Dev Diary: What’s Next for EDS HF?

Its a long way since the first inception of the idea of our FILPAL EDS HF. Starting from the original Filter Design Software (no longer for sale), we at FILPAL starts to envision a DIY-like schematic drawing and simulation software that is both easy to use and affordable to both students and industry alike, which …

Designing a Combline Filter

Combline filter has become the most used bandpass filters in many communication systems and other microwave applications, especially in base station applications. The filter consists of an array of coupled transmission lines shorted to ground at the same ends and loaded with capacitive elements at opposite ends as illustrated in the figure below. Advantage of …

SCPI, A Programming Language for Measurement Device

Standard Commands for Programming Instruments, also known as SCPI is a standard for syntax and commands designed specifically for controlling instruments. It consists of generic commands that could be used with any instruments including network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, digital multimeter and more. SCPI commands are written in ASCII strings, which are sent to instrument over …

Using Git Hash for Software Versioning

Versioning is very important in programming development. So that Users are always downloading the latest version.Testers are always downloading the right version from the pipeline after the developer fixes the bug. Recently, the concept of CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Development) programming practice means that versioning has become even more important. Therefore, practice of coming out with …

How Can Industries Help Society Transition Into Industry 4.0

The world is at the advent of the 4th industrial revolution. The technologies are defined, the stage is set and both society and industry alike are rising up to adapt and implement the benefits that comes with this Industry 4.0. As per the previous revolutions, this industry 4.0 is set to shake the world. Most …

Malaysia and 5G

The roll out of 5G has been taken place aggressively everywhere in the world especially in the leading countries such as the United States, China and Europe. Based on research projection, the total amount on 5G roll out in global supply chain is expected to hit at least $2.7tn in the next 10 years. In …

Multilingual Apps

Did you know that almost 75% of the app are not using the english language? According to statistica, three quarter of the users on the internet are non-english speaking users. Languages play an important role for your branding and marketing. If you app is able to display the local languages, you can target a wider …

Ideal Vs Practical Resonators

https://youtu.be/AoXyVn3Bz6A A resonant circuit is a circuit containing both an inductor and a capacitor – and therefore, both inductive and capacitive reactances. Its purpose is to produce a reflection zero that will ensure maximum transmission of the signal at a particular frequency. At this frequency, the impedance of the resonant circuit is at its lowest, allowing …

The History and The Future of Human Communication

humans are a species that needs to socialize. Communication has always been crucial to human since the prehistoric era to enhance human interactions. The History of Communication petroglyps The first development of communication system can be traced back since the birth of speech (approximately 500, 000 BCE) and with the wide range of vocal abilities, humans …

What is the Future Trend of the Electronics Industry?

The advent of the electronics industry has left a tremendous impact on the human history. Nowadays, we can see that electronic circuits and devices are found in various applications such as home appliances, healthcare, automotive, communication, industries, transportation, etc., in which these applications are impossible to function without electronics. Beginning of 19th century marked the important …