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The Demands of 5G Drive RF Power Amplifier Enhancement

October 20, 2020 mpdigest

by Fairview Microwave RF power amplifier designers arguably have some of the most vexing challenges, many of which have been made even more difficult since wireless networks transitioned from analog […]

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Electronic Assemblies Without PCBs

September 24, 2020 mpdigest

Laser direct structuring (LDS) is a special success story. For almost 20 years, it has been possible to apply electronic conductor paths directly onto plastic parts during series production. LDS […]

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Cables Keep Radar Antennas Tracking

September 23, 2020 mpdigest

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by Andrew Kurzrok, Semi-Rigid Products Business Manager, Times Microwave Systems A wide range of newer military and commercial radar systems are based on solid-state devices, using reliable coaxial cable assemblies […]

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Methods to Conduct Efficient Radar and Transmitter Measurements

September 22, 2020 mpdigest

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by Anritsu Company Radar technology is used well beyond traditional military applications today. Engineers are designing radar systems used in many commercial environments, including safe and efficient operation of transport […]

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Phased Array Antenna Patterns—Part 1: Linear Array Beam Characteristics and Array Factor

September 21, 2020 mpdigest

by Peter Delos, Technical Lead, Bob Broughton, Director of Engineering, and Jon Kraft, Senior Staff Field Applications Engineer, Analog Devices, Inc. Introduction With the proliferation of digital phased arrays in […]

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Millimeter-wave Technologies for 5G “xhaul”

August 26, 2020 mpdigest

by Terry Edwards, Engalco Research The now burgeoning 5G communications networks all involve much higher information rates than the earlier 4G LTE. This situation leads to Gbps rate requirements for […]

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The Boonton PMX40 RF Power Meter Offers the Ultimate Combination of Performance and Flexibility

August 25, 2020 mpdigest

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by Boonton The bridge between traditional benchtop instruments and USB RF power meters is inundated with design compromises. To fill this void, the Boonton PMX40 RF power meter incorporates the […]

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Enabling Remote Collaborative Bench Test for an Uncertain World

August 24, 2020 mpdigest

by Wayne Mackey, Keysight Technologies Uncertainty. It is at the very heart of electronic testing. You test to be certain. The quality of any test is measured by how much […]

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NIST’s Key Role in 5G Development

August 21, 2020 mpdigest

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by Barry Manz, President, Manz Communications, Inc. The National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) may be the most underappreciated player in the development and advancement of systems that rely […]

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VNA Measurement Methodologies for Non-Ideal Test Fixtures

August 20, 2020 mpdigest

by Pasternack The characterization of high-speed test fixtures can either be accomplished via a probe station or through more standard RF test equipment such as a VNA through a microstrip […]

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