How to Improve Return Loss or VSWR
In this post we show a simple technique to improve the return loss of an RF component like a mixer or amplifier. A good VSWR to aim for is at …
EIRP Calculator
Use this calculator to find the Effective (or Equivalent) Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP in dBm, dBW and Watt. Enter: Formula EIRP = PTx – LC + GAnt Background Effective Isotropic …
What is the Arduino ADC Sampling Rate?
The maximum sampling rate of the Arduino’s Analog-to-Digital converter is 15 kilo-samples per second or 15,000 samples per second. In this post we get into the details – explain why …
[SOLVED] Vizio Subwoofer Not Working
For my friend Aidan, his Vizio sound system is a massive part of his day. In the evening, he enjoys its high-quality sound to either watch TV with his family …
Rise Time to Bandwidth Calculator (with examples)
In this post we compute the bandwidth requirements for a scope considering the rise time of the waveform it is to measure. Enter the rise time in the calculator below …
[SOLVED] Skullcandy Indy Won’t Pair Together
Skullcandy Indy is a well designed set of earbuds with a very high customer approval rating. Many people have had issues pairing with their earbuds. This leads to a lot …
Rigol vs Siglent – which is better?
When it came to picking a scope for the lab, there was a time when the only scopes worth purchasing were Tektronix or Agilent. But that was 20 years ago. …
Filter Bandwidth (with a calculator)
A filter is a product that as the name suggests, filters signals of interest and rejects everything else. In this post we discuss a key specification of filters namely, Bandwidth. …
[SOLVED] Logitech G735 Not Working
The Logitech G735 is a premium wireless gaming headset. It has some excellent new features relative to its predecessor – the G733 and is a major step forward. In this …
[SOLVED] Arctis Nova 7, 7x, 7P Not Pairing to Bluetooth
My brother is a huge gamer – after work, he spends countless hours in front of his PC. For him, sound quality plays a huge role in his enjoyment of …
[SOLVED] Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed Mouse Not Working
The Basilisk X is a very popular mouse from Razer. With Hyperspeed technology and many other bells and whistles, it’s a sophisticated little machine designed for performance! However the Basilisk …
Razer Basilisk X Keeps Cutting Out : (8 Easy Solutions!)
Many users have reported a problem with the Razer Basilisk V3 X or Pro cutting out and disconnecting at random. A related problem is where the mouse will go to …
[SOLVED] Razer Deathadder V2 or V3 Pro Mouse Not Working
The Deathadder V2 Pro, released in September 2020, is a very popular mouse from Razer. The product was refreshed with V3 in August 2022. Based on customer feedback, both the …