Silicon Laboratories Inc. has announced the first single-chip FM radio transceiver family. The proven, patented digital architecture of the Si472x transceiver combines the functionality of the Si470x ...
Testing FM receivers is not that much different than testing other pieces of audio equipment. Appropriate tests include the big six: level, frequency response, THD+N, phase, interchannel crosstalk, ...
FM transmitters/receivers are one of the top favorite circuits of every electronic designer. An FM transmitter is one of the first circuits that an electronic enthusiast decides to build. For this ...
The Si47xx series of integrated circuits from Silicon Labs is a fascinating series of consumer broadcast radio products, chips that apply SDR technologies to deliver a range of functions that were ...
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The Good: Portable; adjusts to any FM frequency between 88.1 and 107.9; comes with accessories such as a car lighter-socket adapter; looks very cool. The Bad: Poor backlight; no presets. The Verdict: ...
FM transmitters may not usually be much to look at, but iKit has bucked that trend somewhat with its new AutoCon unit, which packs some illuminated touchscreen controls into a sleek, glossy black ...