Integrating chip antennas into a PCB: Understanding antenna matching
Antennas are not like other components. Their behaviour is more difficult to predict, because an antenna will perform a certain…
Why component integration matters for space-based PLL synthesizers
By integrating RF and synthesizer components into a monolithic RF IC, engineers can solve size and complexity design challenges in…
Next-Gen NFC Reader IC for Digital Car Keys
Delivers rapid car-key response and reliable connections over extended distances...
Diapers with RFID: Widely Useful or Trivial Pursuit?
A recent project from MIT – yes, MIT – developed a low-cost, easy-to-use system to signal a caregiver via smartphone…
AWR tool eases RFIC design
NI AWR Design Environment ver.13 introduces innovations in design flow management and simulation for MMIC, RFIC, multi-chip module and PCB.
USB-controlled PLL synthesisers cover up to 27GHz
The compact SMA-connectorised designs of Pasternack’s PLL frequency synthesisers support USB 2.0 that supplies DC power and GUI command.
Simblee-connected spectrometer targets consumer apps
Simblee enables 3ms latency, an expandable and modular user interface, and agile development of IoT products.
How to boost EVM performance of LTC5598 modulator
Baseband correction of quadrature phase and/or gain may be implemented for enhanced accuracy.
6GHz I/Q demodulator covers emerging 5G band at 5GHz
With a single network, the LTC5586 covers all the LTE bands as well as the emerging 4.5G and 5G bands…