BL5340PA Series RF Module by Ezurio The BL5340PA Series from Ezurio are Multi-Protocol Bluetooth + 802.15.4 + NFC Modules. They are advanced, high-performance modules designed to enable reduced development risk and faster time-to-market of multi-protocol wireless designs. These modules are based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF5340 SoC and nRF21540 front-end module, and consist of a dual-core ARM Cortex-M33...
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Ensuring universal interoperability right from the start of SGP.32 As IoT connections grow, the GSMA’s SGP.32 standard is playing a key role in enabling zero-touch eSIM provisioning for connected devices. But as many companies begin to implement the specification, an often-overlooked technical detail is creating surprise challenges in real-world deployments, especially, when it comes to...
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Efficient Antenna Design and Simulation for Electrically Large Smart Home Appliances What do GE, LG, Samsung and Whirlpool appliances have in common? They’re all examples of how Wi-Fi connectivity is rapidly becoming standard in refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, and other large appliances. In fact, Wi-Fi is now such an important feature for consumers that retailers such as Best Buy and Home Depot enable shoppers...
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When to Use S-parameters for High-frequency Circuit Simulations Understanding the meaning of S-parameters, how they are measured, and their limitations can lead to more meaningful simulations of RF- and microwave-frequency inductors, chokes, wideband RF transformers, and high-speed common mode chokes. This document describes how S-parameters are generated and how to best apply them to your...
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Build a Single-Sideband (SSB) Upconverter with Mini-Circuits Parts This video tutorial demonstrates how to build a high-performance single-sideband (SSB) upconverter system for X-band applications (8-12 GHz) utilizing Mini-Circuits’ SMIQ-series of GaAs MMIC IQ frequency mixers, low noise amplifiers (LNAs), high-rejection micro-ceramic filters, and several other discrete components making up the LO, IF and RF signal...
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MM5230 RF Switch by Menlo Micro The MM5230 from Menlo Micro is an SP4T Micro-mechanical Switch that operates from DC to 26 GHz. This 4 channel switch provides an isolation of up to 42 dB and an insertion loss of less than 1.4 dB. It can handle a CW input power of up to 25 W, and...
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QPF4509 Front End Module by Qorvo The QPF4509 from Qorvo is a Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Front-End Module (FEM) operating at 5 GHz, supporting all channels from UNII 1-4 (5.170 to 5.895 GHz). It has an integrated 6 GHz power amplifier (PA), a single pole two throw switch (SP2T), a coupler structure, and a bypassable low noise amplifier...
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AVA-223MP+ RF Amplifier by Mini Circuits The AVA-223MP+ from Mini-Circuits is a GaAs Power Amplifier (PA) MMIC that operates from 100 kHz to 22 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 29.3 dBm (~0.85 W) with a gain of up to 14.9 dB. This PA is fabricated on a GaAs pHEMT process that delivers high output...
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Qorvo’s RF Front-End, Filtering and Power Management Portfolio is Ready to Support the AI Revolution As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, from mobile devices and smart homes to autonomous vehicles and industrial automation, Qorvo is at the forefront of enabling the connectivity and power efficiency that make these systems work. While AI drives intelligence and decision-making, it...
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Ezurio BL54L15μ Series Bluetooth LE + 802.15 + NFC Unleashing enhanced processing power, expanded memory, and innovative peripherals, the BL54L15µ is the ultimate choice for low power connectivity, in the smallest footprint (6.3 x 7.9 mm). BL54L15μ Series - Bluetooth LE + 802.15.4 + NFC The BL54L15μ series is the smallest nRF54L module available with an...
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