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Gain Definitions for the Y-Factor Method of NF Measurements: Available Gain or Insertion Gain?

Gain Definitions for the Y-Factor Method of NF Measurements: Available Gain or Insertion Gain?

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.


PHOENIX CONTACT FQ Board-to-Board PCB Connector | Featured Product Spotlight

PHOENIX CONTACT FQ Board-to-Board PCB Connector | Featured Product Spotlight

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 Everything Goes Data | New Product Brief

PHOENIX CONTACT Everything Goes Data | New Product Brief

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!


Essential Antenna on the ‘Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer’ (Finally) Deploys

Essential Antenna on the ‘Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer’ (Finally) Deploys

When critical radar gear aboard JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) fails because of a stuck pin, engineers try various tricks to fix the problem.


News May 29, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
Microchip Releases Long-reaching USB 3.2 Reclocker/Redriver Devices

Microchip Releases Long-reaching USB 3.2 Reclocker/Redriver Devices

As USB distances increase in automotive applications, signal integrity becomes a pressing issue. Microchip has released reclocker/redriver devices to help solve this challenge.


News May 23, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Ethernet Turns 50 Today: A Day to Review the Feats of Robert Metcalfe, Co-Inventor of Ethernet

Ethernet Turns 50 Today: A Day to Review the Feats of Robert Metcalfe, Co-Inventor of Ethernet

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.


News May 22, 2023 by Chantelle Dubois
Molex MX150 Sealed and Unsealed Connectors | Tech Explainer

Molex MX150 Sealed and Unsealed Connectors | Tech Explainer

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!


new products May 16, 2023 by TTI, Inc
PHOENIX CONTACT XTV Terminal Blocks with Push-X Technology | New Product Brief

PHOENIX CONTACT XTV Terminal Blocks with Push-X Technology | New Product Brief

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!


Schurter 6080 IEC Appliance Inlet C14/C18 Connectors | New Product Brief

Schurter 6080 IEC Appliance Inlet C14/C18 Connectors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


ITT Cannon Nano Microminiature Connectors | New Product Brief

ITT Cannon Nano Microminiature Connectors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Harwin Kona 8.5mm Pitch High Reliability Power Connectors | New Product Brief

Harwin Kona 8.5mm Pitch High Reliability Power Connectors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Making USB Universal: New Devices Aim to Boost USB Charging Power

Making USB Universal: New Devices Aim to Boost USB Charging Power

With the release of the USB PD 3.1 EPR standard, industry leaders are rapidly announcing solutions for more efficient USB power supplies.


News Mar 27, 2023 by Aaron Carman
From a New Chip to Broader Ranges—The Push for Terahertz Technology Continues

From a New Chip to Broader Ranges—The Push for Terahertz Technology Continues

Since terahertz technology is being looked at as the next step toward 6G, companies like Cannon, universities such as Harvard, and agencies like NASA aim to keep this technology advancing.


News Mar 18, 2023 by Kristijan Nelkovski
IoT Modules and Dev Kits Enable Low-power, Edge Device Designs

IoT Modules and Dev Kits Enable Low-power, Edge Device Designs

Serving up low-power wireless connectivity, high-performance computing, and comprehensive development resources, this batch of IoT modules, SoCs, and dev boards smooth the way for IoT system designers.


News Feb 13, 2023 by Jeff Child
Transmission Line Theory: Observing the Reflection Coefficient and Standing Wave

Transmission Line Theory: Observing the Reflection Coefficient and Standing Wave

Learn about radio frequency (RF) wave propagation and reflection via transmission lines, equations, and example waveforms.


Getting the Most Out of USB-C/PD System Designs

Getting the Most Out of USB-C/PD System Designs

USB-C/PD brings significant improvements to the USB connectivity world. In this article, learn how this technology simplifies system designs and the solutions available to implement USB-C/PD.


Amphenol Sine Systems BoardLock™ Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol Sine Systems BoardLock™ Connectors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Microsoft Acquires Lumenisity, Maker of Hollow Fiber Optic Cables

Microsoft Acquires Lumenisity, Maker of Hollow Fiber Optic Cables

To achieve the peak velocity for next-gen communications, Microsoft has acquired Lumenisity, a pioneer in high-speed, low-loss optical fibers.


News Dec 15, 2022 by Aaron Carman
AMD Xilinx Kria™ KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit | New Product Brief

AMD Xilinx Kria™ KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Infineon Technologies CY7C652xx EZ-USB™ Serial Bridge Controllers | Featured Product Spotlight

Infineon Technologies CY7C652xx EZ-USB™ Serial Bridge Controllers | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.