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Harvard Researchers Claim “Most Compact Terahertz Laser Ever Designed”

In a recent announcement, Harvard researchers unveiled a compact tunable terahertz laser to be used in imaging, security, and wireless communications.

February 07, 2022 by Darshil Patel

Wi-Fi 7, Data Rates, and Latency: Understanding the IEEE 802.11be Standard

Will Wi-Fi 7 be a revolution or just an evolution in wireless Internet access? This article examines some of the new features and capabilities in the next iteration of the 802.11 standard.

February 06, 2022 by Robert Keim

Sir Oliver Lodge, the Physicist Who Refined the Coherer and the Radio

Oliver Lodge, the creator of the “trembler” laid the groundwork for wireless telegraphy. He was also one of the most important figures experimenting with electromagnetic waves in circuits.

January 21, 2022 by Biljana Ognenova

How Did the 5G C-Band Threaten to Ground Thousands of Flights?

AT&T and Verizon agreed to delay a mass 5G launch near airports. But major airlines are still concerned about how the 5G C-band may affect their aircraft altimeters.

January 19, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Team Up Blasts LoRaWAN Into Space for Satellite IoT Connectivity

The LoRa (long-range) wireless protocol is picking up steam as Semtech and Lacuna team up to push the Internet of Things (IoT) communication into areas previously inaccessible.

January 17, 2022 by Jake Hertz

The New Wi-Fi 6 Release Has Big Implications for IoT Performance and Power

Of its many new features, the protocol's update includes support for uplink.

January 05, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Low on Power, High on Integration: MKSemi Launches New UWB SoC

Ultra-wideband technology has sharply spiked in popularity since 2019. Now, MKSemi says its new UWB SoC is the smallest and most low power in the industry.

January 05, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Protecting 5G Macro Base Station Amplifiers and Antennas From Electrical Hazards

This article dives into protecting tower-mounted amplifiers and advanced antenna systems of 5G macro base stations from electrical hazards.

December 31, 2021 by Todd Phillips, Littelfuse

Following Dialog Acquisition, Renesas Goes After Celeno for Wi-Fi 6/6E Boost

With its broad portfolio of Wi-Fi 6/6E chips and Doppler imaging technology, Israel-based Celeno seemed a clear choice for Renesas' next move in the wireless communication space.

December 30, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar

Understanding ADAS Limitations and V2X Communication Technology

In today's data-driven world, devices are constantly striving to connect with one another, especially in the automotive industry. How can vehicle-to-everything (V2V) communication change the world of vehicle communication?

December 23, 2021 by Dan Loop, NXP Semiconductors

From GPUs to DDR5 Modules: CES 2022 Kicks Off Innovation Awards With Honorees

With 2022's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) coming up soon, we’ll take a look at some notable technologies to be highlighted at next year's Innovation Awards.

December 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz

5G Backhaul May Move Data From Base Stations to a Core Network

The future of 5G NR means moving into mmWave frequencies. What opportunities and challenges await operators in designing backhaul network services?

December 13, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

With 3G’s Departure, We May See a Tidal Wave of Obsolete Hardware

The sunset of 3G is scheduled for the end of next year. What does this mean for the millions of devices that rely on this wireless technology?

December 13, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

Qorvo Acquires UnitedSiC, Snapping Up More of the Wide Bandgap Market

In a bid to expand into new power markets, RF giant Qorvo has acquired UnitedSiC, a pioneer in SiC FET technology.

November 10, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow Makes Its Debut—and Graduates Its First Reference Design

Wi-Fi HaLow is described as having the best combination of range, throughput, density, low-power operation, and deployment costs. Now, the certification program will bring this latest IEEE standard to market.

November 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz

5G From Space: Verizon and Amazon Team Up to Build Antennas for LEO Satellites

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.

October 30, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Qualcomm Targets Industry Shortcomings and 5G Adoption with New Processors

These new processors aim to bring 5G and performance to mid-tier smartphones.

October 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Basics of Millimeter Wave Technology

What is millimeter wave technology and how is it characterized compared to other lower-frequency technologies?

October 24, 2021 by Dale Wilson

Intro to 5G NR

Learn the basics of 5G NR (New Radio), including its frequency bands, applications, and what technologies make it possible.

October 15, 2021 by Dale Wilson

DARPA Commissions Transphorm to Develop N-polar GaN on Sapphire Substrates

Disrupting the Ga-polar GaN technology tradition with N-polar GaN devices, Transphorm is evaluating the cost vs. performance of sapphire substrates with a new DARPA contract.

October 15, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons