Johanson Technology News

We're Exhibiting! IMS/MTT 2017

Johanson is exhibiting at the IMS/MTT show from June 6 to 8 at the Hawaiian Convention Center. See us at booth# 1907. The IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is the premier annual international meeting for technologists involved in all aspects of microwave theory and practice. For more info, click here: http://ims2017.org/

Johanson Releases Texas Instruments CC2650 and CC2640 Automotive AEC-Q200 qualified component

With the support of Texas Instruments, Johanson Technology has released p/n: 2450BM14G0011T-AEC, a front-end integrated passive device for Bluetooth Smart, ZigBee® and 6LoWPAN CC26XX family chipsets qualified for automotive applications requiring AEC-Q200. The Wiki page referencing the new AEC component can be found here: processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/CC26xx_Integrated_Baluns#Part_numbers_and_links and the datasheet can be downloaded here: www.johansontechnology.com/downloads/2450BM14G0011T-AEC.pdf. If you’d like to have the actual reference design, contact our applications team at: www.johansontechnology.com/ask-a-question

New Release! Microwave Global Simulation Models Available for R15S and R15G High-Q Series

Johanson and Modelithics, a third party who specializes in RF and microwave simulation models, have worked together to develop scalable Microwave Global Models for our R15S and R15G capacitor series. Key features for both models include:
- Substrate, capacitance and pad scalability (R15G offers orientation selectability)
- Validated to 20 GHz
- Offer powerful scalability features
- Have advanced parameters for substrate inputs and pad dimensions
- Have the full capacitance range. R15S model from 0.1 to 220 pF. R15G from 0.3 pF to 100 pF.
- Compatible with tuning, optimization and statistical analysis tools that are available within the EDA simulation software
Other models available for download are our R05L (0201), R07S (0402), R14S (0603), and S42E (1111)

New! TI Releases Sub-GHz CC1310/CC1190 Launchpad Using Johanson Matched Balun Filter

The SimpleLink Sub-1 GHz Ultra-Low Power Wireless Microcontroller family has added a power amplifier (CC1190) to its reference design catalog using Johanson's 868/915MHz matched balun filter, p/n 0850BM14E0016. Click on the following link where the CC1310/CC1190 Launchpad is visible on TI's website. Two application notes are associated - one for U.S. and one for Europe: www.ti.com/product/CC1310/technicaldocuments3
Gerber and schematics: www.ti.com/lit/zip/swrc338, www.ti.com/lit/zip/swrc319
Our 0900MHz antenna, p/n 0900AT43A0070, goes great with this reference design. These matched balun and antenna are available for purchase in Mouser and DigiKey.

Johanson Releases new Sub GHz + 2.4G combo chip antenna

As more connected devices use multi-RF protocol chipsets that have both 868/915MHz and 2.4G ISM bands for versatility and range, we have developed a simple separate-feed antenna that allows the designer to use one single antenna in a small footprint and PCB size. New p/n is: 0900AD47A2450 offers exceptional performance in a small form factor and package. This antenna is ideal for IoT, smart home, thermostat, M2M monitoring, wearable designs, etc. For the datasheet, click on: www.johansontechnology.com/datasheets/antennas/0900AD47A2450.pdf For samples, go to: www.johansontechnology.com/request-a-sample.

New Antenna Selection Guide

Not sure where or how to start selecting the right antenna for your design? We’ve created an easy to use step-by-step guide to help you get to the antenna p/n made just for your product. Click on this link to get the guide: Chip Antennas Selection Guide.  As always, you can always count on our antenna design services to help you finalize your design and take it to mass production: www.johansontechnology.com/ipc-antenna-services

New! High-Q Series Now AEC-Q200 Qualified

Johanson has now completed the qualification of the R05L, R07S, R14S, R15S, S42E high-q capacitor series per the latest revision (rev D) of the AEC-Q200 automotive standard.
With this qualification, Johanson is now one of the few high-Q capacitor manufacturers that are AEC-Q200 qualified.

Click here for additional info on our High-Q series: https://www.johansontechnology.com/high-q-multi-layer-capacitors
For inquiries, contact us at: https://www.johansontechnology.com/ask-a-question

Electronica 2016 - A Great Success!

The World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems and Applications attracted 73,000 visitors and 2,913 exhibitors worldwide. Johanson had hundreds of visitors to the booth. Many thanks to our booth staff for their hard work! The high level of activity in this year's show indicates a general strength in the electronics market which makes us optimistic for 2017.

