RFG Guest Columns

  1. Choosing The Right Capacitors For High-Power Resonant Circuits 10/30/2025

    Capacitor selection for LC tank circuits depends on temperature stability, ESR, and construction; Class I dielectrics offer low loss and high stability, while Class II allow higher capacitance.

  2. How Capacitors Drive Energy Innovation At Every Stage 10/30/2025

    Capacitors are critical across modern energy systems, from renewable generation to EVs and AI data centers, enabling efficient power conversion, filtering, storage, and reliable performance under demanding conditions.

  3. Understanding Resonance Through The Spring And Mass Analogy 10/30/2025

    Resonant circuits, like LC tank circuits, store and exchange energy between capacitors and inductors. A spring-and-mass analogy helps visualize oscillation and frequency-selective behavior.

  4. Capacitor Roles In High-Power Class E RF Generators 10/30/2025

    Class E RF generators use high-efficiency switching amplifiers with critical capacitors for waveform shaping, impedance matching, and energy storage across telecommunications, medical, industrial, and research applications.

  5. The Role Of Capacitors In Variable Frequency Drives And Modern Motor Control 10/30/2025

    Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) rely on capacitors for energy storage, voltage stabilization, and EMI suppression, enabling precise motor control, efficiency, and long-term system reliability.

  6. Supporting RF Systems Using The CDL Protocol 10/30/2025

    Common Data Link (CDL) enables secure, jam-resistant ISR communications across air, ground, and naval platforms, evolving for multi-band, high-throughput, and miniaturized military applications.

  7. How Does Connector Care And Cable Phase Stability Impact Test Results? 10/15/2025

    Proper connector care ensures measurement accuracy and reliability. Learn how color-coded connectors, inspections, and storage best practices maintain phase stability and protect your RF test setups.

  8. Engineering The Future Of Wireless: Inside The Promise And Power Of Wi-Fi 8 10/15/2025

    Wi-Fi 8 is coming—bringing smarter, more efficient networking and advanced front-end innovations. Industry experts explain what design engineers need to know to stay ahead.

  9. EMI Filters: The First Line Of Defense In Military/Aerospace Electronics 10/13/2025

    When failure is not an option, high-reliability EMI filters deliver superior high-frequency EMI suppression for mission-critical applications in aerospace and defense.

  10. Connectors For Data Acquisition And Control Instrumentation 10/1/2025

    Reliable connectors are vital for DAQ/control systems, protecting signal integrity in high-speed, miniaturized, and harsh environments, like automotive testing and healthcare.