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12.20.12 -- Top 10 Of 2012

 
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From The Editor
Top 10 Of 2012: Reader's Choice In RF And Microwave Design
By Paul Kruczkowski, editor By Paul Kruczkowski, editor
It's time for RF Globalnet's Top 10 newsletter, our annual year in review. In it, you will find the news stories, articles, products, downloads, and editorials that were most important to our readers over the past 12 months. This look back gives us perspective on the past year in RF and microwave design, and perhaps a glimpse at what we can expect for 2013.
Top 10 Articles
1. Mixer Basics: A Tutorial On RF And Microwave Mixers
By Marki Microwave Inc.
2. Isolator And Circulator Basics
By MECA Electronics Inc.
3. How To Calculate System Minimum Detectable Signal
By Millitech
4. 5 Amplifier Families: Basic Characteristics
By Analog Devices, Inc.
5. Basics Of SAW Filters
By COM DEV
6. Crystal Oscillator Basics
By Bliley Technologies, Inc.
7. GaN: The Technology Of The Future
By RF Micro Devices, Inc.
8. Oscillator Technology Basics
By Precise Time and Frequency, Inc.
9. Introduction To RF And Wireless Communications Systems
By National Instruments Corporation
10. Impedance Matching Of SAW Filters
By COM DEV
Top 10 Downloads
1. A Guide To Passive RF And Microwave Beamformer Networks
TRM Microwave
2. Passive Intermodulation Analyzer Brochure
Anritsu Company
3. Datasheet: 1-GHz Ultra-Miniature Logarithmic Amplifier
Pascall Electronics Ltd.
4. Microwave Laminates Comparison Chart
Standard Printed Circuits, Inc.
5. Datasheet: Cavity-Backed Spiral Antenna For Precision Phase Applications
Cobham
6. Understanding PIM (Passive Intermodulation) Guide
Anritsu Company
7. Yagi Antenna and Antenna Kit Datasheet
Antenna Research Associates
8. Datasheet: PIN Diode For Transmit/Receive Switching Applications
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
9. Datasheet: Millimeter-Wave E-Band Amplifier Series
Ducommun LaBarge Technologies Inc.
10. White Paper: LTE Release 9 Technology Introduction
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Top 10 News Stories
1. Millimeter-Wave Weapon Demonstrated
2. New Antenna Design Concept Can Replace Several Antennas
3. Wi-Fi Will Soon Reach Its Limits
4. Human Invisibility Cloak Confirmed By Fractal Antenna
5. Intel Rethinks The Radio
6. New Multi-Antenna Technology Unveiled
7. LED 'Magic Wands' Pick Up Radio Signals From Mobile Devices
8. Tiny Antenna Can Increase Wi-Fi Speed By 200x
9. Are Smart Meters Putting Your Home At Risk?
10. RF Front-End Modules: Breakthrough Technology Platform Announced
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Top 10 Editorial Perspectives
1. 'Super Wi-Fi' Arrives In The U.S.
2. Lowest-Loss Microwave Cable Introduced
3. The 6 Biggest Technology Trends From IMS2012
4. Got PIM? How To Get Rid Of It
5. Medical Radar: Coming Soon To A Hospital Near You?
6. LightSquared Derailed By FCC Ruling
7. GaN The TWT Killer? Not So Fast
8. First 4x4 MIMO Field Trial: Stellar Data Rates Reported
9. Chinese Counterfeit COTS Chaos Continues
10. OCXO Temperature Stability With TCXO Power Consumption
Top 10 Products And Services
1. Filter Design Software
AWR
2. Antenna Analysis Software
EM Software & Systems (USA) Inc.
3. GaN MMIC Amplifiers/Transistors
Northrop Grumman Microelectronic Products & Services
4. Biconical Antenna 1 GHz To 18 GHz
A.H. Systems
5. GaN Amplifiers
Empower RF Systems, Inc.
6. 100-MHz OCXOs With Low Phase Noise And Low G-Sensitivity
KVG Quartz Crystal Technology GmbH
7. TCXO With Very Tight Stability
CTS Electronic Components
8. UAV Antennas
Pharad, LLC
9. GaN RF Power Transistor
Richardson RFPD
10. Free Student Version Of Sonnet Suites Software
Sonnet Software