Alternate to PE4312 Digital Step Attenuator

The PE4312 is a 50Ω, 6-bit RF digital step attenuator available for around 2 USD. Pretty neat for implementing real digital AGC! For half-the-price we can get the alternate Archiwave ARW637 or ARW621A ICs which work very similarly to PE4312! References: Archiwave ARW637 Archiwave ARW621A

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 45 words · Dhiru Kholia

The best power supply for FieldOps

This short article describes a flight-safe power supply for FieldOps. Component List Simply get these: USB QC/PD AFC trigger decoy board (9V) USB QC/PD AFC trigger decoy board (12V) USB QC/PD AFC trigger decoy board (15V) Xiaomi Pocket Power Bank Pro 10000 33W OR A 65W USB PD power bank - not needed for 5 to 10W QRP FieldOps DC Plug 5.5x2.1mm Male to Male Cable (1m) DC 5.5mm Male to Female Extension with Switch ...

January 6, 2026 · 1 min · 95 words · Dhiru Kholia