While the International Microwave Symposium will also hold a virtual conference, exhibitors insisted on a live event albeit with COVID-19 restrictions.
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6G research: consensus grows
Several themes have begun to emerge in the 6G community, providing some clues as to what the next generation might bring.
Renesas enters the cellular module market
The RYZ014A module lets IoT device designers add 4G LTE Cat-M1 connectivity for low-speed data devices.
Differential switch routes high-frequency signals
The MM5600 DPDT switch from Menlo Micro routes signals to 20 GHz, 40 Gb/sec. 5G is one of the technologies driving the need for higher-speed digital and RF signals. Those signals, which often run over differential pairs through a PCB, typically need switching. MEMS switches offer fast switching speeds with low power and low signal…
200 μm vapor chamber claimed to be the world’s thinnest heat dissipator for electronic devices
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Cooler Master Co., Ltd. have jointly developed a 200 μm vapor chamber, the world’s thinnest heat dissipator for electronic devices. This is the first product to result from the joint development partnership between Murata, which brings expertise in designing compact electronic components, and Cooler Master, a leader in heat dissipators […]
Test gear certifies wireless devices at 2.4 and 5 GHz
The new Keysight IOT0047A regulatory test solution enables customers to accelerate the certification of wireless devices that use the unlicensed bands at 2.4 and 5 GHz and achieve time-to-market goals. Wireless connectivity plays an important role in a hyperconnected IoT world. Every wireless device is subjected to comprehensive regulatory testing before it can enter the […]
Subscription test suite automates 5G core network testing
Spirent’s Landslide 5G Core (5GC) Automation Package contains test cases that network engineers can use to develop functional and performance tests, among others. Core networks perform many functions in cellular networks such as authenticating users, providing subscribed services, security, and connecting users to requested applications. 3GPP defines standards for how these 5G network functions communicate.…
Design software helps speed RF system, IC, module and board development
PathWave System Design 2022 and PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) 2022 software speeds design development, as well as enhances performance and accuracy, through an integrated workflow that accelerates delivery of radio frequency (RF) systems, chips, modules and boards. Demand for wireless data and increasingly congested wireless spectrum requires RF design teams to work in a […]
5G router brings connectivity to vehicles
The AirLink XR90 router from Sierra Wireless lets tablets and equipment connect to the cloud through cellular or Wi-Fi networks.
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.
