From telepresence holograms to machines as the network's primary users, 6G will be very different from today's network. But does the hardware for this network even exist?
From telepresence holograms to machines as the network's primary users, 6G will be very different from today's network. But does the hardware for this network even exist?
This article looks at the different connectivity options for deploying IoT networks, exploring the pros and cons of each.
This article looks at the different connectivity options for deploying IoT networks, exploring the pros and cons of each.
While haptics are fairly basic in design from an engineering standpoint, these systems are likely to play an important…
While haptics are fairly basic in design from an engineering standpoint, these systems are likely to play an important role in AR/VR, military technology, and the "tactile internet."
Working closely with ROHM Semiconductor, researchers at Osaka University have developed a device that operates in the…
Working closely with ROHM Semiconductor, researchers at Osaka University have developed a device that operates in the terahertz spectrum to transmit large, uncompressed 8K videos uninterrupted within a 300 GHz bandwidth.
Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.
Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.
While millimeter wave technology is by no means new, test and measurement suppliers are releasing innovative tips and…
While millimeter wave technology is by no means new, test and measurement suppliers are releasing innovative tips and equipment to help test engineers address higher-frequency challenges.
Just this month, three major companies have released 5G-compatible chips. How do these new processors size up with one another?
Just this month, three major companies have released 5G-compatible chips. How do these new processors size up with one another?
u-blox’s newest technology integrates both GNSS and 5G onto the same package. We had the chance to sit down with Senior…
u-blox’s newest technology integrates both GNSS and 5G onto the same package. We had the chance to sit down with Senior Product Manager Samuele Falcomer to get the details.
In a $1.4 billion deal, Qualcomm recently announced that it will acquire NUVIA, an Arm-based startup led by three of…
In a $1.4 billion deal, Qualcomm recently announced that it will acquire NUVIA, an Arm-based startup led by three of Apple and Google’s foremost chip designers.
China is reporting more 5G base stations than the combined total of stations in all other countries. What might this mean…
China is reporting more 5G base stations than the combined total of stations in all other countries. What might this mean for the telecom sector in the US?
Discussions on extending Moore's law usually involve shrinking board space. One company, Atomera, has attracted attention…
Discussions on extending Moore's law usually involve shrinking board space. One company, Atomera, has attracted attention because of its novel method called Mears Silicon Technology.
You may be happy enough with your trusty old oscilloscope, but there are new upgrades and sleek features offered by…
You may be happy enough with your trusty old oscilloscope, but there are new upgrades and sleek features offered by manufacturers every day. Here's an overview of some of the most recent additions in o-scope technology.
With an influx of 5G devices, telecom companies, specifically those aligned with the O-RAN Alliance, are further…
With an influx of 5G devices, telecom companies, specifically those aligned with the O-RAN Alliance, are further developing virtualized radio access networks.
Qualcomm recently unveiled Snapdragon 888, the company’s new high-end mobile platform built on the N5 process node.
Qualcomm recently unveiled Snapdragon 888, the company’s new high-end mobile platform built on the N5 process node.
2020 has seen a swathe of progress on the 5nm process node led by TSMC. Here’s a quick look at recent developments…
2020 has seen a swathe of progress on the 5nm process node led by TSMC. Here’s a quick look at recent developments involving 5nm ASICs.
As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing…
As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing their expertise to the table to reconcile the trade-off.
Xilinx solutions are surfacing for each new wave in the 5G rollout. Appearing in 2021, the new RFSoC DFE is forecasted to…
Xilinx solutions are surfacing for each new wave in the 5G rollout. Appearing in 2021, the new RFSoC DFE is forecasted to break all existing benchmarks.
As 5G speed and storage demands collide with the end of Moore's law, chipmakers are turning to multichip packaging to…
As 5G speed and storage demands collide with the end of Moore's law, chipmakers are turning to multichip packaging to save space and power.