AAC's Digital Datasheet video series provides insights into the specifications and applications of components, directly sourced from their datasheets, both for…
AAC's Digital Datasheet video series provides insights into the specifications and applications of components, directly sourced from their datasheets, both for new and familiar products.
The 12-term error model is a simple, effective way of modeling systematic errors in vector network analyzer (VNA)…
The 12-term error model is a simple, effective way of modeling systematic errors in vector network analyzer (VNA) measurements. Learn about this model and an associated error correction technique in this article.
In this article, we compare the scope of factory and user calibration for vector network analyzers (VNAs). We then learn…
In this article, we compare the scope of factory and user calibration for vector network analyzers (VNAs). We then learn about the types of errors that calibration techniques can't correct.
Learn the basics of how vector network analyzer (VNA) calibration techniques correct measurement errors.
Learn the basics of how vector network analyzer (VNA) calibration techniques correct measurement errors.
Phoenix Contact XPC Terminal Blocks, featuring Push-X technology, offer an advanced solution for efficient and wireable…
Phoenix Contact XPC Terminal Blocks, featuring Push-X technology, offer an advanced solution for efficient and wireable PCB connectors. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
Amphenol FCI introduces the OCP ORv3 AC Input Connectors and Cable Assemblies, crafted to adhere to Open Compute…
Amphenol FCI introduces the OCP ORv3 AC Input Connectors and Cable Assemblies, crafted to adhere to Open Compute Project's V3 universal power distribution standards. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
The Amphenol Aerospace Series Five Black Zinc-Nickel Circular Connectors represent a significant advancement in connector…
The Amphenol Aerospace Series Five Black Zinc-Nickel Circular Connectors represent a significant advancement in connector technology tailored for military and aerospace applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
As CTO of IBM Quantum, Oliver Dial leads the development of the world’s most advanced quantum computers. He discusses…
As CTO of IBM Quantum, Oliver Dial leads the development of the world’s most advanced quantum computers. He discusses the challenges of building quantum ICs, operating them at cryogenic temperatures, the future of quantum computing, and more.
In this article, we explore how the signal source and receivers of a VNA enable its function.
In this article, we explore how the signal source and receivers of a VNA enable its function.
In the age of innovation, new technologies will be necessary to continue building on previous work. At RWW 2024, the…
In the age of innovation, new technologies will be necessary to continue building on previous work. At RWW 2024, the consensus: We’re nearing a peak. How can we continue climbing?
Learn about the balun, a special type of transformer used in mixers, amplifiers, and signaling.
Learn about the balun, a special type of transformer used in mixers, amplifiers, and signaling.
In this article, we explore the types of impedance tuners most commonly used for load-pull measurement—their…
In this article, we explore the types of impedance tuners most commonly used for load-pull measurement—their advantages, their disadvantages, and the methods by which they synthesize impedance.
The output power and efficiency of a power amplifier (PA) are highly dependent on its load terminations. Learn how to…
The output power and efficiency of a power amplifier (PA) are highly dependent on its load terminations. Learn how to characterize a PA's performance by analyzing load lines and estimating the load-pull contours of constant output power.
As automobiles get more complex, the "Advanced SoC Research for Automotive" (ASRA) initiative teams up a dozen…
As automobiles get more complex, the "Advanced SoC Research for Automotive" (ASRA) initiative teams up a dozen automotive, electrical, and semiconductor companies to further develop automotive SoCs.
Positronic's EL Low Profile Aluminum Backshells, designed for D-Sub connectors like the Mach-D Series, offer robust EMI…
Positronic's EL Low Profile Aluminum Backshells, designed for D-Sub connectors like the Mach-D Series, offer robust EMI protection and comply with RoHS standards. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
Learn how an inductively-loaded common-emitter stage can function as a power amplifier.
Learn how an inductively-loaded common-emitter stage can function as a power amplifier.
RF amplifier design is a challenging task, involving trade-offs between linearity, efficiency, gain, and output power.…
RF amplifier design is a challenging task, involving trade-offs between linearity, efficiency, gain, and output power. Here, we examine how a common-emitter circuit can, or can't, function as a power amplifier.
Learn how the available power gain concept can help us solve the problem of designing a bilateral RF amplifier for a…
Learn how the available power gain concept can help us solve the problem of designing a bilateral RF amplifier for a specified gain and noise figure.
In this article, we learn about noise parameters and use Smith charts to design a unilateral low-noise amplifier (LNA)…
In this article, we learn about noise parameters and use Smith charts to design a unilateral low-noise amplifier (LNA) for a specified gain.
This article explores the design of bilateral RF amplifiers for maximum transducer gain, and explains how to assess…
This article explores the design of bilateral RF amplifiers for maximum transducer gain, and explains how to assess whether an RF amplifier is bilateral or unilateral.
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