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Integrated RF agile transceivers are not only widely employed in software-defined radio (SDR) architectures in cellular…

Integrated RF agile transceivers are not only widely employed in software-defined radio (SDR) architectures in cellular telephone base stations, such as multiservice distributed access system (MDAS) and small cell, but also for wireless HD video transmission for industrial, commercial, and military applications, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

While it can be challenging to design electronic versions of precision tools, in this Industry Article we design an…

While it can be challenging to design electronic versions of precision tools, in this Industry Article we design an electronic level that matches the features of a conventional tool.

How do you convert DAC output currents into a normal voltage signal? Let’s take a look.

How do you convert DAC output currents into a normal voltage signal? Let’s take a look.

This article presents a custom digital-to-analog-conversion design built around a high-speed DAC from Analog Devices.

This article presents a custom digital-to-analog-conversion design built around a high-speed DAC from Analog Devices.

In this project, we'll test how the Silego GreenPAK can be used to build a temperature-sensing system.

In this project, we'll test how the Silego GreenPAK can be used to build a temperature-sensing system.

In this article, we’ll look at general concepts and some design details for a circuit board that can output a wide…

In this article, we’ll look at general concepts and some design details for a circuit board that can output a wide variety of analog signals.

In this article, we show measured improvements of over 10 dB at 10 kHz offsets using the AD9164 DAC.

In this article, we show measured improvements of over 10 dB at 10 kHz offsets using the AD9164 DAC.

In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node…

In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node interpretation within the larger IoT framework: sensing, measuring, interpreting, and connecting data, with additional consideration for power management and security.

Analog Devices HMC family of RF and microwave connectorized modules are high performance, high reliability, hermetically…

Analog Devices HMC family of RF and microwave connectorized modules are high performance, high reliability, hermetically sealed modules that can be used in prototyping and development to reduce the design time for telecom, test equipment, electronic warfare, aerospace, and radar applications.

In this article, we'll discuss when oscilloscopes are a great solution for the time-intensive process of mapping out data…

In this article, we'll discuss when oscilloscopes are a great solution for the time-intensive process of mapping out data on a circuit.

Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.

Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.

Lets take a look at the insides of an infrared thermometer.

Lets take a look at the insides of an infrared thermometer.

Würth Electronics REDEXPERT AC Loss Tool helps designers find the ideal power inductors and ferrites for their DC/DC…

Würth Electronics REDEXPERT AC Loss Tool helps designers find the ideal power inductors and ferrites for their DC/DC converter, with greater accuracy than traditional Steinmetz models.

This article attempts to give a deeper insight into the interpretation of DFT (direct Fourier transform) output.

This article attempts to give a deeper insight into the interpretation of DFT (direct Fourier transform) output.

There are several advantages to zero-IF architecture that come with their own challenges to overcome. This article…

There are several advantages to zero-IF architecture that come with their own challenges to overcome. This article discusses the issue of transmit LOL and examines the techniques used to eliminate it.

This article examines the common assumption that the clock-performance requirement for an RF sampling ADC is much more…

This article examines the common assumption that the clock-performance requirement for an RF sampling ADC is much more stringent compared to a heterodyne approach.

This article explores specific components and design solutions that maximize the performance of a VNA, in part by…

This article explores specific components and design solutions that maximize the performance of a VNA, in part by comparing modern VNAs with designs of the last century.

With the need for high-speed mobile data increasing, there's a need to increase efficiency in how we transmit and receive…

With the need for high-speed mobile data increasing, there's a need to increase efficiency in how we transmit and receive data from wireless base stations.

This article in our Voyager series looks at infrared, ultraviolet, and radio science experiments on the Voyager spacecraft.

This article in our Voyager series looks at infrared, ultraviolet, and radio science experiments on the Voyager spacecraft.