Newsletter | September 21, 2023

09.21.23 -- How Space Agencies Keep Electronics Safe In The Final Frontier

FROM THE EDITOR

How Space Agencies Keep Electronics Safe In The Final Frontier

Safety is job one, something that is especially true in the harsh environment of space. With so many ways for electronics to go bad, what is being done to keep us safe when exploring the heavens?

SPOTLIGHT ON AMPLIFIERS & OSCILLATORS

Load Transient Response – Enhancing Loop Stability Testing

Validating stability in power supply design involves analyzing frequency loop and load transient responses, with the aid of modern oscilloscopes to visualize PWM signals and identify converter effects.

Amplifier Linearity – What Is It & How Is It Measured?

A nonlinear amplifier will not faithfully reproduce its input signal and adds distortion to the waveform. Testing the linearity of an amplifier, therefore, is critical to maintain high-fidelity communications.

How To Get Smaller, Smarter, More Reliable Power Management

Managing power is crucial for proper system operation. What if there was a built-in power management device to help tackle that job?

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Primer On Millimeter-Wave Technology For Defense Applications

Millimeter-wave technology is crucial in defense to combat emerging threats. Here's a Q&A guide on its products, including specialized manufacturing and environmental testing benefits.

Filter Basics Series Part 2: Designing Basic Filter Circuits

In part two of this series, Knowles covers how RF designers can use the different frequency dependencies of capacitors and inductors to manipulate impedance and create various filter responses. 

MMIC Technologies: Integrated Passive Devices (IPD)

This article provides an overview of IPD technology and Mini-Circuits’ reliability testing processes using their components as examples.

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Modelithics Releases COMPLETE Library v23.5 For Keysight Technologies’ PathWave ADS

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ITC 2023

The International Telemetry Conference (ITC) will be held at the Horseshoe (formerly Bally’s) in Las Vegas between October 23-26, 2023. The ITC is the world’s leading exhibition specifically targeted for aeronautical flight test professionals. The ITC features a multitude of technical sessions, blue ribbon panels, notable guest speakers, and social events. Our technical sessions provide an excellent forum for the exchange of information and education.

FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Capabilities And Applications Of Instrumentation Amplifiers

Nigel Hann of Communications And Power Industries joins us to detail CPI’s range of instrumentation amplifier offerings, touching on applications, design, and the company’s “one stop shop” approach.

BULLETIN BOARD

Supercharging A VNA With An RF Matrix Switch (VNAPort Extension)

Extending a VNA with a matrix switch can be one of the most cost-effective, modular, fastest, and least resource-intensive methods of reaching a desired port count.

FEATURED PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES

Sky5 5G NR n77/78 Diversity Receive Module: SKY53761-11

The SKY53761-11 is a highly integrated LNA filter module that enables users to support 5G New Radio (NR) bands in the 3.3 to 4.2 GHz frequency range.

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Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

18 – 40 GHz, 10 W Min Solid-State High-Power Amplifier: AMP2145A-LC

The AMP2145A-LC solid-state high-power amplifier features an operating frequency range of 8 to 40 GHz and delivers a minimum power output of 10 watts at Psat and a typical power output of 5 watts at P1dB.

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Exodus Advanced Communications

2 - 20 GHz High Dynamic Range Gain Block: ADM-8536PSM

The ADM-8536PSM is the world's smallest 2-20 GHz high linearity, low noise amplifier solution, featuring 10.5 dB gain, +25 dBm OIP3, and 2.5 dB noise figure, making it suitable for use in RF front ends.

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