Tech & gadgets
Engineering at the heart of cellular repeaters
In a video interview with Nextivity CEO Michiel Lotter, EE World looks at the technology behind cellular repeaters that distribute signals over Ethernet...
ICs and software synchronize Open RAN networks
The Si55xx and Si540x timing ICs from Skyworks work in tandem with AccuTime software to provide low-jitter clocks and IEEE 1588 PTP fronthaul...
Module adds LTE Cat 4, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth to IoT devices
Quectel's SC200E LTE modules add LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS to any IoT device, controlled through the Android OS. The post Module adds...
How to safeguard cellular base stations from five electrical hazards
Circuit-protection components such as fuses and TVS diodes protect power and data circuits from damage. Here's where and how to insert them into...
High-speed data challenges physical-layer optics
Calibration is important in the measuring the effectiveness of fiber-optic cables. Fluke fellows Seymour Goldstein and Jeff Gust explain why. The post High-speed...
Data centers get a boost from connectors and cables
Demands for bandwidth-intensive, data-driven services are fueling a rise in compute, data storage, and networking capabilities. These rises put pressure on connectors and...
Lens antennas focus multiple wireless beams
Using refraction instead of reflection or phased arrays, MatSing has created antennas that produce multiple beams. If you’ve recently attended a game at...
RF power sensor covers 10 MHz to 8 GHz
The PWR-8PW-RC from Mini-Circuits let’s you measure peak, average, crest factor, and duty cycle. Anything you design with an RF transmitter needs power...
Can Wi-Fi 6E really share spectrum with incumbents?
Learn how Wi-Fi 6E standard-power transmitters must navigate around public safety and wireless backhaul signals in this video interview with Federated Wireless CTO...
Nordic IC adds Wi-Fi to IoT devices
Nordic Semiconductor's nRF7002 accompanies the company's Bluetooth devices by adding Wi-Fi 6 to low-power devices. The post Nordic IC adds Wi-Fi to IoT...
New Signal Hound CEO to focus on strategy, marketing, sales
In a video interview, Harrison Osbourn explains that he handle the CEO-level functions while Tom Lane takes over as president. The post New...
Dual LNA targets 5G base stations
The QPB9378 from Qorvo covers 5G's mid band, seen as the sweet spot for range and bandwidth. The post Dual LNA targets 5G...
Directional coupler covers 500 MHz to 2 GHz
Model 251-088-030 is a 50 Ohm directional coupler that covers a 500 – 2000 MHz frequency range and features a 30 dB coupling...
mmWave repeaters bring high data rates to city streets #tech
Wireless infrastructure company Ubiquia puts mmWave repeaters on top of streetlights, which can bring high-speed connectivity to urban areas and town centers. The...
5G antenna shrinks to fit smaller IoT devices
Antenova Ltd announces a new and smaller SMD antenna for 5G and 4G frequencies. The antenna is named Minima, part number SR4L075. At...
