The terms are often used interchangeably, but you can implement a smart city with or without 5G, and 5G doesn’t need to live in a smart city. But if you…
The terms are often used interchangeably, but you can implement a smart city with or without 5G, and 5G doesn’t need to live in a smart city. But if you don’t want to be left in the digital dust, it seems clear that the trend is to not pursue one without keeping the other in mind.
An overview of two PLC design solutions shows the progress in the realization of smart grid infrastructure.
An overview of two PLC design solutions shows the progress in the realization of smart grid infrastructure.
The race for 5G implementation is on. Sprint hopes to use Massive MIMO systems to bridge the gap between 4G and 5G and…
The race for 5G implementation is on. Sprint hopes to use Massive MIMO systems to bridge the gap between 4G and 5G and bring 5G towers to six cities in 2019.
What are emergency communications networks? How were they developed and who put them in place? Here's a look at how the…
What are emergency communications networks? How were they developed and who put them in place? Here's a look at how the US spreads information to its populace quickly in case of emergencies.
There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi…
There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi even more! This article takes a look at the proposed standard.
The Wi-Fi Alliance, which manages the certification standard for Wi-Fi devices, has announced enhancements to the Wi-Fi…
The Wi-Fi Alliance, which manages the certification standard for Wi-Fi devices, has announced enhancements to the Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) protocol, as well as a pending arrival of a new WPA3 protocol.
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) recently released the first version of the 5G standard, finally providing…
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) recently released the first version of the 5G standard, finally providing hardware designers and telecommunication providers details to prepare for 5G capable devices.
Underwater transmission protocols may finally be unified in a protocol that aims to help interconnectivity with devices…
Underwater transmission protocols may finally be unified in a protocol that aims to help interconnectivity with devices ranging from buoys to submarines.
Does your circuit require a special connection or disconnection sequence? There are connectors that can help.
Does your circuit require a special connection or disconnection sequence? There are connectors that can help.
This Teardown Tuesday looks at the Bluetooth LE enabled E4 battery charger by ESyb.
This Teardown Tuesday looks at the Bluetooth LE enabled E4 battery charger by ESyb.
Harsh environments and high signal frequencies call for cables that can perform reliably under demanding conditions.
Harsh environments and high signal frequencies call for cables that can perform reliably under demanding conditions.
Vehicles are getting smarter and part of that is allowing them to "talk" to one another.
Vehicles are getting smarter and part of that is allowing them to "talk" to one another.
Want to know more about mesh networking? Check out this intro.
Want to know more about mesh networking? Check out this intro.
In this teardown, we will look inside a mini router that creates a wireless local area network.
In this teardown, we will look inside a mini router that creates a wireless local area network.
The XBee Shield provides an interface to the XBee which adds wireless communication to an Arduino project.
The XBee Shield provides an interface to the XBee which adds wireless communication to an Arduino project.
This article goes over the basics of the humble common mode choke and its applications.
This article goes over the basics of the humble common mode choke and its applications.
The BeagleBone Blue is now available. You can learn more about this open source robotics computer and its BeagleBone…
The BeagleBone Blue is now available. You can learn more about this open source robotics computer and its BeagleBone predecessors here.
AAC writer Johnathan Powell investigated Dataplicity, a program that allows remote access to and control of Raspberry…
AAC writer Johnathan Powell investigated Dataplicity, a program that allows remote access to and control of Raspberry Pis. Here are his conclusions.
Samsung plans to show off the potential of its 5G technology by establishing fixed wireless networks.
Samsung plans to show off the potential of its 5G technology by establishing fixed wireless networks.
2016 brought some interesting additions for Raspberry Pi Zero that can be incorporated into home automation and IoT prototyping.
2016 brought some interesting additions for Raspberry Pi Zero that can be incorporated into home automation and IoT prototyping.