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The Importance of Power Electronics in IIoT for Smart Manufacturing

The Importance of Power Electronics in IIoT for Smart Manufacturing

Next-generation manufacturing relies on a continuous flow of data and, therefore, reliable power for advanced control, operational efficiency, and predictive maintenance.


Matter 1.2 Update Adds Support for Nine New Device Types

Matter 1.2 Update Adds Support for Nine New Device Types

Among other major updates, the IoT protocol now supports refrigerators, dishwashers, room ACs, laundry machines, robotic vacuums, smoke and CO2 alarms, air quality sensors, air purifiers, and fans.


News Oct 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz
NISSHINBO MICRO DEVICES NT1189GDAE3S High Linearity Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

NISSHINBO MICRO DEVICES NT1189GDAE3S High Linearity Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

The NT1189GDAE3S High Linearity Low Noise Amplifier by Nisshinbo Micro Devices is a high-performing LNA designed to operate within the 3.3 to 5.0 Gigahertz range. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Understanding Bluetooth LE Pairing—Step by Step

Understanding Bluetooth LE Pairing—Step by Step

Pairing is an important concept in Bluetooth LE. Let’s examine the fundamentals of Bluetooth LE pairing, outlining how LE devices securely share keys between trusted devices.


TDK-LAMBDA CUS250M 250W AC-DC Power Supplies | New Product Brief

TDK-LAMBDA CUS250M 250W AC-DC Power Supplies | New Product Brief

The CUS250M AC-DC Power Supplies provide an impressive 250 watts of power within a compact 2 by 4-inch package. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Renesas Continues Acquisition Trail, Now Pursuing Sequans’ Cellular IP

Renesas Continues Acquisition Trail, Now Pursuing Sequans’ Cellular IP

First, it was Dialog Semiconductor. Then it was Celano and Panthronics. Now, Renesas is after 4G/5G specialist Sequans in its latest string of IoT-focused acquisitions.


News Aug 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Vulnerabilities and Attacks on Bluetooth LE Devices—Reviewing Recent Info

Vulnerabilities and Attacks on Bluetooth LE Devices—Reviewing Recent Info

To understand known vulnerabilities and attacks on Bluetooth LE devices, we review some studies from the past 4+ years.


Three Companies Outline How to Build Bluetooth-based Tracking System

Three Companies Outline How to Build Bluetooth-based Tracking System

Onsemi, in partnership with Unikie and CoreHW, has released an application note on an end-to-end positioning system for precise, low-power asset tracking.


News Jul 05, 2023 by Darshil Patel
Securing BLE Connections—An Overview of the Security Protocol

Securing BLE Connections—An Overview of the Security Protocol

Learn about Bluetooth LE's security features and tools, how to use them, and understand how they keep connections secure.


CUI DEVICES IPX Speakers | New Product Brief

CUI DEVICES IPX Speakers | New Product Brief

CUI Devices waterproof IPX Speakers are designed to deliver outstanding quality and reliability in a wide range of electrical engineering applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Breaking Down the BLE Link Layer—The 7 States of Bluetooth LE Radio

Breaking Down the BLE Link Layer—The 7 States of Bluetooth LE Radio

Explore the seven states of the Bluetooth LE radio, how the link layer state machine manages the LE radio, and the roles of these states in wireless communication.


Understanding the RF Noise Figure Specification

Understanding the RF Noise Figure Specification

Take a closer look at the definition of the RF noise figure and discuss some subtleties to help avoid erroneous interpretations of this specification.


BOURNS GDT35 3-Electrode Gas Discharge Tube Arrestor | New Product Brief

BOURNS GDT35 3-Electrode Gas Discharge Tube Arrestor | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


5G Base-Station-on-a-Chip Company EdgeQ Closes $75M in Series-B Funding

5G Base-Station-on-a-Chip Company EdgeQ Closes $75M in Series-B Funding

With its 5G base-station-on-a-chip SoC leading the way, EdgeQ has closed a $75 million round of investment funding.


News Apr 19, 2023 by Jeff Child
Using the Smith Chart to Design a T and Pi Matching Network

Using the Smith Chart to Design a T and Pi Matching Network

Learn more about L-sections and impedance matching by designing T and Pi matching networks using a Smith chart.


L-type Matching Network Basics—Examining L Network Frequency Response and Bandwidth

L-type Matching Network Basics—Examining L Network Frequency Response and Bandwidth

Learn about two-element networks (L-sections or L-networks), how they transform one impedance to another, their frequency response, estimating their bandwidth, and their limitations leading to T networks.


Design a Two-element Matching Network Using the ZY Smith Chart

Design a Two-element Matching Network Using the ZY Smith Chart

Learn about the immittance Smith chart (ZY Smith chart), the effect of adding series and parallel components, impedance matching, and finding a two-element matching network.


Exploring the Basics of Bluetooth Low Energy: A Beginners Guide To BLE

Exploring the Basics of Bluetooth Low Energy: A Beginners Guide To BLE

Learn about the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) wireless communication protocol, namely its features, protocol stack, and how it communicates with devices.


TE Connectivity LEMBAS LTE/GNSS USB Modem | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity LEMBAS LTE/GNSS USB Modem | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Introduction to Double Data Rate (DDR) Memory

Introduction to Double Data Rate (DDR) Memory

Learn about double data rate (DDR) memory key concepts and applications surrounding this digital communication technique, where two data words are transferred during one clock cycle.