There are many reasons for needing to filter power supply or signal line. Power supply lines from a switching regulator may be too noisy for sensitive analog circuitry. Signal or power supply lines may pick up interference either from the rest of the system circuitry or from external devices. With signal lines the problem of […]
Interface & Isolation
USB/Ethernet 2SP6T switch matrices work
from DC to 12 GHz
The RC-2SP6T-A12 USB/Ethernet-controlled dual SP6T switch matrix provides 2 RF inputs and 12 outputs, allowing a variety of different switch configurations to meet your signal routing needs. The unit from Mini-Circuits contains 2 electromechanical SP6T switches in a single case, operating from DC to 12 GHz with 0.2 dB insertion loss, 90 dB isolation, and […]
iCoupler Digital Isolators from Analog Devices improve signal reliability
Analog Devices, Inc. today introduced the industry’s most robust digital isolator series with the best combination of signal reliability, safety and performance. Based on ADI’s patented iCoupler® digital isolation technology, the new isolator devices ensure safe system performance for applications operating in noisy, harsh and unpredictable healthcare and industrial environments. • View the new iCoupler […]
RF bandpass filter for intelligent transport systems complies to 3GPP
CTS Electronic Components, Inc. introduces a surface-mount RF bandpass filter for use in Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) including 802.11p for wireless access in Vehicular Environments (WAVE) and Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DRSC). The CTS TCB001A bandpass filter supports 2W of average RF output power at the antenna and is a necessary component to ensure compliance […]
Exar to use Dahua HDCVI technology
Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a supplier of high-performance integrated circuits and system solutions, announces the signing of a strategic agreement with Dahua to license High Definition Composite Video Interface (HDCVI) technology. Under the terms of the new agreement, Exar is licensed to design, manufacture and sell analog high-definition video solutions utilizing HDCVI technology. High Definition […]
Dual-band Wi-Fi audio IC for IoT
News Highlights: Enables multi-room experience on same network with advanced timing synchronization Includes support for Apple AirPlay™ Reduces cost for OEMs with fully integrated SoC and expands opportunities in home audio market Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation company in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, introduced the industry’s first dual-band Wi-Fi audio […]
What is a cascode amplifier?
I am not sure how “fashionable” discrete transistor design is nowadays, but anyone using discrete transistors, bipolar or otherwise, for high speed designs other than for switching probably knows about cascode designs. The purpose of a cascode amplifier (not to be confused with cascade which is a chain of two or more amplifiers) is to […]
