Electronics distributor Newark now handles Nexperia’s new-to-market, innovative Power Gallium Nitride (GaN) FET range. GaN FET products deliver improved density and efficient power usage in a small form factor, enabling the development of efficient systems at a lower cost, and providing the potential to transform power performance in electric vehicles, 5G communications, IoT and more. […]
5G
Ericsson acquires Cradlepoint for $1.1 billion
Wireless giant gets close to the edge through routers and subscription services.
5G test moves into production
5G Technology World’s video interview with NI’s David Hall looks at 5G ICs coming off the production line and what’s coming next.
Open vRAN bridges small cells to macro cell-based 4G/5G networks
Small cells and macro cells differ in capabilities. Virtual radio access networks can compensate for those differences, bringing interoperability to the table.
UWB: A reborn standard for high-accuracy location services
The decades-old technology takes on a new life by providing location precision to 10 cm, and it operates indoors.
MediaTek introduces 5G SoCs for phones and home networking
The Dimensity 1000C supports 5G phones, handling many functions while the T750 adds 5G and other connectivity to routers and hotspots.
FCC concludes 3.5 GHz auction
Wireless companies pay large sums for up to 700 MHz of a 1 GHz band.
Antenna elements combine in phased-array antennas
Learn how to use patch antennas and phase shifting to create a phased-array antenna to steer RF signals.
5G research: It’s now about IoT
While talk of 6G has already started, 5G has moved into applied research. Students at WPI work with Professor Alex Wyglinski to connect IoT devices and vehicles to 5G networks.
PIN diode protects RF receivers from 600 MHz to 6 GHz
The SKY16603-632LF from Skyworks uses two diodes in an anti-parallel configuration.
