Mixed-Signal Devices (MSD) has launched the MS4022 frequency synthesizer for next-generation radar, wireless infrastructure, phased array, and instrumentation systems. Claiming to set a new benchmark ...

As the number of higher-throughput applications grows, so does the need for wider bandwidth and network coverage in wireless systems. Given limited spectrum allocation, wireless communication ...

How to use DC-coupling for RF sampling ADCs. How to improve system linearity. Higher data rates in wireless communication systems and the use of narrower pulses in radars to resolve close targets ...

Modern SDRs evolve from configurable platforms into intelligent wideband sensing systems combining high dynamic range, ...

Some brief theory and typical measurements of phase noise. Standard analysis of PLL phase noise used by most CAD applications. How to produce the lowest phase noise at a PLL output. A standard design ...

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has announced several new 5G Advanced–ready innovations, gearing up for the next generation of 5G applications. These include the Snapdragon X75 with 3GPP Release 17 and ...

Modern radio frequency (RF) components introduce many challenges to outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) suppliers whose objective is to ensure products are assembled and tested to meet ...

The author is director, RF engineering at Shively Labs. We all want to get the most value out of money spent. RF system repair can be costly. However, a well-implemented maintenance program can ...

A new class of high-power, three-phase AC-DC units with flexible outputs and industrial temp resilience aims to streamline power design in test, fab and manufacturing systems.

The author is director, RF engineering at Shively Labs. Just about anything can happen to cause failure in an RF system. Antenna damage from wind, falling ice, lightning, tower work, vandalism, loose ...