Lasers vs. Microwaves for Deep-Space Communications
Edwards C. Park and Lyle S. Stokes Detailed system analysis shows merit for both approaches. The authors also examine a hybrid system combining the best features of lasers and microwaves. Detailed...
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View ArticleLet’s Talk Gridded Tubes
J.W. Rush Gridded triodes are proven practical for amplifiers to 5 Gc and for oscillators to 10 Gc. Here are the best ways of selecting and using these tubes. Gridded triodes are proven practical for...
View ArticleHow to Use Lumped Constants in Microwave Circuit Design
S.J. Gourse and R.F. David Design and fabrication techniques for lumped-element circuits at microwave frequencies. A1.0-Gc, two-stage transistor amplifier illustrates the design procedure. Thin films...
View ArticleMicrowave Diodes… Why a Schottky-barrier? Why a Point-contact?
Robert Bayliss, Eduardo Cabrera, and Stanley Howe A careful appraisal of each diode—its strong points and its weaknesses. Performance curves offer a ready comparison for deciding which type best suits...
View ArticleDesign for Strip-Line Band-Pass Filters
J.K. Richardson Strip widths and gap spacings are given in graphical form for band-pass filters using symmetrical strip lines. Strip widths and gap spacings are given in graphical form for band-pass...
View ArticleDesign Tips on Dielectric Waveguide
Calvin C. Jones, Vernon H. Walker, and Harold Smith Material selection, plating methods, joining multiple sections, temperature stability and tests of parameters are detailed together with suggestions...
View ArticleBeam Pointing Direction of Traveling-Wave Arrays
William J. Wellman and Sanford S. Shapiro A series of curves for dielectric-filled waveguide arrays illustrate how the beam direction is dependent on various array parameters. Example problems...
View ArticleWideband DMOS Amplifier Competes with Bipolars
Johnny K.O. Sin and C. Andre T. Salama The inherent advantages of double-diffused MOS devices may make them suitable replacements for bipolars in high-frequency, high-power applications. The inherent...
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How to Optimize Your SerDes Design During the Pre-layout Phase
Sponsored by Keysight Technologies Webinar DetailsDate & Time: Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 13:00 - 14:00Event Type: Live Webinar Speakers: Dr. Colin WarwickHigh-Speed Digital Product Manager...
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