Today’s RF Power Applications Require Understanding Equivalent Series Resistance & Q Factor
Dec 20, 2023
As a fundamental component of circuit design, equivalent series resistance (ESR) is the measurement of all the non-ideal electrical resistances in series with a capacitor.
The Roles of Capacitors in EV Traction Inverter Topologies
Dec 13, 2023
The power electronic systems in an electric vehicle (EV) feature a wide variety of capacitors.
Resonant Wireless Power Transfer in Implantable Medical Devices
Dec 6, 2023
With the rising prevalence of cardiovascular, orthopedic, and other chronic conditions, and an increase in the number of patients needing care, the demand for implantable medical devices continues to increase.
From Perception to Precision: Advancements in Sound Personalization
Dec 3, 2023
Knowles research shows how balanced armature technology enables more personalized, high-quality listening experiences.
Contextualizing Q Factor
Nov 29, 2023
Quality factor, or Q factor, is a common shorthand figure of merit (FOM) for RF filters.
Combining Filter Technologies to Create Higher-Value Compact Filters
Nov 21, 2023
There are hundreds of filter applications operating across a wide range of frequencies, which presents a challenge for filter designers since most filter designs don't inherently operate across these wide ranges.
Capacitor Fundamentals: Part 14 – Useful Formulas and Calculations for Capacitors
Nov 19, 2023
Welcome to the Capacitor Fundamentals Series, where we teach you about the ins and outs of chips capacitors – their properties, product classifications, test standards, and use cases.
Gain Equalizer Basics
Nov 15, 2023
Passive gain equalizers are designed to rectify or flatten the frequency response of an RF amplifier.
Capacitor Fundamentals: Part 13 – Soldering for Chip Capacitors
Nov 12, 2023
Welcome to the Capacitor Fundamentals Series, where we teach you about the ins and outs of chips capacitors – their properties, product classifications, test standards, and use cases.
What Are Bias Filter and Self-Bias Networks?
Nov 8, 2023
Bias filter networks and self-bias networks are two types of biasing components developed by Knowles Precision Devices for use in high-frequency microwave and RF applications.
OTC Hearing Aids: Reflecting on the Evolution of Hearing Technology
Nov 5, 2023
Knowles is helping expand access to personalized hearing health solutions through advanced balanced armature and MEMS technologies that power the next generation of OTC hearing aids.
Non-Magnetic Trimmer Capacitors for In-Suite or Portable MRI Machines
Nov 1, 2023
MRI systems are so robust and require so much infrastructure that they need their own dedicated room—until recently.

