Learn the basics of 5G NR (New Radio), including its frequency bands, applications, and what technologies make it possible.
Learn the basics of 5G NR (New Radio), including its frequency bands, applications, and what technologies make it possible.
Space data transfer has come a long way since those early calls to Houston. Here's a forward-looking glance at space…
Space data transfer has come a long way since those early calls to Houston. Here's a forward-looking glance at space communication technology.
Multipath signals are generally considered an undesirable noise source in RF links. Flipping conventional thinking on its…
Multipath signals are generally considered an undesirable noise source in RF links. Flipping conventional thinking on its head, UC San Diego Researchers are capitalizing on two beams being better than one.
Antennas were once considered a passive element in the radio frontend. Now, just starting the 5G conversation requires…
Antennas were once considered a passive element in the radio frontend. Now, just starting the 5G conversation requires active multiplexing and electronic beam steering.
Different types of robots require different types of charging. Wibotic can keep options flexible by providing…
Different types of robots require different types of charging. Wibotic can keep options flexible by providing programmable onboard chargers.
SpaceX is known to create almost all of its technology in-house. What inspired the tech giant to acquire Swarm's technology?
SpaceX is known to create almost all of its technology in-house. What inspired the tech giant to acquire Swarm's technology?
Acquisitions function as a fuel source of the tech industry. Recently, a trend of RF-focused acquisitions has been taking…
Acquisitions function as a fuel source of the tech industry. Recently, a trend of RF-focused acquisitions has been taking place. What does this mean for EEs and the RF industry?
Two new hardware kits from u-blox use Bluetooth Direction Finding APIs for indoor positioning applications. Are they…
Two new hardware kits from u-blox use Bluetooth Direction Finding APIs for indoor positioning applications. Are they using angle-of-arrival or angle-of-departure for direction finding?
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.
A new reference design from ADI appeals to electronic warfare applications, aerospace radar, and advanced commercial radio.
A new reference design from ADI appeals to electronic warfare applications, aerospace radar, and advanced commercial radio.
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.
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?
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.
Wireless integration is a now-common reality of most IoT designs. How can designers monolithically integrate 2.4 GHz and…
Wireless integration is a now-common reality of most IoT designs. How can designers monolithically integrate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz more seamlessly?
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?
How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog…
How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog and digital IQ approaches.
Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend…
Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend less time on the hardware and more time on the Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, or Thread application itself.
In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the…
In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the season and zoom in on the technologies electrical engineers have contributed to make them possible.
With an influx of 5G devices, telecom companies, specifically those aligned with the O-RAN Alliance, are further…
With an influx of 5G devices, telecom companies, specifically those aligned with the O-RAN Alliance, are further developing virtualized radio access networks.