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First 5G Wireless Standard Released

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 5G capable devices.


News Jan 16, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Isolated CAN Transceivers Aimed at Improving the Robustness of Industrial Communications

Isolated CAN Transceivers Aimed at Improving the Robustness of Industrial Communications

Maxim Integrated introduces a new family of isolated CAN transceivers to help increase communication uptimes in the industrial arena.


News Jan 11, 2018 by Nick Davis
CES 2018 Reveal: Qualcomm’s QC55100 Audio SoC Aims to Make Low-Power Earbuds

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.


News Jan 10, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Samsung’s SmartThings Smart Home Hub and IoT Water Leak Sensor

Teardown Tuesday: Samsung’s SmartThings Smart Home Hub and IoT Water Leak Sensor

In this teardown, we open up Samsung's SmartThings Hub and a Water Leak Sensor to see what we can find.


News Dec 19, 2017 by Nick Davis
Wireless Charging: A New Wireless Battery Charger Transmitter from STMicroelectronics

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.


News Dec 14, 2017 by Nick Davis
Teardown Tuesday: Depstech HD Wi-Fi Inspection Camera/Endoscope

Teardown Tuesday: Depstech HD Wi-Fi Inspection Camera/Endoscope

In this teardown, we cut into a Depstech endoscope to see what we can find.


News Dec 12, 2017 by Nick Davis
A New Wireless-Enabled Audio Processor for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants

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.


News Dec 11, 2017 by Nick Davis
Teardown Tuesday: Samsung Wireless Charger (EP-PG9201)

Teardown Tuesday: Samsung Wireless Charger (EP-PG9201)

In this teardown, we tear open Samsung's wireless charger to examine its internal components.


News Dec 05, 2017 by Nick Davis
Teardown Tuesday: Google Home Mini

Teardown Tuesday: Google Home Mini

In this teardown, we inspect the guts of Google’s voice-activated home assistant, the Google Home Mini.


News Nov 14, 2017 by Nick Davis
Advanced Sensor Solutions Increase Cost Effectiveness for Energy Harvesting

Advanced Sensor Solutions Increase Cost Effectiveness for Energy Harvesting

ams introduces a sensor solution for IoT applications operating under harsh conditions.


Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Fire TV

Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Fire TV

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an Amazon Fire TV.


News Oct 31, 2017 by Alex Udanis
STMicro’s New ST53G System-in-Package Chip Could Add Contactless Payment to Your Smart Watch

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.


News Oct 23, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
5G Internet Before 2020? Verizon and Qualcomm Partner to Test 5G NR Protocol

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?


News Oct 19, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Dialog Semiconductor to Acquire Silego for $306 Million in Bid for the IoT

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?


News Oct 14, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Teardown Tuesday: Square Chip and NFC Reader

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.


News Oct 03, 2017 by Alex Udanis
LoRa Backscatter Device Provides Long-Range Communication with Low-Power

LoRa Backscatter Device Provides Long-Range Communication with Low-Power

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the first wide-area backscatter communication system, the LoRa Backscatter, that is not only is low-power and cost-efficient at 10 cents per unit, but also provides long-range communication of up to 2.8 km.


News Sep 28, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
The LimeSDR Mini Open Source, USB, Programmable Software-Defined Radio

The LimeSDR Mini Open Source, USB, Programmable Software-Defined Radio

The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.


News Sep 26, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
BlueBorne Bluetooth Attack Puts Over 8 Billion Devices at Risk

BlueBorne Bluetooth Attack Puts Over 8 Billion Devices at Risk

This month, the "BlueBorne" Bluetooth vulnerability was revealed that can make Bluetooth-enabled devices vulnerable to remote control and access by an unauthorized user.


News Sep 20, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth-Enabled Cordless Barcode Scanner

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth-Enabled Cordless Barcode Scanner

In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.


News Sep 12, 2017 by Nick Davis
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Car FM Radio Transmitter

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Car FM Radio Transmitter

See what's inside this Bluetooth device that allows you to use your radio for wireless music in your car.


News Sep 05, 2017 by Mark Hughes