A new next-generation protection system could remove the need for lightning rods and other mitigation measures by preventing lightning strikes from hitting a building entirely. Researchers at the University of Arizona and University of Central Florida have developed a new technology capable of changing the path of lightning bolts using high-energy laser beams. According to the … [Read more...]
RF Power Amplifier Reference Solution Speeds Test System Development
Agilent Technologies has introduced a new RF power amplifier manufacturing test solution with envelope tracking capability. The first of the company’s new “Reference Solutions,” it includes a graphical user interface program for simplified solution evaluation, example source code optimized for speed, extremely fast modulation analysis and excellent accuracy and measurement … [Read more...]
Voltage Suppressor Component Provides Power Bus Circuit Protection
ProTek Devices has introduced a new voltage suppressor component to provide power bus circuit protection using features such as a rated stand-off of 78 volts, bidirectional configuration, and a package weighing just 9.8 grams. The new 2700SM78CAN power bus voltage suppressor component provides 2,250 kilowatts of peak pulse power per line (typical = 8/20 microamps) and a peak … [Read more...]
Signal Amplifier Design for Mobile Phone Masts to Cut Energy Demands
A breakthrough in the design of signal amplifiers for mobile phone masts could cut the load on power stations by 200MW and reduce CO2 emissions by 500,000 tons per year. Researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of Cardiff say the new amplifier, which was funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), works at 50 percent … [Read more...]
Modeling Tool Speeds Up Computation of EMI on Electronic Circuit Boards
Researchers in Singapore have created a new computer tool they say could speed up the electronic design process by more quickly ensuring electromagnetic compatibility. “Electromagnetic interference is a critical problem for the electronics industry,” Xian-Ke Gao from the A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing in Singapore said. “Engineers are keen to understand how the … [Read more...]
RF Signal Generator Offers AM/FM/Phase Modulation with I/Q Modulation Option
Saelig Company Inc. has introduced the new DSG3000 3GHz/6GHz series, a high-performance RF signal source family offering standard AM/FM/Phase modulation and options for I/Q modulation and I/Q baseband output. Ideal for applications in wireless communication, radar testing, audio/video broadcasting and general-purpose needs, the DSG3000 Series generates waveforms with high … [Read more...]
Bureau to Provide Lab Accreditation for FCC Specs
The Laboratory Accreditation Bureau (L-A-B), a division of the Accreditation Services Bureau (A-S-B), has announced that the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) now accepts L-A-B accreditation for testing laboratories seeking recognition by the Commission to perform testing of telecommunications equipment subject to the Commission’s rules. An independent … [Read more...]
Miniature Chip Bead Ferrites for Mobile Devices
Würth Elektronik has released a new miniature chip bead ferrite in the standard 0201 chip format. According to the company, this package design increases packing density of components on circuit boards three-fold compared with the chip bead ferrite packages previously available on the market. Ideal for mobile devices, the new chip bead ferrites offer broadband interference … [Read more...]
Researchers Make Flat Surface Behave Like Spherical Antenna
Researchers from Southeast University in China have created a new artificial surface that can bend and focus electromagnetic waves similar to an antenna. The achievement, which the team is calling “the first broadband transformation optics metasurface lens,” could lead to the creation of new types of antennas that are flat, ultra low-profile or that conform to the shape of … [Read more...]
Low-EMI Oscillators with 1.9V Supply Voltage
Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the new 18HM series oscillators to the Euroquartz range of spread spectrum low-EMI oscillators. The low-cost oscillators offer the significant advantage of reducing EMI at the source— the system clock oscillator—removing the need to employ costly shielded backplanes, ferrite cores and similar techniques to reduce EMI. Featuring a supply … [Read more...]
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