In this article, we’ll use phasor diagrams to compare narrowband FM and conventional AM. We’ll also discuss the problem of oscillator phase noise and work…
In this article, we’ll use phasor diagrams to compare narrowband FM and conventional AM. We’ll also discuss the problem of oscillator phase noise and work through an example problem.
Using a simple example, this article examines the frequency spectra of frequency-modulated (FM) and phase-modulated (PM)…
Using a simple example, this article examines the frequency spectra of frequency-modulated (FM) and phase-modulated (PM) waves for a low modulation index.
Learn how the two-tone input test helps us evaluate the nonlinearity of RF systems operating on real-world signals.
Learn how the two-tone input test helps us evaluate the nonlinearity of RF systems operating on real-world signals.
Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a…
Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a four-channel master IC and a dual-channel sensor signal conditioner IC.
STMicroelectronics’ ST85MM programmable powerline communication supports modern field-proven meters and communication standards
STMicroelectronics’ ST85MM programmable powerline communication supports modern field-proven meters and communication standards
5G and IoT seem perfect together—large network capacity meets billions of connected devices. Thomas Keller of u-blox…
5G and IoT seem perfect together—large network capacity meets billions of connected devices. Thomas Keller of u-blox discusses competing technical and economic goals that make this a troubling marriage and identifies new developments that might provide a path forward.
A short recap of some of the most interesting technologies I was able to see while walking the show floor this year.
A short recap of some of the most interesting technologies I was able to see while walking the show floor this year.
David Su, co-founder and CEO of Atmosic, is aiming to change the world…again! Today, he is helping develop low-power RF…
David Su, co-founder and CEO of Atmosic, is aiming to change the world…again! Today, he is helping develop low-power RF ICs to reduce the battery waste created by the billions of wireless and IoT devices in use.
Enjoy this taste of the rich collection of technology news from last week’s Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.
Enjoy this taste of the rich collection of technology news from last week’s Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.
Daniel Cooley, CTO and SVP of Technology and Product Development, has spent nearly 20 years at Silicon Labs. He discusses…
Daniel Cooley, CTO and SVP of Technology and Product Development, has spent nearly 20 years at Silicon Labs. He discusses today’s cutting-edge wireless and IoT technologies and where he thinks they are heading over the next 50 years.
RF amplifier design is a challenging task, involving trade-offs between linearity, efficiency, gain, and output power.…
RF amplifier design is a challenging task, involving trade-offs between linearity, efficiency, gain, and output power. Here, we examine how a common-emitter circuit can, or can't, function as a power amplifier.
At the Enlit Europe energy forum in Paris, ST highlighted a Prime v1.4-certified chipset for smart metering and an NB-IoT…
At the Enlit Europe energy forum in Paris, ST highlighted a Prime v1.4-certified chipset for smart metering and an NB-IoT module for mobile devices.
The new family supports a wide range of frequencies, modulation schemes, and deep sleep modes.
The new family supports a wide range of frequencies, modulation schemes, and deep sleep modes.
From the smallest LTE-M/NB-IoT module to the fastest 5G uplink speed record, several companies have recently taken to the…
From the smallest LTE-M/NB-IoT module to the fastest 5G uplink speed record, several companies have recently taken to the news to claim an important feat in wireless technology.
First, it was Dialog Semiconductor. Then it was Celano and Panthronics. Now, Renesas is after 4G/5G specialist Sequans in…
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.
Emerging from stealth mode, HaiLa believes they can enable a future of IoT nodes without batteries.
Emerging from stealth mode, HaiLa believes they can enable a future of IoT nodes without batteries.
Microchip is rising to meet the high goals of the newest IEEE automotive Ethernet standard: 10BASE-T1S.
Microchip is rising to meet the high goals of the newest IEEE automotive Ethernet standard: 10BASE-T1S.
This article will help you understand losses in high-frequency transmission lines that include traces on PCBs. We will…
This article will help you understand losses in high-frequency transmission lines that include traces on PCBs. We will also investigate how these losses impact signal propagation and the quality of digital signals.
The Y-factor method is a widely used technique for measuring the gain and noise figure (NF) of RF components. This…
The Y-factor method is a widely used technique for measuring the gain and noise figure (NF) of RF components. This article will help you understand the differences between the insertion gain and the available gain, while avoiding potentially significant errors when measuring the noise figure.
IMEC’s history of developing UWB hardware continues with its transmitter-receiver solution.
IMEC’s history of developing UWB hardware continues with its transmitter-receiver solution.
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