Microwaves and RF November 2012 Magazine: Issue Contents

Nov. 12, 2012

Article

Three-Pronged Missile-Defense Test Engages Multiple Targets

A test by the Missile Defense Agency demonstrated the interoperability of three regional missile defense systems: the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System, Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile, and Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system....More
Oct. 26, 2012

Article

Control Lights From Afar

As the demand for remote control of lighting rises, shipments of RF-embedded light bulbs and their associated remote controllers will climb....More
Oct. 29, 2012

Article

DARPA GaN Contracts Go Head To Head 3

This work in Near Junction Thermal Transport (NJTT) is expected to set the stage for substantial MMIC performance enhancements including reduced size, weight, and power consumption....More
Oct. 29, 2012

Article

Ku-Band Satellite Will Cover Asia

The Ku-band 702 high-power satellite will provide broadcasting services to thriving Asian markets....More
Oct. 29, 2012

Article

Develop Software For Radios In Space

Researchers have an opportunity to develop software according to the STRS architecture for radios for a new, flexible testbed on the International Space Station while reconfiguring how the radios communicate on-orbit....More
Oct. 29, 2012

Article

Holographic Radar Cuts Wind-Farm Clutter

This 3D Holographic Radar may become the new standard for addressing the impact of wind turbines on aviation safety and airfield Primary Surveillance Radar....More
Nov. 9, 2012

Article

Interview: Matt Apanius, Director, the Richard Desich SMART Commercialization Center for Microsystems 1

Microwaves & RF chats with Matt Apanius about the Richard Desich SMART Center's focus on back end-of-line processes....More
Oct. 19, 2012

Article

X-Band Antenna Arrays Enrich RHCP

To minimize radiation loss for long-distance communication, SIW-based antenna arrays have been employed while sequential feeding is adopted to enhance RHCP characteristics....More
Oct. 24, 2012

Article

Synthesizer Consumes 400 μW To Support ISM

In this paper, several design techniques are presented that may overcome the challenges in the design of 0.5-V, ultra-low-power frequency synthesizers for implantable medical devices....More
Oct. 19, 2012

Article

MM-Wave Receiver Precisely Detects AOA 1

A millimeter-wave IC angle of arrival detector and six-port radar receiver front end has been developed and characterized on wafer, covering 75 to 100 GHz with a 3-dB bandwidth of at least 9 GHz....More
Nov. 12, 2012

Article

Lean A Little Less On That Computer

Design engineers rely on modern CAE software tools to create new circuits, even though they may have the capabilities to create effectively without the software help....More

Nov. 12, 2012

Article

Software Integration Speeds Design Process 3

The increased integration of CAE software tools is helping to simplify RF/microwave circuit and system simulations....More
Oct. 22, 2012

Article

Measuring Power On RF/Microwave Signals 1

Accurate power measurement plays a crucial role in the operation of many RF/microwave-based systems. But to fully appreciate its contribution, a thorough review of measurement fundamentals is necessary....More
Nov. 12, 2012

Article

Energy Harvesting Is Ready For The Big Time 11

As wireless-sensing components boost efficiency and other performance criteria, energy-harvesting solutions are moving beyond a niche and into everyday applications....More

Nov. 13, 2012

Article

Phased Array Antenna Receives 4G Networks

This phased-array antenna system is constructed with commercial materials and components and employs a custom steering algorithm for excellent performance in WiMAX and 4G cellular backhaul applications....More
Nov. 13, 2012

Article

Spiral Antenna Cuts Low Profile To 9.4 GHz

An Archimedean spiral antenna features a unique transmission-line approach to achieve a bandwidth of 0.8 to 9.4 GHz in a compact size....More
Nov. 13, 2012

Article

CMOS LNA Serves Flat Gain To 5 GHz

This low-voltage, broadband CMOS amplifier can be fabricated in standard silicon semiconductor processes for frequency coverage through 5 GHz....More

Oct. 25, 2012

Article

Software Simplifies RF/Microwave Testing 1

Software has become an invaluable part of RF/microwave measurements, requiring repetitive actions or calling for a complex series of actions that can be stored in memory....More
Oct. 22, 2012

Article

Couplers Channel High Power To 4 GHz

A directional coupler designed for high input power can handle peak levels to 8 kW from 2 to 4 GHz....More
Oct. 22, 2012

Article

Signal Generators Switch To 20 GHz

Model 845 is a compact signal generator capable of fast switching speed and low phase noise from 10 MHz to beyond 20 GHz....More
Oct. 24, 2012

Article

Power Amplifier Drives 2.9 To 3.1 GHz

This solid-state amplifier uses GaN device technology for 300 to 400 W output power from 2.9 to 3.1 GHz....More
Oct. 26, 2012

Article

Stable Oscillator Tunes 805 To 868 MHz 1

A low-noise oscillator provides stable performance for television broadcast applications from 805 to 868 MHz....More
Nov. 9, 2012

Article

Low-PIM Cables Jump DC To 3 GHz 1

A line of low-PIM coaxial cable assemblies has been extended for applications to 3 GHz....More
Nov. 9, 2012

Article

Low-Noise Oscillators Replace Cavity Sources

A line of low-noise oscillators has been developed to replace cavity oscillators in microwave radios....More
Nov. 12, 2012

Article

Base-Station Coupler Links 800 to 2500 MHz

A line of high-power couplers for cellular base stations provides low PIM performance from 800 to 2500 MHz....More
Nov. 12, 2012

Article

Power Splitters Work In Buildings

A line of unequal power splitters offers division ratios from 2:1 to 10:1 at frequencies from 698 to 2700 MHz....More
Nov. 12, 2012

Article

Amplifiers Aid CATV and FTTP

Three high-gain amplifiers serve cable-television (CATV) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) applications....More
Nov. 5, 2012

Article

Optimize Testing Of Multi-Standard-Radio Devices 1

With a single multi standard radio (MSR) base station unit now able to transmit GSM, WCDMA, and LTE multiple carriers simultaneously, the accurate and efficient testing of those MSR base station transmitter devices has become critical to their success....More
Nov. 6, 2012

Article

Expect An Upsurge In Automotive Assistance Features 1

With the rise of advanced driver assistant systems (ADASs), automotives will increasingly gain safety features and progress toward the point where each car is its own network....More

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