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Characterize RF Noise Components Using Equivalent Noise Temperature

Learn another way to characterize RF noise components using noise temperature and how this concept clears up how noise figure measurement instruments actually work.

May 28, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

With a Focus on Industry 4.0, ST Unveils Second Series of STM32 MPUs

The new family of MPUs offers some unique architectural features for industrial applications.

May 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Understanding the RF Noise Figure Specification

Take a closer look at the definition of the RF noise figure and discuss some subtleties to help avoid erroneous interpretations of this specification.

May 07, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

BOURNS GDT35 3-Electrode Gas Discharge Tube Arrestor | 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.

May 01, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Polyn Debuts Power-saving AI Chip for Vibration-monitoring Sensors

A new neuromorphic chip hopes to enable low-power predictive maintenance applications.

April 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Design a Two-element Matching Network Using the ZY Smith Chart

Learn about the immittance Smith chart (ZY Smith chart), the effect of adding series and parallel components, impedance matching, and finding a two-element matching network.

March 31, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

Quectel LC86G Compact GNSS Module | Featured Product Spotlight

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

February 19, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Exploring the Basics of Bluetooth Low Energy: A Beginners Guide To BLE

Learn about the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) wireless communication protocol, namely its features, protocol stack, and how it communicates with devices.

February 19, 2023 by Nthatisi Hlapisi

RF Design Basics: VSWR, Return Loss, and Mismatch Loss

Learn about voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), return loss, and mismatch loss, which helps characterize the wave reflections in a radio frequency (RF) design.

February 05, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

DC-DC Switching Regulators Zero In on Automotive and Industrial Designs

While their issues and challenges are distinct, both automotive and industrial systems rely on DC-DC switching regulator technology. Learn how to navigate these issues and make smart engineering choices.

February 02, 2023 by Mitch Van Ochten, ROHM Semiconductor

M5Stack SIM7080G CatM, NB-IoT + GNSS Unit | 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.

January 30, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

TRACO Power TMR 12WI Isolated 12W DC/DC Converter Modules | 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.

January 22, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Microchip Zeros in on Precision Timing Protocol With Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers

The latest Ethernet transceivers from Microchip leverage IEEE 1588v2 standards for precision timing protocols.

November 14, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Amphenol Aorora 0.5mm Power Pin Floating Board-to-Board 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.

November 10, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

NorComp 172 D-Sub Connectors | Featured Product Spotlight

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

November 06, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

NXP Semiconductors EdgeLock® SE050 Plug & Trust Secure Element Family | 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.

September 15, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

Amphenol Communications Solutions SAS/PCIe 5.0 (U.2 & U.3) 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.

September 14, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

Renesas Takes a Swing at HMIs With Octal-SPI and RTOS-supported MPUs

The new MPU family hopes to address traditional challenges in the design of HMI systems.

August 08, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Microcontrollers Bulk Up with Added Security, TSN Support, and More

High expectations are placed on today’s microcontrollers (MCUs). To keep pace, MCU companies are beefing up peripheral mixes and security, while some are even adding time-sensitive networking (TSN).

July 09, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Overcoming LCD HMI Challenges with Smart LCD Displays

Learn about some of the challenges for liquid crystal display (LCD) touch-screen human-machine interface (HMI) designs and how a designer might integrate them.

May 27, 2022 by Qiang Dong, Topway