Newsletter | October 17, 2023

10.17.23 -- How Old Is The Universe? No, Really?

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How Old Is The Universe? No, Really?

The age of the universe was once thought to be eternal and today, around 13.8 billion years old is the common consensus. A new theory is suggesting the actual age of the universe might be closer to 30 billion years old.

The Increasing Attractiveness Of Mobile Devices As Targets For Cyberattacks

According to the Group Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA), nine in 10 consumers are concerned over smartphone data security and privacy. But how to ensure security in smartphones if they are such an attractive target? The answer is security can never be ensured, but we can make life much harder for hackers by following best practices when it comes to securing smartphones.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Power Indication & Relative Accuracy In Amplifiers

The purpose and scope of this document is to explain amplifier power indication (metering) and typical variations associated with frequency sensitivity and bandwidth. Exodus amplifiers with our display/controller provide many monitoring and control functions. 

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

The Importance Of Antenna Beamwidth In RF Testing

Understanding antenna beamwidth and how it influences a test environment is critical to accurate and repeatable tests. This article defines antenna beamwidth, explores the antenna beamwidth properties, and explains its importance for compliance testing.

Wide Bandgap FETs Make Regulating High Voltage Simple

Wide bandgap FETs simplify high-voltage regulation, offering improved performance and eliminating the need for a negative rail in comparison to older transistor-based designs.

Booster Amplifiers Maximize Warfighter Situational Awareness

Booster amplifiers, used in support or in place of other technologies, are a cost-effective, SWaP-conscious, and field-proven tool to extend radio communications ranges in tactical situations.

Power Supplies With Fast Switching Frequency Just Got A Lot Safer

In this bandwidth-hungry age of the Internet of Things (IoT), a number of isolated power supply systems need to be efficiently powered, driving a need for cost- and power-efficient solutions. Today, designers must maximize power per volume, and one way to achieve this is with higher-performance power switches.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Expertise For Every Block Of The RF Signal Chain

Designing modern RF systems requires a complete, verified lineup. We provide a wide selection of high-performance components with time-honored techniques.

BULLETIN BOARD

Tune A Tunable Matched Antenna Using XFdtd’s Schematic Editor

 In this tutorial, we demonstrate the ease of adjusting, or tuning, multiple operating modes so that capacitance values match various frequency bands. Using XF’s schematic editor with tuning slider bars, the correct values can be found in moments.

FEATURED PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES

Field Probes And Field Monitoring: FL8000 And MP Series

The FL8000 and MP Series for field monitoring and probes by AR offers a three-in-one solution used for measuring continuous-wave, pulsed, and modulated electric fields. Applications for the FL8000 Series include commercial, automotive, military, and aviation. This series offers exceptional linearity and dynamic range performance, enabling the accuracy required for demanding testing. With fiber power connectivity, the FL8000 Series provides an easy migration path, while delivering the reliability that AR is known for.

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S-Band Pulsed Klystron Amplifier: VKS-8262

CPI offers the VKS-8262 series of klystrons for use in particle accelerators for scientific, medical, and industrial applications. These klystrons provide up to 7.5 MW peak at 2.856 or 2.9985 GHz at various RF pulse lengths and duty.

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Communications & Power Industries

50 Ohm Directional Coupler: 50C-064-XX

50C-064-XX is a wideband directional coupler with SMA female connectors. This model operates 375-6,000 MHz and is rated for 50 watts of RF input power. This model has three ports: input port, output port, and coupled port. Due to its reactive directional design, it couples in one direction only.

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JFW Industries, Inc.

Coaxial EM & PIN Diode RF/Microwave Switches From A Single Source

dB Control switches provide superior RF performance, reliability, and repeatability for defense, commercial, and high-power applications.

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