Newsletter | August 25, 2026

08.25.26 -- Spotlight On Amplifiers & Oscillators

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FEATURED EDITORIAL

Amplifiers: RFs Overlooked Components And More Interesting Than You Think

By John Oncea

Whenever people need to magnify an RF signal, the amplifier plays a pivotal role. They are used in commercial and defense avionics, space and deep space, electronic warfare, naval applications, mobile internet, satellite communication, and wireless communications.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

VSWR And Its Effects On Power Amplifiers

White Paper | Exodus Advanced Communications

VSWR happens from having an impedance mismatch between a source and a load. VSWR is not a hard concept to grasp, but its effects on the instrumentation can be more difficult to realize.

How To Save Time And Money Sourcing Switches For RF Applications

Article | By Jeff Bly, dB Control, And Keith Kulyk, Charter Engineering, Inc.

Being able to procure both EM switches and PIN diode switches from a single, U.S.-manufactured source provides increased flexibility and access to expertise for customers.