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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.

Underwater transmission protocols may finally be unified in a protocol that aims to help interconnectivity with devices…

Underwater transmission protocols may finally be unified in a protocol that aims to help interconnectivity with devices ranging from buoys to submarines.

Learn a little history of EMC compliance, some EMI theory, and some common EMI countermeasures.

Learn a little history of EMC compliance, some EMI theory, and some common EMI countermeasures.

Bluetooth LE was designed with the IoT in mind. Here are some options for troubleshooting your next Bluetooth LE project.

Bluetooth LE was designed with the IoT in mind. Here are some options for troubleshooting your next Bluetooth LE project.

MEMS accelerometers have finally reached a point where they are able to measure vibration on a broad set of machine platforms.

MEMS accelerometers have finally reached a point where they are able to measure vibration on a broad set of machine platforms.

This article looks at various types of oscilloscope probes and how to use them.

This article looks at various types of oscilloscope probes and how to use them.

If you need high precision in your current measurements, you also need high precision in your current-sense resistor.

If you need high precision in your current measurements, you also need high precision in your current-sense resistor.

Analog Devices HMC8500 are high gain, high efficiency, wideband gallium nitride RF power amplifiers capable of an output…

Analog Devices HMC8500 are high gain, high efficiency, wideband gallium nitride RF power amplifiers capable of an output greater than 10 W.

Pair a BeagleBone Black with a capacitive touch LCD display to create a development platform for small, cost-effective solutions.

Pair a BeagleBone Black with a capacitive touch LCD display to create a development platform for small, cost-effective solutions.

In this News Brief, we take a look at the Tektronix 5 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscopes.

In this News Brief, we take a look at the Tektronix 5 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscopes.

This article defines 1/f noise and goes over ways to reduce or eliminate it in precision measurement applications.

This article defines 1/f noise and goes over ways to reduce or eliminate it in precision measurement applications.

The sensing revolution is accelerating amid an uptake in automotive, consumer and industrial designs.

The sensing revolution is accelerating amid an uptake in automotive, consumer and industrial designs.

Delivering screen innovations that offer noticeably better experiences for end users is an increasingly difficult…

Delivering screen innovations that offer noticeably better experiences for end users is an increasingly difficult challenge for manufacturers of all types of devices, from smartwatches and smartphones to PCs, televisions and home cinema.