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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 behavioral models, offering methods to simplify workflow. Simulation results for cascaded amplifiers under single-tone and two-tone conditions are presented, emphasizing gains, compression, and intermodulation performance evaluation.
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 MDF format, offers guidance for building ADS schematics, and includes single-tone and two-tone simulation examples to demonstrate its effectiveness.
8 RF Connector Care Myths You Need to Know
The article addresses misconceptions surrounding RF connectors, emphasizing their importance in RF measurements. It dispels myths about connector longevity, dimensions, maintenance, and quality. Regular inspection, appropriate torque, and selecting the right connector are crucial for achieving accurate results. Understanding these aspects enhances measurement quality and reliability in RF applications.
Passive Baluns in Modern Data Conversion Systems
Modern data conversion components utilize differential interfaces to enhance dynamic range, increase noise immunity, reduce harmonic distortion, and support high sampling rates. Differential signaling requires designers to convert single-ended signal sources to differential analog-to-digital converter (ADC) inputs and differential digital-to-analog converter (DAC) outputs to single-ended loads. Mini-Circuits’ passive balanced-to-unbalanced transformers (baluns) have become an essential component in many of these applications.
Versatile 4-Way Splitter for Broadband Applications
Mini-Circuits’ ZS4RKU-183-S+ SMA-connectorized 4-way splitter combiner supports broadband signal distribution from DC to 18 GHz, supporting a wide range of applications from lab to the field with wideband performance and rugged construction.
Cascading LTCC and Reflectionless Filters to Tailor RFFE Performance
In most any wideband RF front end (RFFE), the system bandwidth is limited by some means, even if that limitation is a simple preselector. Often a wideband RFFE that is connected to an antenna must meet aggressive rejection parameters to avoid being desensitized by adjacent band transmissions. In this article we start with an RFFE that is wide open to neighboring transmissions and show how cascading a couple LTCC filters and a single MMIC filter achieves both band-limiting and spurious mitigation utilizing components that come in tiny, cost-efficient packages to meet aggressive SWaP-C requirements.
SIW Bandpass Filters Meets LTCC
Mini-Circuits continues to expand its portfolio with the introduction of the first SIW bandpass filter models to its innovative µCeramIQ product line. These proprietary designs incorporate SIW filter topologies into LTCC substrates, achieving uniform passband characteristics
TSS-43ULN+ Wideband MMIC Low Noise Amplifier with Fast Shutdown Switching – 0.5 to 4 GHz
Join Mini-Circuits Technical Marketing Engineer, Chris DeMartino in another overview of a recent addition to the company’s MMIC portfolio. The TSS-43ULN+ is a pHEMT-based MMIC low noise amplifier housed in a tiny 2×2 mm QFN-style package, with an extended bandwidth from 0.5 to 4 GHz. This model provides 19 dB typical gain with 0.4 dB noise figure and +36.1 dBm OIP3. Like its counterparts in the TSS model family..
Application Note: Delivering GNSS to Multiple Vehicle Systems
Connecting automobiles to the constellations that comprise GNSS requires an antenna and some very sensitive and specialized receivers. Each vehicular system has its own GNSS receiver, and those receivers supply GNSS coordinates to their respective systems, data which is utilized throughout the cabin. Keeping each receiver free from potential noise floor issues, spurious emissions or LO leakage from an adjacent receiver is paramount to the success of the system. In this article, we discuss a Mini-Circuits μCeramIQ splitter that not only isolates the receivers from one another, but is low-loss, tiny, rugged and reliable.
Non-Magnetic Hand-Flex RF Cables
From quantum computing to MRI systems and more, non-magnetic cables are becoming a critical element for system connections in sensitive environments. To support these growing needs, we’ve expanded our cable selection with a new series of non-magnetic cables featuring nickel-free, hand-formable construction
Simulated Signals for Wi-Fi RF Channel Test
This paper discusses the effective use of Mini-Circuits' RF peak and average power sensors for testing Wi-Fi signals while maintaining cost efficiency. Average power measurement, time domain profile analysis, and useful measurement settings are discussed.
Tiny QFN MMIC Gain Blocks
We’re counting down the size of our popular LEE-series of MMIC amplifiers, with new models housed in ultra-tiny 1.5 x 1.5mm 6-lead QFN-style packages. These InGaP HBT-based designs support broadband or multi-band use from DC to 7 GHz