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Even though 3GPP Release 16 and Release 17 freeze dates have been moved back 3 months due to global events, there is still a good emerging picture of what 3GPP Release 17 specifications will tackle. Where the goal of Release 16 is to introduce standalone millimeter-wave 5G specifications, the focus of Release 17 is to ..

A Voltage Variable, variable gain, or voltage controlled amplifier is a type of amplifier with a gain dependent on a control voltage input. These amplifiers are the backbone of amplitude modulation circuits. There are a wide range of types and styles of VCA’s that use various methods of controlling the gain. Some VCAs use voltage ..

Coaxial RF surge protectors, or lightning arresters/surge suppressors, are important components that help protect sensitive radio and sensing electronics with external components or cabling from electromagnetic pulse (EMP) or other types of electrical surges. The basic function of these components is to short the transmission line to ground in the case of surge that exceeds ..

Though there are many RF applications, especially those with operating frequencies in the upper microwave and millimeter-wave spectrum, that rely on hand assembly and testing, there are now an increasing number of RF applications that require automated test equipment (ATE) and systems. For instance, the sheer volume and repetitiveness of semiconductor wafers and chips is ..

The following is a round-up of wireless technology trends predicted in 2020 and possible new wireless technologies we will see in the upcoming year. Major trends and drivers of wireless technology adoption New wireless standards specifically targeting new use cases outside of just cellular or wide-area-network communications. > Greater penetration of wireless technology across all ..