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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 […]
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), […]
5G PC platform includes 5G modem
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced today at Mobile World Congress the PC industry’s first commercial 5G PC Platform, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx 5G compute platform. Featuring the second-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G modem, the Snapdragon 8cx 5G platform will help PC manufacturers take advantage of the global rollout of 5G networks. With the power and performance […]
First mobile platform with integrated 5G
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platform with 5G integrated into a System-on-Chip (SoC). Qualcomm is offering a newly integrated Snapdragon 5G mobile platform, which reinforces the Company’s role in providing the global mobile ecosystem with the flexibility and scalability needed for broad and fast 5G adoption. OEMs will be able to utilize the […]
Module combines ultra-low-power MCU with sub-GHz radio for wireless-networked sensor apps
Microchip Technology Inc. today announced the industry’s smallest IEEE 802.15.4-compliant module that combines an ultra-low-power microcontroller (MCU) with a sub-GHz radio, accelerating time to market and providing long-lasting battery life in wireless-networked sensors. At half the size of the next smallest module on the market, the SAM R30 module meets the needs of space-conscious designs such as home […]