Selecting High Linearity MMIC Amplifiers for use with Complex Digital Waveforms

Ted Heil, Mini-Circuits & Steve Crain, Keysight Technologies Comments Off on Selecting High Linearity MMIC Amplifiers for use with Complex Digital Waveforms

Enhanced Mode GaAs PHEMT (E-PHEMT) based MMIC amplifiers provide users advantages in both broadband noise figure and intermodulation performance, setting them apart from previous generations of GaAs amplifier designs. Historically... Read More

Real-time radar target generation

Dr. Steffen Heuel, Darren McCarthy, Rohde & Schwarz Comments Off on Real-time radar target generation

Enhanced Mode GaAs PHEMT (E-PHEMT) based MMIC amplifiers provide users advantages in both broadband noise figure and intermodulation performance, setting them apart from previous generations of GaAs amplifier designs. Historically... Read More

Using a Complementary Waveform Generator

Mike Gomez, Microchip Technology Comments Off on Using a Complementary Waveform Generator

How a complementary waveform generator found in 8bit microcontrollers can help in motor driver applications A complementary waveform generator (CWG) can be handy for when half-bridge and full-bridge control is... Read More

Power Efficient Design for Wearable Electronics

Mark Patrick, Mouser Electronics Comments Off on Power Efficient Design for Wearable Electronics

There are not many people who doubt that one of the next big growth areas in the electronics industry will be wearables. Some predictions claim that the market for wearables... Read More

Improper Power Sequencing in Op Amps: Analyzing the Risks

David Guo, Analog Devices Comments Off on Improper Power Sequencing in Op Amps: Analyzing the Risks

Introduction In systems with multiple supply voltages, operational amplifier power supplies must be established simultaneously with or before any input signals are applied. If this doesn’t happen, overvoltage and latch-up... Read More

R&S Scope Rider A multitalent for debugging in the field

Dr. Markus Herdin, Rohde & Schwarz Comments Off on R&S Scope Rider A multitalent for debugging in the field

Portable instruments are ideal for installation, maintenance and emergency work on electrical and electronic systems. Sources of faults can be varied, ranging from problems with the power quality to faulty... Read More

Solving Power Capacity Challenges with Software Defined Power

Mark Adams, CUI Inc. Comments Off on Solving Power Capacity Challenges with Software Defined Power

Running out of power is a constant concern for the operators of data centers and similar IT and communications infrastructure. The fight for footprint optimization while boosting processing and storage... Read More

Discrete vs. Integrated Solutions for Sensor Conditioning

Debbie Brandenburg, Exar Comments Off on Discrete vs. Integrated Solutions for Sensor Conditioning

Our world is filled with intelligent (smart) products and technology to make our lives more efficient, convenient, connected and informed. We come into contact with these smart devices every day.... Read More

Contactless Connectivity Unshackles Robotic Systems

Benjamin Mang & Rich Miron, Digi-Key Technical Content Comments Off on Contactless Connectivity Unshackles Robotic Systems

Industrial manufacturing and production may be the first to benefit from a new way of thinking about connections. Post burn-in, connectors are a major point of failure of an electronic... Read More