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Introduction to the Class F Power Amplifier

Introduction to the Class F Power Amplifier

This article explores the basic principles of Class F operation and introduces the third-harmonic-peaking Class F amplifier.


Understanding Conventional Amplitude Modulation

Understanding Conventional Amplitude Modulation

Learn about conventional AM, an amplitude modulation technique commonly used in commercial radio broadcasting.


Synopsys Unveils ‘Industry’s First’ Ultra Ethernet and UALink IP

Synopsys Unveils ‘Industry’s First’ Ultra Ethernet and UALink IP

Unveiled today, Synopsys' two new IP solutions allow up to a million nodes, each with 1,024 accelerators.


News Dec 11, 2024 by Duane Benson
Crop of New SoCs, Eval Kits, and Modules Support Booming IoT Demand

Crop of New SoCs, Eval Kits, and Modules Support Booming IoT Demand

Releases from Silicon Labs, Morse Micro, and U-blox are bringing new IoT solutions to the hands of engineers.


News Dec 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
How to Tune a Class E Amplifier

How to Tune a Class E Amplifier

In this article, we discuss a tuning method designed specifically for Class E RF amplifiers.


Understanding Double-Sideband Suppressed-Carrier Modulation

Understanding Double-Sideband Suppressed-Carrier Modulation

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of DSB-SC amplitude modulation.


NXP Unveils ‘Industry’s First’ UWB Wireless Battery Management System

NXP Unveils ‘Industry’s First’ UWB Wireless Battery Management System

NXP is taking a new approach to EV battery management to extend range and decrease assembly costs.


News Nov 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Nordic Simplifies Wireless Integration With New Low-Power SoCs

Nordic Simplifies Wireless Integration With New Low-Power SoCs

Announced at Electronica, Nordic's new wireless SoCs include an Arm processor core and built-in support for a wide variety of 2.4 GHz protocols.


News Nov 19, 2024 by Duane Benson
Determining RF Choke Requirements for a Class E Power Amplifier

Determining RF Choke Requirements for a Class E Power Amplifier

In this article, we examine the effects of RF choke non-idealities on Class E amplifier performance and learn how to choose the right choke inductance for your amplifier design.


Introduction to Modulation Techniques in RF Systems

Introduction to Modulation Techniques in RF Systems

In this article, we discuss the basics of RF modulation and how it affects the performance of communication systems.


Orca Semi Unveils IO-Link Comms Transceiver for the Smart Factory

Orca Semi Unveils IO-Link Comms Transceiver for the Smart Factory

Announced today, the new transceiver will allow manufacturers to streamline communication between sensors, actuators, and controllers.


News Nov 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
u-blox SAM-M10Q Standard Precision GNSS Antenna Module | New Product Brief

u-blox SAM-M10Q Standard Precision GNSS Antenna Module | New Product Brief

u-blox SAM-M10Q Standard Precision GNSS Antenna Module is a compact, low-power GNSS solution featuring a high-gain patch antenna and u-blox M10 platform for concurrent reception of four GNSS systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Understanding Switching Losses in Class E Amplifiers

Understanding Switching Losses in Class E Amplifiers

In this article, we examine how non-zero switch transition times impact the efficiency of a Class E power amplifier.


Tech Teardown | Wi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6 | Mouser Electronics

Tech Teardown | Wi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6 | Mouser Electronics

In this series, we compare two similar products by opening them up to examine the electronic components and manufacturing methods.


A Q&A With the Inventor of MIMO Arogyaswami Paulraj

A Q&A With the Inventor of MIMO Arogyaswami Paulraj

In this interview, we spoke with Dr. Arogyaswami Paulraj, the "father of high-speed wireless communications," about his storied career and journey to MIMO.


News Oct 25, 2024 by Duane Benson
Mini-Circuits ISC-2425-25+ ISM Signal Generator and Controller | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits ISC-2425-25+ ISM Signal Generator and Controller | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits ISC-2425-25+ ISM Signal Generator and Controller is designed to drive microwave power amplifiers and manage RF energy applications within the 2400MHz to 2500MHz frequency range. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Harmonic Suppression in Low-Q Class E Amplifiers

Harmonic Suppression in Low-Q Class E Amplifiers

In this article, we examine the filtering requirements of Class E power amplifiers with less-than-ideal Q-factors.


Taoglas Introduces the ‘Industry’s First’ Wi-Fi Antenna for an RJ45 Jack

Taoglas Introduces the ‘Industry’s First’ Wi-Fi Antenna for an RJ45 Jack

The new antenna saves space while supporting multiple wireless frequencies and protocols.


News Oct 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Tech Teardown | Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Nest Mini | Mouser Electronics

Tech Teardown | Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Nest Mini | Mouser Electronics

In this series, we compare two similar products by opening them up to examine the electronic components and manufacturing methods.


Blecon’s $4.6M Funding to Fuel No-Pairing Bluetooth Cloud Connectivity

Blecon’s $4.6M Funding to Fuel No-Pairing Bluetooth Cloud Connectivity

The startup is taking a unique approach to existing cloud and IoT challenges.


News Oct 14, 2024 by Jake Hertz