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Strategies for Scaling Capacity In Microwave Networks

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:09:00 +0000

The application of higher-order modulation formats and the use of packet compression mechanisms are compared for their roles in scaling capacity in modern microwave networks.

Satellites As Watchdogs

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:53:00 +0000

Although many people are concerned with the privacy issues arising from monitoring applications, such capabilities can be used to better protect our habitat and its animal inhabitants.

In Memoriam: RLC Electronics’ Founder, Alan Borck

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:59:00 +0000

RLC Electronics reflects on the life and legacy of Founder Alan Borck, who passed away on March 1.

Emulator Takes LTE Testing Into The Real World

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:25:00 +0000

As a key feature of Long Term Evolution (LTE), multiple input multiple output (MIMO) introduces complex radio conditions that may be helped by emulators and other testing solutions.

Interview: Eran Eshed, Co-Founder, Altair Semiconductor

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:01:00 +0000

Eran Eshed, Co-Founder of Altair Semiconductor, offers his thoughts on the LTE landscape.

Drone Controversy Continues

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:52:00 +0000

A large part of the population—in the US and probably abroad—is concerned about drones, and their numbers and efforts are growing.

Flexible RFID Sensor Tag Could Cut Food Waste

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:23:00 +0000

To help to eliminate waste, an RFID chip, microcontroller, and sensor integrated circuit have been integrated into a flexible tag that monitors the freshness of food.

Optimize Time Gating in Spectrum Analysis

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:44:00 +0000

Although various types of time gating exist, some applications are more appropriate for certain time-gating methods. Beyond making this determination, designers should know the latest techniques for gate triggering and measuring wide-bandwidth signals.

Interview: Jim Doyle, President and CEO of East Coast Microwave Distributors

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:49:00 +0000

Jim Doyle, President and CEO of East Coast Microwave Distributors, talks change with MWRF.

The Effect of Moore’s Law on RF Instruments

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:48:00 +0000

Moore’s Law has revolutionized the modern RF instrument by enabling new advancements in intermediate-frequency and baseband circuitry, as well as signal processing.

Faster processing technology brings substantial benefits to the RF instrument, which can be seen in how the field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is transforming the way we design RF instruments.