Knowles Precision Devices

  1. High-Reliability Microwave Component Technology Enables Space Innovation 5/18/2021

    Demand for space-ready components is exponentially increasing., and the technology needed to control and transmit satellite data has changed from mechanically controlled parabolic or dish technology to active electronically steered arrays (AESAs).

  2. The Future Of Satellite Communication Design: Four RF Technology Trends You Need to Know 1/29/2021

    This article explores four RF design trends that Knowles Capacitors identified based on 40-years of expertise in the RF industry that are helping Satcom design engineers meet the demands of the many industries relying on their devices today.

  3. A Balancing Act: Cost vs. Reliability For Medical Device Development 12/7/2020

    For a medical device development company, when applying the business lens, balancing value and reliability is a constant consideration.

  4. Using Non-Magnetic Capacitors For Medical Imaging Applications 12/7/2020

    This article discuses the use of non-magnetic capacitors for medical imaging applications.

  5. Trimmer Capacitor Considerations In Practice 6/3/2020

    Trimmer capacitors are variable components used to calibrate RF circuits during manufacturing or servicing. These components allow for variable tuning -- think oscillator frequency values or rise and fall times. Should values drift over the life of the device, trimmer capacitors can be recalibrated.

  6. Medical Imaging Quality Starts By Selecting The Right Components 5/13/2020

    MRI machines use a strong magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to produce cross-sectional images. Thus, the quality of the MRI depends on the uniformity of the magnetic field and the radio components inside it.

  7. Supporting Medical Advancement At Knowles Precision Devices 5/7/2020

    Knowles Precision Devices (KPD) handles the specialty components that go in the systems that can’t quit. One area of expertise is high-reliability capacitors for medical devices and medical implantable devices.

  8. The Price Of Reliability: Considerations For Buyers 5/31/2019

    By making a small component change, one could extend an implantable medical device's reliability and lifespan by preventing battery-related complications. This paper explores the cost of device failures and discusses how proper testing and supplier considerations can help capacitor sourcing.

  9. When Reliability Is Paramount: Selecting Capacitors For Life-Critical Applications 4/10/2019

    This white paper explores regulation, testing procedures, and supplier considerations to assist in choosing the best components for each medical application.