Vodafone grants global certification to u-blox LTE Cat 1 module with 2G fallback

Courtesy of u-blox : LTE Cat 1 module with 2G fallback u‑blox’s single and multi‑mode LTE Cat 1 LARA‑R211 module features VoLTE and positioning capability. Thalwil, Switzerland – July 24, 2018 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, today announced that Vodafone certified its multi‑mode LTE Cat 1 LARA‑R211 module with 2G fallback…

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Custom MMIC 2-6 GHz (S, C Band) Ultra Low Noise Amplifier

Courtesy of Custom MMIC : 2-6 GHz (S, C Band) Ultra Low Noise Amplifier The CMD283C3 is a broadband MMIC low noise amplifier housed in a leadless 3×3 mm surface mount package. The CMD283C3 is ideally suited for EW and communications systems where small size and low power consumption are needed. The device is optimized for broadband…

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Module-based IoT platform converts food and beverage coolers into smart coolers that share key operational data via Bluetooth LE and enjoy 7-year battery life

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : Module-based IoT platform Insigma’s ‘Connected Retail’ solutions, powered by Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC, allows brand owners to wirelessly and remotely monitor chilled and ambient point of sales stock Oslo, Norway 2018/07/24 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Insigma Inc, a U.S.-based Internet of Things (IoT) solutions company, employs Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) System-on-Chip…

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CMD262 RF Amplifier by Custom MMIC

Courtesy of everything RF : CMD262 RF Amplifier by Custom MMIC The CMD262 from Custom MMIC is a 5 W GaN MMIC power amplifier that operates from 26 to 28 GHz (K, Ka Band). This power amplifier die provides over 26 dB of gain, 1 dB compression point of +37.5 dBm and a saturated output power…

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Some say the 1806 3 terminal ‘C’ filter is obsolescent, but not Knowles Precision Devices

Courtesy of Knowles Precision Devices: 1806 3 terminal C filter “The rate of component obsolescence has increased over the last 15 years”, says Steve Hopwood, Senior Application Engineer at Knowles Precision Devices (KPD). “Component manufacturers are discontinuing more part numbers per year for a variety of reasons, including manufacturing changes, changes in die dimensions and other technology…

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Coaxial Cable Power Handling – Part 1

Courtesy of Pasternack By Peter McNeil : Coaxial Cable Power Handling The coaxial cable provides a transmission line with low loss characteristics that can shield from outside signals and provide a durable yet flexible line that can be used in a variety of applications with a wide range of frequencies. Power handling capability, also known as the power capacity,…

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What you need to know about Reverse Polarity Connectors

Courtesy of Pasternack : Reverse Polarity Connectors A reverse polarity coax connector is a variation of a standard polarized connector in which the gender of the interface has been reversed. The term “reverse polarity” refers not to the signal polarity of the connector itself, but to the gender of the center contact pin. A reverse polarized connector will have…

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QPB9319 Front End Module by Qorvo

Courtesy of Qorvo : QPB9319 Front End Module The QPB9319 from Qorvo is a Front End Module with Frequency 1.8 to 4.2 GHz, Voltage 3 to 5.5 V, Rx Gain 17 to 21 dB(low gain state), 35 to 39 db(High Gain State), Rx Noise Figure 1.45 to 1.7 dB, Insertion Loss 0.72 to 1 dB. Tags:…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth 5 gaming keyboard provides increased responsiveness and minimizes keystroke errors to deliver portable solution for serious gamers

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : Nordic-powered Bluetooth 5 gaming keyboard The ‘BETOP K1’ mechanical keyboard employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to provide Bluetooth Low Energy wireless connectivity and extend battery life up to 30 hours between recharge Oslo, Norway 2018/07/18 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Guangzhou Pinzhong Electronic & Tech Co. (Betop), a Guangdong, China-based game controller developer,…

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