Texas Instruments has introduced two new RF-sampling transceivers that are the first in the industry to integrate four analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and four digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in a single chip. With the industry’s widest frequency range, highest instantaneous bandwidth and 75 percent smaller design footprint than a discrete solution, the quad-channel AFE7444 and dual-channel AFE7422 […]
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Understanding single-ended and differential communication systems
Do you know the difference between single-ended and differential communication schemes? And when should you use them, which one you should use, and why? Single-ended communications set ups are meant to be used only for short runs or to provide communication between devices on the same Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Single-ended communications will reference the […]
Software-defined radio architecture addresses highly scalable, mission-critical IoT network apps
Ondas Holdings Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ondas Networks Inc., a developer of private licensed wireless data networks for mission-critical industrial markets, announced the release of its enhanced FullMAX radio architecture for highly scalable Mission Critical IoT (MC-IoT) networks at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2019 from March 6-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in […]
Security package helps prevent hacks of SoCs in embedded applications
Synopsys announced the new Enhanced Security Package for Synopsys DesignWare ARC HS Processors, enabling designers to develop isolated, secure environments that help protect embedded systems and software from evolving threats in high-end automotive, storage, and gateway applications. The Enhanced Security Package incorporates a range of features, including integrity protection, multiple privilege levels, and a watchdog timer that […]
Wireless propagation simulation software gets geometry caching upgrade
Remcom announces geometry caching and other processing optimizations in Wireless InSite 3D Wireless Prediction Software. Wireless InSite’s X3D Propagation Model automatically caches processed geometry for later use, dramatically reducing run times for all subsequent simulations. Wireless InSite will determine when a project’s geometry has not changed and will reuse the initial cached file for future X3D […]
5G modem supports sub-6GHz 5G spectrum with 100-MHz channel bandwidth
As a leading global supplier of mobile communications chipsets and IoT chipsets, UNISOC, a core subsidiary of Unigroup, launched the 5G technology platform MAKALU and its first 5G modem IVY510. The release of MAKALU and IVY510 will further accelerate the commercialization of 5G technology and will provide consumers with a brand new mobile broadband experience. […]
28-GHz quad-core IC acts as dual-polarization 4-channel beamformer
Anokiwave today announced the first in its family of third generation 5G silicon ICs. The AWMF-0151 is a 28 GHz quad-core IC that can operate as a dual polarization 4 channel beamformer IC or as a single polarization 8 channel beamformer IC. As part of our strategy to enable mmW 5G systems by commercializing planar […]
WLAN/Bluetooth/MCU combo module targets IoT sensor-based apps
Laird Connectivity has developed a comprehensive IoT platform solution in a rugged, cost-effective package. The Sterling-EWB is a high performance 2.4 GHz WLAN and Bluetooth combo module that makes it easy to gather data from sensors and wirelessly send it to cloud services. With an industrial temperature rating and broad country certifications, the Sterling-EWB module […]
BLE MCUs integrate ARM Cortex M33-based dedicated application processor
Dialog Semiconductor plc unveiled the SmartBond DA1469x family of Bluetooth low energy SoCs, its most advanced, feature-rich range of multi-core microcontroller units (MCUs) for wireless connectivity. The new product family which includes four variants, builds on the successes of Dialog’s SmartBond™ products adding greater processing power, resources, range and battery life for a wide variety of […]
SoC aims at robotics apps with 4G/LTE connectivity, on-device ML
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced its Qualcomm Robotics RB3 Platform – the company’s first integrated, comprehensive offering designed specifically for robotics. This purpose-built platform features ahighly optimized set of hardware, software and tools designed to help manufacturers to create the next generation of advanced consumer, enterprise and industrial robotics products. Based on the Qualcomm SDA/SDM845 system-on-chip (SoC), […]