Learn how anti-parallel diodes protect Class D amplifiers from the effects of reactive loads and inductive kickback.
Learn how anti-parallel diodes protect Class D amplifiers from the effects of reactive loads and inductive kickback.
The new transceivers aim to extend cable lengths while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
The new transceivers aim to extend cable lengths while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
In this article, we'll learn the basics of switching-mode RF amplifiers in general and Class D amplifiers in particular.
In this article, we'll learn the basics of switching-mode RF amplifiers in general and Class D amplifiers in particular.
In this article, we explore the drawbacks of Class C operation through a performance comparison with Class A and Class B…
In this article, we explore the drawbacks of Class C operation through a performance comparison with Class A and Class B amplifiers.
This article examines the operation of the Class C power amplifier and how it compares to its Class A and Class B counterparts.
This article examines the operation of the Class C power amplifier and how it compares to its Class A and Class B counterparts.
5G and IoT seem perfect together—large network capacity meets billions of connected devices. Thomas Keller of u-blox…
5G and IoT seem perfect together—large network capacity meets billions of connected devices. Thomas Keller of u-blox discusses competing technical and economic goals that make this a troubling marriage and identifies new developments that might provide a path forward.
A short recap of some of the most interesting technologies I was able to see while walking the show floor this year.
A short recap of some of the most interesting technologies I was able to see while walking the show floor this year.
David Su, co-founder and CEO of Atmosic, is aiming to change the world…again! Today, he is helping develop low-power RF…
David Su, co-founder and CEO of Atmosic, is aiming to change the world…again! Today, he is helping develop low-power RF ICs to reduce the battery waste created by the billions of wireless and IoT devices in use.
Daniel Cooley, CTO and SVP of Technology and Product Development, has spent nearly 20 years at Silicon Labs. He discusses…
Daniel Cooley, CTO and SVP of Technology and Product Development, has spent nearly 20 years at Silicon Labs. He discusses today’s cutting-edge wireless and IoT technologies and where he thinks they are heading over the next 50 years.
Announced today, SilverWings is the first all-in-one 5G 4x4 MIMO transceiver of its kind, designed for radios, satcom,…
Announced today, SilverWings is the first all-in-one 5G 4x4 MIMO transceiver of its kind, designed for radios, satcom, wireless equipment, instrumentation, and beyond.
In this news analysis piece, Nathatisi examines the details of the Bluetooth SIG’s Electronic Shelf Label (ESL)…
In this news analysis piece, Nathatisi examines the details of the Bluetooth SIG’s Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) standard and explores its significance.
In the age of innovation, new technologies will be necessary to continue building on previous work. At RWW 2024, the…
In the age of innovation, new technologies will be necessary to continue building on previous work. At RWW 2024, the consensus: We’re nearing a peak. How can we continue climbing?
In this news analysis piece, Nthatisi discusses crafting sensors equipped with Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Machine Learning…
In this news analysis piece, Nthatisi discusses crafting sensors equipped with Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Machine Learning using Silicon Labs' SiWx917 IoT device.
Learn how a push-pull Class B amplifier functions, how to calculate its efficiency, and how its performance compares to…
Learn how a push-pull Class B amplifier functions, how to calculate its efficiency, and how its performance compares to the inductively-loaded Class A design.
How does a Class B power amplifier work? What makes it more efficient than a Class A power amplifier? Learn the answers…
How does a Class B power amplifier work? What makes it more efficient than a Class A power amplifier? Learn the answers in this article.
The output power and efficiency of a power amplifier (PA) are highly dependent on its load terminations. Learn how to…
The output power and efficiency of a power amplifier (PA) are highly dependent on its load terminations. Learn how to characterize a PA's performance by analyzing load lines and estimating the load-pull contours of constant output power.
RF amplifier design is a challenging task, involving trade-offs between linearity, efficiency, gain, and output power.…
RF amplifier design is a challenging task, involving trade-offs between linearity, efficiency, gain, and output power. Here, we examine how a common-emitter circuit can, or can't, function as a power amplifier.
The optical communication system has successfully received "first light" after sending data by laser to and from far…
The optical communication system has successfully received "first light" after sending data by laser to and from far beyond the Moon.
At the Enlit Europe energy forum in Paris, ST highlighted a Prime v1.4-certified chipset for smart metering and an NB-IoT…
At the Enlit Europe energy forum in Paris, ST highlighted a Prime v1.4-certified chipset for smart metering and an NB-IoT module for mobile devices.
Learn the optimal Wi-Fi version, flavor and configuration to select for your application—considering feature sets,…
Learn the optimal Wi-Fi version, flavor and configuration to select for your application—considering feature sets, costs, and power consumption. Get up to speed on MIMO, MU-MIMO, MU-OFDMA, and more.