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MAX232: The Single-Supply Transceiver That Shrunk RS-232 to One Chip

MAX232: The Single-Supply Transceiver That Shrunk RS-232 to One Chip

Introduced in the late 1980s, Maxim’s MAX232 made RS-232 interfaces trivial with dual drivers, dual receivers, and their +/-10 V rails—all from a single +5 V supply.


News Dec 19, 2025 by Luke James
Panasonic Industry PAN9019/PAN9019A | Featured Product Spotlight

Panasonic Industry PAN9019/PAN9019A | Featured Product Spotlight

Panasonic Industry PAN9019/PAN9019A delivers high-performance, low-power connectivity with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and—on the PAN9019A—802.15.4 support for expanded IoT applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Understanding the Limitations of the First-Order PLL

Understanding the Limitations of the First-Order PLL

Higher-order PLLs are more commonly used than first-order PLLs. To explain why, we explore the first-order PLL's behavior in response to two inputs: a frequency step and frequency ramp.


Analyzing First-Order PLLs Using Linear Models

Analyzing First-Order PLLs Using Linear Models

In this article, we'll use the linearized model of a first-order PLL to understand its response to a simple input change. We'll then use Matlab simulations to visualize the signals.


Building High-Performance RF Systems with the Qorvo QPF5001 | Tech Guide

Building High-Performance RF Systems with the Qorvo QPF5001 | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide from Mouser Electronics, explore how the Qorvo QPF5001 Dual-Channel 12W Transmit/Receive Module simplifies high-performance X-band RF design with integrated PA, LNA, and built-in limiter in a compact 6 mm × 5 mm package. Watch now to get started!


Deploying Renesas Locationing 2.0 for Precision Asset Tracking | Tech Guide

Deploying Renesas Locationing 2.0 for Precision Asset Tracking | Tech Guide

In this Mouser Electronics Tech Guide, explore how Renesas Locationing 2.0 enables ultra-precise, scalable asset tracking with Bluetooth AoA/AoD, WiRa positioning, and low-power Wi-Fi for reliable, long-life, real-time monitoring in complex environments. Watch now to get started!


Foundations for PLL Nonlinear Analysis: Modeling the Phase Detector and VCO

Foundations for PLL Nonlinear Analysis: Modeling the Phase Detector and VCO

The phase-locked loop (PLL) is widely used in contemporary analog and digital communication systems. In this article, we develop a nonlinear model for the analog PLL by analyzing its key components.


Amphenol Commercial PCIe® Gen 6 Mini Cool Edge IO Connectors | Digital Datasheet

Amphenol Commercial PCIe® Gen 6 Mini Cool Edge IO Connectors | Digital Datasheet

Amphenol Commercial PCIe® Gen 6 Mini Cool Edge IO Connectors deliver high-performance, compact interconnect solutions for data-intensive systems, supporting both card-edge and cable configurations. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


FM Demodulation Using a Phase-Locked Loop

FM Demodulation Using a Phase-Locked Loop

PLL demodulators are popular, easy to implement, and offer superior noise performance compared to many other FM demodulator circuits. Learn how they operate in this article.


Broadcom Bolsters Wireless Fronts With AI Ethernet NIC & Wi-Fi 8 Silicon

Broadcom Bolsters Wireless Fronts With AI Ethernet NIC & Wi-Fi 8 Silicon

The next-generation networking solutions target AI scale-out and intelligent edge ecosystems.


News Oct 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Basic Principles and Implementation of the Quadrature FM Demodulator

Basic Principles and Implementation of the Quadrature FM Demodulator

Learn how an analog multiplier or AND gate can function as a quadrature detector for FM demodulation.


Unlocking Next-Gen Automotive Connectivity with Molex High-Speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM) Interconnects | Tech Guide

Unlocking Next-Gen Automotive Connectivity with Molex High-Speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM) Interconnects | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide from Mouser Electronics, discover how Molex High-Speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM) Interconnects enable compact, high-performance automotive connectivity. Watch now to get started!


FM-to-AM Conversion Using the Foster-Seeley Discriminator

FM-to-AM Conversion Using the Foster-Seeley Discriminator

Learn how the Foster-Seeley discriminator, a classic analog circuit for FM demodulation, achieves its superior linearity.


Spectrum Instrumentation Unveils Flagship Multi-Channel GHz Digitizers

Spectrum Instrumentation Unveils Flagship Multi-Channel GHz Digitizers

The new DN6.33x series offers up to 12 synchronized channels with sampling rates as high as 10 GS/s.


News Oct 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Understanding Slope Detectors for FM Demodulation

Understanding Slope Detectors for FM Demodulation

In this article, we'll analyze the single-tuned discriminator for FM-to-AM conversion. We'll then discuss the balanced discriminator and how it provides improved linearity across a wider bandwidth.


Introduction to Frequency Discriminators for FM Demodulation

Introduction to Frequency Discriminators for FM Demodulation

In this article, we will examine the basic principles of FM demodulation through the simplest frequency discriminator: a differentiator.


Building Resilient Systems with Trompeter Space-Rated Connectors | Tech Guide

Building Resilient Systems with Trompeter Space-Rated Connectors | Tech Guide

Building Resilient Systems with Trompeter Space-Rated Connectors are engineered for mission-critical aerospace applications, delivering reliability under extreme conditions such as vacuum, radiation, vibration, and temperature extremes. Watch now to get started!


FM Generation Techniques: Solved Examples

FM Generation Techniques: Solved Examples

In this article, we'll solidify our understanding of the reactance modulator and Armstrong modulator circuits by working through a series of design problems.


Taoglas FXUB16 PCB Antenna | New Product Brief

Taoglas FXUB16 PCB Antenna | New Product Brief

Taoglas FXUB16 PCB Antenna is a compact, wideband flex antenna that supports 5G/4G cellular with fallback to 3G/2G, plus NB-IoT, Cat-M, Wi-Fi, and ISM bands from 600MHz to 6000MHz. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.