The RW612 and K32W148 from NXP add processors to bring application processing on-chip, reducing complexity through fewer parts and using less board space in smart home devices.
5G SoC pushes gaming, extends battery life
Mediatek’s Dimensity 8200 CPU/GPU/modem features eight CPU cores, six GPU cores, and LPDDR5 memory to boost gaming and video.
Amplifiers boost satcom, 5G infrastructure signals
The CMX90G701 and CMX90G702 gain blocks from CML Microcircuits operate from 6 GHz to 18 GHz.
IoT cellular SoC cuts power, provides 5G and satellite connectivity
The ALT1350 from Sony Semiconductor Israel also provides LPWA and 2.4 GHz connectivity and LTE-M/NB-IoT protocols.
New products from Electronica 2022
Semiconductors and modules graced the halls of Electronica 2022. Here are some of those announced at this year’s event.
Verizon THOR: A rolling telecom network for disaster areas
EE World went inside this one-of-a-kind truck that brings many forms of connectivity to first responders.
EE students get a new RF lab full of test equipment
Analog Devices and the Analog Devices Foundation have provided students at UMass Lowell with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and other equipment.
5G radio tester supports over 500 test cases
The CMX500 radio communications tester from Rohde & Schwarz now handles over 500 RF and protocol test cases for 5G radios.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules integrate radios and processors
The NORA-W30 and W36 modules from u-blox add dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, two Arm processors, and optional antennas, simplifying wireless designs.
Technical demonstrations round out two 6G conferences
Most demonstrations centered on sub-terahertz communications and the technologies needed to make them a reality.