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Qualcomm Aims for a Wireless Industry with 5G IIoT Chipset

Qualcomm Aims for a Wireless Industry with 5G IIoT Chipset

This week All About Circuits had the chance to sit down with Qualcomm and talk about its newest chipset for IIoT and how it is moving 5G to industrial settings.


News May 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz
3 Ways the EE Industry Is Affecting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Programs

3 Ways the EE Industry Is Affecting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Programs

With life cycles under five years, LEO satellite rollouts require trusted technology and rapid development windows where industry partnerships are key.


News Apr 27, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Honda and Verizon Put 5G on Wheels With Mobile Edge Computing

Honda and Verizon Put 5G on Wheels With Mobile Edge Computing

When it comes to vehicle safety, processing latency can be a matter of life and death. Honda and Verizon are now remixing edge computing technology for the road.


News Apr 19, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
How SpaceX’s Starlink Project Seeks to Bridge the “Digital Divide”

How SpaceX’s Starlink Project Seeks to Bridge the “Digital Divide”

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?" 


News Apr 10, 2021 by Luke James
As Chips Scale Down, Leakage Current Goes Up. How Are Developers Responding?

As Chips Scale Down, Leakage Current Goes Up. How Are Developers Responding?

Leakage current is yet another hurdle as Moore's law marches on. Manufacturing techniques, design methods, and research projects are taking on the challenge.


News Apr 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
In the Cloud or in the Sea? Facebook and Google to Lay Transoceanic Cables to Asia Pacific

In the Cloud or in the Sea? Facebook and Google to Lay Transoceanic Cables to Asia Pacific

After years of political and national security disputes, the two companies finally feel they’ll get the approval to connect North America and the Asia Pacific region.


News Mar 31, 2021 by Jake Hertz
From Space to the Farm, RF Advancements Fuel New 5G Applications

From Space to the Farm, RF Advancements Fuel New 5G Applications

5G will undoubtedly make its mark in crowded urban centers. But how can RF technologies for this spectrum make a difference in rural and even space settings?


News Mar 31, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Qualcomm’s Processors Are in High Demand—and Short Supply

Qualcomm’s Processors Are in High Demand—and Short Supply

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.


News Mar 29, 2021 by Luke James
ADI’s New ASIC Transceiver Platform Marks How 5G Has Matured

ADI’s New ASIC Transceiver Platform Marks How 5G Has Matured

Analog Devices' new ASIC-based 5G O-RAN radio platform might be indicative of maturing network technology.


News Mar 29, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
It’s All About the Timing: 5G Brings Timing Synchronization Burdens

It’s All About the Timing: 5G Brings Timing Synchronization Burdens

Renesas has released three new ICs in its communication timing portfolio to help alleviate the burden of 5G timing constraints.


News Mar 25, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Apple Settles on Munich for Its European IC Design Center

Apple Settles on Munich for Its European IC Design Center

In an effort to solidify its European presence and expand wireless technologies, Apple will soon break ground on a new silicon design center in Germany.


News Mar 17, 2021 by Luke James
AMD Says Its “Highest-performing Server Processor” Is Here

AMD Says Its “Highest-performing Server Processor” Is Here

Designed to level up with burgeoning data center demands, AMD claims its new EPYC 7003 Series CPUs outperform competitors in terms of speed and security.


News Mar 16, 2021 by Jake Hertz
 What Will It Take to Make 6G a Reality by 2030? A Theoretical Conversation

What Will It Take to Make 6G a Reality by 2030? A Theoretical Conversation

From telepresence holograms to machines as the network's primary users, 6G will be very different from today's network. But does the hardware for this network even exist?


News Mar 15, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Edith Clarke, the First Female Electrical Engineer

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Edith Clarke, the First Female Electrical Engineer

Edith Clarke not only revolutionized electrical power system analysis; she also blazed a trail for women in electrical engineering.


News Mar 13, 2021 by Hannah DeTavis
MIT Researchers Strike the Sweet Spot Between Fiber Optic and Copper Cabling

MIT Researchers Strike the Sweet Spot Between Fiber Optic and Copper Cabling

At just the width of a human hair, a new type of cable from MIT and Raytheon is said to be ten times faster than USB.


News Mar 03, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Haptics, a Technological Underdog, Rises as Key Player in Consumer and Military UI/UX

Haptics, a Technological Underdog, Rises as Key Player in Consumer and Military UI/UX

While haptics are fairly basic in design from an engineering standpoint, these systems are likely to play an important role in AR/VR, military technology, and the "tactile internet."


News Feb 26, 2021 by Jake Hertz
How Do New Wireless Protocols Like Wi-Fi6E Affect RF Front-End Design?

How Do New Wireless Protocols Like Wi-Fi6E Affect RF Front-End Design?

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.


News Feb 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Claim World’s First Terahertz IC May Leapfrog Past 5G to 6G

Researchers Claim World’s First Terahertz IC May Leapfrog Past 5G to 6G

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.


Signal Conversion Chip Designer Pushes for European Leadership in 5G

Signal Conversion Chip Designer Pushes for European Leadership in 5G

Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.


News Feb 06, 2021 by Luke James
As mmWave Tech Matures, T&M Equipment and Techniques are Shifting, Too

As mmWave Tech Matures, T&M Equipment and Techniques are Shifting, Too

While millimeter wave technology is by no means new, test and measurement suppliers are releasing innovative tips and equipment to help test engineers address higher-frequency challenges.