Learn the basics of how to use RF over fiber. You have many options.
Single-port VNA covers frequencies to 14 GHz
The R140B from Copper Mountain Technologies lets you characterize antennas and cables without the need for an additional test cable.
RF over fiber: overcoming an inherent transmission-line problem, part 1
Optical fiber can carry analog RF signals from antenna to receiver with far less loss than coaxial cables.
RF power sensor covers 10 MHz to 8 GHz
The PWR-8PW-RC from Mini-Circuits let’s you measure peak, average, crest factor, and duty cycle. Anything you design with an RF transmitter needs power measurements to ensure it meets specifications. The PWR-8PW-RC Smart Power Sensor from Mini-Circuits connects to a PC, µC-based device, or network, letting you measure peak, average, crest factor, and duty cycle power…
Lens antennas focus multiple wireless beams
Using refraction instead of reflection or phased arrays, MatSing has created antennas that produce multiple beams. If you’ve recently attended a game at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Amalie Arena in Tampa, or even attended a presidential inaugural and used your phone, then you’ve probably used an antenna by MatSing. The…
Nordic IC adds Wi-Fi to IoT devices
Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF7002 accompanies the company’s Bluetooth devices by adding Wi-Fi 6 to low-power devices.
Can Wi-Fi 6E really share spectrum with incumbents?
Learn how Wi-Fi 6E standard-power transmitters must navigate around public safety and wireless backhaul signals in this video interview with Federated Wireless CTO Kurt Schaubach. For over two years, we’ve been hearing about how Wi-Fi 6E adds 1200 MHz of needed bandwidth to meet growing needs. The so-called “6 GHz band,” which covers 5.925 to…
Fixed RF attenuator handles 300 W
BroadWave Technologies announced a 300-Watt fixed attenuator series designed for wireless applications. These attenuators reduce the amount of power delivered in a transmission line without introducing much noise or distortion. Model series 352-023-XXX is a 50-Ohm fixed attenuator with an operating frequency range of DC to 2400 MHz. Standard attenuation values are 3, 6, 10,…
Dual LNA targets 5G base stations
The QPB9378 from Qorvo covers 5G’s mid band, seen as the sweet spot for range and bandwidth.
New Signal Hound CEO to focus on strategy, marketing, sales
In a video interview, Harrison Osbourn explains that he handle the CEO-level functions while Tom Lane takes over as president.