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Three Methods for Estimating the Transmission Bandwidth of FM Signals

Three Methods for Estimating the Transmission Bandwidth of FM Signals

Along with introducing Carson's rule for bandwidth estimation, this article explains how to calculate the required transmission bandwidth based on either the sidebands or the total power of the signal.


Exploring Bessel Functions: Understanding the Spectrum of Tone-Modulated FM

Exploring Bessel Functions: Understanding the Spectrum of Tone-Modulated FM

In this article, we’ll learn about the essential properties of Bessel functions and what they can tell us about the bandwidth of practical FM signals.


Introduction to Wideband FM Signals

Introduction to Wideband FM Signals

Learn how Bessel functions and the modulation index can help us understand the bandwidth of wideband frequency-modulated (FM) signals.


Dynamic Nonlinearity in RF Power Amplifiers: Insights From Two-Tone Testing

Dynamic Nonlinearity in RF Power Amplifiers: Insights From Two-Tone Testing

This article explores the effect of signal bandwidth on the linearity of power amplifiers, including the impacts of cascaded RF gain stages.


New Memory, Power, and MIMO Devices Target ‘NewSpace’ in Low Earth Orbit

New Memory, Power, and MIMO Devices Target ‘NewSpace’ in Low Earth Orbit

As satellite constellations in low Earth orbit grow in scale and ambition, the demand for robust, compact, and cost-effective electronic components continues to rise.


News Jul 02, 2025 by Luke James
Practical Insights Into Narrowband FM With a Single-Frequency Input

Practical Insights Into Narrowband FM With a Single-Frequency Input

In this article, we’ll use phasor diagrams to compare narrowband FM and conventional AM. We’ll also discuss the problem of oscillator phase noise and work through an example problem.


TDK Unwraps Smart Home Sensors Marrying High Precision and Low Power

TDK Unwraps Smart Home Sensors Marrying High Precision and Low Power

MEMS microphones, ToF sensors, and motion-tracking IMUs from TDK deliver responsive, energy-efficient performance across smart home appliances, remotes, speakers, locks, and more.


News Jun 30, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Understanding the Third-Order Intercept Point of a Cascaded System

Understanding the Third-Order Intercept Point of a Cascaded System

Using the third-order intercept point (IP3) metric, we examine how the nonlinearity of individual gain stages in a cascaded RF system affects the linearity performance of the cascade as a whole.


Photonics, Power, and Packaging at the 6G Research Frontier

Photonics, Power, and Packaging at the 6G Research Frontier

Researchers are tackling key 6G challenges—from ultra-fast photonic AI for real-time RF processing to novel GaN amplifier behavior and ultra-compact phased-array packaging.


News Jun 26, 2025 by Luke James
Introduction to Narrowband Angle Modulation

Introduction to Narrowband Angle Modulation

Using a simple example, this article examines the frequency spectra of frequency-modulated (FM) and phase-modulated (PM) waves for a low modulation index.


Forehead E-Tattoo May Help You Stay in the ‘Cognitive Goldilocks Zone’

Forehead E-Tattoo May Help You Stay in the ‘Cognitive Goldilocks Zone’

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a low-cost, wireless forehead e-tattoo that uses EEG and EOG signals to monitor mental workload in real-time.


News Jun 19, 2025 by Luke James
Taoglas PC60 and PC66 Cellular PCB Antennas | New Product Brief

Taoglas PC60 and PC66 Cellular PCB Antennas | New Product Brief

Taoglas PC60 and PC66 Cellular PCB Antennas provide compact, high-performance 5G, 4G, and LTE connectivity across a wide 617MHz to 6000MHz frequency range. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Understanding Dynamic Range and Spurious-Free Dynamic Range in RF Systems

Understanding Dynamic Range and Spurious-Free Dynamic Range in RF Systems

Learn to calculate the upper and lower limits of a circuit’s dynamic range and spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR).


Implementing ROHM SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes for Efficient Power Conversion | Tech Guide

Implementing ROHM SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes for Efficient Power Conversion | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, we dive into the design and integration of ROHM's Automotive Grade SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes for next-generation EV chargers and DC/DC converters. Watch now to get started!


Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier is a compact, wideband pHEMT MMIC amplifier designed for high-performance RF applications from 50 MHz to 10 GHz. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


NXP Reveals NFC Tags to Meet EU’s Upcoming Digital Passport Requirements

NXP Reveals NFC Tags to Meet EU’s Upcoming Digital Passport Requirements

The NFC tag can provide secure memory, advanced connectivity, and robust authentication—all while meeting the EU's digital passport rules.


News Jun 12, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Understanding the Differences Between Phase and Frequency Modulation

Understanding the Differences Between Phase and Frequency Modulation

Learn why phase modulation (PM) and frequency modulation (FM) can produce waveforms that are nearly identical or completely different from one another, depending on the nature of the message signal.


A Guide to Calculating IM3 and IP3 for Nonlinear RF Circuits

A Guide to Calculating IM3 and IP3 for Nonlinear RF Circuits

Learn to confidently determine intermodulation distortion products and the third-order intercept point of RF circuits by working through a selection of example problems.


OpenGMSL Association Launches to Enable In-Vehicle GMSL Connectivity

OpenGMSL Association Launches to Enable In-Vehicle GMSL Connectivity

Launching today, the organization aims to make GMSL technology a standard for automotive connectivity.


News Jun 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Using Instantaneous Frequency to Represent PM and FM Signals

Using Instantaneous Frequency to Represent PM and FM Signals

In this article, we’ll explore the mathematical relationship between phase modulation (PM) and frequency modulation (FM). We’ll then learn how a PM modulator can be used to generate FM signals, and vice versa.