The MIPI Alliance announced the first update to its publicly available, royalty-free, MIPI I3C Basic specification. Version 1.1.1 dramatically enhances the speed and flexibility of I3C Basic, simplifying the development of innovative designs for products such as smartphones, wearables, and systems in automobiles and server environments. As the successor to the legacy I2C interface, MIPI I3C/I3C Basic provides a […]
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Dual-band WiFi antennas optimized for 2.4GHz and 5GHz applications
AVX Corporation released a new series of IP67-rated, external, dual-band Wi-Fi antennas optimized for 2.4GHz and 5GHz applications. The new X9001748 Series external, dual-band Wi-Fi antennas have a standardized, ready-to-use, RoHS-compliant design with IP67 sealing for reliable outdoor operation and provide high-gain, high-efficiency, and high-reliability performance in low- and high-band applications with a variety of device configurations and […]
Marki adds four models to diplexer line
Four new models cover DC to 26.5 GHz at different crossover frequencies.
Non-magnetic RF inductors reach values up to 18 µH
A new non-magnetic RF thru-hole (leaded) inductor series, 28MG, was designed to address the market need for non-magnetic inductors that could achieve inductance values of up to 18 µH. This series is a candidate for use in medical imaging equipment and other applications where magnetic materials must be avoided, including use in telecommunications, security systems, […]
5G and AIoT will need new semiconductor materials
Technologies such as gate all around FETs and neuromorphic analog memory will increase speed and reduce power consumption in the chiplets that control artificial intelligence of things devices and systems. While 5G provides improved speed to consumers, it’s the industrial, automotive, infrastructure, and IoT applications that make 5G stand out. These applications will need IoT…
Radar sensor integrates antenna and signal processing
The BGT60LTR11AIP from Infineon Technologies lets you add a 60-GHz motion sensor to embedded devices.
SiC power FETs boast super-low 6-mΩ RDS(on)
At an RDS(on) value of less than half the nearest SiC MOSFET competitor, a new 6-mΩ device also provides a robust short-circuit withstand time rating of 5 μsec. The new 750-V SiC FET series includes nine new device/package options rated at 6, 9, 11, 23, 33, and 44 mΩ. All devices are available in the […]
GPS/GNSS module receiver now sports BLE/WiFi capabilities
Septentrio announces an important addition to the open-source resources for their GPS/GNSS module receivers: mosaicTM wireless or simply mowi. It combines the Septentrio mosaic-X5 or mosaic-H module receiver with a dual-mode Bluetooth and integrated Wi-Fi from the well-known ESP32- WRover programmable module by Espressif Systems. It is an addition to the already existing mosaicHAT board, designed on the Raspberry Pi platform. The mowi project facilitates accurate and reliable GNSS positioning for robotic and autonomous devices, on a hardware level. Numerous engineers […]
Waterproof sealed N-type connectors prevent damage
Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the expansion of its ruggedized IP-rated N-Type connector series to include an additional rear mount bulkhead jack. This high-frequency connector is optimized for RG-405, 0.085 and 0.086 in. cable types and offers protection against the effects of temporary submersion. IP67 N-Type connectors are ideal for various applications such as […]
Signal creation/analysis tool speeds development process for RF components
The new R&S VSESIM-VSS signal creation and analysis tool speeds the development process for RF components. It is particularly useful for the wireless, automotive, and aerospace and defense industries as well as for manufacturers of active components and systems. New wireless and satellite technologies offer ever wider frequency ranges and involve increasingly demanding requirements. Realistic […]
