The LTE extension boards from Sony let you add LTE Cat-M1 and NB-IoT cellular capabilities to sensors and other devices.
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RJ-45 housing keeps extended connection clean and dry
Platinum Tools announces the launch of the new weatherproof RJ45 coupler housing (p/n 744). Additional features of the new weatherproof RJ45 coupler housing include: IP64 rated – sealed against dust and splashing water; Cat 5e/6/6A compatible with appropriate coupler; Full rubber liner and dual locking latches; Center mounting points to secure to a surface; Now […]
XMC modules offer two, 10Gb Ethernet ports
Acromag’s new XMC633 module offers two independent 10-gigabit Ethernet interface ports with 10GBASE-KX4 protocol. The XMC mezzanine card mounts on VME, VPX, PCIe, and other embedded computing carrier boards. An industry-leading Intel XL710 Ethernet Controller provides high-performance network connectivity with advanced off-load and virtualization capabilities. The rear I/O model XMC633 routes two KX4 interfaces to the P16 […]
IoT antenna covers 3GPP low bands
The Atta antenna from Antenova covers the 410 MHz and 450 MHz LTE bands, which add low data, long range applications to wireless IoT.
Fixed attenuator series operates DC – 18 GHz
The model series 352-367-XXX* from Broadwave Technologies is a line of 50 Ω fixed attenuators operating at DC – 18 GHz. These attenuators are rated 2-Watts average power with 1.40:1 maximum VSWR. Attenuation values are 1 – 60 dB in 1 dB increments, the operating temperature range is -55°C to +125°C and the RF connectors […]
Simple double-duty: How to get one wire to do more, Part 1: The rationale
Using one wire in two very different roles is widely done, requiring some simple circuity and basic components. It makes a lot of sense to use an individual single copper cable and its connection between two points to do more than it initially intended, especially if that additional function is aligned with the primary function […]
RF signal generators cover 10 MHz to 18 GHz range
The Boonton SGX1000 RF Signal Generators are a new series of instruments that combine high performance RF signal generation capabilities with an intuitive user interface. They cover a frequency range from 10 MHz to 18 GHz to provide superior operational performance such as extremely fast frequency switching, phase noise figures as low as -123 dBc/Hz […]
SP4T RF switch passes 25 W of power
The MM5120 from Menlo Micro lets you send an RF signal to as many as four locations such as filters or antennas.
PicoScope software adds SMBus and SBS serial decoders
Pico Technology has added another protocol to both PicoScope 6 (Stable) and PicoScope 7 (Early Access) implementations: MIPI I3C Basic specification waveforms can now be decoded, displayed, and analyzed on any PicoScope with sufficient bandwidth and memory depth. I3C is a medium-speed control and data bus interface for connecting peripherals to an application processor in […]
MIPI a-PHY release double data rate from 16 to 32 Gpbs
The MIPI Alliance announced the release of MIPI A-PHY v1.1, the next version of the automotive serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical-layer interface. Version 1.1 doubles the maximum available downlink data rate from 16 Gigabits per second (Gbps) to 32 Gbps and includes other enhancements to help automotive OEMs and their suppliers implement high-performance image sensors and displays in next-generation […]