Power management encompasses a range of power converter types and topologies and includes systems like motor drives, ac/dc power supplies, dc/dc converters, and battery chargers. Designing compact, cost-effective, and efficient power management systems is challenging and requires a combination of skills in high voltage and high current design, control loop optimization, mitigation of electromagnetic interference […]
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Grypper sockets for BGA devices – controller, buffers and DDR’s
Ironwood Grypper sockets are great for enabling fast, easy swap out of BGA devices for development sorting and failure analysis. The Grypper socket allows you to snap the BGA device into the socket simply – no lid needed. The Grypper sockets are the same size as the device, “ZERO FOOTPRINT SOCKET,” so they will reflow […]
If you are working with antennas, here are some tools to consider, part 2
Antenna design and integration is an important activity for 5G telephony, wireless Internet of Things (IoT) nodes, Wi-Fi networks, near field and satellite communications, and a range of other applications. Without robust antenna designs and solid system integration, the performance of those applications can be severely compromised. Balancing the needs for efficiency, gain, bandwidth, pattern […]
If you are working with antennas, here are some tools to consider, Part 1
Antenna design and integration is an important activity for 5G telephony, wireless Internet of Things (IoT) nodes, Wi-Fi networks, near-field, and satellite communications, and various other applications. Without robust antenna designs and solid system integration, the performance of those applications can be severely compromised. Balancing the needs for efficiency, gain, bandwidth, pattern characteristics, and decreased […]
Elastomer socket for Ethernet switch device
High-Speed Elastomer Socket for Ethernet Switch Device Socket is constructed with high performance and low inductance elastomer contactor. The temperature range is -55 C to +150 C. The pin self-inductance is 0.10 nH, and the mutual inductance of 0.007 nH. Capacitance to ground is 0.069 pF. The current capacity is 4 amps per pin and […]
JFET line adds 16 new devices
Solitron Devices announces a substantial expansion of our Junction Field-Effect Transistor (JFET) portfolio of products. Expanding on the existing JANTXV-qualified product line, Solitron has added 16 new N channel devices offered with COTS and hi reliability screening options. Packaged in hermetic TO18/TO-72/TO-78 packages, this series is designed for harsh environments such as space, avionics, and […]
Inductors and all-mode filters now for frequencies up to 5 GHz
SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus GmbH & Co KG (SMP) has extended the frequency range for inductive components and filter systems. Filter damping in all-mode products now has an effective range of up to 5 GHz. SMP manufactures and develops EMC filter systems and inductive suppression components based on All Mode Technology (AM), a registered trademark of […]
The Radio Data System: FM radio adds features to stay viable, part 4
Broadcast FM radio has extended its user-friendly capabilities through the addition of embedded, backward-compatible functionality which adds text and even graphics to the radio display. This part concludes with additional RDS details and IC implementations. Q: Where is the RDS signal in the FM-channel spectrum? Does it affect existing FM stereo broadcasts? A: One of […]
The Radio Data System: FM radio adds features to stay viable, part 3
Broadcast FM radio has extended its user-friendly capabilities through the addition of embedded, backward-compatible functionality which adds text and even graphics to the radio display. RDS is part of FM radio’s effort to maintain relevance and meet user expectations in the face of many alternative ways in which users can access news, music, and more […]
Metal helix antennas provide longer life in utility metering applications
Raltron is simplifying wireless antenna designs and providing longer operational life for utility metering applications with its RLX Series of metal helix antennas. The ruggedized omnidirectional RLX antennas for utility meters are constructed from either phosphor bronze or brass, for optimal outdoor performance in residential, and industrial applications. Able to withstand extreme heat and cold, […]