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Standing Waves Explained

Learn about standing waves, their formation in mismatched transmission lines, and the concept of Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) in RF systems.

standing wave

rf transmission

transmission line

Stripline vs. Microstrip: A Detailed Comparison

Explore the differences between stripline and microstrip transmission lines, including their structure, advantages, disadvantages, and applications in RF design.

stripline

microstrip

transmission line

Superheterodyne Receiver: Advantages and Disadvantages

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of superheterodyne receiver architecture compared to heterodyne, focusing on complexity, cost, and performance.

receiver

superheterodyne

heterodyne

System Operating Margin (SOM) vs. Fade Margin: Key Differences

Understand the difference between System Operating Margin (SOM) and Fade Margin in RF link budget analysis. Learn their importance and calculation.

link budget

margin

TDMA and FDMA: Advantages and Disadvantages

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) technologies in wireless communication.

tdma

fdma

wireless communication

TEM Wave vs. Quasi-TEM Wave: Key Differences Explained

Explore the distinctions between TEM and quasi-TEM waves, focusing on their propagation characteristics and common applications in coaxial cables and microstrip lines.

tem wave

quasi-tem wave

waveguide

THD vs SINAD vs SNR: Key Differences Explained

Understand the differences between THD, SINAD, and SNR, including formulas and relationships, for analyzing ADC performance.

signal noise ratio

total harmonic distortion

adc

Thevenin and Norton Theorems: Circuit Analysis Overview

An overview of the Thevenin and Norton theorems, used for simplifying circuit analysis, including step-by-step guides and examples for calculating load current.

circuit analysis

thevenin theorem

norton theorem

Time Domain vs. Frequency Domain: Key Differences Explained

Explore the key differences between time and frequency domains in signal processing. Understand their definitions, applications, and representations to analyze signals effectively.

signal processing

time domain

frequency domain

Transmitter vs. Receiver: Differences and Types

Explore the distinctions between transmitters and receivers, their types, and modulation techniques. Learn about AM, FM, SSB, direct conversion, superheterodyne architectures, and direct RF sampling.

transmitter

receiver

modulation

Transponder vs. Repeater: Key Differences Explained

Understand the core differences between transponders and repeaters in telecommunications, focusing on frequency translation and signal amplification.

transponder

repeater

UltraCMOS vs. GaAs: Technology Comparison

Explore the key differences and advantages of UltraCMOS technology over Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) in RF applications.

rf technology

ultracmos

gallium arsenide

Understanding 0 dBm: Definition and Conversion

Explore the definition of 0 dBm, its relationship to milliwatts (mW) and dBW, and relevant conversion formulas commonly used in RF engineering.

rf engineering

power unit

dbm

Understanding Aliasing and Anti-Aliasing Techniques

Explanation of aliasing in signal processing, caused by insufficient sampling rates, and the anti-aliasing technique using low-pass filters to prevent it.

signal processing

aliasing

anti-aliasing

Understanding Basic RF Terminology

Explore fundamental RF terms used in design, development, and testing, covering power, VSWR, gain, loss, noise, and more.

rf basics

rf terminology

signal power

Understanding CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service)

Learn about CBRS, a shared spectrum service in the US, its tiers (Incumbent, PAL, GAA), network architecture, and advantages for users and operators.

cbrs

spectrum

wireless communication

Understanding Characteristic Impedance: Definition, Formulas, and Transmission Line Types

Learn about characteristic impedance (Z₀), its definition, and equations for calculating it in various transmission lines, including parallel, coaxial, and striplines.

characteristic impedance

transmission line

Understanding Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF)

CCDF is a statistical power calculation for time-domain data, useful in analyzing power variations in signals, especially for power amplifier design.

ccdf

signal processing

power amplifier

Understanding Delay Spread and Doppler Spread

Explore delay spread and Doppler spread, key concepts in wireless communication affecting signal propagation and system performance.

wireless communication

delay spread

doppler spread

Understanding Distortion in RF Amplifiers

Explore the concept of distortion in RF amplifiers, its common causes like overloaded circuits and weak transistors, and different types of distortion.

rf amplifier

distortion

signal