Laird Connectivity has announced a new multi-wireless modem that combines the benefits of low-power cellular LTE connectivity and Bluetooth 5 technology into one fully-integrated solution. This unique combination enables new use cases using low-cost, long-range Bluetooth sensors all connected to the next generation LTE network in a much simpler and lower cost solution architecture. The […]
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Low-profile MIMO vehicular antennas feature multiband operation
Laird Connectivity has announced Gar and Barracuda, two new low profile, MIMO vehicular antennas with multiband operation and GNSS navigation, providing increased reliability, throughput and capacity. Gar (VFP69383B22JN) has five ports and comes configured for 2-port MIMO operation over the 3G/4G/ISM/CBRS bands, and 2-port MIMO operation over the low/high-frequency Wi-Fi bands. The additional 5th port […]
Hybrid thermal/EMI absorber material supports 5G circuit apps
Laird Performance Materials has developed a hybrid thermal & EMI absorber material that supports 5G handheld device and network infrastructure applications. CoolZorb 5G is specifically designed for the millimeter wave (mmWave) and microwave frequencies that 5G will implement. The multifunctional CoolZorb 5G serves as a heat-mitigating gap filler and EMI-reducing absorber to optimize 5G system […]
Hidden pitfalls of IoT antenna design
It is easy for developers to get tripped up when cramming multiple antennas into the small spaces that characterize IoT applications. Rich Walters • Brian Petted, Laird Connectivity Traditionally there has been a wall between industrial design and RF (radio frequency) engineering when companies develop products that have wireless capabilities. The process typically starts with […]
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 […]
Flexible PCB antenna covers LTE CAT M1 and NB-IoT Devices
Laird Connectivity has announced a flexible PCB antenna with a broad frequency range for LTE CAT M1 and NB-IoT devices. The new Revie Flex, which will be showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Spain, is designed for quick and easy mounting to a plastic housing. The highly efficient (>51%) PCB antenna features omnidirectional pattern […]
SoM for WiFi supports 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac WLAN plus Bluetooth 4.2 dual-mode
Laird Connectivity has announced the new 60 Series System on Module (SOM) and the Summit Software Stack. The Summit Software Stack is an enterprise-grade software update that unlocks the full potential of Laird Connectivity’s 60 Series modules. The Summit Stack ensures that wireless devices perform are at their peak performance. It includes optimizations that reduce […]
