AN-75-036 – A Technique for Surface Mounting High-Performance, HK-Series μCeramIQ™ Components for Low-Volume PCBs 1.0 Proper SMT Soldering of μCeramIQ™ Components Mini-circuits’ HK-series of μCeramIQ™ high-performance components may be correctly soldered to printed circuit boards, provided that the proper level of care and precision is utilized and that an appropriate methodology is applied when taking steps...
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Microwaves & RF: MEMS RF Switches Help Improve RF Comms and Optimize SWaP for Satellite Platforms Microwaves & RF Featuring Chris Keimel, Menlo Micro CTO Enabling next-gen wide-bandwidth, mission-critical satellite communications while meeting the SWaP constraints of spacecraft and tactical radios is a significant challenge for the space industry. Unlocking this puzzle may simply lie...
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QPB1034 Switched Filter Bank by Qorvo The QPB1034 from Qorvo is a 4-Channel Switched Filter Bank that operates from 2700 to 3100 MHz (S-Band). It is based on BAW technology and consists of 2 switches, 4 filters, and a bypass. This filter bank has an insertion loss of less than 4.1 dB. It does not require an...
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Qorvo Simplifies Sub-1GHz RF Design with Wideband, High-Efficiency Power Amplifier Download full size image GREENSBORO, N.C., October 22, 2025 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today introduced the QPA9510, a compact RF power amplifier that delivers wideband coverage from 100 to 1000 MHz with industry-leading efficiency. Demand for portable and long-range...
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Mini-Circuits New Model Alert: 31.5 dB Step Attenuator Covers 0.1 to 24 GHz 100 MHz to 24 GHz, Digital Step Attenuator, 0 to 31.5 dB Level Control Mini-Circuits’ new ZX76-24G-30-S+ adds another option to our growing lineup of wideband digital step attenuators, now available in 24, 43.5, 50 and 65 GHz models. This model covers...
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Wi-Fi Security Protocols: Explained Wi-Fi has become the backbone of modern industrial and IoT networks, but its convenience comes with security challenges. Protecting wireless data from eavesdropping and unauthorized access is critical, especially in enterprise and industrial environments where sensitive data or control systems are at stake. Over the years, Wi-Fi security protocols have evolved through several generations...
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MPD4-0218CSP3 Power Divider / Combiner by Marki Microwave The MPD4-0218CSP3 from Marki Microwave is a 4-Way Wilkinson Power Divider MMIC that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It provides an isolation of 29 dB, has an amplitude balance of 0.16 dB, and a phase balance of 2.2°. This power divider offers a design that is significantly smaller...
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MA1559.A.001 Antenna by Taoglas The MA1559.A.001 from Taoglas is 4G/5G + Wi-Fi + GNSS Combo Antenna that operates from 600 to 6000 MHz. It is designed for high precision applications and provides high performance over the entire GNSS spectrum. This RHCP polarized antenna consists of 9 antennas that support 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and GNSS technologies. It...
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Designing Efficient Satellite Links: A Review of the Link Budget Analysis In an RF communication system, the path a signal takes between the transmitter to the receiver is called a communication link. When designing such systems, evaluating the signal strength, noise and losses along this link is known as performing a link budget analysis. In...
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Learn How Taoglas' Engineering Team Developed An Industry-First Antenna | Taoglas Design Lab Are you interested in learning how Taoglas' engineering team developed the industry's first "patch-in-a-patch" antenna? Then, watch our video with Antenna Engineer Lukas Van Vuuren as he speaks with Emma about what went into the design of this product, why it's so...
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