Feature Articles

  1. What To Think About When Replacing Film Capacitors With MLCCs 5/7/2020

    Multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are emerging as an excellent alternative to film capacitors. This article reviews some of the considerations to keep in mind when you are deciding if making the switch is the right choice for your application.  

  2. Fundamentals Of Real-Time Spectrum Analysis 4/30/2020

    RF signals are becoming more complex and time varying in nature, so, it is crucial for today's engineers and scientists to be able to reliably detect and characterize RF signals that change over time. Something not easily done with traditional measurement tools.

  3. The Week in 5G: 4/28/2020 — U.S. House Introduces $750 5G Bill; GSMA Claims First 5G SA Network Slicing PoC Case 4/28/2020

    Plus, China aims to build 500,000 5G base stations in 2020, the Dutch 5G rollout approach diverges from most of EU template, Apple reportedly pushes back and downsizes new 5G iPhone production, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G. 

  4. Connectivity Q&A: Unscrambling The Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E Standards 4/23/2020

    The Wi-Fi Alliance is launching yet another enhancement – further advancing the next standard in wireless communication with Wi-Fi 6E. In this article, Tony Testa and Jaidev Sharma help us sort out the Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and 6E standards for today and tomorrow’s communication networks.

  5. The Week in 5G: 4/21/2020 — List of Delayed Spectrum Auctions Grows; S. Korea Plans mmWave 5G Network in 2020 4/21/2020

    Plus, controversy surrounds L-Band spectrum release in the U.S., rumors state Apple's first 5G iPad will be delayed, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G. 

  6. Applying Impedance Tuning To Maximize Antenna Performance In 5G Phones 4/16/2020

    This white paper describes how impedance tuners can be used and discusses the relative advantages of different impedance tuner designs. It includes several examples that demonstrate how impedance tuning can be used to achieve significant performance improvements in typical real-world scenarios.

  7. The Week in 5G: 4/14/2020 — 5G Conspiracy Theories Continue To Rile Up Cretins; Apple and RedMagic Tout New Phones 4/14/2020

    Plus, the U.S. FCC Commissioner begs trump to intervene in its spectrum allocation fight, China Unicom and Huawei apply 5G massive MIMO to indoor networks, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G. 

  8. The Week in 5G: 4/7/2020 — Japan and U.S. Plan Rural 5G Rollouts; False Theories Blame 5G For COVID-19 Pandemic 4/7/2020

    Plus, German industry takes initiative on private 5G networks, TCL Communications excites with 5G phone announcement, cretins pin pandemic on 5G, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G. 

  9. 65 V GaN Transforms The Radar Market: Here’s What It Means For You 4/1/2020

    65 Volt GaN is forging a new generation in radar systems that aim to advance security and monitor a number of commercial applications. This article examines how this technology is transforming radar systems and contributing to this growing area.
     

  10. The Week in 5G: 3/31/2020 — Despite Some Delays, Global 5G Juggernaut Advances During Pandemic 3/31/2020

    Another nation's spectrum auction and 5G communication standards have been delayed, while Hong Kong, Russia, and Japan celebrate 5G milestones. Plus the U.S. okays 5G legislation, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.