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YSF-322+: LTE Performance vs. Output Power

YSF-322+: LTE Performance vs. Output Power

September 28, 2015 | Amplifiers, Engineering Resources, Amplifiers, Engineering, LTE, RF Education
Mini-Circuits YSF-322+ high dynamic range MSiP amplifier is designed specifically for applications which require high linear performance, advanced digital communications systems such as LTE which
Synthesizer Design

Synthesizer Design

September 6, 2015 | Engineering Resources, VCOs, Engineering, Synthesizers, VCOs
The design example covered here is an 800 to 900 MHz synthesizer in 100 kHz steps with a minimum output power of 10 mW across the band. Mini-Circuits model POS-1060, a low noise voltage ...
Reducing Power Supply Noise in VCOs

Reducing Power Supply Noise in VCOs

August 8, 2015 | Engineering Resources, VCOs, Engineering, RF Education, VCOs
It is always a good design philosophy to provide RF bypassing of power and DC control lines to the VCO. This is indeed the case when the VCO is located some distance away from the power supply.
Constant-Impedance IF Band-pass Filters Improve Circuits Performance

Constant-Impedance IF Band-pass Filters Improve Circuits Performance

August 2, 2015 | Filters, Filters
Double-balanced mixers are normally very wideband. When used as down converters, the sum and difference of frequencies are of equal amplitude. Filtering is essential to remove the sum frequency.
Methodology for Computation of Maximum Power Handling in LTCC Low-Pass Filters

Methodology for Computation of Maximum Power Handling in LTCC Low-Pass Filters

July 28, 2015 | Engineering Resources, Filters, Engineering, Filters
LFCW series filters are made using LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramic) technology. Due to low losses and high temperature handling capability of the ceramic material, they can handle ...
VCO Test Methods

VCO Test Methods

July 15, 2015 | Engineering Resources, VCOs, Engineering, RF Education, VCOs
Well regulated power supplies are recommended for tuning and VCO supplies. Bias tee's in the DC and tuning voltage lines help reduce the power supply noise. This article will cover information on
An Introduction to Filters

An Introduction to Filters

July 12, 2015 | Engineering Resources, Filters, Engineering, Filters, RF Education
In the operation of electronic systems and circuits, the basic function of a filter is to selectively pass, by frequency, desired signals and to suppress undesired signals. The amount of ...