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RF (Radio Frequency)
Electromagnetic waves used for wireless communication.
Like invisible ripples carrying music from a radio tower.
Semiconductor
Material that can control electricity.
Like a faucet controlling water flow.
RF Switch
Directs signals between circuit paths.
Like a railroad switch guiding trains.
Attenuator
Reduces signal strength intentionally.
Like turning down the volume knob.
Amplifier
Boosts signal power.
Like a megaphone for weak sound.
Phase Shifter
Changes timing of a wave.
Like delaying one dance move to stay in sync.
Antenna Tuning
Adjusting antenna performance.
Like tuning a guitar to hit the right notes.
Front-End Module (FEM)
Combines amplifiers, switches, and filters.
Like a microphone, preamp, and mixer in one box.
5G Infrastructure
Network for ultra-fast data and low delay.
Like upgrading from dial-up to fiber internet.
MMIC
Chip that handles very high-frequency signals.
Like a miniature radio studio etched on a chip.
Integration
Combining multiple functions into one chip.
Like putting phone
IoT (Internet of Things)
Everyday objects connected to the internet.
Like your fridge texting you that you're out of milk.
Linear Performance
Signal output matches input without distortion.
Like a mirror reflecting exactly whats in front of it.
Isolation
Preventing signal interference.
Like soundproof walls between studios.
Beamforming
Steering wireless signals precisely.
Like focusing a flashlight beam instead of lighting the whole room.