With an eye on widespread internet access and defense, many space agencies and companies have zeroed in on laser-based systems for satellite-to-satellite communication.
With an eye on widespread internet access and defense, many space agencies and companies have zeroed in on laser-based systems for satellite-to-satellite communication.
Lamarr, in collaboration with an avante-garde musician named George Antheil, developed an early version of…
Lamarr, in collaboration with an avante-garde musician named George Antheil, developed an early version of spread-spectrum communication known as frequency hopping.
In an unforgettable demonstration of STEM education in action, students at Tarwater Elementary School in Arizona used ham…
In an unforgettable demonstration of STEM education in action, students at Tarwater Elementary School in Arizona used ham radio equipment to communicate directly with the International Space Station.
Amazon's Project Kuiper, a counterpart to SpaceX's Starlink, aims to bring connectivity to rural areas via a…
Amazon's Project Kuiper, a counterpart to SpaceX's Starlink, aims to bring connectivity to rural areas via a constellation of Ka-band satellites. Now, Verizon wants in on the action.
Space data transfer has come a long way since those early calls to Houston. Here's a forward-looking glance at space…
Space data transfer has come a long way since those early calls to Houston. Here's a forward-looking glance at space communication technology.
SpaceX is known to create almost all of its technology in-house. What inspired the tech giant to acquire Swarm's technology?
SpaceX is known to create almost all of its technology in-house. What inspired the tech giant to acquire Swarm's technology?
Acquisitions function as a fuel source of the tech industry. Recently, a trend of RF-focused acquisitions has been taking…
Acquisitions function as a fuel source of the tech industry. Recently, a trend of RF-focused acquisitions has been taking place. What does this mean for EEs and the RF industry?
Qorvo, Microchip, MaxLinear, and Cree Wolfspeed have gone wide, electrically wide-band that is, with newly released…
Qorvo, Microchip, MaxLinear, and Cree Wolfspeed have gone wide, electrically wide-band that is, with newly released GaN-based RF products for 5G and satellite communications.
With life cycles under five years, LEO satellite rollouts require trusted technology and rapid development windows where…
With life cycles under five years, LEO satellite rollouts require trusted technology and rapid development windows where industry partnerships are key.
A new reference design from ADI appeals to electronic warfare applications, aerospace radar, and advanced commercial radio.
A new reference design from ADI appeals to electronic warfare applications, aerospace radar, and advanced commercial radio.
This week, Rohde & Schwarz released news of its new Q/V band upconverter meant to test satellite payloads. But what is…
This week, Rohde & Schwarz released news of its new Q/V band upconverter meant to test satellite payloads. But what is the Q/V band?
Socionext and Tokyo Tech have developed what they claim is the first Ka-band SATCOM transceiver that uses CMOS technology.
Socionext and Tokyo Tech have developed what they claim is the first Ka-band SATCOM transceiver that uses CMOS technology.
The usable RF spectrum is a finite resource, and, with enough simultaneous users, congestion can become a serious…
The usable RF spectrum is a finite resource, and, with enough simultaneous users, congestion can become a serious impediment to reliable communication.
Entangled quantum signals generated aboard a 2.6 kg nanosat in low earth orbit herald the possibility of hack-proof…
Entangled quantum signals generated aboard a 2.6 kg nanosat in low earth orbit herald the possibility of hack-proof computer networks.
Amazon's new Aerospace and Satellite Solutions division represents the company's expanding commitment to space-based enterprise.
Amazon's new Aerospace and Satellite Solutions division represents the company's expanding commitment to space-based enterprise.
The Navy will be testing Isotropic Systems’ multi-beam terminals for the turbulent environments at sea. The results may…
The Navy will be testing Isotropic Systems’ multi-beam terminals for the turbulent environments at sea. The results may indicate a shift in satellite communications.
Spacety was one of China’s first private space companies and has so far been involved in more than 10 space launches.
Spacety was one of China’s first private space companies and has so far been involved in more than 10 space launches.
This article highlights a few recent products that aim to meet the engineering pain points for harsh environments,…
This article highlights a few recent products that aim to meet the engineering pain points for harsh environments, including processing, power usage, size, and weight.
The module is housed in a 7.5mm × 9.5mm × 1.5mm package and supports Thread and Zigbee.
The module is housed in a 7.5mm × 9.5mm × 1.5mm package and supports Thread and Zigbee.
The P348 is designed for transducer simulation and provides carrier frequencies over a range of 0.5MHz to 20MHz.
The P348 is designed for transducer simulation and provides carrier frequencies over a range of 0.5MHz to 20MHz.