RF, Microwave, and Wireless Components Reference Materials

Description: Demand for better wireless signals has increased with larger networks and connected devices. Wi-Fi has also increased in speed, allowing more connections through improvements in frequency used and ...

Description: As detailed in our Mixer Basics Primer, the isolations of a mixer refer to how well a balanced mixer cancels out each of the arms inputs from the outputs of the other arms. There are three isolations ...

Description: We get a lot of questions about phase noise and noise figure, and it is a topic of interest for Ferenc Marki. The question comes up often, what kind of noise does the mixer add during the conversion ...

Description: One of the unique products that we have at Marki Microwave is our broadband, high isolation 3-way and 4-way power dividers. In this blog post we will answer some common questions we receive. Generally ...

Description: There are many ways to think about IQ modulation, and all of them rely on math. This is because 'quadrature' modulation is a mathematical construct, a way of thinking about how time domain signals can ...

Description: Limiters are critical components in the front end of nearly every modern RF receiver. As system level requirements of modern transceivers become more stringent, this drives a need for RF components ...

Description: Intermodulation distortion (IMD) suppression is a critical issue in modern military and commercial RF/microwave systems. Pressed by the demands imposed by distortion-sensitive digital modulation ...

Description: A novel, multi-octave differential (180?) power divider is described. The power divider circuit is based on a new kind of Magic-T circuit composed of a balun and two parallel coupled transmission ...

Description: Microwave designs are pushing towards an all surface mount future, due to reduced assembly complexity and cost and reduced system size. Marki Microwave is pushing this technology by offering many of ...

Description: Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is an important 5G technology, providing new and more flexible wireless solutions for broadband for the last mile to the home. ...

Description: A TX RX Multicoupler is a device used to couple the transmitter and receiver to an antenna. It transmit signals with high port-to-port isolation. A typical multicoupler consists of filters/duplexers, ...

Description: On November 10, China Telecom released own-developed 5G satellite dual-mode mobile phone, Tianyi Platinum S9, was officially released at the 2023 Digital Technology Ecology Exhibition. Satellite ...

Description: "One of the most fundamental changes of recent history is that the internet has become nearly ubiquitous. Initially connecting computers, it now connects homes and buildings." ...

Description: During its earnings call yesterday, Qorvo announced it will pay some $500 million to acquire two companies: Decawave, a technology play in ultra-wideband (UWB) for mobile applications, and Custom ...

Description: Qorvo, a provider of innovative radio frequency (RF) solutions that connect the world, has introduced the high-performance wideband power amplifier (PA). Designed for electronic warfare, radar and ...

Description: After the merger of Qorvo and Dublin fabless location specialist Decawave, the two companies aim to: continue to contribute to the IEEE, Car Connectivity Consortium, FiRa and UWB alliance to define ...

Description: With Qorvo completing the acquisition of Custom MMIC, Microwave Journal wanted to understand how Custom MMIC will merge into Qorvo. Roger Hall, general manager of Qorvo's High Performance Solutions ...

Description: While many in our industry focus on the science of 5G, appreciation for its art is often forgotten. The science of 5G seems obvious, spanning sub-6 GHz to mmWave and massive MIMO to beamforming. And ...

Description: Qorvo, a provider of innovative radio frequency (RF) solutions, announced that the Qorvo RF Fusion 5G chipset has won the 2020 GTI Innovative Breakthrough in Mobile Technology Award. ...

Description: Both antennas are integrated into the 14x14x1.5mm LGA module. The module enables wireless communication with highly precise localisation, accurate to within 10 cm over a range of up to 50m. ...

Description: The past few months have seen a new biological threat, the COVID-19 infection, also called new coronavirus, and caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has reshaped the entire diagnostics ecosystem. ...

Description: The advent 5G presents a myriad of new challenges, two of which stand out for design engineers. ...

Description: Last month, during their 3rd Quarter Financial Results, Qorvo announced the acquisition of Custom MMIC and Decawave. ...

Description: According to a market research report from Strategy Analytics, the global market for UWB (ultrawideband) systems and radio chips has experienced a jump in traction and sales in 2019 with the ...

