Choose Wisely: Which Molded Power Inductor (XEL, XAL, or XFL) is Right for You?

Courtesy of Coilcraft : Molded Power Inductor Coilcraft offers three popular styles of high-performance molded power inductors, designated XEL, XAL and XFL Series. They are mechanically rugged and magnetically shielded for use in high density circuits. Each style offers unique performance benefits. XEL/XAL – High current & high frequency Wide range of sizes and inductance values…

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Bluetooth 5/Bluetooth Low Energy medical monitoring ‘careable’ and digital therapeutic platform delivers patient engagement and remote care management solution

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : Bluetooth 5/Bluetooth Low Energy medical monitoring ‘careable’ and digital therapeutic platform delivers patient engagement and remote care management solution Life365’s ‘LifeConnect’ wearable employs Nordic’s nRF52840 multiprotocol SoC to run health monitoring sensors and wirelessly transmit health data to patient’s customized tablet Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Life365, a Tempe, AZ-based digital health…

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SARA-N310 Cellular Module by u-blox AG

Courtesy of everything RF : SARA-N310 Cellular Module by u-blox AG The SARA-N310 is a multi-band NB-IoT module that supports the preliminary set of 3GPP Release 14 features (LTE Cat NB2). This module will be able to receive additional features and ultimately become Release 14 and 5G compliant via subsequent firmware upgrades. The SARA-N310 provides a comprehensive set of…

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QPA2213 RF Amplifier by Qorvo

Courtesy of everything RF : QPA2213 RF Amplifier by Qorvo The QPA2213 from Qorvo is a wideband GaN driver amplifier that operates from 2 to 20 GHz. This amplifier delivers 34 dBm of saturated output power and 25 dB of gain while achieving 25% power added efficiency. The module is available in a 4.5 x 4.5…

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Overview of Military Standards for RF Cables and Connectors

Courtesy of Pasternack : Overview of Military Standards for RF Cables and Connectors Many coaxial cable and connector types are available in the RF and microwave industry designed for specific purposes and applications; compatibility with other RF microwave components is achieved with universally accepted cable and connector standards. The US Department of Defense (DOD) develops standards…

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Half Turn Trimmer Capacitors from Voltronics, solving shortages in the medical industry

Courtesy of Knowles Precision Devices : Half Turn Trimmer Capacitors from Voltronics, solving shortages in the medical industry New and evolving markets, including automotive, defense, mobile, industrial, and internet of things (IoT) are creating surges in demand for passive components. As a result, some manufacturers are ceasing production of mature lines or slimming down ranges in favour…

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New Ultra Wideband 0.5W GaAs Distributed Driver Amplifier Operates from DC – 30 GHz with High Linearity

Courtesy of Custom MMIC : New Ultra Wideband 0.5W GaAs Distributed Driver Amplifier Operates from DC – 30 GHz with High Linearity We are excited to announce the release of CMD292, our latest wideband Distributed Driver Amplifier MMIC. CMD292 delivers 13 dB of gain with a corresponding output 1 dB compression point of +27 dBm and output…

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Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 System-on-Chip is now one of the first chips supporting Bluetooth LE with Amazon FreeRTOS

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : nRF52840 System-on-Chip is now one of the first chips supporting Bluetooth LE with Amazon FreeRTOS Oslo, Norway 2018/11/27 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that its award-winning nRF52840 multiprotocol Bluetooth®Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) System-on-Chip (SoC) is one of the first devices to support Bluetooth LE with Amazon FreeRTOS. Amazon FreeRTOS is an operating system for…

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u-blox announces globally configurable NB-IoT module ready for 3GPP Rel 14 and 5G

Courtesy of u-blox : Announces globally configurable NB-IoT module ready for 3GPP Rel 14 and 5G The multi‑band SARA‑N3 is globally configurable for operation under any NB‑IoT network.   Thalwil, Switzerland – November 27, 2018 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, has today announced the SARA‑N3, a multi‑band NB‑IoT module…

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