Featured Articles

  1. Vibration Compensated OCXOs: Advantages, Disadvantages, And Market Applications 5/30/2025

    Electronically compensated and mechanically isolated OCXOs each offer unique benefits for vibration-sensitive applications; choosing the right design depends on size, power, and performance requirements.

  2. How Do 8 Layers Of IoT Security Keep Devices Safe? 5/2/2025

    Engineers and computer experts are constantly learning more about the Internet of Things (IoT). The coming decades will likely introduce millions more sensor-based devices into networks. These attack surfaces introduce numerous security concerns.

  3. Level Range Extension Of The R&S®SMW200A Using An External Amplifier 4/23/2025

    Explore how to extend the output power of the R&S®SMW200A using an external amplifier while managing distortions and protecting test equipment.

  4. Secure Trust In IoT With Qorvo's QPG6200 4/14/2025

    Qorvo’s QPG6200 chip delivers advanced security for IoT devices with secure boot, storage, provisioning, and compliance with PSA Certified Level 2 and Matter standards.

  5. Creating Satellite Fading Scenarios With The R&S Space Nexus 3/25/2025

    Explore SpaceNexus and its technology, application and benefits in satellite communication, connectivity solutions, and industry advancements, highlighting its role in future space-based networks.

  6. CFA Theory Of Operation 3/17/2025

    A CFA is a vacuum electron device (VED) with characteristics of a magnetron and a traveling wave tube (TWT). This white paper delves into CFA characteristics and operational theory.

  7. Receiver Protector: Theory Of Operation 3/17/2025

    This article presents the reader with a basic understanding of receiver protector technology and discusses the various available types of receiver protector forms, their strengths and weaknesses, and how best to use them.

  8. Magnetron Theory Of Operation 3/17/2025

    A magnetron is a high power microwave oscillator in which the potential energy of an electron cloud near the cathode is converted into RF energy in a series of cavity resonators. The resonant frequency of a microwave cavity is determined by the physical dimension of the resonator together with the reactive effect of any perturbations to the inductive or capacitive portion of the equivalent circuit.

  9. How To Speak Radar: Basic Fundamentals And Applications 3/12/2025

    The evolution of radar has grown steadily over the decades to employ sophisticated computerized techniques. Explore this introduction to radar technologies and to the application of radar equipment.

  10. Impact Of Drain Voltage On GaN RF Transistors And Safe Operating Area (SOA) Analysis 2/21/2025

    Increasing drain voltage in GaN RF transistors boosts power but risks thermal stress, reliability issues, and efficiency loss. SOA adherence and proper thermal management ensure longevity.