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  • RF/Microwave Power Dividers & RF Power Tappers

    04/13/2023

    Microwave Power Dividers (splitters) are a subset of RF power dividers and RF power tappers, which are a common component in many RF/microwave circuits and systems. The main purpose of a RF splitter for microwave or RF applications is to split the power incident at the input port to a number of output ports. The ..

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    SMA to U.FL Adapters

    03/30/2023

    Most wireless test equipment, antennas, and other RF hardware typically use coaxial connectors, such as SMA. This is why there is often a need to adapt between U.FL to SMA, as well as other interfaces including UMCX, IPEX, IPAX, IPX, MHF, and UMCC and SMA. Fortunately, there are SMA to U.FL Adapters available that are ..

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    All About 7/16 DIN Connectors

    03/16/2023

    7/16 DIN Connectors, or DIN 7/16 connectors, are one of the most common coaxial connector types used for interconnect between cellular networking systems and cellular antennas. 7/16 DIN connectors are 50 Ohm connectors with relatively high-power handling and exceptional passive intermodulation distortion performance. The high-power handling capability of this connector type compared to N connectors ..

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    3.5 mm Coaxial Cable Adapters Overview

    03/02/2023

    The 3.5 mm Coaxial Connector is a widely used standardized coaxial connector type with some interesting features. These features make the 3.5 mm Coaxial Connector a very common connector type, which is why there are a plethora of 3.5 mm Coaxial Adapters. The 3.5 mm Coaxial Connector is designed to be relatively rugged and uses ..

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    The Importance of Coax Isolators in RF System Performance

    02/25/2023

    When it comes to maintaining high-quality signal transmission in radio frequency (RF) systems, coax isolators play a critical role. Whether in communications, broadcasting, or radar systems, RF isolators help prevent unwanted signal interference and reflection, ultimately improving overall system reliability and performance. What Are Coaxial Isolators and Why Are They Important? Coax isolators are specialized ..

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    Difference Among Coplanar Waveguide Microstrip, Stripline, and Other Planar Transmission Lines

    02/23/2023

    Planar transmission lines are used to carry a variety of analog, RF, and digital signals on insulative, planar substrates from kilohertz to hundreds of gigahertz frequencies. Planar transmission lines are constructed of one or more layers of conductive traces, possibly with adjacent conductive structures, with dielectric layers providing insolation between the conductive structures. Planar transmission ..

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    What Are Coaxial Connector Adapters?

    02/16/2023

    RF Coaxial Connector Adapters are simply RF Coaxial Connectors with a common internal transmission line and specific coaxial connector types or genders on either end. For instance, some RF Adapters are simply coaxial connector male-to-male or female-to-female adapters, which allows for the interconnection of a male coaxial connector to another male coaxial connector or a ..

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    How to Find Frequency from Wavelength: A Step-by-Step Guide

    02/09/2023

    In the world of electromagnetic waves and wireless communication, understanding the relationship between frequency and wavelength is crucial. Whether you’re working with radio frequencies, microwaves, or optical signals, knowing how to find frequency from wavelength can help you design and troubleshoot wireless systems, antennas, and transmission lines. This blog will walk you through the process ..

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    What are the common very high frequency/ultra-high frequency (VHF/UHF) [30 MHz to 300 MHz, and 300 MHz to 1000 MHz] antenna types?

    02/02/2023

    VHF/UHF stands for very high frequency and ultra-high frequency, respectively. These frequency designations are in both the ITU and IEEE radar bands, but in this case we are discussing IEEE radar bands VHF and UHF, 30 MHz to 300 MHz and 300 MHz to 1000 MHz in the US. This is an important note, as ..

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    What is a Waveguide Magic Tee?

    01/19/2023

    A Waveguide Magic Tee is a 180-degree hybrid power divider with 4 ports made from a single waveguide structure. The Magic Tee has been around for over 70 years and was a product of development during World-War II. The structure of a Magic Tee is a combination of an E-plane waveguide arm meeting a H-plane ..

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