Learn about the role of gain analysis in the design of unilateral RF amplifiers, first by reviewing the basic concepts and then by working through a pair of…
Learn about the role of gain analysis in the design of unilateral RF amplifiers, first by reviewing the basic concepts and then by working through a pair of design examples.
Stability analysis is an integral part of RF design. Learn the basics of stability analysis, including how to determine…
Stability analysis is an integral part of RF design. Learn the basics of stability analysis, including how to determine whether a device is unconditionally stable or potentially unstable.
It’s a consequential time in the connectivity world. While Apple switches to USB-C on its new iPhone 15, Intel has…
It’s a consequential time in the connectivity world. While Apple switches to USB-C on its new iPhone 15, Intel has released version 5 of its Thunderbolt standard.
Understanding the causes of attenuation in a transmission line can help us choose the right solutions for our…
Understanding the causes of attenuation in a transmission line can help us choose the right solutions for our application. In this article, we’ll learn about attenuation caused by conductor loss and dielectric loss.
The distribution of AC currents in real conductors with finite dimensions and circular or rectangular cross-sections is…
The distribution of AC currents in real conductors with finite dimensions and circular or rectangular cross-sections is non-uniform. This article will discuss Faraday's law and how AC currents create eddy currents and current crowding in real conductors.
The Y-factor method simplifies noise figure measurements by allowing the use of variable attenuators in place of a…
The Y-factor method simplifies noise figure measurements by allowing the use of variable attenuators in place of a calibrated power meter. In addition to defining the Y factor, we will discuss noise source uncertainty and fixturing losses that can introduce errors in your noise figure measurements.
This article will demonstrate that the AC current density decreases exponentially into a conductor. It will also explain…
This article will demonstrate that the AC current density decreases exponentially into a conductor. It will also explain why we can assume that the total current has a uniform distribution from the surface down to one skin depth of the conductor.
As we approach the twentieth anniversary of PCI Express, here is a look back—and forward—at the reigning expansion slot.
As we approach the twentieth anniversary of PCI Express, here is a look back—and forward—at the reigning expansion slot.
Power over Ethernet standards come with important distinctions for designers to consider when unifying power and connectivity.
Power over Ethernet standards come with important distinctions for designers to consider when unifying power and connectivity.
This article introduces high-frequency conductor losses in transmission lines caused by a phenomenon known as the skin effect.
This article introduces high-frequency conductor losses in transmission lines caused by a phenomenon known as the skin effect.
This article will help you understand losses in high-frequency transmission lines that include traces on PCBs. We will…
This article will help you understand losses in high-frequency transmission lines that include traces on PCBs. We will also investigate how these losses impact signal propagation and the quality of digital signals.
The Y-factor method is a widely used technique for measuring the gain and noise figure (NF) of RF components. This…
The Y-factor method is a widely used technique for measuring the gain and noise figure (NF) of RF components. This article will help you understand the differences between the insertion gain and the available gain, while avoiding potentially significant errors when measuring the noise figure.
The Phoenix Contact FQ universal board-to-board PCB connectors offer exceptional versatility and reliable connections…
The Phoenix Contact FQ universal board-to-board PCB connectors offer exceptional versatility and reliable connections through a double-sided contact system. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
Phoenix Contact offers optimized and shielded components designed to ensure reliable data transmission in various smart…
Phoenix Contact offers optimized and shielded components designed to ensure reliable data transmission in various smart networking applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
When critical radar gear aboard JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) fails because of a stuck pin, engineers try various…
When critical radar gear aboard JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) fails because of a stuck pin, engineers try various tricks to fix the problem.
As USB distances increase in automotive applications, signal integrity becomes a pressing issue. Microchip has released…
As USB distances increase in automotive applications, signal integrity becomes a pressing issue. Microchip has released reclocker/redriver devices to help solve this challenge.
50 years ago today, on May 22, 1973, Robert Metcalfe wrote a memo to management at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center…
50 years ago today, on May 22, 1973, Robert Metcalfe wrote a memo to management at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center explaining how Ethernet could work.
Molex presents the MX150 Sealed and Unsealed Connectors, offering engineers in the ICE and EV automotive industries a…
Molex presents the MX150 Sealed and Unsealed Connectors, offering engineers in the ICE and EV automotive industries a solution to save space and cost while meeting demanding EPA regulations. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
The Phoenix Contact XTV terminal blocks feature an innovative technology called Push-X, enabling quick and effortless…
The Phoenix Contact XTV terminal blocks feature an innovative technology called Push-X, enabling quick and effortless connections with various types of conductors. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.
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