INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) are a good choice for millimeter wave applications due to their low loss and high efficiency. Designing the resonator for a fundamental mode can be complex due to the small size and sensitivity of the resonator to fabrication errors. In this example, a larger cylindrical dielectric resonator is simulated in XFdtd to show how the excitation of the higher order modes HEM113 and HEM115 can be used to produce wide bandwidth and good gain performance.
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AR’s Most Frequently Asked Questions
This article covers a variety of frequently asked questions that AR receives pertaining to EMC testing, using chambers, emcware®, and multi-tone systems.
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5G NR Design For eMBB
Next-generation 5G/6G communication systems will provide massive connectivity to the internet. Enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) will extend the current mobile experience with high data throughput on the order of more than 10Gbps, high system capacity on the order of more than 1000X that of LTE, and a much better spectral efficiency than LTE. This white paper showcases the unique system and circuit capabilities in Cadence software that overcome eMBB design challenges.
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What Is EMC Testing?
EMC is an acronym for Electromagnetic Compatibility (or Compliance), but what exactly does it mean and what can it do for you? Check out this article for more information.
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To comply with the new International Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association (IFC/NFPA) standards, the Bird RescueLine delivers on a key objective: ensuring that first responders have reliable radio communications in large structures...
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Connectors And Cable Assemblies For Medical Devices
Fischer Connectors® offers a line of connectors and cable assemblies that feature unparalleled signal integrity, fully secured connections, medical standard compliance, durability, 360° EMC shielding, and advanced ergonomics.
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Skyworks offers the SKY58277-11 Sky5 Front-End Module (FEM) for LTE and NR is a new addition to the Skyworks Sky5 portfolio of 5G technology products. The included 30-pad surface mount (SMT) module consists of PA blocks, input and output ports matched to 50 ohms, a MIPI standard digital control block, single-ended filter, antenna, and Tx-Rx switches, and a low noise amplifier (LNA).
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S-Band Pulsed Klystron Amplifier: VKS-8262
CPI offers the VKS-8262 series of klystrons for use in particle accelerators for scientific, medical, and industrial applications. These klystrons provide up to 7.5 MW peak at 2.856 or 2.9985 GHz at various rf pulse lengths and duty.
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50 MW X-Band Pulsed Klystron: VKX-8311A
CPI offers the VKX-8311A pulsed klystron operating at 11.994 GHz, 50 MW peak power, and 5 kW average power. This electromagnet-focused, liquid-cooled device delivers high reliability and efficiency and is ideally used for particle accelerator applications.
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4-20 GHz Dual-Directional Coupler: Model 504020006
KRYTAR offers the Model 504020006 dual-directional coupler delivering 6 dB of coupling over the broadband frequency range of 4 to 20 GHz in a single, compact, and lightweight package. With a multipurpose, stripline design, it is capable of monitoring forward and reflective power in power sampling and measurement, amplifier leveling, VSWR monitoring, field control, and amplifier load and protection applications.
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2 GHz High-Performance Arbitrary Waveform Generator: Model 685
The Model 685 is the world's fastest arbitrary waveform generator with industry-leading flexibility, speed, and power levels that allows users the widest range of modulation and creator options. It can be used for generating a complex pulse train, a series of radar pulses, pulsed RF signals with impairments, Gaussian pulses, multi-level pulses, double pulses for IGBT/Mosfet experiments, or pulses for advanced research and quantum computing.
FEATURED VIDEOS
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Using WaveFarer Radar Simulation Software To Predict How Waves Propagate In An Indoor Environment
Using WaveFarer's included scripts, users can leverage Remcom's XGtd path viewer to generate ray path animations. This clip demonstrates the capability by showing backscatter in an indoor scenario, visualizing how waves diffract through doorways and penetrate walls.
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Diffuse Scattering In WaveFarer
WaveFarer’s diffuse scattering model increases the fidelity of the simulation by revealing how paths interact with rough surfaces, leading to additional clutter in radar returns.
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Demonstration of XFdtd's Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Testing Features
Learn how to use XF's features for ESD testing as we walk through the process of analyzing a multi-layer PCB and identifying potential locations of dielectric breakdown.
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Introducing Pentek’s Family Of Quartz Products
Based on the Xilinx Zynq® Ultascale+™ RFSoC, the Quartz family brings performance and high-density integration to a wide range of different application spaces with a uniquely flexible design path. Quartz is available in standard form factors like 3U VPX, or with the QuartzXM™ Carrier Design Kit, it can be deployed on application specific custom carriers.
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Introducing Skyworks’ Broadband Low-Noise Amplifiers
The SKY67183-396LF and SKY67189-396LF models are broadband low-noise amplifiers designed for upcoming 5G network requirements. With features such as superior gain flatness, exceptional linearity, and an internal active bias circuitry, these LNA offers the ability to externally adjust supply current and provide stable performance over temperature and process variation.
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Passive Plus, Inc., Offers HI-Q High Power Capacitors With Quick Delivery, Stock - 12 Week
Passive Plus, Inc. (PPI) offers a series of capacitors with a High-Q, High RF Current/Voltage with Low ESR/ESL and Ultra-Stable performance characteristics.
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The Antenna Company Launches Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Antennas Enabling Precise Real-Time Location Services
The Antenna Company, a specialist in the design of high-performance embedded antennas, today announced a family of ultra-wideband (UWB) antennas to enable high precision positioning and angle-of-arrival applications for low-power sensors, anchors, and tag.
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Akoustis Awarded New Design Win For XBAW Filters From New CBRS Customer
Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKTS) (“Akoustis” or the “Company”), an integrated device manufacturer (IDM) of patented bulk acoustic wave (BAW) high-band RF filters for mobile and other wireless applications, announced today it has been awarded a design win and received a volume order for its 3.6 GHz Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS) XBAW® filter solution for advanced network infrastructure products targeting last-mile connectivity solutions for network operators.
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Teledyne e2v HiRel And Integra Technologies Inc. Partner On High Voltage GaN Devices
Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics, a leading provider of high reliability semiconductor solutions, today announced a new high reliability partnership with California-based Integra Technologies, Inc. (Integra).
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