A new series of advanced Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules that are designed to help developers and inventors connect billions of objects to the Enterprise Internet of Things (EIoT), especially in challenging RF environments like hospitals and large industrial facilities, was announced today by global wireless technology leader Laird. These break-through wireless solutions — advanced 802.11ac […]
Precision nanopower op amps excel at battery, sensor apps
Texas Instruments today introduced the industry’s first precision nanopower operational amplifiers (op amps). The LPV811 and LPV812 consume quiescent current as low as 320 nA and are part of a family of four new ultra-low-power op amps. With up to 60 percent lower power consumption than competitive precision op amps and offset voltage as low […]
RF amps, PIN-diode/EM switches, waveguide components
Pasternack, a leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has released their new 2017 RF Product Guide. The company’s new 264-page catalog contains thousands of in-stock products including a greatly expanded portfolio of RF amplifiers, PIN diode and electromechanical switches, waveguide components, as well as the industry’s largest selection of passive, active, […]
RF MEMS switch matches reliability with excellent RF performance
Analog Devices, Inc. today introduced a breakthrough in switch technology that provides a long-sought replacement for electromechanical relay designs first adopted by the electronics industry more than 100 years ago. ADI’s new RF-MEMS switch technology is enabling faster, smaller, lower power, more reliable instrumentation equipment by resolving multiple performance limitations commonly attributed to relays, whose […]
3-axis MEMS accelerometer targets industrial and automotive applications
Murata today announced the SCA3300 series of high performance 3 axis MEMS accelerometers aimed at a broad range of industrial and automotive applications. Measuring 7.6 x 8.6 x 3.3 mm this small surface mounted MEMS sensor offers a user selectable measurement range of 1.5 g, 3 g or 6 g and features better than 10 […]
Top analog threads on EDAboard.com – October
(editor’s note: Intrigued by the problem? Have a question or optional solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the analog IC forum threads.) Calculation of input and output impedance – Suppose any voltage current feedback network is implemented and we have […]
Waveguide bends operate from 5.85 to 90 GHz
Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, launched a new line of waveguide bends operating from 5.85 to 90 GHz across 12 frequency bands (from C band to W band). These waveguide bends are frequently used in applications such as high-efficiency RF, test benches, instrumentation, microwave and mm-wave transmissions, MILCOM, SATCOM, […]
SMT conductive-polymer capacitors come in large 7361-15 case with 1.5-mm height profile
AVX has extended its J-CAP Series conductive polymer capacitors with conductive polymer electrodes, which already delivered the highest energy per volume (Joules/cc) of any SMT capacitor available on the market, with the addition of a new case size and several improved energy ratings. Now available in a large 7361-15 case with a low 1.5mm height […]
Cellular module integrates LTE Category 1 modem and GNSS engine
u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced the LARA-R3121, a new module comprising a single mode LTE Category 1 modem and a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) positioning engine specifically designed for IoT and M2M devices. LTE modem, GNSS and module technology were all developed in-house at u-blox. […]
Precision waveguide twists operate across 18 to 110 GHz
Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, unveiled a new family of precision waveguide twists operating across seven frequency bands from 18 to 110 GHz. These twists are specifically designed to prevent unwanted distortion in the signal’s transmission and are perfect for systems requiring a turn in the polarization and waveform. Fairview’s […]