Antenova Ltd is announcing ‘Affini’, part number SRFL064, which is a flexible printed circuit (FPC) antenna for the LTE, 4G, and 5G NR networks in global markets. This antenna covers all main 4G bands plus 617-698MHz which offers 5G coverage and the popular Band 71. The Affini antenna measures 78mm x 17mm x 0.15mm, which […]
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5G PHY fits into small cells
The PC802 PHY SoC from Picocom connects RFICs to access networks.
Ultra-low-power WiFi+BLE5 modules target direct-to-cloud battery based products
InnoPhase announces the availability of Talaria TWO INP1014 and INP1015 Wi-Fi plus BLE5 modules. The platform combines wireless connectivity and an integrated microcontroller for edge-of-network IoT devices that require low power consumption and a direct-to-cloud connection. The new modules build on the success of the award-winning INP1010 and INP1011 platforms, winner of Electronic Products 2020 […]
Ultra-low-power, high-speed 120-MHz NOR flash targets IoT, wireless communications, consumer apps
Macronix International Co., Ltd. announced it has become the industry’s first Serial NOR Flash memory manufacturer to bring 1.2V devices to mass production. The ultra-low-power (ULP), high-speed 120MHz MX25S Serial NOR Flash memories are poised to usher in a new generation of products targeted at applications that include Internet of Things (IoT), wireless communications technologies […]
Two-wire MIPI I3C PHY I/O chips consolidate I2C, SPI features
Arasan Chip Systems announces the immediate availability of Arasan’s MIPI I3C PHY I/O IP, in compliance with MIPI I3C specifications v1.1. Arasan’s MIPI I3C PHY IP is part of Arasan’s Total IPTM Solution for MIPI I3C v1.1. Arasan’s 2-wire MIPI I3C PHY I/O consolidates the features of I2C and SPI leading to an overall low […]
Surface-mount antennas cover GPS high-precision, correction bands
Tallysman Wireless Inc. is excited to add the TW7976 to its surface mount line of antennas. The TW7976 covers GPS/QZSS-L1/L2, QZSS-L6, GLONASS-G1/G2, Galileo-E1/E6, and BeiDou-B1/B3, as well as L-band correction signals. The addition of L6 and E6 coverage supports the Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) and the QZSS Centimeter Level Augmentation Service (CLAS) correction signals. Regional augmentation services such as WAAS (North […]
Power line communication modem ICs target low-cost system monitoring apps
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the R9A06G061 power line communication (PLC) modem IC. The R9A06G061 delivers high-speed communication at up to 1 Mbps over long distances of a kilometer or more, without the need for relays, expanding the range of practical applications for PLC. Optimized analog peripheral functions reduce the number of external components required, allowing […]
SoC includes MCU, AI engine, Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.3 subsystems
MediaTek today announced the new MediaTek Filogic 130 and Filogic 130A system-on-chips (SoCs) which both integrate a microprocessor (MCU), AI engine, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 subsystems, and a power management unit (PMU) into a single chip. Filogic 130A also integrates an audio digital signal processor to allow device makers to easily add voice assistants and […]
BAW filters keep RF interference out
Qualcomm’s ultraBAW filters cover 2.7 GHz to 7.2 GHz, keeping cellular and Wi-Fi in place. Qualcomm explains how the filters work. Each time a government auctions off a slice of spectrum for cellular use, the airwaves get more crowded as users begin occupying the new frequencies. In the days when spectrum wasn’t so scarce, cellular…
Don’t rush to choose rechargeable batteries…at least, not yet
Using energy harvesting and a rechargeable battery to power a remote wireless IoT node seems like an obvious and straightforward solution, but there are some unique aspects to consider. Don’t get me wrong: I really like rechargeable batteries; in fact, I like them a lot. Whether based on lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion, or other chemistry, our […]