Measure the RF characteristics of a 5G small cell’s radio or its components.
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Industrial router connects wired networks to cellular
The IX10 from Digi International lets you perform industrial monitoring, control, and configuration of equipment through cellular networks.
Wi-Fi 6E MIMO antenna system optimized for IoT access points
The Antenna Company announced a new Wi-Fi 6E MIMO antenna system designed to increase network capacity, extend the range, and reduce latency in enterprise and industrial IoT networks. The antenna system enables simultaneous operation in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz frequency bands, resulting in an additional 1.2 GHz of the spectrum and a greater […]
Microwave amplifier pumps out 20 W
The SAM100 from Rohde & Schwarz lets RF component manufacturers test devices on the engineering bench or from a rack and operates from 2 GHz to 20 GHz.
Reference platform simplifies development of direct Time-of-Flight,LiDAR-based systems
The application of light detection and ranging, or LiDAR, is growing across all sectors, including robotics and industrial proximity sensing where millimeter range accuracy is mandatory. It is typically based upon the dToF method, which measures the time it takes for a pulse of light, normally in the Near Infrared (NIR) wavelength range, to travel […]
System amplifier handles 2 GHz to 20 GHz range
A new system amplifier. Designated R&S SAM100, sets new standards in ease of operation, robust design and super-compact footprint within the 2 – 20 GHz range with up to 20W output power. The SAM100 targets manufacturers of passive and active microwave components and microwave devices for mobile radio (UMTS, LTE, 4G and 5G), IoT (WLAN, […]
GaN factory focuses on 5G
NXP’s Chandler, Ariz. fab produces GaN devices used in power amplifiers scross 5G frequencies, from low-band to mmWave. In this video 5G Technology Word spoke with NXP’s Paul Hart.
Front-end module supports 3G, 4G, 5G
The SKY5805-11 RF front end from Skyworks adds a PA, RF switches, couplers, and filters to handsets, data cards, and M2M devices.
The Iridium global satcom system, Part 5: Advances and competition
This worldwide satellite-based communications system went from dream to reality in a decade but quickly failed in the market; its revival took persistence and luck, plus a new customer base. Of course, there were also significant technological advances required in many areas, including designing and building longer-life electronics despite the unavoidable effects of space radiation […]
The Iridium global satcom system, Part 4: Lessons learned
This worldwide satellite-based communications system went from dream to reality in a decade but quickly failed in the market; its revival took persistence and luck, plus a new customer base. Today, Iridium is a viable mobile, satellite-based, which handles voice and data. As with standard cellular systems, its users have little or no idea of […]