From The Editor
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Oscillators 101
4/15/2024
Oscillators are fundamental components in electronics that generate repetitive waveforms. They're crucial in various applications, from generating clock signals in digital circuits to producing audio tones in music synthesizers.
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What Time Is It On The Moon?
4/10/2024
In this new era of space exploration seamless communication is becoming increasingly important. This will require the creation of a lunar time zone.
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A Look Ahead At XPONENTIAL
4/5/2024
Join 7,500 of the world’s top experts in autonomous technology as they gather at XPONENTIAL to change the course of human progress.
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How The Military Is Using mmWaves
4/5/2024
Defense invests in mmWave tech for radar, ECM, and communication due to wider capacity, security, and high bandwidth, crucial for modern warfare.
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Is Artificial Intelligence Coming For Your Job?
3/27/2024
AI can enhance, not replace, an RF engineer by automating tasks but the engineers' creativity and judgment remain vital for complex challenges.
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Exploring Current Test And Measurement Trends And Innovations
3/22/2024
The test and measurement industry is evolving, driven by technologies like Industry 4.0, AI, and ML, all providing a competitive edge.
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GaN, GaAs, Or SiGe – Which Is The Best Semiconductor Material?
3/19/2024
GaN, GaAs, and SiGe offer unique properties for various semiconductor applications. Which is best? The answer might surprise you.
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The Latest On Russia’s Nuclear Space Weapon
3/15/2024
Russia and the U.S. both have more than 1,000 nuclear weapons that could reduce any foe to an ash heap in a matter of minutes. Recent reports suggest Russia is working toward putting a nuclear space weapon capable of targeting satellites into orbit. How close are they and what can be done about it?
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Rectangular Or Circular, There’s More To Connectors Than Meets The Eye
3/13/2024
Two common types of connectors are rectangular and circular, both of which can be used in various applications. In addition to differing in shape, these two types of connectors differ in contact density, durability, installation methods, and ideal applications as well. Choosing between the two depends on factors such as space constraints, environmental conditions, contact density requirements, and ease of installation.
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Did Science Really Do Rosalind Franklin Dirty?
3/12/2024
Watson and Crick get the credit, but their determination of the structure of DNA would not have happened in 1953 if not for the work of Rosalind Franklin. Was she ignored because she was a woman? Or is the controversy overblown?