PCAA Series Fixed Attenuator by Inmet by Spectrum Control The PCAA Series from Inmet by Spectrum Control are Powerfilm Chip Attenuators that operate from DC to 18 GHz. They are available in attenuation values from 0 to 20 dB and have attenuation stability of 0.0001 dB/dB/°C. These attenuators can handle an input power of up to 5...
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Tracking and monitoring endangered wildlife for conservation, digitally How cloud-based positioning technology contributes to sustainable ecosystems. In recent years, the global wildlife population has significantly decreased. The 2022 Living Planet Report reveals that wild species have declined by 69% between 1970 and 2018, and today, more than 45,300 species are in danger of extinction. Various factors, such as...
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Nordic Introduces a Wafer-Level Chip Scale Package Version of its Wi-Fi 6 Companion IC Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low-power wireless IoT connectivity solutions, has announced the launch of a Wafer-Level Chip Scale Package (WLCSP) version of its nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 Companion IC. The new package option offers the same functionality as the nRF7002 QFN variant but with a...
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Mini-Circuits 3 New Wideband MMIC LNAs Cover 5.5 to 20 GHz 5.5 GHz TO 20 GHz, Wideband MMIC LNAs, Improve System Sensitivity & Dynamic Range Mini-Circuits’ expanded PMA3-series of wideband, ultra-low NF MMIC amplifiers operates in ranges between 5.5 and 20 GHz. With exceptionally low noise figures of less than 1.5 dB, high OIP3 values,...
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GPS Explained: What It Is and How It Works First invented more than five decades ago in 1973, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has transformed our daily lives in recent years, helping us find our way, track items we buy online, and much more. Let’s look at this essential technology and how it works. What...
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PDW06933 Power Divider by Knowles The PDW06933 from Knowles is a 2-Way Wilkinson Power Divider that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It provides an isolation of 20 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 2.5 dB. This power divider can handle an input power of 5 W and has a return loss of 18...
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MM1-0626HCSP2 RF Mixer by Marki Microwave The MM1-0626HCSP2 from Marki Microwave is a Passive GaAs Double Balanced Mixer MMIC with an RF/LO frequency from 6 to 26 GHz and an IF frequency from DC to 9 GHz. It has a conversion loss of 7 dB and can handle an input power of +15 dBm. This mixer provides...
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QPC0542 RF Switch by Qorvo The QPC0542 from Qorvo is an SOI SPDT Switch that operates from 0.02 to 50 GHz. It has a switching speed of 50 ns and provides more than 40 dB of isolation. This reflective switch can handle up to 1 W of input power and has an insertion loss of less than...
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How Does Satellite Communication Work? Satellite communication is key to linking us with distant parts of the world where traditional communication methods fall short. Satellites orbit the Earth, allowing us to send and receive information over vast distances. This blog aims to explain the complex technology behind satellite services. It breaks down the intricate processes...
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Enabling High Capacity Satellite System Terminals The Growing Satellite Market Geostationary (GEO) Systems With the growing need for ubiquitous connectivity, the satellite communications industry is poised for explosive growth, with multiple high-capacity systems either already in orbit or planned for the near future. There are on-orbit geostationary systems like ViaSat-1 and ViaSat-2 that offer...
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