Microwaves & RF Best of 2023

This three-part series discusses how phase noise in general is modeled and simulated, and how RF component phase noise propagates through a PLL to determine its output phase noise...

From a development board for on-device AI to high-end MEMS microphones, check out these standout products that debuted at CES 2023.

Radar systems are increasingly important in many industries. However, as they carry out complex techniques, they need transceivers that can meet their needs. Software-defined ...

As the IoT continues to expand, wireless protocols need to support applications that require higher network capacity, faster data rates, and more robust security.

Mercury Systems' Ken Hermanny and Rodger Hosking discuss the deployment of Direct RF technology and signal processing product solutions for defense and aerospace applications....

How does power consumption create a set of complex, interrelated conundrums for 5G system design engineers?

Designers of 5G/6G systems must take into account the seven major “pillars” critical to their successful creation, which center around antennas, receivers, and RF power, among...

Powercast’s RF power transmitter means to slash RF transmitting technology costs and make convenient, contactless power ubiquitous.

What’s the state of the state for today’s calibration engineers? The cartoon series courtesy of Fluke Calibration takes a satirical snapshot of the current climate.

F-16 fighter aircraft used in Ukraine require a steady supply of spare parts, which are being provided by the U.S. Department of Defense.

A deep dive into two common radio architectures compares the tradeoffs on how each solves the unique challenge of growing co-location issues.

At IMS, Microchip Technology tested and compared measurements between a miniature atomic clock and a chip-scale atomic clock using its 53100A phase-noise analyzer.

Root mean square (RMS) and peak power ratings are basic power-handling terms. If you’re looking to build a high-performance entertainment system, you should understand exactly...

The long-term LoRaWAN distance world record of 832 kilometers (517 miles) has been broken—it now stands at 1,336 kilometers, or 830 miles.

This article provides a brief tutorial on the vector network analyzer, how it works, and its application.

A wide range of new components are on display throughout the show floor at CES 2023.

At CES, the company also demonstrates its Marconi and Polaris beamforming/steering chips.