Description: The latest rush of iPhones, at the end of 2019, was notable in IoT circles for the inclusion of a particular technology in its U1 chip: ultra wideband (UWB), based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. It ...

Description: GaN is great material for making RF devices. Thanks to attributes that include its ability to operate at a high power density and a high efficiency, it is being deployed in 5G infrastructure, ...

Description: Chip maker Nordic Semiconductor is combining low-power long- and short-range IoT connectivity technologies in hardware and software, at developer level, for solution makers to run the pair together in ...

Description: Until recently, MMIC has not been considered a viable technology for filter development due to misconceptions about the technology, including development time, cost and suitability for custom ...

Description: "Qualcomm and Murata are today leading the RF filters market," asserts Stéphane Elisabeth, Technology & Cost Analyst from System Plus Consulting. "In the smartphone industry, within the ...

Description: Twenty years ago, engineers specializing in radio-frequency circuits dared to dream of an "ideal switch." ...

Description: This application guide describes recent trends in wireless communication applications and includes suggestions for designing RF frontends with our latest devices. ...

Description: A coaxial attenuator is an energy-degrading RF/microwave component that contains resistive materials inside. In addition to the commonly used resistive fixed attenuators, there are also electronically ...

Description: The global MEMS revenue is set to grow at a 7.4-percent CAGR, from $11.5 billion in 2019 to $17.7 billion in 2025, according to Yole Développement (Lyon, France). The consumer market is and will ...

Description: "Next-Gen Wi-Fi Applications and Solutions" sees subject matter experts from both Qorvo and Mouser talk about the evolution of Wi-Fi standards and the implications of the newest generation, including ...

Description: With drones finding their way into aerial photography, crop spraying and many other applications, China's DJI Technology has combined cost competitiveness and advanced technology to become the world's ...

Description: Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NYSE American: ZOM) announced today that it has agreed with its development partner Qorvo Biotechnologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qorvo US, Inc., to develop ...

Description: Qorvo has introduced a band 41 (n41) sub-band 5G bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filter for base station infrastructure, small cell and repeater applications. ...

Description: According to a new report published by P&S Intelligence, the global 5G RF transceiver market size was $112 Million in 2019, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.4% from 2020-2030. ...

Description: Qorvo® has released a high performance, n41 sub-band bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filter for 5G small cells and repeaters, offering low insertion loss and excellent out-of-band rejection in a compact ...

Description: There are two main design challenges when it comes to thermal management in the Wi-Fi front-end. The first is the increased demand for smaller, sleeker routers, access points and wireless speakers ...

Description: Qorvo's QPQ1298 is an n41 sub-band 160-MHz bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filter for 5G base station, small cell, and repeater applications. It offers the higher frequency and bandwidth required to deliver ...

Description: Lumped-parameter design and Distributed-parameter design are common methods of radio frequency circuit design. This article will introduce the characteristics and differences between the two briefly. ...

Description: Major chipset and RF front-end suppliers have joined to form the Open RF Association (OpenRF) consortium, aiming to reduce some of the complexity, time, and costs of building a smartphone. ...

Description: Faced with fighting a global pandemic that shows no signs of letting up, organizations in multiple verticals are beginning to use shirt-distance, low-power Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio technology to ...

Description: Intel recently announced it's awarded the second phase of the Navy's SHIP program. How is Intel part of a "ship" program? For that, we need to stay on top of the acronyms. ...

Description: The Q band is a range of frequencies contained in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Common usage places this range between 33 and 50 GHz, but it may vary in term of sourcing. The Q ...

Description: Enabling new dynamics for network performance and operational expenditures. ...

Description: Book provides RF engineers with the latest information on mm-wave system design, testing, high-frequency semiconductors, and amplifier design ...

Description: Qorvo, a manufacturer of advanced semiconductors and radio-frequency solutions for mobile, infrastructure, defense/aerospace, and IoT markets, has landed a $75 million contract to create a ...

