Feature Articles

  1. The Science And Engineering Of Advanced MRI Machines 1/15/2025

    MRI uses nuclear magnetic resonance principles and advanced RF systems to generate detailed images, balancing trade-offs in field strength, coil design, and amplifier performance for diagnostics.

  2. Supercapacitor Modules Bridge The Power Gap For No-Fail Systems 1/8/2025

    Supercapacitors provide reliable, rapid-response backup power for mission-critical systems like hospitals and smart grids. Explore how they outperform batteries in durability and surge capacity.

  3. Breaking Boundaries In Wireless Communication: Simulating Animated, On-Body RF Propagation 12/23/2024

    Implementing zero-prototype design phases by using simulation can make high-functionality product development faster, more accessible, and less costly.

  4. Make Smart Use Of Preamps In RF Testing 12/17/2024

    Preamplifiers are essential in RF testing, boosting weak signals for accurate analysis. Proper setup and equipment matching ensure reliable results, prevent errors, and minimize costs.

  5. Specifying Capacitors For High-Energy Pulse Applications 12/11/2024

    High-energy capacitor banks support advanced pulse applications with precise design considerations, including charge/discharge profiles, and pulse repetition rate for reliable performance.

  6. A Q&A On Thin Film Circuit Technology 12/4/2024

    Thin-film technology enables high-performance, compact RF circuits with exceptional reliability. It supports filters, interposers, and IPDs, offering advanced features for high-frequency applications.

  7. Traveling Wave Tubes Still Best Solution For High RF-Power EW Systems 11/21/2024

    TWTs continue to be the preferred power solution for electronic warfare (EW) systems, offering high RF power, wide bandwidth, and fast response for effective signal jamming.

  8. How Can Local Oscillators Impact The Performance Of Radar And Satellite Systems? 11/20/2024

    Local oscillators (LOs) enable frequency conversion in radar and satellite systems, significantly impacting performance. Testing with RF signal generators ensures accurate conversion operations.

  9. How Can The Peak-To-Average Power Ratio Predict Error Vector Magnitude Degradation? 11/20/2024

    Peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) can predict EVM degradation in high-order modulation systems, offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive equipment for evaluating amplifier linearity and signal fidelity.

  10. How Do You Set Up A Phase Noise Analyzer For An Absolute Phase Noise Measurement? 11/20/2024

    The HA7062D phase noise analyzer performs absolute phase noise measurements using internal or external LO modes, enabling precise characterization of signal generators and oscillators.