ANN-MB5 GPS/GNSS Antenna by u-blox AG The ANN-MB5 from u-blox is an Active Multi-Band (L1/L5/E5a/B2a/NavIC) active GNSS antenna. It operates from 1559 to 1608 MHz (L1) and 1164 to 1186 MHz (L5/E5a/B2a/NavIC) frequency bands. This RHCP antenna provides a gain of 4.5 dBic (Zenith) with an efficiency of up to 65% (L5 band) and has an axial...
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26WC404 Waveguide Coupler by Smiths Interconnect The 26WC404 from Smiths Interconnect is a Space-Qualified Hybrid Coupler that operates from 71 to 76 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of up to 100 W (1 W load fitted). This 2 x 1 hybrid coupler has an insertion loss of less than 0.4 dB and provides an...
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Qorvo’s Cutting-edge Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Products Add Key Location Functionality to Existing Applications Qorvo has developed a series of cutting-edge ultra-wideband (UWB) products that add key location functionality to existing applications and unleash a completely new class of emerging location-based products and services. Their products are available as ICs or modules (with or without a microcontroller). To help users experiment with...
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Autonomous driving levels: from unassisted to hands-free driving Progress toward autonomous vehicles can be seen in a car museum. Visiting such places allows observers to witness the evolution of these machines. Although people in many countries still rely on old car models, the driving experience has changed significantly over the past forty years. It has...
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BXMF1041 RF Amplifier by Spectrum Control The BXMF1041 from Spectrum Control is an Automatic Gain Controlled Amplifier that operates from 800 to 1000 MHz. It allows the user to anticipate receiver power levels and automatically adjusts the output power to the desired level. The amplifier has a P1dB of +13 dBm, gain range from 25 to 40...
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A Revolutionary GNSS Augmentation Service Redefining the Landscape of Precision Positioning Solutions Swiss technology company u-blox has developed PointPerfect, a cutting-edge GNSS augmentation service that promises to revolutionize precise positioning solutions. Designed as a PPP-RTK GNSS augmentation data service, PointPerfect delivers unparalleled accuracy of 3-6 centimeters within seconds, addressing the growing demand for precise positioning in various applications, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), service...
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Qorvo Makes Interoperability Within IoT Easy with ConcurrentConnect Technology Qorvo, a global provider of connectivity and power solutions, has announced the latest in its growing portfolio of multi-standard seamless communication. The newly launched Matter standard will improve the interoperability between IoT devices and standards. Interoperability is a key driver for enablement and acceptance of the IoT and its devices in...
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Qorvo® Boosts Performance in 750V EV Designs with Industry-leading SiC FET in D2PAK Download full size image Greensboro, NC, January 24, 2024 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today unveiled an automotive-qualified silicon carbide (SiC) field effect transistor (FET) offering an industry-best 9mΩ RDS(on) in a compact D2PAK-7L package. This 750V SiC FET...
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Mini-Circuits MMIC Package Customization Obsolescence Management and EOL Part Replacement LTB (Last Time Buy) and EOL (End of Life) are among the most unwelcome acronyms in the ranks of Procurement and Engineering. Component obsolescence saddles customers with the burden of tying cash up in inventory on their balance sheet, or worse, redesigning their system around...
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MMIQA-1040HPSM RF Mixer by Marki Microwave The MMIQA-1040HPSM from Marki Microwave is a GaAs IQ Mixer MMIC that has an RF/LO frequency from 10 to 40 GHz and an IF frequency from DC to 10 GHz. It has a conversion loss of less than 16 dB and provides an image rejection of 29 dBc. This mixer has...
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