KVG is a German company with a 75+ year history focusing on the development and production of high-end frequency control products. Increasing demand for high performance crystal oscillators in mobile applications where vibrations impact performance, led to the development of our vibration-isolated OCXO D-RUG module. It is designed to avoid the phase noise deterioration of crystal oscillators in these applications.

This module uses an ultra-low g-sensitivity OCXO encapsulated in a specially developed mechanical vibration damping system. The 80 x 80 x 50 mm package weighs less than 600 g. The damping system resonant frequency is below 40 Hz. It has excellent dynamic phase noise performance at a frequency offset of 100 Hz and beyond. The effective g-sensitivity can be improved by a factor of 10 at 100 Hz and by a factor of 100 at 1 kHz. It guarantees reliable performance under harsh temperature, altitude, vibration and shock conditions, specified by MIL-STD-810G Change Notice 1 and RTCA DO-160G. This module is ideally suited for civil and military airborne applications.

It exhibits outstanding dynamic phase noise under harsh vibration conditions. With random vibration from 10 Hz to 2 kHz and acceleration spectral density of 0.02 g2/Hz, the D-RUG 100 MHz module improves dynamic phase noise at frequency offset of 100 Hz and beyond significantly, compared to an uncompensated OCXO. The dynamic phase noise from 1 kHz is as good as the static phase noise.

Key features:

• Ruggedized package 80 x 80 x 50 mm
• Frequency options 80, 100, 120, 240 MHz
• Dual-output option
• Resonance frequency < 40 Hz
• Significant improvement of effective g-sensitivity from frequency offset of 100 Hz
• Outstanding dynamic phase noise performance
• Customized dynamic phase noise test
• Customized military-grade qualification and screening tests.

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ALHAMBRA, CA, March 25, 2024 –Ortel, a Photonics Foundries enterprise, announced the Model 1693 O-Band Continuous Wave Laser Module, providing designers with another wavelength option with very high power and narrow linewidth for LiDAR, fiberoptic sensing, coherent communication, and test and measurement applications. The 1693 model is the counterpart to the recently released 1790 LiDAR laser targeted for designers seeking an O-Band version Continuous Wavelength Laser. Ortel’s 1693 O-Band Distributed Feedback laser module is characterized for use as a coherent optical source laser and is DC-coupled with a built-in TEC, thermistor, and monitor photodiode. The device is mounted in a 14-pin, OC-48 pinout compatible hermetic butterfly package with the optical isolator mounted on the TEC. The 1693 model incorporates a high-efficiency coupling scheme to deliver 19 dBm of CW optical power and narrow linewidth characteristics (typically 50 KHz), making it an ideal choice as an O-band Coherent source in fiber optic or free space communication links. The 1693 laser is qualified to Telcordia GR-468 standards to ensure long-term reliability. “The 1693 O-Band laser gives designers another wavelength option with excellent stability and reliability in the ever-expanding LiDAR Sensing and Coherent Communication markets,” said Gyo Shinozaki, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Ortel. Driven by new investment via the Photonics Foundries acquisition, Ortel continues to add to our already robust product offerings as we expand our reach into these rapidly evolving markets.”

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December 17, 2024

COTSWORKS is highlighting the SPOT-CE or Secure Parallel Optical Transceiver Card Edge version. SPOT and SPOT-CE operates with four Tx and Rx channels on multimode fiber at 1, 10, and bonded 40Gbps data rates meeting IEEE specifications at all three speeds. The same engine for both versions drives the eight lanes and a fixed use processor provides excellent performance over temperature and time. Optical link budgets exceed industry standards while still launching at Class 1 eye safe output. Notably, SPOT’s electrical connector is a tight tolerance industry standard QSFP electrical card edge connector.

• SPOT-CE or SPOT Card Edge is designed to be mounted on a card edge of what is typically an embedded board such as an FMC style I/O card. SPOT-CE comes with an optional EMI shield so that a metal faceplate can be utilized for applications where boards are installed in LRUs or chassis applications. While SPOT has the MT-R to secure the MT ferrule, SPOT-CE has a receptacle for the COTSWORKS MT-T connector system.
• The MT-T™ is an industry first: a top-tabbed three-part enclosure around the IEC 61754 MT ferrule. The MT-T plugs into SPOT-CE securely with an all-metal body and the tab can vary in length and position so it can be used with connectors such as a MIL-DTL 38999 or EN4165. The tab is designed to be rugged and reliable over time, temperature, and an aerospace level of insertion/de-insertion amounts. The MT-T is available on cables from COTSWORKS or as a kit to OEMs utilizing MT ferrules.

• A Ferrule Detection Sensor™ (FDS) detects the presence of the IEC 61754 MT ferrule and indicates its status in a vendor defined field of the Serial ID of the transceiver. This exciting feature enables network administrators to potentially login to the computing box that SPOT is operating in on a PCBA and determine if a connection fault is due to cable and connector continuity within the computing box or if it’s outside the box within the network itself.

SPOT and SPOT-CE will operate at 1/10/40Gbps with a 10/28Gbps – 100G or 4x25Gbps coming later in 2025.

