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How RF CMOS Won: Jim Cable on Peregrine, Murata, and the CMOS Switch Revolution
In the premiere episode of Above the Noise, host Pat interviews Jim Cable, the semiconductor leader behind Peregrine’s RF CMOS breakthroughs. Jim recounts developing silicon-on-sapphire and SOI ...
Classical RF Filters: Selecting the Right Solution from Lumped Elements to High-Q Cavities
Modern RF and microwave systems operate in an increasingly congested spectrum, where filter performance often determines overall system capability. Whether protecting a low-noise amplifier from ...
Low Phase Noise 33 GHz Signal Generator
Mini-Circuits' SSG-33GHP-RC is a compact wideband signal generator covering 100 MHz to 33 GHz with up to +23 dBm output power, making it ideal for characterizing millimeter-wave components and ...
Application Notes: Band-Optimized Implementations of a MMIC LNA with Shut Down
An ultra-low NF MMIC LNA, the TSS-23ULN+ is shown to be versatile enough to be designed into the 380-480 MHz, 700-800 MHz and 950-1700 MHz bands of operation. To support users’ product selection ...
Introducing the Mini-Circuits Research Hub
We're excited to share a new resource with the RF and microwave community. The Mini-Circuits Research Hub is now live — a curated library of over 7,000 peer-reviewed academic publications and ...
Introduction to Mini-Circuits Dual Channel Signal Generators
Mini-Circuits continues to drive innovation by offering high-performance, cost-effective instrumentation for the RF market. A recent example is the family of new RF dual-output RF signal ...
From Theory to Real World Experience: Quintin Hatzis Shares Key Moments from His Internship
Breaking into the engineering industry and making your mark is no easy feat. Especially as a part of the up-and-coming generation of young engineers, it can be difficult to decide which field to ...
Cut PCB Layers with RF Crossovers
Mini-Circuits COHKI-3002+ µCeramIQ RF crossover is an innovative surface-mount component that allows two transmission lines to physically cross each other on a circuit board without introducing ...
Making Good RF Connections: Best Practices and the Role of Anti-Torque Connectors
There are many RF connections in modern RF systems and devices. Often, when designing an RF device or system, considerable attention is paid to selecting and evaluating various RF instruments. ...
Summer Picnic Brings the Spirit of Havana to Mini-Circuits
This summer, Mini-Circuits Florida members stepped away from their daily routines and immersed themselves in the vibrant sights, flavors, and traditions of Cuba during our Havana Nights Summer Picnic.
1x1mm MMIC Fixed Attenuators
The new XAT-Series redefines RF miniaturization with the industry's smallest MMIC fixed attenuators. Housed in an ultra-compact 2-lead, 1×1 mm QFN package, these attenuators enable significant ...
Chasing the “Tyee”: An Unforgettable Adventure
During the first week of June, Kim Sainato (Senior Customer Service Manager) and her husband Tim set out on what turned into the adventure of a lifetime—a trip to Langara Island Lodge in British ...