What is Noise Figure and How to Improve it with a Low Noise Amplifier
Noise Figure (NF) describes the amount of noise a component, amplifier, or…

NuWaves’ Recent Filter Development That Addresses Today’s Biggest Issue and Bottleneck in GPS Satellite Communications
NuWaves recently finished development on a high-powered triplexer to support GPS-III communication…

Why 50 ohms?
A common concern for radio frequency design engineers is providing sufficient margin…

COTS Product Variations
In today’s industry, finding a COTS product to integrate seamlessly into a…

How to Choose the Best RF Filter for Your Application
When choosing an RF filter for your communications system, test and measurement…

Power Amplifier Thermal Protection: Power Back Off
An RF Power Amplifier (PA) or Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) is able to…

Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Leadership, self-discipline, and resiliency are just a few of the inherent entrepreneurial…
When Should a Design Consider Using a Custom MMICs
The continuing drive to improve the Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) of…
Datalink Range Improvement
One of the most important factors to consider when developing a communication…

A Closer Look at Popular COTS RF Subsystem Hardware in 2018
The increasing availability of COTS RF modules and subsystem components has made…

The Importance of Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) to Mission Dominance in the Age of the Unmanned Aerial Systems
Significant advances continue with respect to unmanned aerial systems in both defense…
Common Applications for Radio Frequency (RF) Filters
Radio Frequency (RF) Filters are special circuits that allow a signal of…