01.27.12 -- January's Most Popular Articles & News

LTE Release 9 Technology Introduction
The LTE technology as specified within 3GPP Release 8 was first commercially deployed by end 2009. Since then the number of operators implementing the technology is strongly increasing around the globe. LTE has become the fastest developing mobile system technology. The same way GSM and WCDMA have been enhanced with additional features over time, LTE is continuously worked on. Read more in this article by Rohde & Schwarz.

A Guide To Passive RF And Microwave Beamformer Networks
Beamforming networks for antennas have evolved since the 1960's. This brief presentation reviews the origins of the technology, and offers several example circuit topologies of passive microwave beamformers. Read more in this article by Ken Greenwood, TRM Microwave.

Design The Avago MGA-231T6 Into A High-Gain, Low-Noise, Low-Current GPS LNA Module
Avago's MGA-231T6 features high gain, low noise figure, and high linearity at low current with a low external component count, making it an effective, low-cost, and easy-to-use GaAs Low Noise Amplifier. This article demonstrates the process involved with designing it into a high-gain, low-noise, low-current GPS LNA module. Read more in this article by Avago Technologies.

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