Feature Articles

  1. How Can The Peak-To-Average Power Ratio Predict Error Vector Magnitude Degradation? 11/20/2024

    Peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) can predict EVM degradation in high-order modulation systems, offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive equipment for evaluating amplifier linearity and signal fidelity.

  2. How Do You Set Up A Phase Noise Analyzer For An Absolute Phase Noise Measurement? 11/20/2024

    The HA7062D phase noise analyzer performs absolute phase noise measurements using internal or external LO modes, enabling precise characterization of signal generators and oscillators.

  3. How Can Designers Optimize Power Amplifiers For 5G Millimeter Wave Systems? 11/20/2024

    5G operates in low, mid, and high bands, with mmWave offering ultra-fast speeds. Amplifier optimization using Nano5G™ tuners ensures performance in compact, high-frequency 5G systems.

  4. Why Is Channel Emulation Key For Deploying 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks Successfully? 11/20/2024

    5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) integrate satellites, high-altitude platforms, and drones to extend coverage. Advanced channel emulators, like the ACE9600, optimize NTN performance under real-world conditions.

  5. What Key Characteristics Should You Consider In A Cable Assembly Solution? 11/20/2024

    Cable assemblies are vital in RF/microwave systems, offering signal stability, durability, and flexibility. The SP-series cables excel in amplitude/phase stability, making them ideal for high-performance testing.

  6. Examining The Definition Of "Wideband" Through The Lens Of Electronic Warfare Systems 11/20/2024

    Wideband in EW systems evolves with RFADC advancements, enabling broader spectrum coverage, simplified receiver design, and innovative filter technologies for high-bandwidth, multi-mission applications in modern defense systems.

  7. Powering Artificial Intelligence With Low-Loss Capacitors 11/13/2024

    AI large language models' rapid growth increases power consumption, prompting the need for efficient data center power converters, such as LLC resonant converters, to improve efficiency.

  8. Exploring Our Energy Future With The Help Of Capacitors 11/11/2024

    Fusion research, led by recent successes like NIF’s ignition, explores high-energy plasma confinement, using advanced capacitors for power pulses crucial in achieving high temperatures and pressures.

  9. Knowles Precision Devices Introduces The SFSW Series Of Hermetic, Panel-Mount EMI Filters 10/30/2024

    EMI filters reduce electromagnetic interference while ensuring signal integrity, designed for high-reliability applications in harsh environments like aerospace and medical sectors.

  10. Load Pull Testing 10/28/2024

    Load pull analysis optimizes nonlinear device performance by characterizing active components, enabling efficient matching with variable impedances for applications like power amplifiers and wireless systems.