Microwave and Radio Frequency

The construction of low noise amplifiers (LNAs) is a complex process that requires the utilization of both pHEMT technology, and cascode topology. By harnessing these two facets of LNA creation; one ...Read More

The construction of low noise amplifiers (LNAs) is a complex process that requires the utilization of both pHEMT technology, and cascode topology. By harnessing these two facets of LNA creation; one can substantially improve linearity and combat the Miller effect.

Understand the steps necessary to the creation of exceptional LNAs, and learn how the engineers at Skyworks Solutions employ their knowledge of noise figure performance, linearity, and stability to assemble their SKY67100 and SKY67101 LNA models.

An ideal signal has no phase noise, harmonics nor spurious frequency components associated with it.
Unfortunately the ideal signal does not exist in the real world, and these factors degrade the ...Read More

An ideal signal has no phase noise, harmonics nor spurious frequency components associated with it.
Unfortunately the ideal signal does not exist in the real world, and these factors degrade the spectral
purity of all real world signals to some degree. High‐performance microwave signal generators are
designed to maximize spectral purity, with very low levels of phase noise, harmonics and spurs, while
maintaining general purpose flexibility. The levels of spectral purity performance are one of the key
differences between high‐performance, mid‐range and low‐end or entry‐level signal generators. This
paper discusses the factors that make up spectral purity specifications to help you make more informed
comparisons of microwave signal generator performance for test and measurement applications.

OpenVPX has certainly found a sure niche in rugged high performance defense applications. But due to its performance to size ration, it is finding its admirers among other industries. This article ...Read More

OpenVPX has certainly found a sure niche in rugged high performance defense applications. But due to its performance to size ration, it is finding its admirers among other industries. This article touches on the possible applications of this new high speed serial architecture in non-defense related applications.