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A 10 Million Mile Message: Behind NASA’s Deep Space Optical Comms Laser

The optical communication system has successfully received "first light" after sending data by laser to and from far beyond the Moon.

2 days ago by Duane Benson

Is Every Conductor an Antenna?

Learn how conductive circuit components can function as antennas, even when they aren't intended to.

5 days ago by Robert Keim

SCHURTER FRM-A Panel Mount Fuse Holder & DRM-A Fuse | New Product Brief

Schurter's FRM-A Panel Mount Fuse Holders and DRM-A Fuses offer a comprehensive solution for various applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

November 27, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Rohde & Schwarz Radiocommunications tester (100kHz -3GHz) | Tech Explainer

The Rohde & Schwarz Radiocommunications tester (100kHz - 3GHz) is an all-in-one solution designed to simplify and expedite the essential process of radio qualification and testing for easy maintenance.

November 16, 2023 by Rohde & Schwarz

Large Satellite Systems Get a Leg Up With Miniaturized Chips

Here, you'll find a roundup of some ways companies are advancing satellite communication technology while keeping precious payload space at a minimum.

October 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz

U-BLOX MIA-M10 Standard Precision GNSS Modules | New Product Brief

u-blox's MIA-M10 Standard Precision GNSS Modules offer outstanding sensitivity and rapid acquisition times across all L1 GNSS systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

October 16, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

GaN Transistors Double Down on Size and Power Efficiency

Whether in space or on the ground, these GaN-based transistors unlock new benefits compared to silicon.

September 27, 2023 by Aaron Carman

ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS ACS37600 Hall-Based Linear Sensors | New Product Brief

Allegro MicroSystems’ ACS37600K Hall-Based Linear Sensors represent cutting-edge linear sensor ICs tailored for industrial, commercial, and communications applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

September 27, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

X7R, X5R, C0G…: A Concise Guide to Ceramic Capacitor Types

This technical brief attempts to dispel some of the fog surrounding the three-character naming convention used to describe ceramic caps.

September 23, 2023 by Robert Keim

AMD Aims Its Adaptive SoCs at Space Systems, Motor Control, and DSP

For designers needing pure performance and high efficiency, AMD’s latest adaptive SoCs provide computing power for new applications.

September 21, 2023 by Aaron Carman

ESA Demos MEMs Rocket Thruster That’s as Small as a Coin

Miniature satellite thruster rocket engine with 1 mm combustion chamber requires MEMs fabrication techniques to manufacture. Uses only ice and electricity to create power.

September 18, 2023 by Duane Benson

Behind Saildrone: The Company Sending Autonomous Sailboats Into the Eye of Hurricanes

Driven by wind and solar power, storm-chasing Saildrone vessels are autonomously collecting valuable scientific data for up to a year at a time.

September 12, 2023 by Aaron Carman

Behind the Launch of Jupiter 3, the World’s Largest Comms Satellite

On its way to geosynchronous orbit, the heaviest commercial satellite offers unprecedented coverage thanks to its unique design.

August 03, 2023 by Aaron Carman

Marveling at MEMS: The New Superheroes of The Silicon World

Fari Assaderaghi and SiTime are aiming to disrupt the 70-year-old quartz timing industry by replacing crystals with silicon MEMS. After nearly two decades of following “Moore’s Law for timing improvements,” their time may have finally arrived.

July 11, 2023 by Daniel Bogdanoff

PCB Material Properties and Their Impact on Performance of High Frequency Boards

Understanding PCB material parameters such as relative permittivity and loss tangent allows us to discuss some important considerations for choosing the right material when designing a high-speed/high-frequency application.

July 05, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

BOSCH BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor | New Product Brief

The Bosch BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor is an innovative and reliable solution for pressure sensing applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

June 28, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Qualcomm Releases Satellite Modems for Remote IoT Asset Tracking

The new modems are designed for IoT non-terrestrial networks, making them potentially useful for remote monitoring and asset tracking.

June 27, 2023 by Jake Hertz

New LiDAR Improves Testing, Satellite Vision, and Autonomous Trucking

Innovative LiDAR solutions with enhanced accuracy and extended range may transform the testing, mapping, and trucking landscape—and beyond.

June 17, 2023 by Darshil Patel

ADI Intros ‘Most Advanced’ Software-defined Signal Processing Platform

With applications like phased array radar, electronic surveillance, T&M, and 6G in mind, ADI has released a next-gen signal processing platform.

June 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz

RadarConf 2023 Panel—Innovating Radar in the Face of Physical Limits

In the face of fundamental limits, radar industry leaders are poised to tackle the coming challenges in radar in their own unique ways.

June 06, 2023 by Aaron Carman