Mobile telephony is entering its fifth decade. Today, we look back at the previous generations of mobile telephony technology leading to 5G.
Mobile telephony is entering its fifth decade. Today, we look back at the previous generations of mobile telephony technology leading to 5G.
Single-digit node process is nothing new, but existing technology hampers RF performance due to parasitics. Samsung…
Single-digit node process is nothing new, but existing technology hampers RF performance due to parasitics. Samsung Foundry and TSMC seek to bring single-digit node performance to RF chips.
One method of accelerating system design is with a system-on-module (SoM). The newest XRF16-Gen3 Xilinx-based SoM from…
One method of accelerating system design is with a system-on-module (SoM). The newest XRF16-Gen3 Xilinx-based SoM from AVNET has improvements worth evaluating.
This week All About Circuits had the chance to sit down with Qualcomm and talk about its newest chipset for IIoT and how…
This week All About Circuits had the chance to sit down with Qualcomm and talk about its newest chipset for IIoT and how it is moving 5G to industrial settings.
With life cycles under five years, LEO satellite rollouts require trusted technology and rapid development windows where…
With life cycles under five years, LEO satellite rollouts require trusted technology and rapid development windows where industry partnerships are key.
When it comes to vehicle safety, processing latency can be a matter of life and death. Honda and Verizon are now remixing…
When it comes to vehicle safety, processing latency can be a matter of life and death. Honda and Verizon are now remixing edge computing technology for the road.
Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other…
Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other short-range wireless communication technologies.
Despite the essential role the internet now plays across the globe, it’s still out of reach to a huge number of people…
Despite the essential role the internet now plays across the globe, it’s still out of reach to a huge number of people worldwide, including in the U.S. What is Starlink doing to bridge this so-called “digital divide?"
Leakage current is yet another hurdle as Moore's law marches on. Manufacturing techniques, design methods, and research…
Leakage current is yet another hurdle as Moore's law marches on. Manufacturing techniques, design methods, and research projects are taking on the challenge.
5G will undoubtedly make its mark in crowded urban centers. But how can RF technologies for this spectrum make a…
5G will undoubtedly make its mark in crowded urban centers. But how can RF technologies for this spectrum make a difference in rural and even space settings?
As the global chip shortage intensifies, Qualcomm is struggling to keep up with the demand for its processor chips that…
As the global chip shortage intensifies, Qualcomm is struggling to keep up with the demand for its processor chips that are used in consumer electronics.
Analog Devices' new ASIC-based 5G O-RAN radio platform might be indicative of maturing network technology.
Analog Devices' new ASIC-based 5G O-RAN radio platform might be indicative of maturing network technology.
Renesas has released three new ICs in its communication timing portfolio to help alleviate the burden of 5G timing constraints.
Renesas has released three new ICs in its communication timing portfolio to help alleviate the burden of 5G timing constraints.
From telepresence holograms to machines as the network's primary users, 6G will be very different from today's network.…
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?
At just the width of a human hair, a new type of cable from MIT and Raytheon is said to be ten times faster than USB.
At just the width of a human hair, a new type of cable from MIT and Raytheon is said to be ten times faster than USB.
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.
RF front ends are one of the most important hardware blocks involved in RF design, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.
RF front ends are one of the most important hardware blocks involved in RF design, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.
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.
Learn some basic, foundational info about fiber optic communication systems in this primer.
Learn some basic, foundational info about fiber optic communication systems in this primer.
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?