SignalVu VSA software from Tektronix adds 5G NR physical-layer measurements to oscilloscopes and real-time spectrum analyzers
Telecommunications
How the digital-interface standards for cables and connectors are changing
CoaXPress (CXP) is a popular, digital-interface standard developed for high-speed transmission of data, videos, and still images. This interface was introduced in 2008 and has been used in industrial automation for years, with advanced machine vision and robotics applications following suit. It has been driven by reliability and simplicity, which includes its cables and connectors. […]
From design to certification: Connecting your LTE NB-IoT or M1 module to an antenna
Integrating a wireless module and antenna into a system requires thought, making design tradeoffs, achieving certification, and testing in production.
OpenRAN mid-band radio brings cellular to private and campus networks
Benetel’s RAN650 operates in the n77u band, which covers CBRS and other private network frequencies. It’s compliant with O-RAN fronthaul specifications.
Semi-shielded power inductors are AEC-Q200 compliant
Bourns, Inc. announced the expansion of its power inductor line with three new semi-shielded power inductor model series, Model SRN3030HA, SRN4030HA, and SRN5030HA. The new AEC-200 compliant power inductors from Bourns are designed with high current capacity, compact size, low loss, high operating frequency, and high operating temperature. The high temperature-graded materials employed in all three series achieve […]
How DPD improves power amplifier efficiency
Digital predistortion compensates for an amplifier’s nonlinearities, letting it operate in its nonlinear region for maximum power efficiency.
Baseband modem IP supports handsets, IoT, FWA with less power
CEVA’s PentaG2 baseband modem IP provides accelerated 4G/5G processing between RF circuits and Layer 2.
Low-capacitance TVS diodes protect high-speed data lines
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new SPxxR6, a series of four-channel, low capacitance (0.2pF) TVS diode arrays. These robust diodes provide extremely low breakdown/turn-on voltages, making them ideal protectors of high-speed data lines with low voltage (-0.3 to +0.3V). They can safely absorb repetitive ESD strikes above the maximum level specified in IEC 61000-4-2 international standard […]
Shielded power inductors built for harsh vibrations
Bourns, Inc. announced two new automotive-grade high current shielded power inductor series that offer enhanced mechanical strength for harsh vibration application environments. Bourns Model SRP1038WA and SRP1265WA shielded power inductor series are designed with a wider side terminal leadframe capable of withstanding 15 G typical or 30 G peak vibrations, therefore exceeding the 5 G demanded by the AEC-Q200 standard by […]
Copper, fiber, PoE, Wi-Fi cable tester fits in a pocket
The LinkXpert cable testers include the LinkXpert TP (Twisted Pair) model for copper wires, as well as the LinkXpert M3 model for three media types: copper, fiber and Wi-Fi. LinkXpert cable testers offer game-changing convenience for end users, packing three media types — copper, fiber and Wi-Fi — into a single device roughly the size […]