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Should your IoT design use a wireless module or a System-on-Chip (SoC)? This article presents a deep dive into the cost…

Should your IoT design use a wireless module or a System-on-Chip (SoC)? This article presents a deep dive into the cost implications of each option, assisting you in making an informed, cost-effective decision.

On Thanksgiving today, Jeff reflects on how electronics technology enables all our amazing devices, and shares six useful…

On Thanksgiving today, Jeff reflects on how electronics technology enables all our amazing devices, and shares six useful All About Circuits online resources to be thankful for.

This article explores the design of bilateral RF amplifiers for maximum transducer gain, and explains how to assess…

This article explores the design of bilateral RF amplifiers for maximum transducer gain, and explains how to assess whether an RF amplifier is bilateral or unilateral.

Learn the optimal Wi-Fi version, flavor and configuration to select for your application—considering feature sets,…

Learn the optimal Wi-Fi version, flavor and configuration to select for your application—considering feature sets, costs, and power consumption. Get up to speed on MIMO, MU-MIMO, MU-OFDMA, and more.

The Rohde & Schwarz Radiocommunications tester (100kHz - 3GHz) is an all-in-one solution designed to simplify and…

The Rohde & Schwarz Radiocommunications tester (100kHz - 3GHz) is an all-in-one solution designed to simplify and expedite the essential process of radio qualification and testing for easy maintenance.

In an effort to secure Allied communications during WWII, Alec Reeves invented pulse-code modulation—a critical…

In an effort to secure Allied communications during WWII, Alec Reeves invented pulse-code modulation—a critical technology in telecom today.

Picocom claims it has developed the first system-on-chip for 5G small-cell Open RAN radio units.

Picocom claims it has developed the first system-on-chip for 5G small-cell Open RAN radio units.

Learn about the role of gain analysis in the design of unilateral RF amplifiers, first by reviewing the basic concepts…

Learn about the role of gain analysis in the design of unilateral RF amplifiers, first by reviewing the basic concepts and then by working through a pair of design examples.

Powered by Infineon’s CYW55513, the new U-blox module extends the influence of Wi-Fi 6/6E to more IoT devices.

Powered by Infineon’s CYW55513, the new U-blox module extends the influence of Wi-Fi 6/6E to more IoT devices.

The new family of devices aims to bridge the gap between low-power MCUs and high-performance MPUs.

The new family of devices aims to bridge the gap between low-power MCUs and high-performance MPUs.

Despite being based on cesium atomic clocks—reportedly accurate within one second over 300 million years—the…

Despite being based on cesium atomic clocks—reportedly accurate within one second over 300 million years—the broadcast was shut down over concerns about its accuracy when received via digital streaming.

The wireless connectivity side eats up a huge portion of the power budget in an IoT smart home security camera design.…

The wireless connectivity side eats up a huge portion of the power budget in an IoT smart home security camera design. Learn how to keep power low as smart cameras add more processing intelligence.

Stability analysis is an integral part of RF design. Learn the basics of stability analysis, including how to determine…

Stability analysis is an integral part of RF design. Learn the basics of stability analysis, including how to determine whether a device is unconditionally stable or potentially unstable.

Among other major updates, the IoT protocol now supports refrigerators, dishwashers, room ACs, laundry machines, robotic…

Among other major updates, the IoT protocol now supports refrigerators, dishwashers, room ACs, laundry machines, robotic vacuums, smoke and CO2 alarms, air quality sensors, air purifiers, and fans.

The NT1189GDAE3S High Linearity Low Noise Amplifier by Nisshinbo Micro Devices is a high-performing LNA designed to…

The NT1189GDAE3S High Linearity Low Noise Amplifier by Nisshinbo Micro Devices is a high-performing LNA designed to operate within the 3.3 to 5.0 Gigahertz range. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

Here, you'll find a roundup of some ways companies are advancing satellite communication technology while keeping…

Here, you'll find a roundup of some ways companies are advancing satellite communication technology while keeping precious payload space at a minimum.

The new member of the nRF54 family brings high-performance BLE in an even smaller package.

The new member of the nRF54 family brings high-performance BLE in an even smaller package.

u-blox's MIA-M10 Standard Precision GNSS Modules offer outstanding sensitivity and rapid acquisition times across all L1…

u-blox's MIA-M10 Standard Precision GNSS Modules offer outstanding sensitivity and rapid acquisition times across all L1 GNSS systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

This article introduces and compares Bluetooth Low Energy’s legacy advertising, extended advertising, and…

This article introduces and compares Bluetooth Low Energy’s legacy advertising, extended advertising, and connection-oriented data transfer modes.