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Voltage-Controlled SAW Oscillators in Radar Applications

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Test & Measurement

SMPS Evaluation (Part 1): Measuring Voltage Ripple and Switching Nodes

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How to Supervise and Monitor RF-over-Fiber Links

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Exploring the Possibilities—and Challenges—of Designing to 300 GHz

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The Critical Role of Timing in 5G Networks

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An Investigation into Wireless Signal Propagation

Explore the intricacies of wireless signal propagation in indoor environments through detailed measurements and insightful observations.

What is the 12-Term VNA Calibration Model?

Nov. 20, 2023

Learn about the 12-term error model used to characterize systematic errors encountered during VNA measurements.

Easy Digital-Filter Applications for Not-So-Easy RF System Designs

Nov. 9, 2023

Digital filters provide a meaningful way of controlling the input spectra of communication systems. This article demonstrates a quick and easy method for implementing these simple...

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Monitor and Record More Data than Ever with SDRs

Nov. 6, 2023

Software-defined radio can be used to increase the amount of data that's able to be monitored and recorded, with minimal effect on latency.

Triggering: The Digital Edge Over Analog

Sept. 22, 2023

Oscilloscopes with digital triggers have many advantages. Understanding them can help you make an informed choice when purchasing your next scope.

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The 7 Pillars of 5G/6G RF System Design (Part 2): RF Power

Aug. 3, 2023

How does power consumption create a set of complex, interrelated conundrums for 5G system design engineers?

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Sixth-Generation Networks Push New Boundaries

Aug. 2, 2023

The complexity of 6G networks, which will be a boon to industrial and healthcare spaces, among others, will require innovative approaches to develop compatible systems, especially...