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Renaissance Wireless
Edge Newsletter - Volume
5, Issue
7 August, 2006
1) Switch Product Group: 4x2 Switch Matrix
2)
Ferrites: Largest RoHS Compliant Ferrite Order
3) Waveguide: Two New Ferrite High Power Isolators
4) Tactical Radio Order
5) Renaissance Introduces Promotional Corporate Video
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1) Switch Product Group: 4x2 Switch Matrix |
Renaissance Electronics has received a follow on
order for a 4 X 2 Switch Matrix to be utilized in the production and testing
of Dielectric Resonator Oscillators (DRO’s) used in commercial and military
radio communications systems.
Renaissance continues to see significant growth in it's Switch Matrix
products group as it develops switching solutions in the Military and
commercial sector.
Link:
18A7NA Link |
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2)
Ferrites: Largest RoHS Compliant Ferrite Order |
Renaissance received its largest RoHS compliant
Ferrite order in July from a Scandinavian based company. As we ramp up for
higher RoHS component orders there are numerous issues that have been
resolved. In addition to material and manufacturing issues the PCB assembly
process also has to be refined to address the higher flow temperatures
required by RoHS components.
A half century ago, new soldering techniques enabled the mass production of
today’s electronics equipment. Today, the challenge is to keep producing a
vast array of electronic devices without depending on lead solder. The
alternatives, mostly based on tin, require hotter temperatures, which in
turn can cause circuit boards and other components to melt or crack.
Switching to tin solder not only requires new soldering gear, but also
product redesign, and exhaustive testing of the finished components.
Even so, tin solder isn’t still as reliable as lead. Lead solder is still
permitted in devices with military and aerospace applications. Even these
exceptions will be reviewed every four years and eliminated when European
authorities judge that lead-free solders have become more reliable.
European Union law that limits toxic substances in electronic devices became
effective on July 1, 2006.Renaissance
Electronics is continually researching manufacturing principals and methods
with the goal of providing the best value to our customers and to become the
world's preferred supplier in all frequency products.
Link:
Ferrites |
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3)
Waveguide: Two New Ferrite High Power Isolators |
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Two New ferrite high power isolators
are currently being developed by Renaissance which will be used
in new satellite communication systems. The X-Band version in
WR112 covers 7.7 to 8.4 GHz at power levels up to 250 watts cw
and the C-Bband version in WR137 covers 5.85 to 6.7 GHz at power
levels up to 400 watts CW. The isolators have built-in couplers
for monitoring forward and reverse power levels and a novel
termination which avoids the use of adhesives completely and
thus enhances reverse power handling characteristics. The
isolator can also transition from coaxial to waveguide on the
input port all within an extremely compact size.
For more information on our
Waveguide products, contact Lisa Felix at
lfelix@rec-usa.com
Link:
Waveguide |
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4) Tactical Radio Order |
Renaissance Electronics Ferrite
Product Group recently received a new development order to
support a former Eastern Bloc country who is upgrading their
tactical radio system to conform to NATO standards. They will be
going through the initial design phase and then once the system
is approved, into full production. Our standard Circulator model
3A2BC was selected due to its size, performance and high
reliability. A sister model, 3A2BF is approved for flight
operations.
Renaissance Electronics has a long history of supporting
development of low frequency, broad-band circulators and
isolators. Call our ferrite product group with your individual
application requirements.
Link:
Broadband Circulator Covering 225 to 400 MHz |
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5) Renaissance Introduces Promotional
Corporate Video |
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Visit Renaissance Electronics web site
at www.rec-usa.com to see a new
short introductory movie about the history of Renaissance
Electronics and our commitment to our customers.
This movie highlights
our product
breath, commitment to quality and customer service which are
trademarks of Renaissance Electronics.
Link:
Renaissance Website |
For more information about Renaissance Electronics
Corporation and our diverse product line of Ferrite Circulators /
Isolators; Coaxial Switches and Switched based products; Switch
Matrices; Wireless Base Station Products ; and Waveguide Assemblies and
Components. Please visit our website at
www.rec-usa.com
or call us at 978-772-7774.
Thank You!
Renaissance Electronics Corporation
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