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Xilinx Aims to Speed Up System Design with Gen3 RF SoM

Xilinx Aims to Speed Up System Design with Gen3 RF SoM

One method of accelerating system design is with a system-on-module (SoM). The newest XRF16-Gen3 Xilinx-based SoM from AVNET has improvements worth evaluating.


News May 24, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
ADI’s RF Platform Hunkers Down on Phase Determinism for Defense Communication

ADI’s RF Platform Hunkers Down on Phase Determinism for Defense Communication

A new reference design from ADI appeals to electronic warfare applications, aerospace radar, and advanced commercial radio.


News Apr 16, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
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
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
The Rise of Wireless Highlights the Importance of Dual-band Radio Design

The Rise of Wireless Highlights the Importance of Dual-band Radio Design

Wireless integration is a now-common reality of most IoT designs. How can designers monolithically integrate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz more seamlessly?


News Mar 19, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
 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
ST Packs the Power and Connectivity Strengths of STM32 Into a Wireless MCU Module

ST Packs the Power and Connectivity Strengths of STM32 Into a Wireless MCU Module

Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend less time on the hardware and more time on the Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, or Thread application itself.


News Jan 07, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
On the 12 Days of Christmas, an EE Gave to Me…

On the 12 Days of Christmas, an EE Gave to Me…

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the season and zoom in on the technologies electrical engineers have contributed to make them possible.


News Dec 25, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis
“vRAN” Is Becoming a Key Focus for Developers of 5G Radio Units

“vRAN” Is Becoming a Key Focus for Developers of 5G Radio Units

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


What Makes 5G So Fast? mmWaves, MIMO, Beamforming, and More

What Makes 5G So Fast? mmWaves, MIMO, Beamforming, and More

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.


News Dec 02, 2020 by John Koon
Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks Tackle PA Efficiency Problems in 5G Small Cell Radios

Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks Tackle PA Efficiency Problems in 5G Small Cell Radios

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.


News Nov 18, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
Altimeter Technology—Pressure, Radar, and Optical—Rises to Great Heights

Altimeter Technology—Pressure, Radar, and Optical—Rises to Great Heights

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


News Oct 30, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Xilinx Brings FPGA DNA to a Custom Hybrid System-on-Chip for 5G Radio Units

Xilinx Brings FPGA DNA to a Custom Hybrid System-on-Chip for 5G Radio Units

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.


News Oct 27, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
Semtech Builds Out LoRa Edge Platform for More Precise Tracking and Transport Analytics

Semtech Builds Out LoRa Edge Platform for More Precise Tracking and Transport Analytics

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


News Oct 20, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
Double the Protocols, Cut the Board Space: How Multi-Protocol SoCs are Simplifying IoT Design

Double the Protocols, Cut the Board Space: How Multi-Protocol SoCs are Simplifying IoT Design

Silicon Labs and STRATIS announced a collaboration to connect smart apartment complexes. What tech underlies this news?


News Sep 29, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Intel and Analog Devices Link Up to Streamline 5G Network Design

Intel and Analog Devices Link Up to Streamline 5G Network Design

The two RF powerhouses have teamed up to create a flexible radio platform that addresses 5G network design challenges.


News Aug 05, 2020 by Jake Hertz
RAIN Alliance Extends Its Reach for Universal UHF RFID Adoption

RAIN Alliance Extends Its Reach for Universal UHF RFID Adoption

Like Bluetooth SIG and the Wi-Fi Alliance, the RAIN Alliance is pushing for global adoption of ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID technology.


News Jun 14, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Wi-Fi Is a Power Guzzler. New Multi-Protocol Modules May Change the Game of Battery-Based IoT

Wi-Fi Is a Power Guzzler. New Multi-Protocol Modules May Change the Game of Battery-Based IoT

Wi-Fi's high power consumption represents a serious challenge to battery-powered IoT products. But this may no longer be a problem with the digitally-dominant advanced radio architecture of two new modules from Innophase.


News Jun 09, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
An Electronic “Security Bubble” Protects Wearers from COVID-19

An Electronic “Security Bubble” Protects Wearers from COVID-19

Insight SiP’s miniature electronic "Security Bubble COVID-19" lets you know when you’re getting too close to others.


News Jun 08, 2020 by Gary Elinoff