Newsletter | April 23, 2026

04.23.26 -- Why Q Factor And Capacitor ESR Matter In Power And RF Resonant Circuits

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Why Q Factor And Capacitor ESR Matter In Power And RF Resonant Circuits

Resonant circuit performance hinges on capacitor ESR and Q factor. Proper selection boosts efficiency in LLC converters and ensures impedance matching precision in RF systems.

Next-Generation GaN-on-SiC SSPAs Optimize SWaP-C And Mission Reliability

Wideband GaN SSPAs help defense programs replace legacy TWTAs, delivering higher efficiency, improved reliability, and optimized SWaP-C for modern radar, SATCOM, and EW systems.

INDUSTRY NEWS

'Antenna Constructor': Development Will Allow For Quick Communication Setup

Belden Unveils 5G Industrial Switch Powered By Qualcomm At Hannover Messe

Taoglas To Showcase Antenna Innovation And Host GNSS Masterclass At EuCAP 2026

Nokia And Orange Advance AI RAN Innovation With NVIDIA

Saelig Launches Harogic PXN Series 4.5/6/9GHz Handheld Spectrum Analyzers

Nordic At Bluetooth Asia 2026

Benchtop Programmable Attenuators 0-127x1dB | 0.2-6GHz

WEP-550K Ushered In The Era Of Corporate Wi-Fi 7: Mass Production In April

Espressif's ESP32-H4 Enables Next-Generation Low-Power Wireless Devices

NTT And JAXA Commence On-Orbit Demonstration Of LEO Satellite MIMO And Satellite Sensing Technologies

LG Innotek To Supply Automotive Wi-Fi 7 Communication Module To European Automotive Parts Company

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