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Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier is a compact, wideband pHEMT MMIC amplifier designed for high-performance RF applications from 50 MHz to 10 GHz. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Understanding the Differences Between Phase and Frequency Modulation

Understanding the Differences Between Phase and Frequency Modulation

Learn why phase modulation (PM) and frequency modulation (FM) can produce waveforms that are nearly identical or completely different from one another, depending on the nature of the message signal.


A Guide to Calculating IM3 and IP3 for Nonlinear RF Circuits

A Guide to Calculating IM3 and IP3 for Nonlinear RF Circuits

Learn to confidently determine intermodulation distortion products and the third-order intercept point of RF circuits by working through a selection of example problems.


Startup Intros ‘Most Advanced’ Multi-Gigahertz Timing and Clock Devices

Startup Intros ‘Most Advanced’ Multi-Gigahertz Timing and Clock Devices

Unveiled today, the new timing chips from Mixed-Signal Devices offer 2 GHz performance and use scalable CMOS to overcome the limits of analog alternatives.


News Jun 03, 2025 by Jeff Child
Targeting AI Workloads, Broadcom Reveals ‘World’s First 102.4 Tbps Switch’

Targeting AI Workloads, Broadcom Reveals ‘World’s First 102.4 Tbps Switch’

Announced today, the high-performance switch IC enables scale-up and scale-out for AI networks and supports co-packaged optics.


News Jun 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Using Instantaneous Frequency to Represent PM and FM Signals

Using Instantaneous Frequency to Represent PM and FM Signals

In this article, we’ll explore the mathematical relationship between phase modulation (PM) and frequency modulation (FM). We’ll then learn how a PM modulator can be used to generate FM signals, and vice versa.


Understanding Intermodulation Distortion and the Third-Order Intercept Point In RF Systems

Understanding Intermodulation Distortion and the Third-Order Intercept Point In RF Systems

Learn how the two-tone input test helps us evaluate the nonlinearity of RF systems operating on real-world signals.


Introduction to Phase Modulation for RF Systems

Introduction to Phase Modulation for RF Systems

In this article, we introduce the basic principles of phase modulation (PM) and use example waveforms to clarify the often-confusing relationship between the PM wave and the message signal.


Exploring the Operation of the Weaver Modulator for Single-Sideband Modulation

Exploring the Operation of the Weaver Modulator for Single-Sideband Modulation

Using graphical representations to support our mathematical analysis, we walk through the process of how the Weaver modulator transforms the signal frequency spectrum.


Amphenol DisplayPort 2.1 Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol DisplayPort 2.1 Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol DisplayPort 2.1 Connectors support high-speed, high-resolution video transmission up to 16K with a total bandwidth of 80Gb/s across 1 to 4 lanes. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Using the 1 dB Compression Point to Characterize RF System Nonlinearity

Using the 1 dB Compression Point to Characterize RF System Nonlinearity

Gain compression causes power systems to transition from linear to nonlinear operation. Learn how the 1 dB compression point is used to define the limits of linear operation.


Amphenol Commercial OSFP Interconnect System | New Product Brief

Amphenol Commercial OSFP Interconnect System | New Product Brief

Amphenol Commercial OSFP Interconnect System is a high-performance solution for high-speed serial applications, supporting 112G PAM4 per channel for up to 800G aggregate bandwidth. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Phoenix Contact ArcZero Series DC Connectors | Digital Datasheet

Phoenix Contact ArcZero Series DC Connectors | Digital Datasheet

Phoenix Contact ArcZero Series DC Connectors offer arc-free, load-safe connectivity with tool-free locking for quick, low-maintenance operation. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Introduction to Weaver’s Method for SSB Signal Generation

Introduction to Weaver’s Method for SSB Signal Generation

Learn about the Weaver modulator, an RF circuit that improves on older forms of SSB modulation by removing the need for either sharp bandpass filters or quadrature phase shifters.


Beyond Copper and Optical, a New Interconnect Eyes Next Gen Data Centers

Beyond Copper and Optical, a New Interconnect Eyes Next Gen Data Centers

Both copper and optical interconnects face limitations as choices for next gen data centers. Learn how a third option promises to enable scaling up AI clusters in data centers for years to come.


Introduction to the Memory Effect in RF Power Amplifiers

Introduction to the Memory Effect in RF Power Amplifiers

The output of a power amplifier can be a function of both present and past input values. In this article, we explore how to characterize this important non-ideality.


How Phasors Help Us Understand Bandpass Signals

How Phasors Help Us Understand Bandpass Signals

Using phasors, we explore how real-valued bandpass signals are represented as complex baseband signals in the models used by RF communication systems.


A Visual Approach to Understanding the Phasing Method for SSB Modulation

A Visual Approach to Understanding the Phasing Method for SSB Modulation

This article uses 3D models of the frequency spectrum to demystify the complex mathematical concepts, such as the Hilbert transform and the shifting property, that make the phasing method possible.


RECOM Power RACPRO1 DIN-Rail Power Supplies | New Product Brief

RECOM Power RACPRO1 DIN-Rail Power Supplies | New Product Brief

RECOM Power RACPRO1 DIN-Rail Power Supplies deliver reliable, high-efficiency power conversion for demanding industrial applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Improving RF Power Amplifier Linearity With Digital Predistortion

Improving RF Power Amplifier Linearity With Digital Predistortion

We discuss the basics of implementing digital predistortion in RF power amplifier systems and explore two popular techniques based on look-up tables.