Fundamental Capacitor Functions in the World of Electronics Posted by Peter Matthews via Knowles Capacitors When considering capacitor selection for a given circuit, whether you’re focused on power electronics or deep in the world of RF, it's important to remember that some of a capacitor’s fundamental roles are universal. Basic Charge Storage and Discharge When...
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Qorvo® Unveils Industry's Highest Gain Pre-Driver for 5G mMIMO Download full size image GREENSBORO, NC – May 29, 2024 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced the industry’s highest gain pre-driver providing 39dB gain at 3.5 GHz and achieving a peak power of +29dBm. This new massive MIMO (mMIMO) pre-driver demonstrates...
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The easiest guide to determine alignment angles Step-by-step configuration for dead reckoning (DR) products, including video Automotive navigation systems, fleet management, sports and fitness tracking, and robotics applications all require accurate positioning. These applications achieve the precise location needed through a reliable GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver, often supported by dead reckoning technology. As a design,...
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TFM.100B Front End Module by Taoglas The TFM.100B from Taoglas is an L1/L5 Band GNSS Front-End Module for high-precision applications. It consists of two fully-integrated cascaded low noise amplifiers (LNA) + pre-filters (SAW/LNA/SAW/LNA topology) in the signal path to prevent unwanted out-of-band interference from overdriving the GNSS LNAs or receiver. The SAW filters have been carefully selected...
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QCH-63 Power Divider by Mini Circuits The QCH-63 from Mini Circuits is a 2 Way-90° Power Splitter that operates from 2000 to 6000 MHz. It can handle up to 200 watts of power with an amplitude unbalance of ±1.0 dB and phase unbalance of ±1.5 deg. This compact SMT power divider can be used in a variety...
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How to Choose the Right Wi-Fi Module for Your IoT Application In this article, we delve into the technical aspects, potential challenges, and the future prospects of Wi-Fi technology in IoT applications. In the last several years, applications for Wi-Fi modules in the realm of the IoT (Internet of Things) have broadened dramatically. From everyday...
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Pasternack Announces New 50 to 75 Ohm Impedance-Matching Pads from DC to 3 GHz Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand and a provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has announced its latest product, matching pads for 50-ohm and 75-ohm transmission lines. They provide a seamless transition between the two types of transmission lines. These pads ensure...
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QPA9442 RF Amplifier by Qorvo The QPA9442 from Qorvo is a Driver Amplifier that operates from 0.6 to 2.8 GHz. It provides a gain of up to 19 dB with a noise figure of less than 7.8 dB and has an output P1dB of up to +30 dBm (1 W). This amplifier has an ACPR of less...
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Model F1938 Analog Phase Shifter by KRATOS General Microwave The Model F1938 from Kratos is a high speed 0 o or 180o Phase Shifter that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It features a double-balanced design that provides excellent phase accuracy over its entire frequency range. The device has an insertion loss of less than 3 dB and can handle...
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Matter: Smart home connectivity unleashed Leveraging the open-source connectivity standard Matter, smart home solutions integrate seamlessly into easy-to-use, interoperable, reliable, and secure, domestic IoT networks. Matter is set to unleash a new wave of smart home technology adoption. Designed with simplicity, reliability, interoperability, and security at its forefront, and driven by the biggest names in...
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