Qorvo New GaN PAs and Wi-Fi bandBoost Filters for Defense, Wi-Fi and IoT Systems

Qorvo New GaN PAs and Wi-Fi bandBoost Filters for Defense, Wi-Fi and IoT Systems Announcing the latest additions to Qorvo's innovative RF portfolio of GaN power amplifiers and bandBoost™ Wi-Fi filters, which serve a wide range of radar, EW, military communications, Wi-Fi and IoT access point applications. These high-performance solutions simplify RF for designers worldwide and are available...
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Coilcraft XGL4030 Series High-Performance Power Inductors Reduce DCR by Up To 40%

Coilcraft High-Performance Power Inductors Reduce DCR by Up To 40%

Coilcraft High-Performance Power Inductors Reduce DCR by Up To 40% XGL4030 Series Ultra-Low Loss Shielded Power Inductors Industry's lowest DCR and ultra low AC losses over a wide frequency range Superior current handling with soft saturation characteristics AEC-Q200 Grade 1 (−40°C to +125°C) Wide inductance range up to 12 µH RoHS-compliant, halogen free. 260°C compatible....
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CODY

Introducing CODY—the Online Tibbo BASIC Code Generator

Introducing CODY—the Online Tibbo BASIC Code Generator Writes Your Tibbo BASIC Code, so You Don’t Have to Cody is a template project generator that produces working Tibbo BASIC code from the information you provide via a few simple-to-understand configuration screens. This web-based app allows you to quickly create a working project that contains proper peripheral, port,...
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New Planar X Series

Smiths Interconnect Introducing the New Planar X Series

Smiths Interconnect Introducing the New Planar X Series Board Level Ceramic Based Thick Film RF Filters Our new Planar X Series is part of an overarching initiative that entails the creation of best-in-class planar RF filter solutions designed and tested to support various applications and markets. Planar X Series compliments our broad portfolio of RF/Microwave...
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Bypass Capacitor Kit for MMIC Amplifiers

Bypass Capacitor Kit for MMIC Amplifiers

Bypass Capacitor Kit for MMIC Amplifiers Knowles Precision Devices Enables High Performance in MMIC Amplifiers High frequency MMIC amplifiers with broadband gain need to be protected from RF noise on the supply lines, particularly RF energy coupled back into the device from its output. Supply noise creates challenges in RF systems where it can mix...
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Bluetooth LE sensor-based ski training solution helps skiers improve technique with live audio feedback during run

Bluetooth LE sensor-based ski training solution helps skiers improve technique with live audio feedback during run

Bluetooth LE sensor-based ski training solution helps skiers improve technique with live audio feedback during run MotionMetrics’ Carv wearable employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC enabling skier to track progress based on 35 metrics using smartphone app Nordic Semiconductor today announces that MotionMetrics, a London, UK-based consumer electronics startup, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth...
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Active Antennas versus Passive Antennas: The Difference between Active Antennas and Passive Antennas

Active Antennas versus Passive Antennas: The Difference between Active Antennas and Passive Antennas A passive antenna is a radiating element composed entirely of passive components. Typically, this means that a passive antenna system is one with at least a passive radiator (antenna element), passive impedance matching, passive balun, passive tuning (capacitive or inductive), and passive...
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Cellular IoT helps prevent auxiliary power stations being fired up in U.S. by streamlining demand from domestic electric water heaters

Cellular IoT helps prevent auxiliary power stations being fired up in U.S. by streamlining demand from domestic electric water heaters

Cellular IoT helps prevent auxiliary power stations being fired up in U.S. by streamlining demand from domestic electric water heaters Domestic water heaters are estimated to be responsible for up to 20% of power usage per house in the U.S. By using a cellular IoT LTE-M wireless water heater controller they can be selectively switched...
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Bluetooth LE asset condition monitoring solution enables prediction of mounted-bearing maintenance

Bluetooth LE asset condition monitoring solution enables prediction of mounted-bearing maintenance

Bluetooth LE asset condition monitoring solution enables prediction of mounted-bearing maintenance’ ABB Ability Smart Sensor with Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC allows maintenance teams to quickly check the overall health of a machine and schedule preventative maintenance Nordic Semiconductor today announces that its nRF52832 Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) System-on-Chip (SoC) is successfully providing wireless connectivity for...
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