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Working Towards 5G’s Incredible Data Rates

Working Towards 5G’s Incredible Data Rates

Keysight collaborates with UC San Diego to test the world's longest 5G link.


News Jan 09, 2017 by Dr. Steve Arar
Understanding Correlation

Understanding Correlation

This article provides insight into the practical aspects of correlation.


The Packet Concept: High-Level Synchronization for Data Links

The Packet Concept: High-Level Synchronization for Data Links

Learn about (for lack of a better term) packetization, a technique that facilitates robust data transfer in optical, RF, and long-distance-digital communication systems.


LVDS: High-Speed, Low-Power, Robust Data Transfer

LVDS: High-Speed, Low-Power, Robust Data Transfer

This technical brief discusses characteristics and advantages of low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS).


Manchester Encoding: What Is It, and Why Use It?

Manchester Encoding: What Is It, and Why Use It?

Learn about Manchester encoding, a simple and effective way to improve high-speed or wireless digital communication.


The Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC): Finding—and Even Correcting—Errors in Digital Data

The Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC): Finding—and Even Correcting—Errors in Digital Data

This technical brief explains what a CRC is and how you can use it to make your digital communication more robust.


Back to Basics: The Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)

Back to Basics: The Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)

This technical brief explains some low-level details of the widespread—I might even say ubiquitous—UART communication interface.


Convenient, Robust Data Transmission with RS-422 and RS-485

Convenient, Robust Data Transmission with RS-422 and RS-485

This article introduces the RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces and explains why you might want to use them in your designs.


Using Zero-IF to Reduce PCB Footprint and Cost

Using Zero-IF to Reduce PCB Footprint and Cost

Learn how to make more efficient designs for RF applications using Zero-IF architecture.


Make Your Own GPS Transmitter with the HC-12 Transceiver

Make Your Own GPS Transmitter with the HC-12 Transceiver

Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.


Projects Nov 10, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Understanding and Implementing the HC-12 Wireless Transceiver Module

Understanding and Implementing the HC-12 Wireless Transceiver Module

The HC-12 is a 100mW multi-channel wireless transceiver you can use in your projects to transmit and receive serial information.


Projects Nov 02, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Echo Dot v2

Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Echo Dot v2

The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.


News Nov 01, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.


News Oct 25, 2016 by Mark Hughes
The Next Evolution in Wi-Fi Will Eventually Meet Our Daily Needs

The Next Evolution in Wi-Fi Will Eventually Meet Our Daily Needs

Various amendments of the 802.11 standard are steadily being developed to increase the efficiency of our wireless LANs.


News Oct 20, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Choosing a Wireless Protocol for Home Automation

Choosing a Wireless Protocol for Home Automation

Which wireless protocol should you use when designing a home automation device?


How to Design a Bluetooth Low Energy Circuit with Sensor Technology

How to Design a Bluetooth Low Energy Circuit with Sensor Technology

Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.


Arduino Infrared (IR) Control… The Universal Remote Control

Arduino Infrared (IR) Control… The Universal Remote Control

The Arduino Universal Remote Control is the TV remote your dad wishes he had!


Projects Sep 09, 2016 by Ryan Jones
Teardown Tuesday: Radar Gun

Teardown Tuesday: Radar Gun

If you're a speeder or sports player you may have experience with one of these! In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a radar gun!


News Aug 23, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Build a Wireless “Tipping Bucket” Rain Gauge, Part 3—Receiver, PICAXE, and LCD

Build a Wireless “Tipping Bucket” Rain Gauge, Part 3—Receiver, PICAXE, and LCD

Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.


Understanding Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) Modulation

Understanding Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) Modulation

This technical brief covers the basic characteristics of a digital modulation scheme known as quadrature phase shift keying.