Feature Articles

  1. Batteries vs. Supercapacitors: Which Is Right For You? 9/18/2024

    Supercapacitors offer a compelling alternative to batteries, excelling in power density, lifespan, and efficiency. Explore their key characteristics and growing applications in energy storage.

  2. Why Is This Wireless Power System A Breakthrough For Efficiency? 9/12/2024

    Energy and spectral efficiency are crucial considerations for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). While most system architectures approach these as separate considerations, they may grow closer together in the future. A new wireless power transfer technology could prove a critical step forward in terms of both energy and communication.

  3. Low Phase Noise Synthesizer And Legacy Integrated Stabilized RF Sources: A Comparison 9/11/2024

    Discover the key differences between the dB-9006 synthesizer and legacy RF sources, dB-9003 and dB-9005, in terms of phase noise, frequency range, and advanced modulation capabilities.

  4. How Do You Properly Configure Your Test Setup For An Additive Phase Noise Measurement? 9/9/2024

    Learn how to configure your hardware setup and use the HA7062 Series Phase Noise Analyzer for accurate additive phase noise measurements.

  5. The Role Of LEO Satellites In The Wireless Expansion 9/9/2024

    Explore how LEO satellites are transforming communication landscapes, enabling global connectivity and next-generation applications.

  6. R&S Scope Rider RTH Helps Out On The Race Track 8/27/2024

    This case study highlights a racing team successfully using a portable oscilloscope to test and optimize the electronics of their race car.

  7. How Do RF And Microwave Power Splitters, Dividers, And Combiners Work? 8/26/2024

    RF splitters divide a signal into two, but maintaining equal amplitude and phase while minimizing crosstalk is challenging. Explore different types of splitters and their tradeoffs.

  8. Knowles Achieves A Benchmark For Excellence: MIL-PRF-55681-Qualified Capacitors For Mission-Critical Defense Applications 8/15/2024

    Knowles has achieved MIL-PRF-55681 qualification for ten capacitor styles, ensuring the highest reliability for critical aerospace and defense applications.

  9. Integrating Advanced Polymers: Why It Matters For Your High-Power RF Design 8/9/2024

    Insulating polymers play a critical role in wireless electronics design. High-powered RF components, in particular, must take material selection seriously to strike an optimal balance between temperature, signal, physical strength, and circuit efficacy. New thermal management polymers make these complex decisions easier.

    Electronics engineers have far more than simple silicone at their fingertips today. Still, advanced polymers introduce new cost and production considerations, so some professionals may hesitate to embrace them. Despite those fears, integrating these materials is crucial for several reasons.

  10. Supercapacitors: A Key Technology For Driving Modern Logistics 8/7/2024

    Discover how supercapacitors enhance warehouse logistics by powering AGVs and AMRs efficiently, reducing downtime, and boosting productivity through rapid charging and extended operational life.