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Beginning in 1965 and for approximately 50 years, transistor density in integrated circuits followed Moore’s Law. Yet during the last 15 years, active RF electronics have evolved into the RF System-on-a-Chip (RF SoC) and RF System-in-a-Package (RF SiP) approaches, which have led to significant SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power and Cost) reduction and simultaneously enhanced processing power. 

Phase is a key parameter in many RF and microwave systems. Accurate phase control is essential for coaxial cables and connectors in applications ranging from radar and missile defense to satellite communication and instrumentation. Engineers can design and implement systems that achieve superior performance and reliability by understanding phase and exploring advanced cable technologies.

This eBook aims to provide an overview of some of the latest innovations in surface mount and integrated device with their implications for the military and aerospace industries. As these sectors push the boundaries of what is possible in electronic systems, engineers and designers are continuously seeking ways to optimize size, weight, and power (SWaP) without compromising performance or reliability. Through these articles on new developments in materials, processes, and design methodologies, this eBook provides valuable insights for professionals involved in the design and implementation of military and aerospace systems. As the demand for more compact, efficient, and reliable electronic systems continues to grow, the importance of surface mount components in the military and aerospace sectors will only increase.

One challenge facing test engineers charged to evaluating today’s complicated wireless networks & devices is the sheer number of potential RF connections requiring scrutiny. Readers will learn how RF switch matrices can extend the port count of VNAs to meet the testing demands of modern wireless standards & sensing technologies.

Skyworks’ Si5360/61/62/63 fifth-generation jitter attenuator/clock multiplier devices harness advanced DSPLL® and MultiSynth technologies to deliver exceptional jitter performance that meets 100G and 200G SerDes clock requirements. With its exceptional performance, ease of use, comprehensive testability, and unmatched flexibility, the Si5360/61/62/63 family provides a compelling clocking solution for SOC vendors and data center customers demanding high-performance clocks.

This application note explains Vector Network Analyzers and S-parameter measurements using time domain in the software. This paper contrasts frequency and time domain analyses, including Inverse Discrete Fourier Transform (IDFT) for time domain representation. The text discusses applications such as impulse response, Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR), and Time Domain Gating for improved measurement accuracy.

Every RF/Microwave system level design engineer searches for the “silver bullet” component solution that will be the key enabler for ALL performance specification requirements. A “silver bullet” can be defined as the single perfect solution to many complicated problems. For today’s RF/Microwave receiver system design engineers, Teledyne e2v’s EV10AS940 10 Bit, 12.8 GSPS ADC (with internal DDC) is the ultimate “silver bullet.”

A common RF SOI switch phenomenon is low frequency power de-rating. This phenomenon is due to the gate resistance and gate capacitance; and can be extended by tuning one or both of those values. The trade-offs involved in tuning the low frequency power de-rating will be discussed in this paper. 

Plasma trails created by hypersonic vehicles passing through the atmosphere create challenges for radar detection and radio communication through the plasma layer.  This paper discusses the FDTD method to simulate the behavior of plasma materials using Remcom’s XFdtd 3D EM Simulation solver and presents validation in one and three dimensions.

Demonstrating the scale manufacturing capabilities of Fortify’s RF manufacturing platform, this white paper explores the performance repeatability of 62 mm (2.44”)diameter Luneburg lenses produced by Fortify in a production environment. Boresight gain measurement of the lenses demonstrated a standard deviation of 0.06 dB across the manufacturing batch.