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Skyworks Solutions Inc. SKY66114 IoT Front-End Modules | New Product Brief

Skyworks Solutions Inc. SKY66114 IoT Front-End Modules | New Product Brief

Skyworks’ SKY66114 is a fully integrated 2.4 GHz front-end module for Bluetooth Low Energy, 802.15.4, and ZigBee, making it easy to implement wireless communications in IoT applications.


Will GaN Take Over Audio, Automotive? GaN Systems Talks Gallium Nitride Applications

Will GaN Take Over Audio, Automotive? GaN Systems Talks Gallium Nitride Applications

Gallium nitride, or GaN, was a hot topic among power companies at APEC 2018. AAC's Karissa Manske had the chance to ask GaN Systems CEO, Jim Witham, about what GaN's capable of and where we'll see it in the future.


News Mar 24, 2018 by Karissa Manske
Designing and Simulating an Optimized Phase-Locked Loop

Designing and Simulating an Optimized Phase-Locked Loop

In this article we’ll explore PLL transient-response optimization using simulations and a design example.


Sprint’s Bid to Have 5G in 2019 Using Massive MIMO

Sprint’s Bid to Have 5G in 2019 Using Massive MIMO

The race for 5G implementation is on. Sprint hopes to use Massive MIMO systems to bridge the gap between 4G and 5G and bring 5G towers to six cities in 2019.


News Mar 21, 2018 by Tim Youngblood
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Padlock

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Padlock

The Masterlock Bluetooth Padlock 4400D is a digital padlock that can be operated through button presses on a keypad or through a phone app.


News Mar 20, 2018 by Mark Hughes
How to Optimize the Transient Response of a Phase-Locked Loop

How to Optimize the Transient Response of a Phase-Locked Loop

In this article we’ll explore the mathematical relationships that will help you to design a PLL that quickly and smoothly locks onto the input frequency.


Understanding Phase-Locked Loop Transient Response

Understanding Phase-Locked Loop Transient Response

In this article we’ll use SPICE simulations to take a close look at how a phase-locked loop enters the locked state.


News Brief: New Transceiver and Wi-Fi Modules for Low-Power IoT Applications from Silicon Labs

News Brief: New Transceiver and Wi-Fi Modules for Low-Power IoT Applications from Silicon Labs

This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.


News Mar 13, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
How to Simulate a Phase-Locked Loop

How to Simulate a Phase-Locked Loop

This article presents an LTspice circuit that can be used to explore the behavior of a phase-locked loop.


A Brief History of the Emergency Communications Network

A Brief History of the Emergency Communications Network

What are emergency communications networks? How were they developed and who put them in place? Here's a look at how the US spreads information to its populace quickly in case of emergencies.


News Mar 10, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Digi International TransPort Routers | New Product Brief

Digi International TransPort Routers | New Product Brief

Digi TransPort Routers provide a secure, reliable, and low-cost cellular connection that can be deployed globally for applications including retail, digital signage, transportation, and manufacturing automation.


What Exactly Is a Phase-Locked Loop, Anyways?

What Exactly Is a Phase-Locked Loop, Anyways?

This article introduces a phase-based feedback system that plays an important role in many applications.


Maxim MAX14878-MAX14880 Isolated CAN Transceivers | Featured Product Spotlight

Maxim MAX14878-MAX14880 Isolated CAN Transceivers | Featured Product Spotlight

Maxim's MAX14878, MAX14879, and MAX14880 are isolated CAN transceivers that ensure reliable communication and improve uptime.


How to Decode Manchester-Encoded Data Using Hardware

How to Decode Manchester-Encoded Data Using Hardware

This article looks at some circuits that can help you extract the original data from a Manchester-encoded signal.


Teardown Tuesday: Steam Gaming Controller

Teardown Tuesday: Steam Gaming Controller

In this teardown, we inspect the innards of a wireless Bluetooth controller, called the Steam Controller.


News Feb 27, 2018 by Nick Davis
How to Generate Manchester-Encoded Data in Hardware and Firmware

How to Generate Manchester-Encoded Data in Hardware and Firmware

This article discusses implementation details for a simple yet effective technique that can improve your digital communication.


Laird Sentrius RG1 LoRa-Enabled Gateway | New Product Brief

Laird Sentrius RG1 LoRa-Enabled Gateway | New Product Brief

Laird Sentrius RG1 Series LoRa-Enabled Gateway is a scalable, secure solution to deploy robust LoRaWAN networks.


Digi XBee 3 ZigBee 3.0 RF Modules | New Product Brief

Digi XBee 3 ZigBee 3.0 RF Modules | New Product Brief

Digi International’s XBee3 ZigBee 3.0 RF modules are small, efficient, and secure modules that offer programmability to create smart IoT nodes.


Molex FAKRA RF Connectors | Tech Specs

Molex FAKRA RF Connectors | Tech Specs

Making connections is an important part of life. But connections might be even more important in automotive electronics.


new products Feb 15, 2018 by TTI, Inc
TAIYO YUDEN’s EYSHSNZWZ: ‘The World’s Smallest Bluetooth Module’

TAIYO YUDEN’s EYSHSNZWZ: ‘The World’s Smallest Bluetooth Module’

TAIYO YUDEN showcased three Bluetooth low energy modules at CES 2018, one of which is less than a millimeter thick.


News Feb 14, 2018 by Justin Kirkham