Description: Qorvo, a US provider of RF semiconductors, has been selected by the US government to create a state-of-the-art heterogeneous integrated packaging (SHIP) RF production and prototyping centre. ...

Description: Qorvo®, a leading provider of innovative RF solutions, has acquired Paris-based 7Hugs Labs S.A.S., a leading software provider for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications. ...

Description: The world with Satellite Communications (SATCOM) is growing and evolving fast. The need for global connectivity has never been more pressing. As terrestrial networks evolve to 5G to meet this need, ...

Description: The RF GaN market is experiencing impressive growth, driven by telecom and military applications. Market research firm Yole predicts a GaN RF market increase from $740 million in 2019 to more than $2 ...

Description: Having established itself as the guardian of open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), the Zigbee Alliance is turning its sights on promoting the standard in commercial markets. To that ...

Description: Wi-Fi has had an interesting journey since its inception in 1997. It was initially used in most business and home environments to enable computers to communicate. Then, in 2010 it was chosen as the ...

Description: The process of choosing RF front-end components for a Wi-Fi design is a challenging task given the stringent requirements and increased performance targets that need to be met for today's consumers. ...

Description: The latest from the State-of-the-Art Heterogeneous Packaging and Prototyping (SHIP) program was a $75 million commitment to Qorvo for its RF production and prototyping center. ...

Description: The IoT is a fragmented technology landscape, with many wireless communications options. But the number one question Cees Links, an expert in wireless technologies and General Manager of Qorvo gets ...

Description: When choosing a vendor for your next RF design, it's important to consider all the ways partnering with a strategic supplier can benefit your company's goals. From technical expertise, engineering ...

Description: The reverse power (or reflected power) is the sum of all the power output from the device to the capacitor plate or the inductor coil, including the effective power absorbed by the load and the ...

Description: The pandemic has more people working from home, and this has accelerated the adoption of Wi-Fi 6. Consumers are upgrading home networks with this new, higher-speed standard and they're enjoying the ...

Description: As we eagerly anticipate seeing 2020 solidly in the rear-view mirror, industry pundits share their predictions on the most important advances in tech yet to come. ...

Description: A report from Reuters news service saying Apple is plowing ahead with plans for an autonomous vehicle is giving a boost to North Carolina chip makers Cree and Qorvo. ...

Description: DBS, or Direct Broadcasting Satellite Service, usually refers to the use of geosynchronous orbit satellites to radiate a certain area on the ground with high power, and transmit information such as TV ...

Description: With so much focus on the 5G rollout, it seems to be the shiny new things in the radiofrequency (RF) space that catch my eye. This was certainly true of a recent announcement from Qorvo - the QPA2309 ...

Description: First, let's introduce the main architecture of the wireless communication system, the core network (CN), the radio access network (RAN) and the user terminal (UE), such as a mobile phone. The 5G ...

Description: Recently, the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a new version of the Regulations of the China on the Division of Radio Frequencies (MIIT File No. 62, hereinafter referred to ...

Description: The considerable U.S. investment in military technology and advancements often have been a boon for civil purposes. The T-shirt you may be wearing in the Jeep you're driving listening to your ...

Description: IME/China 2023 will be held from August 9 to 11, 2023 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center again. Inspired and supported by the success of the last show, the sponsor will extend ...

Description: With a Wi-Fi pedigree that stretches back to the "wireless LAN" days and a role in establishing both the IEEE 802.11 standards committee and the Wi-Fi Alliance, Qorvo's Cees Links is well-positioned ...

Description: Qorvo, a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, introduced two Wi-Fi 6E front end modules (FEMs) designed to maximize throughput and range in high-bandwidth applications ...

Description: Though they never get much attention and, frankly, aren't very well understood, modems offer a critically important view into the future of wide-area wireless technologies. At a basic level, modems ...

Description: IQ mixers from Qorvo address the needs of wideband and high-frequency applications, such as phased array radar and electronic warfare. The QPX0001, QPX0002, QPX0003D, and QPX0004D GaAs IQ mixers cover ...

Description: What are the technical choices made by the RF front end module manufacturers and OEMs? What are the cost differences between the modules? What are the different manufacturing process steps? How can ...

