Feature Articles

  1. When Cycles Matter: Pickering Interfaces Upgrades EMR PXI RF Multiplexer Solution 7/27/2023

    This paper educates readers on high cycle switch applications, focusing on Pickering's semiconductor test customer. It highlights a reliable switch solution by a MEMS company that fills the gap left by legacy switching technologies.

  2. The Surprising Ways MMIC Filters Are Enabling The Development Of Next Generation Systems 7/24/2023

    This white paper explores Marki Microwave's key metrics for modern competitive filter technology achieved through GaAs MMIC process. It showcases the capabilities of MMIC filters and a companion design tool, enabling fast and accurate development without excessive resource consumption.

  3. Understanding The Role Of Ceramic Capacitors In Implantable Deep Brain Stimulators 7/24/2023

    As with any device implanted in the human body, there are a number of design challenges engineers must navigate when selecting any component, including capacitors, for a deep brain stimulator (DBS).

  4. Resonant Capacitors: Your Key To Building Stable And Reliable Wireless EV Charging Technology 7/24/2023

    In this white paper, we explore how wireless charging works, identify the challenges presented by wireless charging of EVs both at a system and a component level, and discuss how Knowles Precision Devices’ components can help address these challenges.

  5. 5G NTN Takes Flight: Technical Overview Of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks 7/24/2023

    This white paper offers an overview of 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) technology and its challenges, incorporating the latest state of 3GPP standardization work.

  6. MMIC Technologies: Integrated Passive Devices (IPD) 7/20/2023

    This article explains basics of IPD technology and provides an overview of performance using Mini-Circuits components as examples. Mini-Circuits’ processes for reliability testing of all IPD products will also be discussed.

  7. BAW vs. SAW RF Filters 7/17/2023

    There are two main types of AWFs—bulk acoustic wave (BAW) and surface acoustic wave (SAW) filters. When selecting a filter for a given application, it is essential to understand the requirements of the filtering application and interpret the filter's electrical specifications.

  8. Isolator Vs. Optocoupler Technology 7/14/2023

    While optocouplers have been the dominant signal isolation solution for a long time, a new breed of higher-performance CMOS isolator solutions will ultimately out-mode the venerable optocoupler.

  9. Mastering O-RAN Radio Unit (O-RU) Testing 7/13/2023

    How Kyrio found its perfect O-RAN conformance T&M solution from Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions.

  10. Heterogeneous Integration (HI) For Electronics Design In RF And Microwave 7/13/2023

    Heterogeneous Integration combines diverse electronic components into a compact system. Integrated Passive Devices (IPDs) play a crucial role in optimizing performance and manufacturing in HI.