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PCB Trace vs. Chip Antenna Design Considerations

This article outlines the attributes of both chip and PCB trace antennas. It also covers the design considerations required in selecting the right type of antenna to implement in your design.

In partnership with Dove Electronics

Antenna Impedance Matching Simplified

This article discusses the importance of an impedance-matched antenna when assembling for the end-user environment so that it operates in the desired frequency band with maximum efficiency.

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Infineon`s new OPTIGA™ Connect IoT eSIM solution

Learn more about our new eSIM turnkey solution with pre-integrated connectivity for cellular-connected IoT devices.

In partnership with Infineon

Long-Range Wireless STM32WL Microcontrollers

Complementing the STM32 RF connectivity portfolio, the STM32WL System-On-Chip integrates both a general-purpose microcontroller and a sub-GHz radio on the same chip.

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

Researchers Create a Wireless Chip With Data Rates Faster than 5G

The new chip leverages photonic topological insulators to operate in the terahertz band—not in the 5G range, but in the 6G range.

August 10, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Intel and Analog Devices Link Up to Streamline 5G Network Design

The two RF powerhouses have teamed up to create a flexible radio platform that addresses 5G network design challenges.

August 05, 2020 by Jake Hertz

How Do Engineers Work Around a Congested RF Spectrum?

The usable RF spectrum is a finite resource, and, with enough simultaneous users, congestion can become a serious impediment to reliable communication.

July 24, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Historical Engineers: John Ambrose Fleming and the First Vacuum Tube

Regarded the father of modern electronics, John Ambrose Flemings created the first vacuum tube while also providing some helpful educational tips now used in engineering education.

July 18, 2020 by Vanessa Samuel

Wi-SUN: the New Wireless Standard Rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT in Smart Cities

A new connectivity protocol shows promise for IoT designs, rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT.

July 07, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

Once 5G Hits, DC-DC Converters May Be RF Power Amplifier’s Saving Grace

The most power-hungry component in RF transmitters, the RF power amplifier, is getting some serious attention from design engineers.

July 01, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Ampere’s 128-Core Processor Challenges Intel and AMD in a Cloud-Based Processor Showdown

Intel and AMD have historically been the leaders of data-intensive processors. But now, Ampere's Altra Max 128-core processor may beat out the two in managing data center workloads.

June 26, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

A Real-World Example of How Error Correction Codes are Critical in Microcontrollers

How exactly do error correction codes work and how do they affect the integrity of an MCU? A new ECC-protected Arm Cortex-M4F MCU from Maxim Integrated serves as a real-world example.

June 23, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Microsoft Sends a Data Center to the Ocean Floor to Find a COVID-19 Vaccine

Why underwater? The reason is actually quite practical: cooling.

June 18, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Nokia Taps Three Major Chip Vendors for Customized 5G Chipset

With 5G around the corner, Nokia is boosting SoC processing power and intelligence with the help of Broadcom, Marvell, and Intel.

June 17, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

FCC Ushers In Next-Gen Network With Wi-Fi 6E Standards Update

Wi-Fi6E is now available for public, unlicensed use. Here's how one major chipmaker has responded.

June 06, 2020 by Kayla Matthews

OpenRoaming Lays the Groundwork for One Global Wi-Fi Network

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has issued a rallying cry for tech leaders to support a global connectivity solution.

June 05, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

Xilinx’s New Customizable FPGA for Data Centers is “Born to Run”

With an increasing burden on networking systems, Xilinx has unveiled a new FPGA with high data processing and flexibility to meet evolving connectivity standards.

May 26, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

The D-Band May Be the Path Forward for 6G Research

For now, 5G is on the main stage. But behind the curtains, 6G might not be as far away as we think.

May 23, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

The International Telecommunication Union Announces a New Architecture That Incorporates MI Mechanisms

Recently, a study into the architecture has been presented by members of the Wireless Networking and AI&ML research groups and described as a “new standard” for telecommunications networks.

May 21, 2020 by Luke James

Internet from Solar-Powered Balloons? Loon Brings Mesh Connectivity from 12 Miles Up

A Google subsidiary, Loon, is sending solar-powered balloons twelve miles into the stratosphere to beam LTE down to sparsely-populated or disaster-struck regions.

May 18, 2020 by Gary Elinoff