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Researchers at Drexel University have reported an MXene-coated "Faraday fabric" that can block almost all electromagnetic…

Researchers at Drexel University have reported an MXene-coated "Faraday fabric" that can block almost all electromagnetic waves, providing a lightweight option for blocking EMI in wearable devices.

With billions of IoT devices worldwide, designers are increasingly brushing up against electromagnetic interference.…

With billions of IoT devices worldwide, designers are increasingly brushing up against electromagnetic interference. What's the scope of this issue today?

2020 has slowed down many tech advances, but not wireless power transfer.

2020 has slowed down many tech advances, but not wireless power transfer.

With an influx of 5G devices, telecom companies, specifically those aligned with the O-RAN Alliance, are further…

With an influx of 5G devices, telecom companies, specifically those aligned with the O-RAN Alliance, are further developing virtualized radio access networks.

In the past, we touched on the theoretical underpinnings of voltage-level translators. Now, we'll discuss some practical…

In the past, we touched on the theoretical underpinnings of voltage-level translators. Now, we'll discuss some practical design tips for using these increasingly-common devices in your design.

With bandwidth demand at an all-time high, designers may find themselves using voltage-controlled oscillators more…

With bandwidth demand at an all-time high, designers may find themselves using voltage-controlled oscillators more frequently in wireless communication applications.

One rewarding aspect of engineering is seeing where designs end up in applications. Electronic altimeters are such…

One rewarding aspect of engineering is seeing where designs end up in applications. Electronic altimeters are such devices that have found their way into a number of interesting airborne use cases.

With 5G rolling out more quickly as we approach 2021, it may be helpful to touch on the key technologies that make 5G…

With 5G rolling out more quickly as we approach 2021, it may be helpful to touch on the key technologies that make 5G such a speedy success.

While Ethernet switches were once solely associated with IT applications, today they are staples in industries from…

While Ethernet switches were once solely associated with IT applications, today they are staples in industries from military to rail communications.

Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve…

Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve wireless power transfer at the circuit level?

As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing…

As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing their expertise to the table to reconcile the trade-off.

Researchers at MIT have developed a new underwater communication technique, called underwater backscattering…

Researchers at MIT have developed a new underwater communication technique, called underwater backscattering localization, which they hope will need for batteries in underwater GPS.

Altimeters have taken off since the 1920s. Now, with piezoresistive ICs and LiDAR-like technology, they're more advanced…

Altimeters have taken off since the 1920s. Now, with piezoresistive ICs and LiDAR-like technology, they're more advanced than ever.

Xilinx solutions are surfacing for each new wave in the 5G rollout. Appearing in 2021, the new RFSoC DFE is forecasted to…

Xilinx solutions are surfacing for each new wave in the 5G rollout. Appearing in 2021, the new RFSoC DFE is forecasted to break all existing benchmarks.

With 5G closer than ever, it may be useful to brush up on the basics.

With 5G closer than ever, it may be useful to brush up on the basics.

As 5G barrels forward, engineers are increasingly talking about one of the major design challenges of this technology:…

As 5G barrels forward, engineers are increasingly talking about one of the major design challenges of this technology: thermal management.

Semtech is turning to embedded software and a new hardware reference design to sharpen asset tracking IoT solutions.

Semtech is turning to embedded software and a new hardware reference design to sharpen asset tracking IoT solutions.

NXP has announced that it is sampling a new family of 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth/BLE chips for advanced industrial and IoT markets.

NXP has announced that it is sampling a new family of 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth/BLE chips for advanced industrial and IoT markets.

5G will operate at frequencies significantly faster than those of 4G, forcing PCB designers to rethink how their boards…

5G will operate at frequencies significantly faster than those of 4G, forcing PCB designers to rethink how their boards are designed and manufactured.