Johanson Releases Low Cost, Ultra-low Loss 2.4 & 5 GHz Diplexer

Johanson Technology releases its newest low cost and ultra-low loss WiFi ceramic diplexing technology for 2.45 and 5.5GHz. This component was designed with the lowest insertion loss possible, highest attenuation, isolation while maintaining performance in mind. It exhibits Low Pass Filtering (LPF) for the 2G band and Band Pass Filtering (BPF) for the 5G Band. No MOQ required to purchase this diplexer, click here for datasheet: 2450DP15L5400.  Samples immediately available.

TI Releases App Note Based on Johanson's Sub GHz IPC

In collaboration with Johanson Technology's engineers, Texas Instruments has released a complete design note for their new CC1310 Sub-GHz Chipset. The easy-to-follow application note features Johanson's matched integrated passive component with embedded ETSI/FCC filter. The component count is significantly reduced from 11 to 1, while still obtaining high radio performance. Johanson Technology's P/N is 0850BM14E0016, which is available at Mouser, DigiKey, and directly from Johanson.
Click here for Johanson's Datasheet: www.johansontechnology.com/datasheets/chipset-specific/0850BM14E0016.pdf
Click here for TI's full app note: www.ti.com/lit/an/swra524/swra524.pdf

Notice: IoT Development Kit in High Demand!

Johanson's IoT Development Kit is receiving a lot of interest from design engineers. It's a "one-stop" kit for the most popular RF chipsets and applications solutions in the industry. This applies to wearables, home automation, lighting, audio, and everything in between.
Kit p/n is: IOT-L/C402D-1. Order your kit at: www.johansontechnology.com/request-a-prototyping-kit?kitpull=IOT-L/C402D-1

Johanson at Electronica 2016

Johanson will be exhibiting at Electronica, one of the world's largest electronic trade shows on Nov 8th through 11th in Munich. We invite you and your customers to visit us at Hall B5 Stand 243 to learn about our new product offerings. Click here for more info about the show: https://electronica.de/

Johanson Receives Recognition from Cal/OSHA

Johanson has been recognized by the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service for its effort in implementing and maintaining an effective injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) during the Cal/OSHA visit in June 29, 2016. The "Golden Gate Recognition" by Cal/OSHA was developed to provide motivation and support to employers who proactively work with their employees and Cal/OSHA Consultation Service. We are pleased by their recognition and continually strive to improve workplace safety.

Johanson Technology Releases 900/2.4GHz IoT Diplexer

In the world of connected devices using multi-protocol gateways, many IoT M2M sensors, wearables, AMRs, etc., use multiple RF transceivers or radios that have both Sub-Ghz and 2.4G ISM bands in one for versatility. For this purpose, we have developed a simple, low cost diplexer that allows the designer to use one single antenna system and a simplified front-end that will enable one to be FCC & ETSI compliant due to the great LPF (Low Pass Filter) and BPF (Band Pass Filter) embedded in the component, please click here for the datasheet: 0900DP15A2450 for samples, please request them here: https://www.johansontechnology.com/request-a-sample

New Release! Mini RF Front End Passive for Sub GHz TI CC1310 Chipset

Our small, EIA 0603 optimized balun-filter component for Texas Instruments’ has embedded FCC/ETSI compliance filtering while maintaining maximum output power performance with the CC1310, eliminating RF manufacturing variability. The new p/n is: 0850BM14E0016 (click for datasheet) for more details such as schematics, gerber files and more go to: www.johansontechnology.com/ti

New Capability! Johanson Expands High-Q
Capacitor Characterization Capabilities to 10 MHz

We are excited to announce that Johanson has developed two new low frequency resonant lines: 30 MHz and 10 MHz. Very few companies in the world have this low frequency capability. This new equipment was designed and developed by the Johanson team specifically to address low frequency needs.
Ask us how Johanson can provide accurate data to these frequencies: https://www.johansontechnology.com/ask-a-question

New Texas Instruments CC2650 and CC2640 chipset miniaturized RF Front-End Solution

Johanson Technology releases p/n: 2450BM14G0011, a small footprint (EIA 0603) front-end integrated passive device for Texas Instruments’ latest multi-protocol Bluetooth Smart, ZigBee® and 6LoWPAN CC26XX family chipsets. This component encompasses an impedance matching network, balun, and Low Pass Filter (LPF) in a small, 1.6x0.8x0.6mm SMT package that significantly reduces PCB space usage, guarantees filtering (FCC/ETSI compliance), and prevents manufacturing variability. Go to: www.johansontechnology.com/ti for the datasheet and reference design (by request).

