"Antenna-to-bits" simplifies describing complex RF signal chains. Yet real-world RF signal chain development is not simple. This is especially true in mmWave and microwave bands. In Samtec's world, that usually covers 18 - 110 GHz frequency ranges. Emerging antenna-to-bits architectures in 5G, Radar, EW, SATCOM, and instrumentation applications necessitate careful design tradeoffs due to the sensitive nature of mmWave bands. RF system designers are challenged to … [Read more...]
A Winning Combo: Otava RF Switches and Filters & Samtec Precision RF Connectors
RF and wireless connectivity make the world go round. Consumers think nothing of the technical wizardry keeping wireless networks running smoothly. Active antennas, towers, base stations, network equipment and other devices interoperate offering the services defining daily life. However, dig a layer deeper. The network equipment can't work without the latest RF components. Whether upconverters, downconverters, ADCs, DACs, switches, filters or interconnect, high-performance RF components … [Read more...]