Bring Us Your Toughest Challenges

Posted by Chris Dugan on Sep 9, 2020 8:00:00 AM

At Knowles Precision Devices, we purposely avoid commodity components. What we thrive on is doing the hard things. We handle the specialty components that go in systems that cannot fail and that operate at extremely high voltages, temperatures, or frequencies. Do you have a complex technical challenge with hard-to-meet performance, size, or other requirements? Bring it to us. It’s what we do.

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Topics: RF and Microwave, Military and Aerospace, Medical, Telecom, Electric Vehicles, High Reliability

Milli-Cap: The Ideal Ultra-Low Loss Broadband Blocking Capacitor

Posted by Cheriyan Perumal on Aug 12, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Many circuits in broadband applications require the coupling of RF signals, which can be a complicated process since it involves removing the DC component to allow only the high-frequency AC component to pass or bypass. Removing the AC component from a DC line is done by placing a coupling capacitor in series with the path the signal takes.

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Topics: Capacitor, Telecom

Building 5G Small Cells Without Compromising Performance

Posted by Tim Brauner on Aug 5, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Before small cell technology took its place as a central component to realizing the promise of 5G networks, it played an important role in helping to improve the coverage and capacity of 4G. These mini base stations could be installed in discrete locations like on buildings or streetlights and became part of heterogeneous networkstogether with traditional macro base stationsto improve service in high-traffic locations such as sporting events and concert venues. In this pursuit, small cells have proven valuable for extending signal penetration and increasing wireless density and these small, lightweight devices will continue to be a key technology for the data-intensive transition to 5G. 

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Topics: 5G, RF and Microwave, Telecom

On-Demand Webinar: Building a 28 GHz Small Cell for 5G Applications

Posted by Tim Brauner on Jun 10, 2020 7:45:00 AM

As the demand for more network capacity, improved network performance, and more reliable coverage are all growing, operating in the mmWave spectrum is becoming an increasing more attractive option. To address this demand, the use of 28-GHz small cells, which are compact, lightweight devices mounted on outdoor equipment such as lampposts or telephone poles, is becoming a practical and affordable way to deploy 5G in the mmWave spectrum.

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Topics: RF and Microwave, Telecom

From the 1920s to the 2020s – Bandwidth Has Always Been King

Posted by Peter Matthews on May 13, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Over time, the telephone replaced the telegraph, and now cellular and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) technology are replacing the landline. However, as more communication is done wirelessly and over the Internet, we are becoming more interested in increased bandwidth. This is because bandwidth places a limit on how quickly we can send information through a channel such as an optical fiber or a section of the radio spectrum.

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Topics: 5G, RF and Microwave, Telecom

Live Webinar: Practicalities of Building a 28 GHz Small Cell for 5G Applications

Posted by Tim Brauner on Apr 1, 2020 2:03:33 PM

On Thursday, April 16 at 11am EDT Knowles Precision Devices and Microwave Journal will host a live Webinar about the practicalities of building a 28 GHz small cell for 5G applications.

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Topics: 5G, RF and Microwave, Telecom

A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting the Right Capacitor for Your Specific Application Needs

Posted by Simon Mao on Jan 13, 2020 8:00:00 AM

At Knowles Precision Devices, our expertise in capacitor technology helps developers working on some of the world’s most demanding applications across the medical device, military and aerospace, telecommunications, and automotive industries.

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Topics: Capacitor, Automotive, Military and Aerospace, Medical, Telecom

2019: Laying the Foundation for mmWave 5G Globally

Posted by Peter Matthews on Jan 7, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Around the world, 2019 was a busy year for 5G, with standards being finalized, large networks beginning 5G operations, and mobile device manufacturers releasing 5G-capable phones. Just one year after the official launch of 5G on November 1, 2018, the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) identified the launch of 50 commercial 5G networks along with 328 operators in 109 countries that announced investment in 5G. Let’s look at some of the big moments for 5G from 2019.  

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Topics: 5G, RF and Microwave, Telecom

Insights Into Precision Passive Devices

Knowles Precision Devices is a premier global source for Capacitors, RF Filters, EMI Filters, Resonators, non-magnetic components and advanced dielectric materials. An umbrella for the brands of Compex, DLI, Johanson MFG, Novacap, Syfer and Voltronics, Knowles Precision Devices serves a variety of markets including military, aerospace/avionics, medical equipment, implantable devices, EMI and connector filtering, oil exploration, instrumentation, industrial electronics, automotive, telecoms and data networks.

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