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US-based Mobile World Conference 2019 Kicks off in Los Angeles, Doubles Down on 5G, AI, and IoT

MWC2019 Los Angeles begins today, giving us a chance to reflect on the past 10 months in connectivity.

16 hours ago by Gary Elinoff

Reader Question: What Is the Most Difficult Specialty Within Electrical Engineering?

There are some disciplines that many call "black magic"—but which is the most difficult field an EE can pursue?

one day ago by Kate Smith

STMicroelectronics Unveils New Series of Secure Payment SoCs

ST's new secure payment SoCs aim to increase contactless performance and protection while reducing power demand.

5 days ago by Gary Elinoff

u-blox Expands Its Bluetooth Portfolio with Three New BLE Modules

New members of the BMD product series encompass both indoor and long-range Bluetooth solutions.

6 days ago by Gary Elinoff

BehrTech and MAJiK Systems Devise a Brownfield, IIoT Solution for Legacy PLCs

Legacy systems can now reap the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things without PLC reprogramming.

one week ago by Gary Elinoff

IoT Roundup: New Wireless Protocols Extend Coverage and Memory

As smart technology grows, developers are looking for more flexible network protocols. Here are some ways companies are combining, developing, or expanding protocols to broaden IoT applications.

one week ago by Hannah DeTavis

Microchip Unveils Dual-Mode, Bluetooth 5.0-Certified IC for Audio Solutions

Microchip's newest SoC and module feature a power amplifier and flash memory, enabling them to better support Sony’s LDAC technology.

2 weeks ago by Gary Elinoff

Semtech Aims for Smart Homes and Smart Buildings with a New LoRa-based Corecell Reference Design

Semtech’s LoRa Corecell reduces power consumption and conserves board space for indoor gateway applications.

2 weeks ago by Gary Elinoff

Cree Invests $1 Billion in Silicon Carbide Fabrication Facilities

Cree is doubling down on SiC with new facility expansions and the creation of what it claims will be the largest silicon carbide device manufacturing facility in the world.

3 weeks ago by Gary Elinoff

Defining a 5G Coverage Map: Rohde & Schwarz and Ericsson Use Drones to Measure 5G Coverage Areas

Ericsson is measuring 5G coverage areas and verifying their performance using drone-borne solutions from Rohde & Schwarz.

one month ago by Gary Elinoff

IIoT Throwdown: BehrTech Pits Its MYTHINGS Technology Against LoRa for Industrial Applications

A researcher has tested two competing IoT technologies, MYTHINGS and LoRa, against each other to see which one is more reliable. How did they do?

one month ago by Robin Mitchell

Visual RF Detection, a New UAV RF System, and FCC RF Regulations: Radio Frequency News Roundup

What's new in RF?

one month ago by Gary Elinoff

DARPA’s Subterranean Challenge Tasks Engineers with Communication and Sensor Issues

DARPA’s Subterranean (SubT) Challenge seeks to find new ways to cope with complex underground environments.

one month ago by Gary Elinoff

TDK and Modelithics Collaborate on RF Component Modeling for EDA Tools

TDK joins a list of companies who provide test-based models for RF and mmWave components through Modelithics.

one month ago by Gary Elinoff

MIT Researchers Introduce a Battery-Free, Underwater Sensor

Energy harvesting is something that many engineers have heard of but MIT has taken this concept to a whole new level with an underwater sensor that has no battery.

2 months ago by Robin Mitchell

In a $1 Billion Deal, Apple and Intel Divide the 5G World

Apple has offered $1 billion to Intel for a majority share of its modem chip business.

2 months ago by Gary Elinoff

3D Printing Electronic Components? Nano Dimension Releases DragonFly LDM Manufacturing Platform

DragonFly LDM extends the scope of 3D printing to the unattended, low-volume manufacturing of electronic circuitry.

2 months ago by Gary Elinoff

InnoPhase Wants to Move RF Circuitry Away from Analog

InnoPhase wants to change digital radio architecture. Here's a look at the why and how.

About 3 months ago by Robin Mitchell

The Benefits and Potential Drawbacks of the Switch to 5G Antennas

5G is the latest wireless technology for mobile devices and promises considerably higher data rates, lower latency, and increased number of instantaneous connections. But how will current infrastructure cope with the change and what will this mean to current 4G hardware?

3 months ago by Robin Mitchell

Dr. Neal Koblitz: Independent Co-creator of Elliptic Curve Cryptography

Neal Koblitz and Victor Miller independently co-discovered elliptic-curve cryptography. In this interview with Dr. Koblitz, we learn about his life and passion for mathematics.

3 months ago by Mark Hughes