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What Is an eSIM? The Pros, Cons, and Seeming Inevitability of Embedded SIM ICs

STMicroelectronics announced in June that it is the world's first eSIM manufacturer accredited by the GSMA to personalize eSIMs for mobile and connected IoT devices. What is an eSIM? How could it benefit designers?...

one day ago by Robin Mitchell

Preparing for the Narrow Band IoT: New CEVA-Dragonfly NB2 Aims to Support Low-Power IoT Devices

IoT devices are increasingly reliant on batteries, making the conservation of power even more critical. In response, CEVA has announced their Dragonfly NB2 IoT solution that aims to tackle the...

July 04, 2018 by Robin Mitchell

How NFC (Near Field Communication) Is Changing Our Mobile Life

Here’s a look at some of the ways NFC is already being used on your smartphone.

June 05, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

Engineer Spotlight: Black Box VR’s Rich Reavis Talks Virtual Reality and Gamified Fitness

With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop an intensive fitness routine that feels more like a world-saving...

June 01, 2018 by Justin Kirkham

The RF Platformization for the 5G and IoT Designs

New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.

May 30, 2018 by Majeed Ahmad

u-blox Module Release, STMicro, and Arduino: IoT Communications News Brief Roundup

Check out today’s IoT communications roundup to see what’s new on the horizon.

May 17, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

Sprint’s Bid to Have 5G in 2019 Using Massive MIMO

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....

March 21, 2018 by Tim Youngblood

News Brief: New Transceiver and Wi-Fi Modules for Low-Power IoT Applications from Silicon Labs

This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.

March 13, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

TAIYO YUDEN’s EYSHSNZWZ: ‘The World’s Smallest Bluetooth Module’

TAIYO YUDEN showcased three Bluetooth low energy modules at CES 2018, one of which is less than a millimeter thick.

February 14, 2018 by Justin Kirkham

A Look at IEEE 802.11ax-2019, the New Wi-Fi Standard for HEW (High-Efficiency 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....

January 30, 2018 by Marie Christiano

Security Is the Focus of New WPA Updates in 2018

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...

January 23, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

RF Test and Measurement: RIGOL Releases Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer with Time-Dependent Features

Today RIGOL announced the release of the RSA5000 real-time spectrum analyzer.

January 18, 2018 by John Spreer

First 5G Wireless Standard Released

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...

January 16, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

CES 2018 Reveal: Qualcomm’s QC55100 Audio SoC Aims to Make Low-Power Earbuds

Qualcomm has announced a new line of SoCs designed to keep earbuds low power and in a smaller form factor.

January 10, 2018 by Robin Mitchell

Wireless Charging: A New Wireless Battery Charger Transmitter from STMicroelectronics

A new wireless battery charging transmitter from STMicroelectronics tries to raise the bar with faster charging times with higher efficiencies....

December 14, 2017 by Nick Davis

A New Wireless-Enabled Audio Processor for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants

Let's take a look at ON Semiconductor's new DSP-based hybrid IC solution that brings wireless connectivity to hearing aids and cochlear implants....

December 11, 2017 by Nick Davis

STMicro’s New ST53G System-in-Package Chip Could Add Contactless Payment to Your Smart Watch

Could this be the chip that brings contactless payment in wearables to the forefront? This News Brief takes a look at the ST53G SiP (system-in-package) from STMicroelectronics....

October 23, 2017 by Tim Youngblood

5G Internet Before 2020? Verizon and Qualcomm Partner to Test 5G NR Protocol

Verizon and Qualcomm hope to champion the 5G wireless specification needed to support things like autonomous vehicles to consumers by 2020. That's a tall order—can they make it happen?...

October 19, 2017 by Tim Youngblood

Dialog Semiconductor to Acquire Silego for $306 Million in Bid for the IoT

Dialog Semiconductor is set to acquire Silego for a reported $306 million. How will this affect their product lines?

October 14, 2017 by Tim Youngblood

Teardown Tuesday: Square Chip and NFC Reader

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.

October 03, 2017 by Alex Udanis