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Free-space optical communications with FPGA-based instrumentation: Q&A recap

Get expert tips on generating digital patterns, implementing phase-locked loops, and performing quantum key distribution with reconfigurable instrumentation

Featuring: Moku:Pro, Lock-in Amplifier, Laser Lock Box, Time & Frequency Analyzer, PID Controller, Phasemeter, Logic Analyzer / Pattern Generator, Oscilloscope, Waveform Generator, Multi-instrument Mode

Date: October 4, 2024
An engineer using FPGA-based instrumentation from Liquid Instruments to accelerate free-space optical communications
Exploring free-space optical communications techniques

Learn how FSO signals are generated, modulated, and detected using optical carriers, and why FPGA-based instrumentation improves this process

Featuring: Lock-in Amplifier, Time & Frequency Analyzer, Laser Lock Box, Waveform Generator, Multi-instrument Mode

Date: September 24, 2024
Automating experiments with the power of MATLAB and reconfigurable instrumentation
Automating experiments with MATLAB: Q&A recap

Learn how to get data from variables in real time, how to connect to Moku through MATLAB, and how to perform math functions using the FPGA

Featuring: Moku:Pro, Lock-in Amplifier, Oscilloscope, MATLAB, Moku Cloud Compile

Date: September 17, 2024
Oscillator characterization using Allan deviation with the Moku Phasemeter
Characterization of clocks and oscillators: Q&A recap

Learn tips for measuring low SNR signals, why cross-correlation can improve phase noise measurement, and how deadtime affects oscillator measurements.

Featuring: Moku:Pro, Phasemeter, Time & Frequency Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Lock-in Amplifier

Date: August 22, 2024
Power spectral density measurement on the Moku Phasemeter
What is power spectral density (PSD), and why is it important?

Learn more about the applications, calculation methods, and practical uses of this critical measurement

Featuring: Phasemeter

Date: July 11, 2024
Moku instrument suite with Python in the background
Getting started with the Moku Python API

Leverage the flexibility of Moku and Python together to run custom scripts for your experimental stack

Featuring: Moku:Pro, Python

Date: July 8, 2024
PID controller
High-performance PDH locking with FPGA instrumentation: Q&A recap

Learn how to optimize your PDH locking setup, monitor feedback signals, and implement your own custom tools

Featuring: Moku:Pro, Laser Lock Box

Date: June 24, 2024
Coherent beam combination: A graphical representation of the DEEP IN probe, reproduced from Nasa.gov
Coherent beam combination with Moku Phasemeter

An introduction to coherent beam combination strategies and techniques

Featuring: Moku:Pro, Phasemeter

Date: June 13, 2024
Woman holding tablet showing Frequency Reponse Analyzer in software UI
Frequency response analysis, step-by-step

Learn to characterize filters, amplifiers, and optical systems with one device, no post-processing required

Featuring: Moku:Pro, Frequency Response Analyzer

Date: June 04, 2024
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