Systems that incorporate highly integrated and highly sophisticated, high power radio frequency (RF) GaN power amplifiers (PAs), such as pulsed radar…
Systems that incorporate highly integrated and highly sophisticated, high power radio frequency (RF) GaN power amplifiers (PAs), such as pulsed radar applications, are a constant challenge for today’s digital control and management systems to keep up with these ever-increasing levels of sophistication.
In this article we’ll discuss the PCB layout for a custom-designed arbitrary waveform generator board.
In this article we’ll discuss the PCB layout for a custom-designed arbitrary waveform generator board.
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 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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Passive intermodulation represents the intermodulation products generated when two or more signals transit through a…
Passive intermodulation represents the intermodulation products generated when two or more signals transit through a passive device with nonlinear properties. The interaction of mechanical components generally causes nonlinear elements.
Harmonic distortion can be introduced to audio amplifiers from many sources but reduced to levels below the threshold of…
Harmonic distortion can be introduced to audio amplifiers from many sources but reduced to levels below the threshold of human hearing.
In this News Brief, we'll look at the release of Tektronix's AWG5200 series arbitrary waveform generator.
In this News Brief, we'll look at the release of Tektronix's AWG5200 series arbitrary waveform generator.
This article will introduce approaches for determining the root causes of spur issues in high-resolution precision ADC…
This article will introduce approaches for determining the root causes of spur issues in high-resolution precision ADC applications and present solutions to solve them.