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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?" 

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.

Step aside near-field communication—ultra-wideband RF technologies may take access control to a new level of…

Step aside near-field communication—ultra-wideband RF technologies may take access control to a new level of convenience and security.

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?

This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key…

This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key factors that will help in the selection of the encoder based on different parameters.

With real-time location services becoming a staple in IIoT and consumer devices alike, the Antenna Company has set out to…

With real-time location services becoming a staple in IIoT and consumer devices alike, the Antenna Company has set out to prove that UWB antennas can have the best of both worlds: high precision and low power.

Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of…

Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of his investigation into quantization noise.

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.

Wi-SUN FAN may be a worthwhile alternative to LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. Now, ROHM has developed a Wi-SUN FAN module with the…

Wi-SUN FAN may be a worthwhile alternative to LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. Now, ROHM has developed a Wi-SUN FAN module with the promise of increased reliability and security in LPWA mesh networks.

In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the…

In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the effective number of bits and also adjusting our ADC by introducing a 5th order polynomial to the ideal quantizer input.

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

In this article, we'll discuss the requirements for an analog IQ modulator and demodulator, and then the requirements for…

In this article, we'll discuss the requirements for an analog IQ modulator and demodulator, and then the requirements for DACs and ADCs used at baseband (for an analog IQ approach) and for DACs and ADCs used at RF (for a digital IQ approach).

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.

Apple appears to be moving farther into the health market with new patents targeting various metrics of health including…

Apple appears to be moving farther into the health market with new patents targeting various metrics of health including AR/VR, glucose monitoring, and clinical sleep analysis.

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.

For some of us, at-home work may be an extended reality beyond 2020. You’ll need the proper tools to accomplish your goals.

For some of us, at-home work may be an extended reality beyond 2020. You’ll need the proper tools to accomplish your goals.