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Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.


Armstrong’s Method of FM Generation

Armstrong’s Method of FM Generation

This article explores the concept of indirect FM generation and the basic operation of the Armstrong modulator.


Understanding Varactor and PLL-Based FM Generation Using Crystal Oscillators

Understanding Varactor and PLL-Based FM Generation Using Crystal Oscillators

In this article, we examine two different methods of producing wideband FM signals. Both use crystal oscillators to provide improved frequency stability.


MEMS and Modular Platforms Drive Breakthroughs in Audio Designs

MEMS and Modular Platforms Drive Breakthroughs in Audio Designs

From AI glasses to earbuds to long-range Bluetooth audio, three new product wins highlight how MEMS and RF front-end technologies are reshaping wireless sound.


News Sep 10, 2025 by Luke James
Improving the Frequency Deviation and Stability of a Direct FM Generator

Improving the Frequency Deviation and Stability of a Direct FM Generator

In this article, we explore the limitations of LC oscillators for direct FM generation and how to deal with them using multipliers and automatic frequency control (AFC) circuits.


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News Sep 05, 2025 by Jeff Child
Antenna Innovations Come in Sizes Ranging from a Stamp to a School Bus

Antenna Innovations Come in Sizes Ranging from a Stamp to a School Bus

In this roundup, we spotlight small, medium, and large antenna announcements fortifying communication across industries, from drones to satellites.


News Sep 03, 2025 by Duane Benson
Packing More Brains Into Buds: Multi-Feature AI on Tiny Silicon

Packing More Brains Into Buds: Multi-Feature AI on Tiny Silicon

Outfitting earbuds with more AI can be a challenge. Learn how compression techniques like sparsity, quantization, and memory-aware scheduling can help smooth the way.


Vicor DCM Non-Isolated Regulated DC-DC Converter Modules | Digital Datasheet

Vicor DCM Non-Isolated Regulated DC-DC Converter Modules | Digital Datasheet

Vicor DCM Non-Isolated Regulated DC-DC Converter Modules provide a compact, high-efficiency solution for bridging 48V and 12V power buses. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Using Varactor Diodes for FM Signal Generation

Using Varactor Diodes for FM Signal Generation

Learn how a varactor diode's variable capacitance, together with an LC tank circuit, can drive a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) to create FM waveforms.


Common Antenna Integration Challenges and How to Handle Them

Common Antenna Integration Challenges and How to Handle Them

The design of RF systems requires engineers to face complex challenges. Learn how automated tools augmented with AI are becoming available to help with this.


An FM Generator Circuit Using the Capacitance of a Collector-Base Junction

An FM Generator Circuit Using the Capacitance of a Collector-Base Junction

In this article, we examine a reactance modulator design that employs the variable capacitance of a bipolar junction transistor to modulate the output of a Colpitts oscillator.


Introduction to Reactance Modulators for Generating FM Signals

Introduction to Reactance Modulators for Generating FM Signals

In this article, we'll introduce the fundamental concepts of direct FM generation and examine a key FM modulation circuit: the reactance modulator.


A Reflection on Merrill Skolnik, Radar Technology Pioneer

A Reflection on Merrill Skolnik, Radar Technology Pioneer

Behind the foundational and advanced radar textbooks of our day stood the brilliant engineer and researcher Merrill Skolnik.


News Aug 15, 2025 by Luke James
Estimating FM Bandwidth: Solved Examples

Estimating FM Bandwidth: Solved Examples

In this article, we'll illustrate the usefulness of Carson's rule for bandwidth estimation by working through a series of example problems.


Wi-Fi 8 Is on the Horizon. Qualcomm Outlines Priorities and Capabilities

Wi-Fi 8 Is on the Horizon. Qualcomm Outlines Priorities and Capabilities

What does a wireless standard look like when shaped by edge cases? Qualcomm has a reliability-focused vision for Wi-Fi 8, slated for 2028.


News Aug 06, 2025 by Luke James
Mastering Fast Power Delivery with Analog Devices’ LTM4640 μModule Regulators | Tech Guide

Mastering Fast Power Delivery with Analog Devices’ LTM4640 μModule Regulators | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, we explore Analog Devices’ LTM4640 μModule regulators—compact powerhouses designed for fast, efficient power delivery in space-constrained applications. Watch now to get started!


Broadcom Reveals Ethernet Fabric Router IC for Distributed AI Computing

Broadcom Reveals Ethernet Fabric Router IC for Distributed AI Computing

Announced today, the new solution is said to introduce levels of compute scalability that extend beyond the physical limits of a single facility.


News Aug 04, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Exploring the Relationship Between FM Wave Bandwidth and the Modulation Index

Exploring the Relationship Between FM Wave Bandwidth and the Modulation Index

In this article, we'll investigate how varying the amplitude and frequency of the modulating tone impacts the bandwidth of FM signals. We'll also compare the modulation index in AM and FM schemes.


Powering Next-Gen Wireless Devices with Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF54L Series | Tech Guide

Powering Next-Gen Wireless Devices with Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF54L Series | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, we explore the Nordic Semiconductor nRF54L Series—next-generation wireless SoCs engineered for smarter, smaller, and more secure IoT devices. Watch now to get started!