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Four Interesting AM Modulation Circuits You Should Know About

Four Interesting AM Modulation Circuits You Should Know About

This article highlights a selection of circuits used for amplitude modulation, including a switching modulator built with just one diode and a circuit that incorporates a Class C power amplifier.


Understanding How Ring Modulators Produce AM Signals

Understanding How Ring Modulators Produce AM Signals

Among modulator circuits, the ring modulator stands out as one of the most effective for generating AM signals. Learn why in this article.


How Do Switching Modulators Generate AM Signals?

How Do Switching Modulators Generate AM Signals?

Using the example of a diode-bridge modulator, we examine the basic principles of switching modulators for AM signal generation.


Introduction to the Balanced Modulator for AM Signals

Introduction to the Balanced Modulator for AM Signals

Learn how the balanced modulator addresses shortcomings of the square-law modulator when generating DSB-SC and conventional AM signals.


Understanding the Square-Law Modulator for Generating AM Signals

Understanding the Square-Law Modulator for Generating AM Signals

In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of square-law modulators and examine some circuit implementations.


Understanding Conventional Amplitude Modulation

Understanding Conventional Amplitude Modulation

Learn about conventional AM, an amplitude modulation technique commonly used in commercial radio broadcasting.


Understanding Double-Sideband Suppressed-Carrier Modulation

Understanding Double-Sideband Suppressed-Carrier Modulation

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of DSB-SC amplitude modulation.


Introduction to Modulation Techniques in RF Systems

Introduction to Modulation Techniques in RF Systems

In this article, we discuss the basics of RF modulation and how it affects the performance of communication systems.


u-blox SAM-M10Q Standard Precision GNSS Antenna Module | New Product Brief

u-blox SAM-M10Q Standard Precision GNSS Antenna Module | New Product Brief

u-blox SAM-M10Q Standard Precision GNSS Antenna Module is a compact, low-power GNSS solution featuring a high-gain patch antenna and u-blox M10 platform for concurrent reception of four GNSS systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


How Alec Reeves Revolutionized Telecom With Pulse-Code Modulation

How Alec Reeves Revolutionized Telecom With Pulse-Code Modulation

In an effort to secure Allied communications during WWII, Alec Reeves invented pulse-code modulation—a critical technology in telecom today.


News Nov 07, 2023 by Chantelle Dubois
New Test & Measurement Tools Rise to Meet the Needs of High-Frequency Devices

New Test & Measurement Tools Rise to Meet the Needs of High-Frequency Devices

New test tools from Siglent, Teledyne LeCroy, and Keysight flex frequency range, accuracy, flexibility, and resolution.


News Sep 26, 2023 by Darshil Patel
AI or 5G? EdgeQ Asks, “Why Not Both?” While Building a Wireless Base Station-on-a-Chip

AI or 5G? EdgeQ Asks, “Why Not Both?” While Building a Wireless Base Station-on-a-Chip

Adil Kidwai, VP and Head of Product Management at EdgeQ, discusses how they are aiming to redefine software-defined radios as they build what they believe is the world’s first base station-on-a-chip, using RISC-V to enable AI and 5G.


Photonic Chip Design Rethink Could Cut Data Center Energy Use

Photonic Chip Design Rethink Could Cut Data Center Energy Use

Leveraging novel photonic circuit designs, researchers hope to lower electricity consumption in data centers.


News Jun 02, 2023 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Receiving and Sampling Signals in Digital Pulse Amplitude Modulation

Receiving and Sampling Signals in Digital Pulse Amplitude Modulation

The receiver in a digital PAM system must sample and measure the amplitude of a signal that is affected by the frequency response of the transmission channel.


CML Microcircuits CMX90G70 RF Amplifiers | New Product Brief

CML Microcircuits CMX90G70 RF Amplifiers | 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.


Quectel LC86G Compact GNSS Module | Featured Product Spotlight

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.


A Primer on Digital Pulse Amplitude Modulation

A Primer on Digital Pulse Amplitude Modulation

An encoding technique used for digital communication, pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) converts a discrete-time signal into a variable-amplitude continuous-time signal that is suitable for high-speed wired communication systems.


Designing a Quadrature Network Using an All-pass Filter

Designing a Quadrature Network Using an All-pass Filter

Quadrature networks convert a single input signal into two outputs with a 90-degree phase difference. This article explains how to design quadrature networks using all-pass filters.


Projects Dec 23, 2022 by John Woodgate
Digital Square Wave Generator Design Via a Ring Oscillator, 555 Timer, and Arduino

Digital Square Wave Generator Design Via a Ring Oscillator, 555 Timer, and Arduino

Learn about digital square wave generators using a ring oscillator, a 555 timer-based oscillator, and an Arduino-generated square wave oscillator.


Point2 Extends the Reach of 5G by 40 km in New Reference Design

Point2 Extends the Reach of 5G by 40 km in New Reference Design

The reference design features a new SoC with proprietary electronic dispersion compensation (EDC) capabilities.


News Sep 30, 2022 by Jake Hertz