Edge computing brings benefits to users by reducing network latency, thus improving services, but needs management orchestration. Here, we demonstrate how orchestration improves latency in an automotive edge-computing use case be reallocating network resources. Multi-access edge computing (MEC), commonly called “edge computing,” moves data processing to the edge of communication networks. Bringing computing close to…
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Practicalities of specifying 5G antennas for the IoT
Antennas can be an afterthought in many designs. With the deployment of 5G, the need to get the most out of the antenna will only become more important. Josh Mickolio, Digi-Key Electronics There are a lot of assumptions, confusion and questions about how 5G will impact the non-handset world. There are several high-level goals for […]
Battery backup chemistries for 5G small-cell sites
As the number of cell sites increase and their sizes decrease, engineers have options to consider for battery backup. Differing battery chemistries offer more choices and different performance levels. Selecting the right battery chemistry for each application is critical to ensure reliable, long lasting, and cost-effective power delivery.
How coherent optics increase data rates
Modulation and polarization multiply data capacity on optical networks. In the beginning of optical networks, all optical signals were based on a simple mechanism known as on-off keying (OOK). In simple terms, this mechanism works by switching a light on and off to transmit data. OOK is a wider definition for representing whether data is…
Power integrity analysis software certified for GF platforms
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that its new mPower Digital solution for power integrity analysis of analog, digital, and mixed-signal IC designs is now certified for digital analysis of designs using GlobalFoundries’ (GF) platforms. The significant power and performance advancements of GF’s feature-rich platforms, equipped with advanced features such as RF, automotive, ultra-low-power memory, and […]
Software automates high-speed Ethernet cable testing
ZNrun software from Rohde & Schwarz automates Ethernet cable testing in combination with a VNA and switch.
Cloud-native automation of testing routines integrates data from across 5G network lifecycle to increase speed and accuracy
Infovista announced Precision Drive Testing to bring an ML/AI data-driven approach and automation to network testing, significantly reducing the cost and time of 5G network testing. The patent-pending Precision Drive Testing leverages 5G network, service and customer data, and ML/AI techniques to increase the speed and accuracy of the 5G testing process. Infovista’s cloud-based Precision…
GNSS receivers to get OSNMA functions
Septentrio announced the release of OSNMA functionality on their mosaic GNSS receiver modules. OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication) offers end-to-end authentication on Galileo’s civilian signals, protecting receivers from GNSS spoofing attacks. Spoofing is a malicious form of radio interference, where faulty positioning information is sent to the receiver. For the last 2 years, Septentrio […]
Measurements show 5G improves latency in public networks
Measurements on public networks at our facilities demonstrate how 5G’s lower latency compared to LTE can improve industrial applications.
4G antennas feature compact footprint
Antenova Ltd has halved the footprint of its 4G cellular antennas with its latest offering, the Pharaoh SMD antenna. Designed for small PCBs, Antenova’s Pharaoh antenna (P/N SR4L073) covers all 4G frequencies: 698 – 824 MHz, 824-960 MHz, 1710-2170 MHz, 2300-2400 MHz, and 2500-2690 MHz. The Pharaoh’s small ground requirement offers designers a huge advantage […]