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LIVERMORE, CA, April 8, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), a supplier of electrical test and measurement technologies, has introduced the EVOLVITY™ 300, a semi-automated engineering wafer probe system that complements the company’s proven CM300 product line. The EVOLVITY 300 simplifies on-wafer probing with its compact, easy-to-use design, developed specifically for RF/DC modeling and device characterization.

While the CM300 is a modular platform adaptable to a wide range of use cases and customer-specific applications, supporting both manual and automated wafer loading, the EVOLVITY 300 includes the most commonly required features as standard, ensuring ease of use and quick deployment. Building on the trusted legacy of the Cascade S300 and Elite systems, the EVOLVITY 300 provides a flexible, space-efficient platform that integrates into existing setups. Its compact design optimizes lab space and enables easy switching between applications such as advanced RF measurements, DC characterization, and probe cards. Additionally, the system offers automation options that simplify operations and provide greater flexibility for users.

“We believe on-wafer testing systems should be as straightforward as possible,” said Jens Klattenhoff, VP and GM of the Systems Business Unit at FormFactor. “That is why we designed the EVOLVITY 300 with ease of use in mind – offering simple configuration, quick setup, and long-term support. Its intuitive interface and streamlined processes reduce setup time and complexity, allowing even less experienced users to focus on testing and development instead of tedious setup work.”

Key Features of the EVOLVITY 300:

• Mechanical Platen Lift: Enhances safety during complex RF set-ups, increasing operator confidence and minimizing the risk of errors.
• Ease-of-use and Advanced Automation: Full compatibility with FormFactor’s Autonomous RF and DC measurement assistants as well as Velox Dash companion app control.
• Reconfigurable Platen Inserts: Quickly switch between TopHat, PCH, and IceShield inserts within minutes to support a wide variety of test configurations.
• Spacious Platen Design: Provides flexibility for both RF and DC setups without space limitations, ensuring easy integration of different configurations.
• Compact Design: Small footprint with field-upgradable components for smooth integration into existing test cells.

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InstaBend PhaseStable Assemblies are low-loss, highly flexible, foam-core micro coaxial cables, eliminating the PTFE change phase occurring around 19 ºC. Originally designed for space satellite programs, this high-performance cable (available in 047 and 092 diameters) has the same triple-shield construction as our popular SF®, SFT®, SilverLine®, and MilTech® cables.

Features

• Sold as cable assemblies
• Low outgassing materials per ASTM E595
• Class 100,000 clean room manufacturing
• Vented connectors, if applicable
• Optimized for lowest attenuation
• Ultra stable performance with flexure
• Superior shielding effectiveness (>90 dB)
• Radiation Resistance: 30 MRads

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Manual Solution for Surface Coupling and Horizontal Edge Coupling

FormFactor introduces a cost-effective silicon photonics measurement solution to support fundamental research work for emerging applications. Designed into the system are FormFactor’s years of experience developing automated photonics measurement systems – now tailored to the needs of universities and other entry-level users.

The MPS150-SiPh ensures optical fibers can be precisely aligned to couple light in and out of a device without physical contact. Leveraging its intuitive design, the MPS150-SiPh is the perfect solution for less experienced users to discover photonics and achieve highest accuracy test results.

Precise Placement of Optical Fibers
Ensures optimal measurement performance

Better Precision
Through theta angle adjustment of optical probes

Supports Surface or Horizontal Edge Coupling
For greatest flexibility measuring different device types

Adjust Optical Probes for Optimal Performance
To provide precise measurement results

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Benchmark Lark Technology’s latest bandpass filter families offer an incredibly small, light form factor for mmWave applications up to 40 GHz. The mmWave family of filters can be customized to frequencies from 5-40 GHZ with BW of 2%-25%, making them an optimal choice for 5G mmWave fixed-wireless infrastructure, Ka/Ku band satellite systems, and a variety of defense applications.

The mmWave family offers two product lines to choose from mmW-STL and mmW-FH. The mmW-FH filters use a substrate-integrated waveguide design that allows for narrowband designs. These filters are manufactured using PCB processes using low-loss substrates that feature top electrical performance over a wide range of temperatures. Levering PCB processes reduces NRE costs and the time required to prototype, offering the benefits of an off-the-shelf component from a custom filter design that meets your specifications.

The mmW-STL filters are based on a stripline or microstrip design for the smallest footprint for a given frequency. This design supports more traditional bandwidths of 5-20%.

Features and Benefits

• Small size and lightweight (.25x.25x.033 in or smaller depending on frequency)
• Easily stacked and surface mounted
• Temperature-stable
• Custom yet cost-effective

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Designed to meet the challenging requirements of Defense and Space applications, Renaissance’s 3G7NK-S is ideal as it maintains low loss while handling 25W of reflected power and offering a ground-signal-ground launch for I/O tabs.

Features and Benefits

• Ground-Signal-Ground mounting provides low VSWR
• Temperature stability allows for performance under extreme conditions
• Low insertion loss improves noise figure of the system
• S-Para data and DXF models available

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