Coilcraft’s New Application Note Explains the Fundamentals of EMC Reviews sources of electromagnetic noise and modes of noise propagation Lists EMC compliance agencies and testing standards Provides design hints for passing EMC pre-compliance and compliance tests Click here to learn more Courtesy of Coilcraft
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What Is the Difference Between Directional and Omnidirectional Antennas and What Are They Used For? Antennas are the basic components and devices used to convert electromagnetic signals traveling through free space to a conductive environment via waveguides and transmission lines. Antennas can be as simple as a single exposed conductor or as complicated as modern active/advanced antenna...
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LTE Cat 1bis An option for Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) applications The Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem today The IoT ecosystem is experiencing a revolutionary phase. Most Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have announced or even executed the switch-off of legacy 2G and 3G cellular technologies, migrating the related frequencies to 4G or 5G networks....
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Visualizing the Future: How Adopting Simulation in a Tangible Industry Improves Design Efficiency In an era where digital transformation is a necessity, companies across the globe are leveraging advanced technologies to stay ahead of the curve. One way we apply this within the realm of antenna design and performance evaluation is through simulation technologies. It...
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Qorvo® Announces Innovative Chip to Simplify DOCSIS® 4.0 CATV Network Upgrades Download full size image Greensboro, NC, May 14, 2024 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced the industry’s first single-chip variable inverse cable equalizer. This groundbreaking IC is designed specifically for CATV application developers seeking to upgrade their networks to...
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Understanding the Advantages and Limitations of LoRaWAN® LoRaWAN lets IoT devices talk over far distances using minimal power, ideal for remote areas. We've looked at how LoRaWAN works to link these devices together. Now, we will cover the pros and cons to see if it fits your IoT plans. What is LoRaWAN The LoRaWAN protocol operates as a...
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QPF4659 6 GHz Wi-Fi 7 High Power Front End Module Key Features POUT = +13 dBm MCS13 EHT320 -47 dB Dynamic EVM POUT = +20 dBm MCS9 EHT320 -35 dB Dynamic EVM POUT = +21 dBm MCS7 EHT320 -30 dB Dynamic EVM POUT = +24 dBm MCS9 VHT40 -35 dB Dynamic EVM POUT = +27...
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ZVA-20543VG+ RF Amplifier by Mini Circuits The ZVA-20543VG+ from Mini-Circuits is a Variable Gain Amplifier that operates from 20 to 54 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 31 dBm with up to 50 dB of gain and a variable gain range of 17 dB. The gain can be controlled with an Analog or TTL Control....
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BTM-0026PSM-2 Bias Tee by Marki Microwave The BTM-0026PSM-2 from Marki Microwave is a Bias Tee that operates from 0.01 to 26 GHz. It can handle a DC voltage of up to 16 V and a DC current of 320 mA. This bias tee can handle an input power of up to 1 W, provides RF to DC...
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Group Delay in RF Filters The concept of group delay as it pertains to RLC networks was first described by Harry Nyquist in 1928.1 The contributions Nyquist made to the field of Communications Theory are well known,2 and still applicable to modern day communications systems. On our way toward understanding group delay in this brief application note,...
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