For around $60, you can send a greeting card that incorporates a video. When the recipient opens the card, it can automatically Top, what the card recipient sees. Next, removal of the outer card reveals what seems to be a piece of scrap paper holding the electronics in place, probably so it can go through an automated card attachment process. Next, removal of the scrap … [Read More...] about Teardown: Inside a video greeting card
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What is the importance of resolution in an oscilloscope?
When looking at the oscilloscope feature of a multi-instrument device or when comparing two benchtop oscilloscopes, the first specifications that we look at are the bandwidth and sample rate. While … [Read More...] about What is the importance of resolution in an oscilloscope?
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DSS lets 5G and LTE share spectrum
Dynamic spectrum sharing of 5G and LTE networks addresses the need for spectrum, particularly at mid-band frequencies. Here’s how it works. Initial 5G network deployments took advantage of … Read about DSS lets 5G and LTE share spectrum
What is mioty telegram splitting LPWAN?
Mioty (pronounced “My IoT”) is the latest contender in the increasing-crowded field of low power wide area network (LPWAN) offerings. According to the mioty website: “With its best-in-class … Read about What is mioty telegram splitting LPWAN?
5G RF filters need more innovation
RF filters have always been an important part of mobile devices, but in the 5G era, they are the key to unlocking the promised high bandwidth that will drive many 5G use cases. Top tier … Read about 5G RF filters need more innovation
5G, B5G, 6G: A tale of two similar conferences
Two conferences, held at the same time, covered mostly the same topics. What do you do at 4 AM for three consecutive days? That’s easy. You attend two simultaneous virtual conferences: a 6G … Read about 5G, B5G, 6G: A tale of two similar conferences
Podcasts
Abbott’s Piccolo Occluder is focus of Episode 5 of R&D 100 – The Podcast
We’re back! Join co-hosts Paul Heney and Aimee Kalnoskas, who return with another exciting episode of R&D 100 – The Podcast. Episode 5 is now live! With this episode, Paul and Aimee delve into the incredible technology behind Abbott’s Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder, a 2020 R&D 100 Award winner. This is a self-expanding, wire mesh device that […]
Focus on Analog ICs
Single-turn potentiometers, encoders excel at rugged industrial apps
TT Electronics announced the addition of three new product families and three series expansions to its variable resistor portfolio. Portfolio additions include one new encoder series and two new … [Read More...] about Single-turn potentiometers, encoders excel at rugged industrial apps
Small-to-large I/O sockets handle BGA chip testing tasks
New Grypper test sockets handle any BGA devices including large array ASICs and the smallest I/O down to 0.35-mm pitch. The Grypper socket can be designed to any I/O count specific to custom BGA … [Read More...] about Small-to-large I/O sockets handle BGA chip testing tasks
Software tool helps designers place antennas in design
Antenova Ltd has created a new software tool to help designers place antennas in a wireless design. The tool displays the optimum position for embedded antennas on the PCB, depending upon the … [Read More...] about Software tool helps designers place antennas in design
Focus on Microcontrollers
Haptic platform allows context-sensitive swipes, taps, and clicks on smartphones, gaming phones
The new NexusTouch sensing and localized haptic platform from Boréas Technologies allows designers to expand touch-based user interfaces on the sides of smartphones and gaming phones. The platform … [Read More...] about Haptic platform allows context-sensitive swipes, taps, and clicks on smartphones, gaming phones
Mobile PCI Express modules target resource-constrained edge computing/embedded AI apps
ADLINK Technology Inc., today introduced the industry’s first embedded MXM-based graphics modules based on NVIDIA’s Turing architecture, to accelerate edge AI inference in SWaP-constrained … [Read More...] about Mobile PCI Express modules target resource-constrained edge computing/embedded AI apps
Transceiver eval kit handles optical gigabit connectivity in vehicles
KDPOF presents the new extensive evaluation kit EVK9351AUT for a quick and easy project launch of optical gigabit connectivity in vehicles. “Our new EVK9351AUT equips carmakers, suppliers, and test … [Read More...] about Transceiver eval kit handles optical gigabit connectivity in vehicles
Focus on Power Electronics
Interactive sizing selection guide covers surge protective sevices
Littelfuse, Inc., announced today the launch of a surge protective device (SPD) selection guide that sizes SPDs to achieve the best level of protection for a system based on specifications provided. Surge protective devices need to be sized … [Read More...] about Interactive sizing selection guide covers surge protective sevices
Automotive-grade 650-V GaN transistors handle 60 A
GaN Systems announced the expansion of its family of automotive-grade 650V transistors. The GS-065-060-5-B-A is a 60A, bottom-side cooled transistor developed for demanding high-power electric vehicle applications such as onboard chargers, traction … [Read More...] about Automotive-grade 650-V GaN transistors handle 60 A
Modular power supplies feature adjustable outputs to 30 V
Vox Power has introduced two new 300W output modules for use with their NEVO+600 and NEVO+1200 series modular power supplies. These very high-reliability output modules are ideal for industrial, machine building, Industry 4.0, robotics, and ITE … [Read More...] about Modular power supplies feature adjustable outputs to 30 V
Focus on 5G
DSS lets 5G and LTE share spectrum
Dynamic spectrum sharing of 5G and LTE networks addresses the need for spectrum, particularly at mid-band frequencies. Here’s how it works. Initial 5G network deployments took advantage of underutilized unpaired spectrum that use time-division … [Read More...] about DSS lets 5G and LTE share spectrum
Signal analyzer widens bandwidth, lowers noise
Keysight’s N9042B UXA X-Series signal analyzer lets you analyze mmWave and sub-6 GHz signals while keeping the noise down. 5G mmWave carrier frequencies bring wider channel bandwidth and higher data rates than ever before. With those higher … [Read More...] about Signal analyzer widens bandwidth, lowers noise
Webinar: Hear from the experts on Open RAN
5G Technology world will host a discussion of Open RAN technology on June 16, 2021. Register here. Open radio access networks (Open RAN) are all the rage in the 5G community and engineers should know how they work. Open RAN rips open the … [Read More...] about Webinar: Hear from the experts on Open RAN
Embedded Systems
Mobile PCI Express modules target resource-constrained edge computing/embedded AI apps
ADLINK Technology Inc., today introduced the industry’s first embedded MXM-based graphics modules based on NVIDIA’s Turing architecture, to accelerate edge AI inference in SWaP-constrained applications. GPUs are increasingly used to provide AI … [Read More...] about Mobile PCI Express modules target resource-constrained edge computing/embedded AI apps
Toolbox enables Simulink, MATLAB model execution on embedded processors
Green Hills Software, announced today the immediate availability of the MULTI Toolbox for Embedded Coder, enabling engineers to easily and efficiently develop and deploy their Simulink and MATLAB models on a wide range of embedded processors. The … [Read More...] about Toolbox enables Simulink, MATLAB model execution on embedded processors
Development tools for Traveo II MCUs optimized for auto-body electronics apps
IAR Systems, presents a complete set of development tools for the Traveo II family of microcontrollers (MCUs) from Infineon, bringing a powerful solution with AUTOSAR support to companies working with automotive body electronics applications. In … [Read More...] about Development tools for Traveo II MCUs optimized for auto-body electronics apps
