Cliff Electronics has added to its popular range of FeedThrough (FT) connectors. The new CP30260 range of SMA and RP-SMA (reverse-polarity SMA) connectors are female-to-female FT connectors, supplying ...

Sometimes when you’re making a PCB that you plan on programming over USB, but you only plan on plugging in a couple of times, it would be nice to make that connection without another BOM ...

Police rushed round to the apartment where the row took place but it was too late and the victim, a 66-year-old from the UK, was already dead by the time they arrived. The alleged killer, 64, is ...

This two-part series examines the coaxial connector, which is an often overlooked—but nonetheless vital—aspect of an RF/microwave application. Part 1 provided a general overview of connectors, as ...

The 50-ohm impedance is standard in RF design, while 75 ohms is also used, so it’s important to understand the attributes of each and not confuse them. One of the issues that beginning electronic ...

Library for RS232 serial communication to Xantech, Monoprice, Dayton Audio, Soundavo, and other multi-zone amps. This supports any serial protocol for communicating with the amps, including RS232 ...

The article discusses key lab techniques for evaluating switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) and how to accurately measure voltage ripple and switch node using the right oscilloscope probes and methods.

Before working with any cables, ensure all connected devices are turned off and unplugged to avoid electric shocks or damage to your equipment. Step 3: Cut the Damaged Area Use a utility knife to cut ...

I recently purchased a new oscilloscope for home use. It’s a 250 MHz scope, but I was curious what the actual -3dB frequency was as most scopes have a bit more upper end margin than their published ...

HDMI and SDI are both video interfaces. One is considered amateur or prosumer and the other is a professional interface. Let’s start with SDI. The SDI specification was introduced in 1989 by the ...

I have seen quite a few posts on forums recently about SDI failures. It is important to know why they happen and what you can do to avoid them. I have previously written posts about this, but the more ...