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Dec. 6, 2012

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GaN Amplifiers Reach 1.85 GHz 5

Models RFHA1042 and RFHA1043 are packaged GaN power amplifiers for applications through 1.85 GHz....More
Dec. 4, 2012

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Receiver, Transmitter ICs Span 0.7 To 4.0 GHz

A pair of downconverter and upconverter ICs are suitable for receiver and transmitter applications through 4 GHz....More
Nov. 30, 2012

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Move From Microstrip To Wide Slotline

A transition capable of changing from a low to a high impedance can maintain wide bandwidth, with an example achieving a range of 3.20 to 6.22 GHz....More
Nov. 30, 2012

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Source Sends Digital Modulation To 12.75 GHz

A microwave signal generator is available for producing outputs with I/Q modulation from 80 MHz to 12.75 GHz....More
Nov. 28, 2012

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Directional Coupler Spans 10 To 50 GHz

Model C-1050-20 is a 20-dB directional coupler with 10-dB directivity from 10 to 50 GHz....More
Nov. 27, 2012

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Managing Phase Noise In Microwave Sources

Understanding the causes of phase noise in RF/microwave frequency sources can help to minimize that noise and its effects on high-frequency applications....More
Nov. 21, 2012

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Solutions Simplify Location Testing 14

This test system is aimed at synchronizing a wide range of wireless positioning systems....More
Nov. 19, 2012

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Versatile Scopes Scan 0.2 To 1.5 GHz 4

Mixed-signal and digital-sampling oscilloscopes cover bandwidths from 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz with versatile measurement functions and fast sampling rates of 2.5 GSamples/s....More
Nov. 16, 2012

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SoCs Power Wireless Sensor Networks

This system on a chip uses secure spread-spectrum technology to communicate sensor data across wireless sensor networks (WSNs)....More
Nov. 12, 2012

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Software Integration Speeds Design Process 4

The increased integration of CAE software tools is helping to simplify RF/microwave circuit and system simulations....More
Nov. 12, 2012

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Energy Harvesting Is Ready For The Big Time 12

As wireless-sensing components boost efficiency and other performance criteria, energy-harvesting solutions are moving beyond a niche and into everyday applications....More
Nov. 9, 2012

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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
Nov. 9, 2012

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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
Oct. 29, 2012

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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
Oct. 26, 2012

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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. 25, 2012

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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. 23, 2012

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Filter Can Hop Frequencies

A line of frequency-agile filters operates with fast tuning speeds with models from 10 MHz to 1 GHz....More
Oct. 23, 2012

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OCXOs Vanquish Phase Noise

A 10-MHz oven-controlled crystal oscillator OCXO) boasts extremely low phase noise for use as a reference oscillator....More
Oct. 22, 2012

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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
Oct. 22, 2012

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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. 19, 2012

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Scopes Survey Signals With High Definition 7

These high-performance oscilloscopes bring 12-b resolution and sampling rates as fast as 2.5 Gsamples/s for test signals to 1 GHz....More
Oct. 10, 2012

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Portable Analyzers Pack Lab Quality 10

In-field microwave measurements have long been associated with mediocre portable test equipment. Boasting lab-worthy performance, a new line of portable analyzers may finally be shifting this perception....More
Oct. 10, 2012

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Materials Made For The Battlefield

By understanding how different circuit-material parameters translate under battlefield conditions, those materials can be more easily selected for military applications....More
Oct. 10, 2012

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Encryption Ensures Radio Security 2

Advanced encryption techniques are needed to ensure the security of two-way radios for government and military applications....More
Oct. 10, 2012

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ID Technology Goes Where RF Cannot

Magnetism can be used to identify weapons and explosive materials that might be at risk in the line of RF energy....More