View this email in your browser. APRIL 27, 2015 IN THIS ISSUE BLOG IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2015 Preview Free Download: FPGAs for Software Radio Systems Handbook ARTICLE Testing Challenges for M2M Devices NEWS Digital In-Line Holography Helps Researchers 'See' into Fiery Fuels NEWS Warning Signals Alert Filipinos of Oncoming Tsunamis PRODUCT 3500 MHz VCO Boasts a Control Voltage Range of 0.3 V~4.9 V BLOG 5 Reasons Why EMC Testing Should Start Early FPGAS have become an increasingly important resource for implementing software radio functions such as digital downconverters. Recently updated to its 7th edition, this handbook introduces the basics of FPGA technology and its relationship to SDR systems. Features and benefits of FPGA-based products are presented along with Pentek offerings and applications that utilize FPGA technology. It's yours, free, just click on the link to download. CLICK HERE FEATURED STORY Wireless Minute: NailO Turns Your Fingernail Into FULL STORY We are now accepting entries for the 2015 Young Mind Awards! Our mission is to inspire youth at the Middle and High School levels, as well as students at the undergraduate level, to pursue their passion and bring forth Design Engineering and Research and Development as desirable education and career options for scholars. CLICK HERE PRODUCT 3500 MHz VCO Boasts a Control Voltage Range of 0.3 V~4.9 V Crystek's CVCO55CCQ-3500-3500 VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) operates at 3500 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.3 V~4.9 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -115 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +6 dBm. Engineered and manufactured in the USA, the model CVCO55CCQ-3500-3500 is packaged in the ... FULL STORY NEWS Warning Signals Alert Filipinos of Oncoming Tsunamis The 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami killed 230,000 people in 14 countries, and swamped coastal communities with waves up to 100 feet (30 meters) high. Following this tragic event, the UN set up the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning ADVERTISEMENT ! MTTS MICROWAVE/RF M2M HOTSPOT " PRODUCTS " RESOURCES " FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS COMPANY PROFILE SEARCH LOG IN REGISTER Product Releases ADVERTISEMENT 3500 MHz VCO Boasts a Control Voltage Range of 0.3 V~4.9 V Mon, 04/27/2015 - 10:22am by Crystek Corporation LISTED UNDER: Oscillators, Voltage Controlled Get today's design engineering headlines and news - Sign up now! Crystek's CVCO55CCQ-3500-3500 VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) operates at 3500 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.3 V~4.9 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -115 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +6 dBm. Engineered and manufactured in the USA, the model CVCO55CCQ-3500-3500 is packaged in the industrystandard 0.5-in. x 0.5-in. SMD package. Input voltage is typ. 5V, with a typ. current consumption of 27 mA. Pulling and Pushing are minimized to 0.3 MHz and 0.1 MHz/V, respectively. Second harmonic suppression is -12 dBc typical. The CVCO55CCQ-3500-3500 is ideal for use in applications such as digital radio equipment, fixed wireless access, satellite communications systems, and base stations. For more information, visit: www.crystek.com.