This article describes the state of the semiconductor technology that is enabling new developments with shorter gate length GaAs and GaN transistors, circuit…
This article describes the state of the semiconductor technology that is enabling new developments with shorter gate length GaAs and GaN transistors, circuit design considerations to achieve optimum performance, and examples of both GaAs and GaN wideband power amplifiers (PAs) that demonstrate today’s technology.
Integrated RF agile transceivers are not only widely employed in software-defined radio (SDR) architectures in cellular…
Integrated RF agile transceivers are not only widely employed in software-defined radio (SDR) architectures in cellular telephone base stations, such as multiservice distributed access system (MDAS) and small cell, but also for wireless HD video transmission for industrial, commercial, and military applications, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
This article looks at new technologies regarding the existing cable network, in particular, power amplifier digital predistortion.
This article looks at new technologies regarding the existing cable network, in particular, power amplifier digital predistortion.
The next step of wide-area wireless connection is to bring the power of wireless to machine type communications (MTC).…
The next step of wide-area wireless connection is to bring the power of wireless to machine type communications (MTC). This will drive a revolution in services that will span sectors as diverse as manufacturing, city management, transportation, and energy.
In this article, we show measured improvements of over 10 dB at 10 kHz offsets using the AD9164 DAC.
In this article, we show measured improvements of over 10 dB at 10 kHz offsets using the AD9164 DAC.
In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node…
In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node interpretation within the larger IoT framework: sensing, measuring, interpreting, and connecting data, with additional consideration for power management and security.
This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative…
This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative applications and the problems and solutions that may arise.
This article takes a look at the improvements and capabilities of Bluetooth 5.
This article takes a look at the improvements and capabilities of Bluetooth 5.
There are several advantages to zero-IF architecture that come with their own challenges to overcome. This article…
There are several advantages to zero-IF architecture that come with their own challenges to overcome. This article discusses the issue of transmit LOL and examines the techniques used to eliminate it.
This article examines the common assumption that the clock-performance requirement for an RF sampling ADC is much more…
This article examines the common assumption that the clock-performance requirement for an RF sampling ADC is much more stringent compared to a heterodyne approach.
Take a look at the inner workings of the Nintendo Switch.
Take a look at the inner workings of the Nintendo Switch.
Passive intermodulation represents the intermodulation products generated when two or more signals transit through a…
Passive intermodulation represents the intermodulation products generated when two or more signals transit through a passive device with nonlinear properties. The interaction of mechanical components generally causes nonlinear elements.
Learn about LTE Cat 1's specifications and how you can use it in designs.
Learn about LTE Cat 1's specifications and how you can use it in designs.
Learn how to make more efficient designs for RF applications using Zero-IF architecture.
Learn how to make more efficient designs for RF applications using Zero-IF architecture.