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Microchip, Infineon, and Qorvo Go to Space With New Rad-Hard Devices

Microchip, Infineon, and Qorvo Go to Space With New Rad-Hard Devices

New transistors, memory devices, and RF modules defy the radiation-saturated conditions of space.


News Jul 15, 2024 by Darshil Patel
Taoglas Reveals First GNSS Patch-in-a-Patch Antenna

Taoglas Reveals First GNSS Patch-in-a-Patch Antenna

The new product reduces antenna height by 50% compared to competitive offerings.


News Jul 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Looking Down to Go Forward: Ground Penetrating Radar for Autonomous Vehicles

Looking Down to Go Forward: Ground Penetrating Radar for Autonomous Vehicles

Noah Gedrimas and GPR are taking a fresh look—straight down—to improve autonomous navigation. Hear how unique “fingerprints” below the surface provide centimeter-level real-time positioning accuracy for mining, seaports, and maybe your next car.


Johnson Cinch SMP Between Series High-Performance Flexible Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Johnson Cinch SMP Between Series High-Performance Flexible Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Johnson Cinch SMP Between Series High-Performance Flexible Cable Assemblies deliver exceptional operational capabilities, reliability, and precision. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Microchip Adds Radiation-Tolerant, 32-bit MCU to Space Portfolio

Microchip Adds Radiation-Tolerant, 32-bit MCU to Space Portfolio

The low-power Arm Cortex M0+ microcontroller provides 8-bit prices with 32-bit performance.


News May 22, 2024 by Duane Benson
Amphenol DDR5 SO-DIMM Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol DDR5 SO-DIMM Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol DDR5 SO-DIMM Connectors transform high-speed data processing with their compact and efficient design, being half the size of regular DIMMs. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Microchip Preps Radiation Tolerant DC-DC Converters for Space

Microchip Preps Radiation Tolerant DC-DC Converters for Space

The new power converters come in nine variants, with single- and triple-output options for satellite power supplies.


News May 10, 2024 by Aaron Carman
NASA and JAXA Detect Interstellar X-Rays With 36-Pixel Sensor

NASA and JAXA Detect Interstellar X-Rays With 36-Pixel Sensor

The NASA and JAXA XRISM mission leverages a new 36-pixel X-ray sensor called Resolve to examine the movement and composition of X-ray-emitting stellar objects.


News May 09, 2024 by Duane Benson
Freeing EEs to Design Like Tony Stark

Freeing EEs to Design Like Tony Stark

Tomide Adesanmi, co-founder and CEO of Circuit Mind, aims to release engineers from the tyranny of reading datasheets, building spreadsheets, and drawing circuit symbols so they can focus on design innovation and circuit optimization.


Würth Elektronik N Type Coaxial Connectors & Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Würth Elektronik N Type Coaxial Connectors & Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Würth Elektronik WR-NTYPE series offers a comprehensive selection of N Type Coaxial Connectors and Cable Assemblies, including PCB connectors, panel connectors, adapters, and pre-assembled cable solutions. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Carling Technologies V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches | New Product Brief

Carling Technologies V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches | New Product Brief

Carling Technologies V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches are designed for unparalleled reliability, featuring a silver-plated butt contact mechanism that ensures durability beyond 100K electrical cycles. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 03, 2024 by Jeff Child
Special Feature: Connectors Eye High Density and Performance

Special Feature: Connectors Eye High Density and Performance

To meet demands for higher densities, faster performance, and compliance to open standards, connector manufacturers are racing to keep pace.


News Mar 31, 2024 by Jeff Child
One Giant Leap for Engineering Kind: How the Moon Landing Gave Rise to the IC

One Giant Leap for Engineering Kind: How the Moon Landing Gave Rise to the IC

In 1961, JFK challenged NASA to send man to the moon and back. None of the technology necessary to do so yet existed.


News Mar 11, 2024 by Duane Benson
Introduction to VNA Calibration Techniques

Introduction to VNA Calibration Techniques

Learn the basics of how vector network analyzer (VNA) calibration techniques correct measurement errors.


KYOCERA-AVX OCXO Oscillator | New Product Brief

KYOCERA-AVX OCXO Oscillator | New Product Brief

KYOCERA AVX's OCXO Oscillators offer a versatile selection, featuring multiple package sizes suitable for various mounting applications and characterized by minimal aging rates. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


AMPHENOL AEROSPACE Five Black Zinc-Nickel Circular Connector | New Product Brief

AMPHENOL AEROSPACE Five Black Zinc-Nickel Circular Connector | New Product Brief

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!


Understanding the Guanella Transmission Line Balun

Understanding the Guanella Transmission Line Balun

Learn how bifilar coils can be used to build Gustav Guanella’s classic RF balun.


Understanding RF Power Measurement Errors in Directional Couplers

Understanding RF Power Measurement Errors in Directional Couplers

Directional couplers are valuable tools for testing RF systems. However, the finite directivity of these devices can cause measurement uncertainty. Learn more in this article.


Basic Principles of the Push-Pull Class B Power Amplifier

Basic Principles of the Push-Pull Class B Power Amplifier

Learn how a push-pull Class B amplifier functions, how to calculate its efficiency, and how its performance compares to the inductively-loaded Class A design.