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When discussing antennas, “impedance matching” commonly appears during the design and final phases. The antenna must be impedance matched when assembled for the end environment so it can operate with maximum efficiency. This process consumes a large amount of time hence it is worth understanding the basics of impedance matching.

The excellent phase noise exhibited in ADI’s latest generation of high speed DACs enables size, weight, power/performance, and cost benefits in next-generation low phase noise, fast hopping agile RF/microwave synthesizers.

This application note offers a straightforward description of how to analyze EMI problems using the Rohde & Schwarz Oscilloscopes. The discussion begins by covering the basic mechanisms that can result in unwanted RF emissions and then describes how to proceed in analyzing EMI problems. Finally, a practical example is given to illustrate the analysis process.

High speed data interfaces like USB, HDBaseT™, HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort require careful consideration to ensure reliable communication that is free of disruptive EMI. Of the many tools at the designer’s disposal like trace routing, termination and component placement, the common mode filter choke remains one of the most powerful. This application note discusses the benefits of using common mode chokes and reviews the performance characteristics associated with their proper application.

The electro-mechanical method used to attach an RF connector to a coaxial cable is called the “cable termination.” Cable termination methods have evolved over the years to improve assembly performance in demanding applications. Military, space, telecommunications, and test and measurement industries design system upgrades to meet market needs and advancements in technologies.

To realise the 5G vision, new and more sophisticated technologies are required. 5G deployment is gathering pace, and compatible devices are undergoing an essential evolutionary phase to ensure the reliable connectivity, higher data transfer speeds, and increased bandwidths that are integral to the 5G masterplan.

This primer outlines the basics of RF power sensors and highlights a few key characteristics that will help you select the best one for each application. The educational note has three parts: choosing the right type of sensor, attributes of sensor performance, and we outline three ways to integrate a sensor into your measurement application.

This white paper discusses the importance of EM analysis and highlights various Cadence® EM solver technologies for high-frequency system design. Specific application examples showcase the benefits of using these technologies integrated within the Cadence AWR Design Environment® platform, specifically Microwave Office® circuit design software.

RF is any frequency within the electromagnetic spectrum associated with radio wave propagation. Many wireless technologies are based on RF field propagation and RF energy is incorporated in a multitude of applications, from telecommunication to non-communication applications and medical purposes. Learn more in What is RF Testing? by AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation.