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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 ...
Michael Faraday: The Unconventional Life and Career of an Electro-Magnetic Innovator
Michael Faraday is amongst the most well-known scientists of the 19th century, while coming from very humble beginnings. Despite the challenges, he began his career as a chemist and even wrote a ...
Impact of Additive Phase Noise on Frequency Multiplier Chains for SATCOM
Mini-Circuits Vice President of Engineering, Joe Merenda discusses the impact of additive phase noise on frequency multiplier chains using SATCOM frequency converter example. The talk covers BUC ...
AN-60-149: Setting Up GaAs/GaN MMIC RF Power Amplifier Evaluation Boards for Bench Testing
This application note provides a structured procedure to prepare and test depletion mode devices such as GaAs and GaN MMIC RF power amplifier (PA) evaluation boards on an RF test bench.
Cascade System Analysis Using Amplifier2 Behavioral Models in Keysight ADS®
This application note discusses creating reusable subcircuit schematics for Mini-Circuits amplifiers to improve system-level cascade analysis in ADS. It addresses challenges in managing multiple ...
Using Generalized Multi-Dimensional Data Files to Model Amplifier Temperature and DC Operating Point Dependence within the Amplifier2 Behavioral Model in ADS®
This application note introduces an improved workflow for simulating Mini-Circuits amplifiers by providing a consolidated MDF file for each model, simplifying data management. It outlines the new