LTE Cat 1 bis Explained: The Future of IoT Connectivity Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technologies are a subset of LTE designed for IoT applications that prioritize low hardware costs, ultra-long battery life, and global coverage. Most LPWA technologies are geared toward low-bandwidth applications such as asset trackers, pet trackers, utility meters, and agricultural sensors....
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QPA1722 RF Amplifier by Qorvo The QPA1722 from Qorvo is a RF Amplifier with Frequency 17.7 to 20.2 GHz, Gain 26 dB, Linear Power 37 dBm, Saturated Power 10 W (40 dBm), Supply Voltage 20 V. Tags: Power Amplifier. More details for QPA1722 can be seen below. Product Details Part Number: QPA1722 Manufacturer: Qorvo Description: 10 W,...
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Understanding Additive Phase Noise in RF & Microwave Amplifiers – Part 2 In this second video in our series on RF amplifier additive phase noise, Mini-Circuits VP of engineering, Joe Merenda takes a deeper dive into cascaded amplifiers in LO chains. The discussion explores how to configure lineups of 2 amplifiers in series, and 4...
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Understanding Ground Planes for Cellular and GNSS Devices The antenna ground plane is a key component in cellular and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) devices. It plays a major role in the performance and reliability of both the device and all of the applications that run on it. That means it also directly affects the revenue...
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Qorvo®’s New K-band Solution Delivers Three Times More Bandwidth, Less Power, Smaller Footprint to LEO Satellites GREENSBORO, N.C., June 10, 2025 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, is expanding its SATCOM portfolio with the launch of a new K-band power amplifier (PA) designed to improve the performance and integration of...
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Qorvo QM45655 5-7GHz Wi-Fi 7 Front End Module Key Features POUT = +14.5 dBm MCS13 HE320 -44dB Dynamic EVM (TXH) POUT = +17 dBm MCS11 HE160 -43dB Dynamic EVM (TXH) POUT = +17.5 dBm MCS9 VHT160 -43dB Dynamic EVM (TXH) POUT = +19.0 dBm MCS7 HT20 -42dB Dynamic EVM (TXH) Optimized for a broad range...
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MDPX-00003PSM Diplexer by Marki Microwave The MDPX-00003PSM from Marki Microwave is a Passive GaAs Diplexer MMIC with passbands from DC to 4 GHz and 6 to 28 GHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.6 dB, a group delay of 167 ps, and provides an isolation of 60 dB (low-pass) & 50 dB (high-pass). This diplexer can...
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B07T_L_ RF Inductor by Coilcraft The B07T_L_ from Coilcraft is a RF Inductor with Inductance 0.022 µH, DC Resistance 5.2 mOhms, DC Current 4 A, Self Resonant Frequency 2.1 GHz, Operating Temperature -40 to 125 Degree C. Tags: Wire Wound Inductor. More details for B07T_L_ can be seen below. Product Details Part Number: B07T_L_ Manufacturer: Coilcraft Description:...
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RF Measurement Devices in Modern Production Test Lines Modern Manufacturing Manufacturing modern electronic devices and products places a high demand on cost, schedule and quality and simply trying to optimize 2 of these 3 performance attributes can be challenging. Driven by customer requirements as well as advances in technology, “what is possible” is rapidly changing...
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MPD-0422FCSP2 Power Divider / Combiner by Marki Microwave The MPD-0422FCSP2 from Marki Microwave is a Power Divider / Combiner with Frequency 4 to 22 GHz, Insertion Loss 0.66 to 1.04 dB, Isolation 17 to 24 dB, Amplitude Balance 0.12 dB, Phase Balance 0.15 Degree. Tags: Surface Mount, Wilkinson Power Divider. More details for MPD-0422FCSP2 can be seen...
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