Feature Articles

1. How Do You Determine Whether A Connector Is Within Tolerance? 7/9/2026

   Learn how connector gage kits verify pin depth, identify out-of-tolerance connectors, and help prevent measurement errors, unreliable connections, and costly equipment damage.

2. How Do You Control Impedance With A Slide-Screw Tuner? 7/9/2026

   Learn how slide-screw impedance tuners vary magnitude and phase to present nearly any load, enabling accurate RF device characterization beyond standard 50 Ω conditions.

3. How Can You Identify the Right RF Connector For Your Test Setup? 7/9/2026

   Avoid costly RF connector mismates by learning how to identify compatible interfaces and use color coding to improve accuracy and protect test equipment.

4. What Causes Time-Varying Propagation Delay In Satellite Links? 7/9/2026

   Learn why propagation delay changes during LEO and MEO satellite passes and how accurate emulation improves the realism of NTN system testing.

5. Does This Connector Look Right To You? What To Check Before Use 7/9/2026

   A simple connector inspection can prevent measurement errors and equipment damage. Learn the three critical signs to check before every RF connection.

6. How Does Doppler Shift Affect Signals During A Satellite Pass? 7/9/2026

   Discover how Doppler shift changes throughout a satellite pass, why it challenges NTN receiver performance, and how realistic channel emulation enables accurate pre-deployment testing.

7. Meeting The Demands Of Pulse Power Applications 6/29/2026

   Pulse power technologies require precise, repeatable energy delivery across aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial systems, driving demand for high-performance capacitors engineered for reliability and control.

8. Redefining Industrial Safety And Efficiency With Ultra Wideband Technology 6/18/2026

   Discover how Qorvo UWB powers real-time location systems that improve warehouse safety, reduce downtime, and enable safer, more efficient industrial automation at scale.

9. Knowles Expands Ceramic Core Inductor Portfolio For Reliable RF Performance In Diverse Applications 6/17/2026

   Explore an expansion of a ceramic core inductor portfolio for RF/microwave applications, offering reliable Q and SRF performance, consistent inductance, and competitive pricing for commercial, industrial, telecom, and medical designs.

10. Qorvo^® Simplifies RF Control With SOI Portfolio That Eliminates Negative Bias 6/8/2026

    As defense, aerospace, and infrastructure systems demand wider bandwidths, more agile signal routing, and faster deployment cycles, RF designers are under increasing pressure to simplify increasingly complex architectures.