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Evaluating the frequency hopping capability of the AFE74xx
This application note describes the NCO-based frequency hopping capability of the RF-sampling AFE7422 and AFE7444. Introduction Frequency hopping describes a method in which communication systems...
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Multichannel RF transceiver clocking reference design for RADARs and wireless...
This reference design demonstrates multichannel JESD204B clocks generation and system performance with AFE7444 EVMs.
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AFE74xx as a single-chip wideband repeater using loopback mode
This application report evaluates the performance of the AFE7422 and AFE7444 devices as an RF sampling wideband repeater. Introduction 5G networks demand RF repeaters that can support very large...
View ArticleTexas Instruments Builds Bigger Lead in Analog Chip Market
Texas Instruments, the world's largest supplier of analog semiconductors, widened its lead in the $59 billion segment last year, according to estimates by IC Insights. The company's analog chip sales...
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Infineon to Take Over Cypress Semiconductor in $10 Billion Deal
Infineon Technologies said on Monday it would buy Cypress Semiconductor for $10.1 billion, the latest in a wave of dealmaking that has reshaped the global chip industry. The Munich, Germany-based...
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Look Out, Silicon: Bio-Organic/Compatible Transistors are Coming on Strong
Researchers developed an ion-gated transistor with relatively high transconductance and speed that can be used in analog or digital circuits such as EEG front-end “integrated” circuits. The search for...
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The IoT’s Future Banks on LTE Connectivity
LTE technology has what it takes to address Internet of Things applications across the board, ranging from gaming and mobile computing to smart metering and asset tracking. Download this article in...
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Building Component Pride at 2019 IMS Exhibition
Building blocks for many commercial and military systems operating well into the mmWave frequency range can be found at the 2019 International Microwave Symposium. Over 600 companies are expected to...
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Insulated Gate Drivers: A Quick Guide to Key Characteristics
When selecting a gate driver, designers should be fully aware of specifications that could make or break achieving the required IGBT switching performance. In power electronics, for example, as found...
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Low-Power 12-bit ADC for 5G, Radar Boosts Sampling Rate
Equipped with an efficient JESD interface, this dual-channel ADC reaches 5.2 Gsamples/s per channel with an 8-GHz bandwidth, meeting the needs of 5G as well as advanced radar and instrumentation...
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What Do You Really Know About Bypassing?
The seemingly ubiquitous bypass capacitor is an important component in design, especially when dealing with high frequencies. But what’s the driving force behind its usage? Just recently, I was...
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Semiconductor Developers Show mmWave Devices at 2019 IMS
As semiconductor developers have shown at the 2019 IEEE IMS, 5G infrastructure is well on its way around the world—and the U.S. has quite a bit of catching up to do. As expected, the fifth generation...
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Picture-Perfect Box Camera System Design
A "copy-ready" reference design became a worldwide hit. Talking to the engineer in charge of it all, Paul Rako reveals the story behind the design’s success. I met with Ricardo Salaverry before the...
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Making the Switch Pitch at IMS 2019
At the IMS 2019 exhibition, visitors were able to view live demonstrations of some of the newest switches on the market. Switches are important components for applications like test-and-measurement...
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Laser “Tricked” into Producing, Receiving Modulated Wi-Fi Band RF Signals
Researchers mixed two optical outputs of a laser comb and modulated the result, then emitted this energy via an integrated dipole antenna to create an RF signal in the 5-GHz band. We think of optical...
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Basic Min/Max Analysis Sets Resistor Values for Photocoupler Circuit
Calculating the appropriate resistor values for a photocoupler isn’t complicated, but some basic min/max considerations must be acknowledged in when doing the analysis. Download this article in PDF...
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Determining the resistor values and assuring performance of the circuit associated with a photocoupler (also called an optocoupler or optoisolator) is simple in principle, but there are some points to...
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Hunting for High Power at IMS
Armed with new products and various demos, this company used IMS 2019 as an opportunity to showcase its latest high-power technology. High-power technology was on display throughout the IMS 2019 show...
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Is 5G Four Times More Power Dense—or Even More?
The drive to achieve 5G network speeds creates an extremely challenging hardware environment from a power- and space-density perspective. Download this article in PDF format.5G is poised to...
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5G is poised to revolutionize connectivity, providing a programmable, intelligent connection between users and cloud services as well as a seamless, ubiquitous and personalized experience across...
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