All About Circuits

Latest Wireless Communication Articles and Videos

Categories

Introduction to the Class C Power Amplifier

Introduction to the Class C Power Amplifier

This article examines the operation of the Class C power amplifier and how it compares to its Class A and Class B counterparts.


New Pre-Driver Offers High Linearity, Compression Over Large Bandwidths

New Pre-Driver Offers High Linearity, Compression Over Large Bandwidths

With more carriers comes more concerns about bandwidth—something Guerilla RF addresses with its newest power amplifier.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Nanusens Leverages MEMS-Within-CMOS to Unlock 5G and 6G Bands

Nanusens Leverages MEMS-Within-CMOS to Unlock 5G and 6G Bands

MEMS technologist Nanusens is putting its RF digitally tunable capacitors (DTCs) to new use in RF front ends to help 5G and 6G take off.


News Jul 24, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Understanding Inductors With Gapped Cores

Understanding Inductors With Gapped Cores

In this article, we explore the advantages of introducing an air gap to the magnetic core of an inductor.


Controlling and Preventing Core Saturation in Inductors

Controlling and Preventing Core Saturation in Inductors

Core saturation is one of the main limitations on the design of magnetic components. In this article, we explore how different factors—particularly the number of turns—impact the core saturation of an inductor.


Using Permeability to Understand Magnetic Core Saturation

Using Permeability to Understand Magnetic Core Saturation

In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how different ways of defining permeability can help us predict the saturation flux density of a magnetic core.


ST Announces First Embedded SIM to Support New IoT Standard

ST Announces First Embedded SIM to Support New IoT Standard

STMicroelectronics designed its embedded SIM (eSIM) to comply with new GSMA eSIM protocols for IoT deployments.


News Jul 08, 2024 by Mike Falter
Understanding How Laminated Cores Reduce Eddy Current Loss

Understanding How Laminated Cores Reduce Eddy Current Loss

Eddy currents are a major loss mechanism in transformer cores. This article provides both in-depth and simplified explanations of how core laminations work to mitigate the effects of eddy currents.


5G and IoT: What Will It Take for Them to Get Along?

5G and IoT: What Will It Take for Them to Get Along?

5G and IoT seem perfect together—large network capacity meets billions of connected devices. Thomas Keller of u-blox discusses competing technical and economic goals that make this a troubling marriage and identifies new developments that might provide a path forward.


Sanyo Denki San Ace 40L 9LG High Static Pressure Long Life Fans | New Product Brief

Sanyo Denki San Ace 40L 9LG High Static Pressure Long Life Fans | New Product Brief

Sanyo Denki San Ace 40L 9LG High Static Pressure Long Life Fans are designed for demanding applications, offering a maximum static pressure of 1780 Pascals and high airflow. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Understanding Dimensional Resonance in High-Frequency Magnetic Cores

Understanding Dimensional Resonance in High-Frequency Magnetic Cores

In this article, we explore the effect of dimensional resonance on the magnetic field distribution in high-frequency ferrite cores.


Understanding the Effect of Eddy Currents on the High-Frequency Behavior of Magnetic Cores

Understanding the Effect of Eddy Currents on the High-Frequency Behavior of Magnetic Cores

The formation of eddy currents can cause problems for magnetic cores at high frequencies. To mitigate these undesirable effects, we first need to understand them.


Siglent Handheld Vector Network Analyzer Simplifies Portable RF Testing

Siglent Handheld Vector Network Analyzer Simplifies Portable RF Testing

Siglent designed the new vector network analyzer to bring the performance of a benchtop solution to a portable form factor.


News May 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz
RENESAS ELECTRONICS DA14695MOD Multi-Core BLUETOOTH® 5.2 Modules | New Product Brief

RENESAS ELECTRONICS DA14695MOD Multi-Core BLUETOOTH® 5.2 Modules | New Product Brief

Renesas / Dialog DA14695MOD Multi-Core BLUETOOTH® 5.2 Modules leverage the advanced SmartBond DA14695 BLUETOOTH Low Energy 5.2 SoC, integrating key hardware features and capabilities. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


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!


3 Test and Measurement Tycoons Release Tools for Wireless and Beyond

3 Test and Measurement Tycoons Release Tools for Wireless and Beyond

Rohde & Schwarz, Teledyne FLIR, and Keysight Technologies have each released test tools for the lab and the field.


News Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
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
How to Analyze Transmission Line Transformers: The Easy Way and the Hard Way

How to Analyze Transmission Line Transformers: The Easy Way and the Hard Way

In this article, we explore two different methods for analyzing the impedance transformation ratio of a transmission line transformer.


4 Fiber Optic Networking Spotlights From the Optical Fiber Conference

4 Fiber Optic Networking Spotlights From the Optical Fiber Conference

Some of the leaders of the networking industry showed up to the Optical Fiber Conference, including Broadcom, MediaTek, Semtech, and MaxLinear.


News Mar 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Arctic Semiconductor Introduces Novel Low-Power, All-in-One Transceiver

Arctic Semiconductor Introduces Novel Low-Power, All-in-One Transceiver

Announced today, SilverWings is the first all-in-one 5G 4x4 MIMO transceiver of its kind, designed for radios, satcom, wireless equipment, instrumentation, and beyond.


News Mar 19, 2024 by Duane Benson