In this brief presentation you will learn the impact of bias and power supply circuits on amplifier efficiency, linearity, and noise figure; sophisticated methods to ensure both electrical and thermal stability that even seasoned engineers miss; and troubleshooting insights that allow you to quickly identify and resolve problems when they arise.Webinar DetailsWebinar publication date: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET View On-demand Recording
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What made you select the Qorvo ACT72350 as a featured product?I’ve selected the ACT72350 from Qorvo for its impressive range of features. This standalone three-phase BLDC motor driver is a fantastic choice for applications that require high performance and flexibility. It can drive up to a 20S battery pack with a maximum of 160V, which makes it a great option for demanding motor control systems. What’s particularly exciting about the ACT72350 is its built-in Analog Front End (AFE) that powers the system MCU, while also offering strong drive capabilities. It’s a well-rounded solution, integrating all the necessary analog blocks for…
The Rise of Heterogeneous Integration as an Industry Standard Every market, from defense to commercial wireless applications, has two overarching goals: to reduce the size of components and subsystem packaging while integrating as many functions as possible. This is a tall order, as the two requirements inherently conflict, creating entirely new packaging methods while enhancing existing ones is necessary. As a result, these applications demand unprecedented levels of integration, minimal signal loss, and superior thermal management, all while keeping costs competitive. Traditional packaging approaches, which often rely on wire bonding and conventional printed circuit board materials, simply cannot meet these…
What made you select the Guerrilla RF’s GRF0020D? I’m excited to feature the GRF0020D this month, one of the first of a new class of GaN-on-SiC bare die power amplifiers from Guerrilla RF designed to meet the growing needs of industries such as wireless infrastructure, military, aerospace, and industrial heating. This product is the perfect solution for customers looking to integrate bare die into their custom MMICs. Offering up to 30W of saturated power when using 50V supply rails and 19W with 28V rails, the GRF0020D is engineered for high-performance applications, supporting frequencies up to 7 GHz and delivering a…
What made you select the Qorvo ACT85411 as a featured product? What value and differentiation does this product offer?This month, I’m pleased to highlight the Qorvo ACT85411 Power Loss Protection (PLP) Device as our Power Expert Product Pick. Designed to ensure data integrity and enhance device performance, the ACT85411 seamlessly integrates PLP with Power Management IC (PMIC) technology. This combination is particularly crucial in applications like Solid State Drives (SSDs), where maintaining normal operation during power outages is essential. With its advanced features, the ACT85411 helps safeguard critical data and ensures continuous performance, even in the face of unexpected power…
Introduction In RF, wideband has always been a dynamic and context-dependent term. Its definition evolves alongside advancements in technology and its applications. In electronic warfare (EW) systems, wideband capabilities are indispensable. They enable operations across an extensive range of frequencies and bandwidths (Figure 1) and facilitate quicker, more effective responses to modern threats. Key EW applications such as searching, tracking, targeting, and communications rely heavily on wideband functionality to cover significant portions of the RF spectrum. As the complexity and scope of applications expand, managing a broader range of frequencies becomes increasingly critical. In this context, advancements in RF filter…
Why did you pick Rosenberger’s SMPX Interconnects as the featured product for the month? The rise in mmWave, 5G, and 224 Gbps/lane PAM4 calls for a new type of interconnect to ensure consistent and accurate connections. Rosenberger’s new SMPX interconnects are a key component to accelerate the development of 224G system architectures and enabling future technologies. This interconnect solution is the first we’ve seen to combine all of the following features into one high-performance sub-miniature push-on solution. Not to mention it was all designed with cost in mind, making it equally attractive to design engineering and program/procurement teams. What are…
Each year our team of team evaluates a wide range of products from our portfolio to identify the standout innovators and top performers. We are thrilled to reveal RFMW’s Most Innovative RF and Microwave and Power Management products for 2024. 2024 has been filled with exciting new cutting-edge solutions that are shaping the future of our industry…keep tuned in for more great releases in 2025! RF and Microwave Products Ampleon ART2K5T Series Ampleon’s ART2K5T Series are used in HF to UHF (typically <500MHz) applications where extremely high power, together with an elevated level of ruggedness, is required. The ART transistor…
What made you select the Menlo Micro’s MM5622? For this month’s Expert Product Pick, I chose the MM5622 from Menlo Micro. This DC-coupled, 64 Gbps high-speed differential loopback switch is a world apart from traditional high-speed switches. With the MM5622, you can expect significant improvements like: 95% reduction in power consumption 1000x increase in lifetime = reduced down-time, maintenance and cost 165x increase in speed = reduced test time and overall cost 85% volume reduction = more parallel tests and easier routing Menlo Micro’s Ideal Switch® technology is unrivaled in SWaP-C advancement and the MM5622 is just the latest disruptor…
What made you select the Qorvo PAC52411 as a featured product? What value and differentiation does this product offer?The new PAC52411 44V BLDC intelligent motor control IC expands Qorvo’s broad portfolio of feature-rich Power Application Controller® (PAC) products by adding new features like VDS sensing, Cycle By Cycle (CBC), Enhanced Sample And Hold (S&H), Windowed Watchdog Timer, hardware-based nBRAKE/nDrive driver disable and more. The application controller integrates a 50 MHz Arm Cortex M0 32-bit microcontroller core with 32 kB of Flash and 8 kB of SRAM.Additional PAC52411 features include a 44V Buck/SEPIC DC-DC controller, 3 high-side 44V/1.2A gate drivers, 3 low-side 20V/1.2A…