Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc., has accepted Anritsu’s Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A and CATR Anechoic Chamber MA8172A as a validated test method to conduct 5G measurements. The Anritsu solution can be used to perform millimeter-wave (mmWave) beam characterization and beam verification tests for the Snapdragon X50 5G modem using Qualcomm Technologies’ […]
New Bluetooth spec gives the IoT a sense of direction
The recently released Bluetooth 5.1 specification builds in an efficient way of zeroing in on the location of BLE transmitters and receivers. Mark de Clercq, Dialog Semiconductor The newest version of the Bluetooth communication standard emerged in January. The most noteworthy feature of Bluetooth 5.1 is an efficient way of discerning the direction of Bluetooth […]
Hidden pitfalls of IoT antenna design
It is easy for developers to get tripped up when cramming multiple antennas into the small spaces that characterize IoT applications. Rich Walters • Brian Petted, Laird Connectivity Traditionally there has been a wall between industrial design and RF (radio frequency) engineering when companies develop products that have wireless capabilities. The process typically starts with […]
Enabling embedded devices for the IoT
Automated onboarding and security features now help speed the integration of embedded devices into IoT systems. Arvind Raghuraman, Mentor Graphics, a Siemens company As the internet of things has evolved it has also grown more complicated. There are myriad choices when it comes to choosing the right cloud platform, cloud apps, device run-time components, communication […]
Less bullet-proof than you think: Gauging security hazards on the IoT
Engineers developing products for the IoT need to plan security measures that grow more sophisticated over time to thwart attackers who get better at wreaking havoc. Lars Lydersen, Silicon Labs Skepticism about Internet of Things (IoT) security seems to be high. Ironically, for many industries, the key to not being hacked is simply to not […]
V2X test gear gets OQTE status from intelligent transportation systems
Keysight Technology’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) test solution (E6953A DSRC V2X) has earned OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment (OQTE) status from the OmniAir Consortium, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for intelligent transportation systems (ITS), tolling and connected vehicles. Keysight’s E6953A DSRC V2X Test Solution provides automotive OEM manufacturers and suppliers with confidence that their devices […]
Battery self-discharge and designing for long life
Battery chemistries each have special qualities that can make certain cells impractical for varying kinds of internet-of-things applications. Sol Jacobs | Tadiran Batteries Circuit designers often find themselves in the position of trying to squeeze as much life as possible out of a battery. Today there is much discussion about boosting battery life through use […]
Everything you thought you knew about IoT security is wrong
Leland Teschler, Executive Editor Listen to the advice being given for securing IoT devices and you are likely to be told that the level of security should be scaled to meet the probable threats. Internet-connected home thermostats, for example, should be designed to prevent compromise by hobbyists and serious hackers. But the usual recommendation is […]
PCIe 4.0 U.2/U.3, M.2 interposers facilitate SSD protocol analysis
The U.2/U.3 and M.2 interposer cards help analyze both standard single-port and dual-port solid-state drives (SSDs) that support the PCI Express (PCIe) 4.0 specification. When used with the Summit Protocol Analyzer, the U.2/U.3 and M.2 Interposer Cards enable the capture and analysis of all PCIe bus traffic between a host backplane and a single- or […]
5G conformance toolset supports validated GCF and PTCRB protocol
Keysight Technologies says its 5G Conformance Toolset now supports the greatest number of validated Global Certification Forum (GCF) and PTCRB protocol, as well as radio frequency (RF) conformance test cases, for both 5G new radio (NR) non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) mode, as reaffirmed at the recent GCF meeting. Protocol and RF conformance tests are […]