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Wi-Fi Is a Power Guzzler. New Multi-Protocol Modules May Change the Game of Battery-Based IoT

Wi-Fi Is a Power Guzzler. New Multi-Protocol Modules May Change the Game of Battery-Based IoT

Wi-Fi's high power consumption represents a serious challenge to battery-powered IoT products. But this may no longer be a problem with the digitally-dominant advanced radio architecture of two new modules from Innophase.


News Jun 09, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
An Electronic “Security Bubble” Protects Wearers from COVID-19

An Electronic “Security Bubble” Protects Wearers from COVID-19

Insight SiP’s miniature electronic "Security Bubble COVID-19" lets you know when you’re getting too close to others.


News Jun 08, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
JESD204B vs. JESD204C: What Designers Need to Know

JESD204B vs. JESD204C: What Designers Need to Know

Learn how the updated serial standard, JESD204C, addresses lane speed as well as inefficient 8B/10B coding and the impact those changes have when working on high-speed data converter board designs.


The D-Band May Be the Path Forward for 6G Research

The D-Band May Be the Path Forward for 6G Research

For now, 5G is on the main stage. But behind the curtains, 6G might not be as far away as we think.


News May 23, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
ISP in a Box: Althea Reimagines Mesh Network Systems

ISP in a Box: Althea Reimagines Mesh Network Systems

It all starts with firmware that runs a routing protocol, allowing routers to pay each other for bandwidth and automate network configuration.


News May 22, 2020 by Kayla Matthews
Microsensors Developed Using Optical Wireless ICs to Increase Sensing and Communication Range

Microsensors Developed Using Optical Wireless ICs to Increase Sensing and Communication Range

Researchers at Cornell University have mass-produced tiny energy-harvesting sensors, 30,000 of which can fit on one side of a penny.


News May 05, 2020 by Luke James
Bringing 5G Back to the Hardware: An Overview of RF Front-End Modules

Bringing 5G Back to the Hardware: An Overview of RF Front-End Modules

Who will be the masterminds behind the 5G "magic?" And how will RF front-end SiP come into play?


News Apr 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
The FCC Releases New Wi-Fi 6 Rules—And NXP’s Wi-Fi 6 Portfolio Is Ready to Meet Them

The FCC Releases New Wi-Fi 6 Rules—And NXP’s Wi-Fi 6 Portfolio Is Ready to Meet Them

What does Wi-Fi 6, including its new rules, mean for designers?


News Apr 13, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
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
The Market for Bluetooth 5.1 SoCs Heats Up as Goodix Enters the Arena

The Market for Bluetooth 5.1 SoCs Heats Up as Goodix Enters the Arena

How does the new transceiver hold up against forerunners from Nordic Semiconductor and Dialog Semiconductor?


News Mar 24, 2020 by John Koon
Introduction to Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology

Introduction to Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology

Learn the basics of the ultra-wideband short-range wireless protocol, a technology that can be found in cutting-edge devices.


Silicon Labs Puts Down $308 Million in Cash to Chart a Roadmap for Wi-Fi 6

Silicon Labs Puts Down $308 Million in Cash to Chart a Roadmap for Wi-Fi 6

Silicon Labs is taking over Redpine Signals' connectivity business. What does the San Jose-based startup bring to the table?


News Mar 13, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
A New Era of Upgraded T&M Equipment Helps Designers Vault 5G Challenges

A New Era of Upgraded T&M Equipment Helps Designers Vault 5G Challenges

Sure, traditional test and measurement equipment do the job. But a new class of T&M solutions may be the way forward in the 5G universe.


News Mar 12, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
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.


A Brief Guide to Bluetooth Low Energy IPs on the Market

A Brief Guide to Bluetooth Low Energy IPs on the Market

Keep this guide in your back pocket for the next time you're designing a device that requires BLE connectivity.


News Mar 05, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Introduction to the I2S Interface

Introduction to the I2S Interface

This article discusses the characteristics and applications of a serial communication protocol intended specifically for audio systems.


New Wireless Charging Platforms Bypass the Conundrum of Perfectly-Aligned Coils

New Wireless Charging Platforms Bypass the Conundrum of Perfectly-Aligned Coils

Apple ultimately canceled its wireless power program because of coil alignment. Three new platforms aim to work around the problem that slowed the tech giant down.


News Mar 02, 2020 by Kayla Matthews
Three New ASICs Gear Up for 5G Applications

Three New ASICs Gear Up for 5G Applications

In this article, we'll assess a few examples of new ASICs on the market that may be of use to designers working with 5G-bound designs. 


News Feb 28, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
TE Connectivity Releases Pressure Sensor for Harsh Environments

TE Connectivity Releases Pressure Sensor for Harsh Environments

The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to provide high-resolution digital data.


News Feb 27, 2020 by Robert Keim
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