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For Tonight’s Big Game, Thank the Navy for Sharing Its Broadband Spectrum

For Tonight’s Big Game, Thank the Navy for Sharing Its Broadband Spectrum

When Kansas City squares off against Philadelphia at the Big Game tonight, the NFL will have access to the Citizen Broadband Radio System as a safety net in case of internet failure.


News Feb 12, 2023 by Chantelle Dubois
Mismatch Loss and Mismatch Uncertainty in RF Systems

Mismatch Loss and Mismatch Uncertainty in RF Systems

Learn more about RF wave reflection parameters, namely mismatch loss and mismatch uncertainty.


Qualcomm Guns for 5G Expansion With First NR-Light Modem-RF System

Qualcomm Guns for 5G Expansion With First NR-Light Modem-RF System

A new Qualcomm modem system supports an optimized variant of 5G for mid-tier devices, like smartwatches and AR glasses.


News Feb 09, 2023 by Jake Hertz
ISSI eMMC Flash Memory | New Product Brief

ISSI eMMC Flash Memory | New Product Brief

The ISSI eMMC Flash Memory provides the ideal embedded storage solution for applications that require high performance, endurance across a wide range of operating temperatures, and long-term support.


new products Feb 07, 2023 by Mouser
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.


new products Feb 05, 2023 by Mouser
IEEE RWW Keynotes: Future of RF Looks Rocky and That’s a Good Thing

IEEE RWW Keynotes: Future of RF Looks Rocky and That’s a Good Thing

At IEEE Radio and Wireless Week (RWW), keynote speakers highlighted the trends in RF and wireless technology, and how design engineers must adapt to meet the new challenges head on.


News Feb 02, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Researchers Tap Origami as Basis for Reconfigurable Antenna Design

Researchers Tap Origami as Basis for Reconfigurable Antenna Design

Aimed at improving sensing and imaging systems, Princeton University researchers have developed a reconfigurable antenna based on origami.


News Feb 01, 2023 by Darshil Patel
IEEE Radio and Wireless Week Panel: Getting to D-Band is a Group Effort

IEEE Radio and Wireless Week Panel: Getting to D-Band is a Group Effort

At IEEE Radio and Wireless Week 2023, industry leaders in chip fabrication and measurement engaged in a panel discussion to give engineers their opinions on the future of D-band technology.


News Jan 30, 2023 by Aaron Carman
M5Stack SIM7080G CatM, NB-IoT + GNSS Unit | New Product Brief

M5Stack SIM7080G CatM, NB-IoT + GNSS Unit | 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.


new products Jan 30, 2023 by Mouser
Transmission Line Theory: Observing the Reflection Coefficient and Standing Wave

Transmission Line Theory: Observing the Reflection Coefficient and Standing Wave

Learn about radio frequency (RF) wave propagation and reflection via transmission lines, equations, and example waveforms.


Investigating Lossless Transmission Line Phase Constant and Infinite Bandwidth

Investigating Lossless Transmission Line Phase Constant and Infinite Bandwidth

Learn how to derive the wave equations for a lossless transmission line and look at its infinite bandwidth and phase constant.


A Primer on Digital Pulse Amplitude Modulation

A Primer on Digital Pulse Amplitude Modulation

An encoding technique used for digital communication, pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) converts a discrete-time signal into a variable-amplitude continuous-time signal that is suitable for high-speed wired communication systems.


Oliver Heaviside: The Self-taught Pioneer of Electromagnetism and Vector Calculus

Oliver Heaviside: The Self-taught Pioneer of Electromagnetism and Vector Calculus

From the coaxial cable to the bounce-back effect of radio waves against the ionosphere, Heaviside’s contributions have stood the test of time.


News Jan 21, 2023 by Biljana Ognenova
Panthronics Claims First One-chip Listener IC for NFC Wireless Charging

Panthronics Claims First One-chip Listener IC for NFC Wireless Charging

The company’s new chip gives engineers an all-in-one solution to incorporate NFC wireless charging in their smallest devices.


News Jan 20, 2023 by Aaron Carman
From Parallel to Serial and Back Again: Understanding SerDes

From Parallel to Serial and Back Again: Understanding SerDes

Serialization/deserialization circuitry, known collectively as SerDes, provides important benefits for digital communication systems, especially when high data rates are required.


RF Design Basics—Introduction to Transmission Lines

RF Design Basics—Introduction to Transmission Lines

Learn about voltage waves and how they relate to an important basic concept of radio frequency (RF) circuit design: transmission lines.


Silicon Labs xG24 Dev Kit for EFR32BG24 Wireless SoCs | Featured Product Spotlight

Silicon Labs xG24 Dev Kit for EFR32BG24 Wireless SoCs | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.


new products Jan 12, 2023 by Mouser
Apple’s Exodus From Outsourcing Continues With Plans to Drop Broadcom Chips

Apple’s Exodus From Outsourcing Continues With Plans to Drop Broadcom Chips

New reports indicate that Apple will be developing its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips.


News Jan 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz
The Sun Has Officially Set on 3G: A Look Back at Its Origin and Impact

The Sun Has Officially Set on 3G: A Look Back at Its Origin and Impact

On Dec. 31, 2022, Verizon was the last major U.S. carrier to disconnect customers still using 3G. Here's a look back on the network that offset the mobile revolution.


News Jan 09, 2023 by Lianne Frith
On SpaceX Rocket, Caltech Prototype Tests Way to Beam Solar Power to Earth

On SpaceX Rocket, Caltech Prototype Tests Way to Beam Solar Power to Earth

On SpaceX's recent launch, Caltech sent its Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD) into orbit to harvest solar power in space and transmit it to Earth.


News Jan 06, 2023 by Darshil Patel