Description: Qorvo, a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, introduced a family of compact Quadrature IF Mixers, or IQ Mixers, that address the needs of wideband and high frequency ...

Description: Qorvo® was an integral part of the Mars Perseverance 2020 Mission that successfully landed an unmanned rover on Mars on February 18, 2021. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) officials ...

Description: At Qorvo, we are leveraging the power of Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) radio frequency (RF) technology to innovate numerous products such as Wi-Fi routers, mobile phones, 5G cellular infrastructure and now ...

Description: As the 3GPP RAN conference announced the freezing of the 5G Release 17 (abbr.: R17) standard, it means that the 5G RedCap new technology standard for the medium and high-speed Internet of Things is ...

Description: Anokiwave has prepared this series to provide a complete overview of the SATCOM market drivers, how the market is defining the user terminals for the systems, how Anokiwave enables SATCOM terminals, ...

Description: Satellite communication terminal technology is constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of users. The key trends in this field include the development of low cost and small form factor ...

Description: For investments in SATCOM infrastructure to realize a return, cost-effective access to the satellite signals is fundamental. Operators and terminal providers are in a race to reduce terminal costs, as ...

Description: The next generation of communication networks will combine terrestrial and satellite telecommunications, allowing us to be connected to everything, everywhere, at any time, and nearly any speed. ...

Description: Recently, it was learned from the Shenzhen Bureau of Industry and Information Technology that as of now, the number of 5G base stations in Shenzhen has exceeded 70,000, and the number of 5G users has ...

Description: The UWB (ultra wideband) market is composed of four main application categories: real time location system (RTLS B2B), such as industrial and retail indoor positioning systems applications; mobile ...

Description: Qorvo has introduced the first smart home communications controller to deliver simultaneous support for multiple ultra-low-power wireless protocols. ...

Description: Solid-state power comes in many forms, although the fastest-growing high-frequency, high-power semiconductor technology may be based on gallium nitride (GaN). GaN power transistors have long been the ...

Description: Qorvo Inc of Greensboro, NC, USA (which provides core technologies and RF solutions for mobile, infrastructure and defense applications) has announced increased shipments of its RF Fusion20 portfolio ...

Description: Radio frequency solutions provider Qorvo has introduced the first smart home communications controller to deliver simultaneous support for multiple ultra-low power wireless protocols. ...

Description: In last article, we introduced the concept and common applications of the POI system. This article will focus on the POI system design and product features. ...

Description: POI is the abbreviation of POINT OF INTERFACE, that is, a multi-system integration platform. It is mainly used for multi-band and multi-signal combination to achieve compatible coverage of ...

Description: A new COVID-19 test platform represents a paradigm shift in diagnostic testing capability by using high frequency Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) sensors to achieve SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing in ...

Description: Qorvo this week said it received FDA emergency use authorization for its Omnia SARS-CoV-2 antigen test. ...

Description: Qorvo® announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Qorvo Omnia™ SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test. The test is authorized for the ...

Description: Mobile operators are looking to carrier aggregation (CA), which allows them to use multiple sub-6 GHz spectrum channels simultaneously, as a method of increasing the bandwidth and speeds of their 5G ...

Description: The Pros and Cons of LC filters, SAW/BAW filters, Helical/Spiral filters, Dielectric filters, and Cavity filters. ...

Description: An RF power sensor is a device that is used to measure the power of an RF application. These applications range from: Avionics test systems, semiconductor test systems, telecom infrastructure, medical ...

Description: In last article, we introduced the basic concepts of filter. Today, we'd like to discuss further about the RF characteristics of the filter and how it defines its performances. ...

Description: The test platform, which includes a portable test instrument and microfluidic cartridge, is authorized for using nasal swabs to qualitatively detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral antigens. ...

Description: Qorvo® announced last week that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization for the Qorvo Omnia™ SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test. The test is authorized for ...

Description: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced three new contracts and one new award to an existing contract for scale-up and manufacturing of novel COVID-19 testing technologies. ...