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Applications of Sinusoidal Signals and Frequency-Domain Analysis

Applications of Sinusoidal Signals and Frequency-Domain Analysis

This video tutorial discusses the practical aspects of sinusoidal signals: What do they represent, and how are they used in circuits?


A Washable Smart Garment? Two Startups Innovate E-Textiles With Conductive Ink and Water-Proof Circuitry

A Washable Smart Garment? Two Startups Innovate E-Textiles With Conductive Ink and Water-Proof Circuitry

After 100 wash cycles, it was the fabric—not the electronics—that failed.


News May 06, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
What Is Open RAN Technology? And What Does It Mean for 5G?

What Is Open RAN Technology? And What Does It Mean for 5G?

Openness and intelligence are the names of the game at the O-RAN Alliance.


News Mar 25, 2020 by Matthew Innes
Low-Pin-Count Serial Communication: Introduction to the 1-Wire Bus

Low-Pin-Count Serial Communication: Introduction to the 1-Wire Bus

The 1-wire bus, though not as widespread as other protocols, is a valuable communication technique for certain applications.


u-blox’s New Multi-Radio Modules Aim to Bring Wi-Fi 6 to the Road

u-blox’s New Multi-Radio Modules Aim to Bring Wi-Fi 6 to the Road

The JODY-W3 series of multi-radio modules features 2 x 2 MIMO and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.1.


News Feb 24, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Mitsubishi Electric Aims to Improve In-flight Connectivity With Electronically-steered Array Antenna and RF IC

Mitsubishi Electric Aims to Improve In-flight Connectivity With Electronically-steered Array Antenna and RF IC

Mitsubishi Electric has announced an RF IC and a new electronically steered radio antenna that will deliver high-speed in-flight satellite connectivity.


News Feb 17, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Analog and Digital Implementation of a Synchronous Demodulator

Analog and Digital Implementation of a Synchronous Demodulator

In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.


MIT’s “Smart Wallpaper” of RF Antennas and Switches Boosts Wi-Fi Without Power

MIT’s “Smart Wallpaper” of RF Antennas and Switches Boosts Wi-Fi Without Power

Researchers at MIT have created an RF wall, dubbed “smart wallpaper,” that consists of thousands of miniature RF antennas connected to RF switches.


News Feb 05, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Recent Research (Literally) Stretches the Meaning of “Sensor” and “Battery”

Recent Research (Literally) Stretches the Meaning of “Sensor” and “Battery”

Several universities are researching new, stretchable materials that can act as a wearable sensor or battery.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Nidia Trejo
Synchronous Demodulation Using Analog Multipliers vs. Switch-based Multipliers

Synchronous Demodulation Using Analog Multipliers vs. Switch-based Multipliers

In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.


Assessing the ADC SNR and SFDR for Communications Systems

Assessing the ADC SNR and SFDR for Communications Systems

In this article, we will see how we can determine the SFDR for an ADC used in a radio receiver. Also, we’ll examine the ADC SNR requirement for this application.


Skyworks’ PA Geared to Support 5G Signals With Wide Instantaneous Bandwidth

Skyworks’ PA Geared to Support 5G Signals With Wide Instantaneous Bandwidth

The SKY66318-11 features a wide instantaneous bandwidth for 100MHz systems, which is said to enable higher data rates for 4G LTE and 5G signals.


News Nov 21, 2019 by Lisa Boneta.
New Wi-Fi 6, 5G, mm Wave Antennas Unveiled by Antenna Company at MCW19

New Wi-Fi 6, 5G, mm Wave Antennas Unveiled by Antenna Company at MCW19

A new 64 antenna 5G DRA covers 24-30 GHz frequency bands, MIMO device is aimed at Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).


News Oct 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Introduction to the Terahertz Band

Introduction to the Terahertz Band

Learn about the terahertz band, its properties, and the applications where it's finding utility.


Visual RF Detection, a New UAV RF System, and FCC RF Regulations: Radio Frequency News Roundup

Visual RF Detection, a New UAV RF System, and FCC RF Regulations: Radio Frequency News Roundup

What's new in RF?


News Sep 03, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
The Benefits and Potential Drawbacks of the Switch to 5G Antennas

The Benefits and Potential Drawbacks of the Switch to 5G Antennas

5G is the latest wireless technology for mobile devices and promises considerably higher data rates, lower latency, and increased number of instantaneous connections. But how will current infrastructure cope with the change and what will this mean to current 4G hardware?


News Jul 15, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
NFC-Powered Sweat Biosensor for Glucose and Lactate

NFC-Powered Sweat Biosensor for Glucose and Lactate

Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat biosensors with their latest glucose and lactate sensors.


Fairview Microwave Announces New Series of UHF Waveguide Antennas for R&D Applications

Fairview Microwave Announces New Series of UHF Waveguide Antennas for R&D Applications

This expansive family of antennas is designed for laboratory settings (including R&D and military applications) for 40 GHz to 220 GHz bands.


News Jun 21, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
How Will 5G Networks Improve Location Awareness?

How Will 5G Networks Improve Location Awareness?

3GPP Release 16 holds the promise to make high precision location services cheaper and more reliable. Exploiting new signal properties in combination with a variety of non-cellular technologies could enable forms of hybrid positioning.


New Mesh Networking Products Expand Use Cases for Connected Devices

New Mesh Networking Products Expand Use Cases for Connected Devices

Learn how mesh networking, with low power needs and fast deployment, may be crucial in IoT and automation.


News Mar 13, 2019 by Gary Elinoff