Analog semiconductors

May 23, 2013

White Paper

Microwaves and RF

Analysis of Jitter with the R&S FSUP Signal Source Analyzer anal

The jitter performance of clock signals used in generating high serial data signals is critical for the signal integrity and the overall performance of these signals...More
May 23, 2013

White Paper

Microwaves and RF

Spectrum Analyzer Fundamentals – Theory and Operation of Modern Spectrum Analyzers (Primer)

This primer examines the theory of spectrum analysis, describes the design of modern spectrum analyzers, how they work and important considerations when making measurements with a spectrum analyzer...More
Apr. 30, 2013

Article

Programmable LPF Screens ADC Circuits

This lowpass filter provides programmable screening of bandwidths from 5 to 72 MHz suitable for integration into microwave radios....More
Mar. 27, 2013

Article

GaN Amps Power CATV Applications

A pair of miniature power amplifiers use GaN technology for low distortion in CATV applications....More
Mar. 27, 2013

Article

50-V GaN HEMTs Aim At Cell Networks

A line of 50-Ω impedance-matched power transistors has been developed for high-efficiency at cellular communications frequencies when operating from 50-V supplies....More
Mar. 27, 2013

Article

Doherty Amp Boosts China’s LTE Signals

A miniature but robust power amplifier based on a discrete GaN device has been developed for LTE microcellular base stations....More
Feb. 20, 2013

Article

GaN Device Drives 100 W At 1 GHz

A packaged GaN HEMT device generates 100 W output power from 100 MHz to 1 GHz under pulsed or CW conditions....More
Feb. 7, 2013

Article

Low-Power Receiver Serves Multiple Wireless Standards

By combining a current-reuse amplifier and switch-based mixer, a dual-band receiver front end offers excellent performance with extremely low power consumption....More
Feb. 7, 2013

Article

Performance Guides Transistor Selection

RF/microwave transistors offer many different performance capabilities by type of device, with some better for lower noise and some for higher power....More
Feb. 6, 2013

Article

Device Diversity Drives Industry Forward

Rather than find a single semiconductor technology that is ideal for all applications, the RF/microwave industry relies on numerous device processes, each with its own set of strengths and weaknesses....More