High-Q Capacitance Matching

To use a high-Q capacitor at higher frequencies, a common solution is to replace it with several capacitors that have lower values arranged in a parallel position. For example, a 30pF capacitor can be replaced with three 10pF capacitors.
At Johanson, we have the ability to use capacitors with a wider capacitance tolerance and match them. This leads to a tighter tolerance for the overall capacitance value. For instance, we can use three capacitors at 10pF with a 5% tolerance and match them to get 30pF with a 1% tolerance. The result is an increase in frequency range, while keeping the cost down. We can deliver these matched capacitors in a matched set (small and medium size capacitors), or already mounted in a capacitor assembly (large size capacitors, i.e. 2525 and 3838).

For inquiries, contact us at: https://www.johansontechnology.com/contact

Johanson Releases new Micro, low cost WiFi 2.4/5G Antenna

This 2.4 & 5GHz dual band antenna has a component size of 1.6x0.8x0.4mm (LxWxT) and a total effective area of 5x8mm on the PCB (may be smaller). The new p/n is: 2450AD14A5500 (click for datasheet) offers exceptional performance in a very small form factor and package. This antenna is ideal for IoT, smart home, wearable designs and any small wireless application under the sun using 2.4 & 5GHz, 802.11 bans. For samples, go to: www.johansontechnology.com/request-a-sample. For the complete datasheet, please send us a message at: www.johansontechnology.com/ask-a-question.

Johanson at IMS 2016 in San Francisco, CA

Join us to experience the IEEE Microwave Symposium at the Moscone Center, San Francisco CA May 24-26th. This is the premier annual international meeting for technologist involved in all aspects of microwave theory and practice. See us at booth# 1326. Click here for more info: IMS 2016

See our Antenna Ad in Antenna Systems and Technology

Check out Johanson's antenna ad at "Antenna Systems and Technology" - a digital trade magazine for buyers and specifiers of antennas and related components, subsystems, services and products. The ad features our miniature high performance ceramic antennas. Click here for the ad Johanson Antennas.

Johanson Releases IoT ISM band component development kit

It has become more and more common to use multi-frequency or multi-band devices to solve and satisfy today’s connectivity challenges. For this reason, Johanson has released a new IoT/ISM component development kit that has 400M, 868M, 915M, and 2.4G antennas, filters, baluns, ceramic RF inductors and HiQ capacitors in order to offer a complete ”one-stop” kit for the most popular RF chipsets and application solutions in the industry. This applies to wearables, home automation, lighting, audio, and everything in between. The kit p/n is: IOT-L/C402D-1, please go to: www.johansontechnology.com/specific-kits for more info on the p/ns included. To order, please go to: www.johansontechnology.com/request-a-prototyping-kit

New Wideband Ceramic Baluns

Johanson is proud to release their second series of low cost wideband ceramic baluns that cover from 600-2800MHz in 50, 100, and 200ohms. They come in various differential to single ended impedance ratios such as 1:1, 2:1, and 4:1 for optimal impedance match. Click on the links to get their datasheets: (1:1) 1720BL15B0050, (2:1) 1720BL15A0100, and (4:1) 1720BL15B0200. Samples immediately available, click here to request: www.johansontechnology.com/request-a-sample

New Release: Non-Magnetic 0402 High-Q and Standard Capacitors

Johanson is shipping non-magnetic terminations for sizes 0402 (R07S) and for some of the standard values for NPO (R07N) and X7R (R07W) dielectrics. Few manufacturers can offer non-magnetic terminations for these sizes.

Contact us now how we can satisfy your non-magnetic termination requirements for size 0402.

Ask us at:  https://www.johansontechnology.com/ask-a-question

Johanson Releases Metal-Mounted, ZERO Clearance Antenna

First of its kind in a low profile, Johanson Technology releases a metal mounted low profile surface mount chip antenna. This antenna must have metal directly underneath on bottom layer in order to function properly. This antenna was designed in mind for small coin cell, wearable, IoT, 2.4 BLE, 802.11, ISM, Zigbee, etc. applications in close-range networks where metal or a battery/display covers the entire length or side of the PCB or encasement must be present directly under the antenna and there's no room for usual/typical antenna metal clearance, similar to mounting an SMT capacitor or inductor. Samples available staring 02/11. Click here for web-version datasheet: 2450AT42E0100. For full datasheet (qualified customers), please send us a message at: https://www.johansontechnology.com/ask-a-question.