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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.


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
From RISC-V to 3D NAND Technology—Looking Back at the Trends of 2022

From RISC-V to 3D NAND Technology—Looking Back at the Trends of 2022

Catch up on some of the technology and industry trends we’ve noticed from 2022.


News Dec 31, 2022 by Kimber Wymore
Editor’s Choice: Wrapping Up 2022 With Our Top 10 Technical Articles

Editor’s Choice: Wrapping Up 2022 With Our Top 10 Technical Articles

As 2022 comes to an end, we wanted to share All About Circuits’ most memorable technical articles of the year.


News Dec 30, 2022 by Kimber Wymore
Editor’s Choice: Round Out 2022 With Our Top 10 News Articles

Editor’s Choice: Round Out 2022 With Our Top 10 News Articles

Take a journey back in time to remember some of the tech and events from the world of electronics in 2022.


News Dec 27, 2022 by Kimber Wymore
NIST’s Wi-Fi System Pinpoints People Struggling to Breathe

NIST’s Wi-Fi System Pinpoints People Struggling to Breathe

NIST researchers recently developed the BreatheSmart algorithm, which detects abnormal respiration without using any new hardware.


News Dec 22, 2022 by Aaron Carman
Leading the Charge to Matter Adoption, NXP Adds More Compliant MCUs

Leading the Charge to Matter Adoption, NXP Adds More Compliant MCUs

NXP has been one of the leading proponents of the Matter protocol. Now, the company has added two Matter-compliant wireless MCUs to its portfolio.


News Dec 17, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Using the Noise Figure Metric to Analyze Noise in RF Circuits

Using the Noise Figure Metric to Analyze Noise in RF Circuits

Concerning noise analysis in RF analog design, learn about the noise figure metric, including key aspects of this specification through examples.


Wi-Fi 7 en Route: Qualcomm Unveils Wi-Fi 7 Immersive Home Platforms

Wi-Fi 7 en Route: Qualcomm Unveils Wi-Fi 7 Immersive Home Platforms

The new platform will use Qualcomm’s multi-link mesh technology to lower latency and increase throughput.


News Dec 14, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Qualcomm Goes the Distance With New Macro 5G RAN Platform

Qualcomm Goes the Distance With New Macro 5G RAN Platform

Qualcomm’s new 5G platform combines high-performance antennas with efficient small-cell designs to improve the range and cost of mmWave infrastructure.


News Dec 09, 2022 by Aaron Carman
New Network Protocol Zenoh Slashes the Energy Required to Send Data

New Network Protocol Zenoh Slashes the Energy Required to Send Data

Identifying a major flaw in communication technology, ZettaScale has created Zenoh, a flexible protocol built with a focus on data and efficiency.


News Nov 29, 2022 by Aaron Carman
Microchip Zeros in on Precision Timing Protocol With Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers

Microchip Zeros in on Precision Timing Protocol With Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers

The latest Ethernet transceivers from Microchip leverage IEEE 1588v2 standards for precision timing protocols.


News Nov 14, 2022 by Jake Hertz
MCU Roundup: New Connectivity Options for Industry 4.0 and Beyond

MCU Roundup: New Connectivity Options for Industry 4.0 and Beyond

Multiple MCU vendors recently announced new software, platforms, and modules to ever expand the reach of wireless connectivity.


News Nov 09, 2022 by Darshil Patel
“Wi-Peep” Uses Wi-Fi-enabled Drone to Spy Through Walls

“Wi-Peep” Uses Wi-Fi-enabled Drone to Spy Through Walls

Leveraging a loophole in Wi-Fi, University of Waterloo researchers built a drone that determines the position of connected devices within seconds.


News Nov 07, 2022 by Aaron Carman
Qualcomm and Vodafone Team for Next-gen 5G O-RAN Effort

Qualcomm and Vodafone Team for Next-gen 5G O-RAN Effort

The two companies will continue to collaborate on efforts to expand 5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) across Europe.


News Nov 04, 2022 by Chantelle Dubois
3 Spectrum Analysis Options for Designers Upgrading Their Test Setup

3 Spectrum Analysis Options for Designers Upgrading Their Test Setup

Whether you’re a wireless wizard or an RF rookie, these interesting spectrum analyzers may pack the punch you need to design and test efficiently.


News Oct 29, 2022 by Aaron Carman
Beamformer Solutions Muscle Up for 5G mmWave Duties

Beamformer Solutions Muscle Up for 5G mmWave Duties

With 5G mmWave system designs in full swing, a trio of companies are offering chip and system beamformer solutions geared toward a variety of 5G applications.


News Oct 28, 2022 by Ikimi .O
Intel Joins DARPA’s Program to Build LEO Satellite Network

Intel Joins DARPA’s Program to Build LEO Satellite Network

DARPA has tapped Intel to develop a low-cost link between current and future satellite constellations—effectively creating a "universal translator."


News Oct 13, 2022 by Aaron Carman