New Series of Bi-Phase Modulators Operating in Frequency Bands from 0.5 to 40 GHz for Encoding RF Carrier Using 2 Phase Shift Keying

5 November 2020 - 0 Comments

Bi-phase Modulators from Fairview Microwave Inc.

Fairview Microwave Inc. has released the new line of bi-phase modulators that cover the broad octave frequency bands from 0.5 to 40GHz. These new devices use TTL logic to phase modulate data onto an RF carrier signal using 2 phase-shift keyings (2PSK).

The new series includes nine models of 0° to 180° bi-phase modulators that deliver impressive performance such as low insertion loss of 2.5 dB typical, the fast switching speed of 40 nsec typ, low VSWR of 1.8:1 typ and maximum peak RF input power of 0.5 watts. All designs require dual bias voltages, and input and output RF ports are bi-directional.

The new Bi-phase modulators come in compact and rugged packages that utilize solder pins for TTL control, DC bias, ground, and field-replaceable SMA or 2.92 mm female connectors. With high reliability, all the models meet the MIL-STD-202 environmental test conditions for humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and temperature cycle.

The new Bi-phase modulators can be used in a variety of applications like military and commercial communications systems, microwave radio, radar, high-data-rate test and measurement, serial data transmission, and wireless base station infrastructure

Features of the Bi-phase Modulators

Broadband frequency coverage from 500 MHz to 40 GHz
Comprehensive selection of 9 models offered
TTL level digital bitstream is encoded onto the RF carrier
2 Phase Shift Keying (2PSK) modulation at 180° and 0°
Low insertion loss: 2.5 dB typical
Compact packaging with SMA or 2.92 mm RF female connectors
High peak input power handling up to 0.5 watts

Note: More technical information can be found in the FM86GM2000 Datasheet linked at the bottom of this page and on the bi-phase modulators product page.