IoT application solution providers can now easily and remotely change mobile network operators with Avnet’s new GSMA 3.2 eUICC (embedded universal integrated circuit card) product family. The AVeUICC32xxBICS, developed in collaboration with BICS, the international communications enabler, and leading global IoT network connectivity provider, enables solution providers to future-proof their product without having to manually visit or recall IoT end […]
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Heilind Electronics now stocking Molex LTE/GPS 2-in-1 external antennas
Heilind Electronics has expanded its portfolio of wireless solutions with off-the-shelf LTE/GPS, 2-in-1 screw-mount external antennas. Integrating LTE and GPS antennas in one housing enables reliable asset tracking and remote monitoring in both commercial and consumer applications. Supporting 2/3/4G and GPS technologies, the Molex LTE/GPS 2-in-1 external antennas offer superior RF performance of less than […]
ams launches industry’s smallest proximity sensor
News facts: New TMD2636 fully integrated proximity sensor module for True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds is supplied in an ultra-low-profile 0.35mm package and occupies a volume of just 0.7mm3. The sensor draws on ams innovations in optical sensor hardware and software to provide reliable in-ear proximity detection and to save power when the earbud is […]
12 GHz: Will it enlarge the 5G pie?
A swath of 500 MHz that could add spectrum to 5G looks like low-hanging fruit, but it’s not without opposition. New sharing technology could solve the problem.
Kit verifies isolation effectiveness of RF shielded enclosures
The JRE TVK Isolation Tester can help verify the proper shielding isolation of RF enclosure test set-ups. This test combination, consisting of the STA-1, a sensitive handheld spectrum analyzer, and the HPSS-1, a high power 2.45-GHz test signal source, can easily and quickly measure enclosure isolation down to less than -100 dB. The TVK Isolation […]
What are the application considerations when selecting FPGAs?
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are powerful and flexible devices. They combine the performance of custom designs with reprogrammability, even after the system is in the field. As a result, FPGAs are increasingly used in various systems, from the Mars rover to fighter jets and from communications and automotive systems to a growing variety of […]
Tips on designing smart home devices – Part 2
In Part 1, we covered the design criteria to consider when creating a new smart home device and some of the smart home protocols. Here, we continue with additional device-design considerations. How can I determine which cloud platform to use? Today, multiple cloud platforms are available. It depends on which smartphone or handheld device you […]
Tips on designing smart home devices – Part 1
The smart home market is growing rapidly, with many developers striving to get a piece of the pie. As a result, competition is fierce. To create a highly competitive smart home device, designers want to make devices that are compatible with industry standards and easy to use. And they want to get these devices to […]
Qualcomm X65: 10 Gbps peak data rate
With the announcement of the Snapdragon X65 and X62, Qualcomm boosts 5G data rates, lowers power consumption, and supports 3Gpp Release 16.
What is second-generation beamforming and digital beamforming?
Beamforming is an established technology for cellular communications and other applications (see the previous article on “What is beamforming?”). Beamforming was initially developed based on various analog signal chain techniques and processes. In general, beamforming combines antenna array elements to direct signals at controlled angles to maximize signal reception at specific receivers. Analog beamforming can […]