5G base stations rely on phased arrays to steer signals and increase data rates. Beam steering circuits, however, consume power. Using waveguides could reduce energy consumption in base stations. Waveguides are physical structures that direct electromagnetic waves from one point to another, confining energy within specific boundaries to control propagation, direction, and mode. While waveguide…
Receiver module adds broadcast radio to designs
CML Micro has announced the global availability of the DRM1000 module – a complete Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) broadcast receiver implementation that will enable consumer radio manufacturers to connect communities with low-cost, low-power DRM radio designs. The module is a joint development by CML Micro and Cambridge Consultants, part of Capgemini Invent, combining CML Micro’s…
RF terminations improve signal integrity
Fairview Microwave has announced the launch of its high-power RF terminations. They are designed to enhance signal integrity in demanding applications across telecommunications, aerospace, and defense sectors. The newly unveiled terminations feature cutting-edge 4.3-10, 7/16 DIN, and N-type connectorized designs, supporting a maximum frequency range of up to 6 GHz and power levels of up…
Four-port switch lets you connect antennas to radios and test equipment
Signal Hound announced the addition of the RFS44 to its expanding product line. This powerful, ultra-fast antenna switch is in stock and available to Order Now. The RFS44 is a single pole four-throw (SP4T) absorptive solid state switch. Using silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology, the RFS44 provides RF switching across four ports at up to 44 GHz.…
How to select an IoT device antenna
When designing wireless connectivity into IoT devices, you have several options for antennas. You can design one right into a PCB, but several commercial options take the work out of designing your own.
6G: Sub-THz device reaches 100 Gbps data rate
NTT DOCOMO, INC., NTT Corporation, NEC Corporation, and Fujitsu Limited jointly announced the development of a top-level wireless device capable of ultra-high-speed 100 Gbps transmissions in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz sub-terahertz bands. The four companies have been jointly conducting R&D on sub-terahertz devices since 2021 in anticipation of the coming 6G era. To…
RF power sensor covers 25 MHz to 1 GHz
Anritsu Company announces the launch of their new inline power sensor MA24103A which is designed to measure accurate Peak and True-RMS average power measurements from 25 MHz to 1 GHz and 2 mW to 150 W power range. Several applications demand accurate peak and average power measurements well below the frequency range of 1 GHz.…
IP adds Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, or Zigbee/Matter to IoT semiconductors
Ceva, Inc. launched Ceva-Waves Links, a new family of multi-protocol wireless platform IPs. The integrated offering supports the latest wireless standards to address the surging demand for connectivity-rich chips targeting Smart Edge devices in the consumer IoT, Industrial, automotive, and personal computing markets. These industry-leading IPs include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and IEEE 802.15.4 (for Thread /…
Antennas bring 5G, GNSS to IoT devices
Quectel Wireless Solutions has made further additions to its comprehensive range of antennas for IoT devices and deployments. The latest launches include the YEMN016AA and YEMN017AA 5G 5-in-1 combination antennas, the YECN001J1A and YECT000WBA external 5G antennas, and the YEGB000Q1A and YEGN000Q1A active GNSS L1 and L5 antennas. The YEMN016AA is a 5G and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) 5-in-1 antenna measuring 204.4mm x 86.7mm x…
mmWaves bring interconnect challenges to 5G and 6G
Signals in the mmWave range require extra care and more expensive components than at sub-6 GHz frequencies.