemos Patriot amplifier is quite unique since it has good NF and also a very high output power P1db of 24 dbm and high gain of 30 db. This unit can achieve even better specs if the customer doesn't need the entire frequency band of 0. 8-21 GHz and only needs (for example) 6- 18 GHz.

Features include: • GaN Based • Ultra-Wideband Operation • Compact and Lightweight • MIL-STD 810F • Low Current 220 mA Max.

Applications include: • Driver Amplifier • Low Noise Amplifier in Receiving Chains • Radar • Ultra-Wideband Measurement Instruments • Lab Use Physical dimensions are 1.20 x 0.64 x 0.45 inches; weight is 17 grams. Contact Lemos for pricing.

STANDARD

D-STICK

The ME Labs Standard D-Stick provides all the functionality of Microchip’s 40-pin PIC16F1937 in a hardware module that includes a USB onboard programmer and virtual COM port. The D-Stick is a compact, simple, and easy to use alternative to connecting a serial port, programmer, power supply, etc., to a solderless breadboard for project development. After development, simply replace the D-Stick with the pinout compatible/production ready PIC16F1937.

When combined with the free PICBASIC PRO™Compiler Student Edition, the Standard D-Stick becomes a comprehensive development system that includes a code editor, BASIC compiler, in-circuit debugger, and device programmer for under $30.

• Pinout is identical to Microchip’s standard 40-pin DIP. • Round machined pins are easy on spring contacts, allowing for multiple insertion cycles.

• Built-in micro-USB port supplies power, a programming connection, and a virtual COM port.

• Suitable for serial in-circuit debugging. • Compatible with all ME Labs Trainer programs. • Standard version – based on PIC16F1937 compatible with the PBP Student Edition.