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In this article, we will discuss a proposed Cold Chain Asset Tracker with data logging capability with the use of Lapis…

In this article, we will discuss a proposed Cold Chain Asset Tracker with data logging capability with the use of Lapis Technology.

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.

ArduSimple and u-blox are teaming up with a module and single-board computer for real-time kinematic calculations. The…

ArduSimple and u-blox are teaming up with a module and single-board computer for real-time kinematic calculations. The result, they claim, is accurate m^-2 GPS measurements.

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.

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.