Application Notes & Tech Notes

  1. MBAL vs. MBALH Data 8/1/2025

    Explore new 1:1 and 1:2 baluns offer matched footprints, simplified ADC/DAC interfacing, and detailed s-parameter files for precise RF performance tuning and evaluation.

  2. A Channelized 2-18 GHz Microwave Receiver Block Diagram 7/28/2025

    This demo shows a compact, high-performance 2–18 GHz channelized receiver using CSP-packaged components for continuous full-band coverage, with no blind spots or switching delays.

  3. Advantages Of Tunable RF MMIC Filter Technology 11/14/2024

    MFBT tunable filters offer wide tuning, compact design, and simplicity, providing flexible alternatives to switched filter banks, with advantages in return loss and tuning versatility.

  4. Critical Grounding Issues For Microwave Amplifiers And Other RF Components 11/14/2024

    Explore proper grounding in RF systems, addressing ground loops, parasitics, and EMI to enhance performance, reduce noise, and improve MMIC amplifier reliability.

  5. MMIC Amplifier Product Families Decoded 11/14/2024

    Explore four MMIC amplifier lines—ADM, AMM, APM, and AKA—each designed for specific RF applications, including high-frequency LO drivers, gain blocks, and low-noise amplifiers.

  6. An Introduction To The Role Of Components In Receiver Performance 11/14/2024

    Discover high-performance RF components, addressing noise, nonlinear distortion, and signal integrity challenges that impact the design of advanced communication and radar systems.

  7. What's The Best Way To Achieve An Unequal Power Split? 11/14/2024

    RF and Microwave engineers have various options for unequal signal splitting, including Pick-Off Tees, Resistive Dividers, Directional Couplers, Rat Race, Wilkinson, and Quadrature Hybrids.

  8. How To Make An RF Or Microwave Power Splitting Network 11/13/2024

    Explore an 8-way power-splitting network design using Wilkinson and resistive dividers, demonstrating performance trade-offs among insertion loss, return loss, isolation, and phase/amplitude balance.

  9. Choosing The Right Bypass Caps For Your RF Power Amplifier 5/17/2024

    Explore the pivotal role of bypass capacitors in optimizing RF power amplifier performance, reducing noise, stabilizing DC supply, and mitigating unwanted oscillations in wireless communication systems.

  10. Is It Safe To Mate SMA And 2.92mm Connectors? 5/17/2024

    Learn the intricacies of mating SMA and 2.92mm connectors. While often compatible, varying tolerances and design disparities require caution. Delve into MIL-STD-348B specifications and considerations.