Taoglas Flexible 868MHz Whip Antenna The FW.86 is a flexible 868MHz whip antenna with an RP-N type (M) connector for outdoor use. It features excellent efficiency (>95%) and high peak gain (>4.5 dBi) at 868MHz on a 30×30 cm ground plane. The antenna was specifically developed for monitoring systems, such as weather monitoring, motion/vibration sensors,...
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u-blox and Arvento announce launch of new vehicle tracking system imt.x1 uses u‑blox positioning technology to deliver high levels of positioning sensitivity and accuracy. Thalwil, Switzerland – July 23, 2019 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a leading provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and Arvento Mobile Systems, a global pioneer in vehicle telematics and fleet management technology,...
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Globalstar’s STX3 Development Kit employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to provide Bluetooth Low Energy wireless link to developer’s smartphone or tablet Satellite transmitter module development kit provides Bluetooth Low Energy wireless connectivity to enable rapid configuration and testing in the field Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Globalstar, a Covington, Louisiana-based satellite and commercial IoT communications company,...
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Addressing Phase Noise Challenges in Radar and Communication Systems: Part 2 Introduction In part 1 of this blog series, we discussed phase noise and how it can affect the performance of direct down conversion receivers and radars systems In part 2, we'll discuss what can be done to lessen the effects of phase noise in your microwave systems using...
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Pasternack Launches New MIL-DTL-22641 Aluminum Waveguide to Coax Adapters Aluminum Waveguide to Coax Adapters Offer Frequency Ranges of 1.7 GHz to 26.5 GHz IRVINE, Calif. (July 18, 2019) - Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has launched a new series of waveguide to coax adapters that...
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RF Test Equipment Series: Programmable Phase Shifters Controlling the phase of RF/microwave signals is an essential aspect of most modern communications, radar, and testing applications. Phase adjustments can be used to create a variety of effects, including combining, subtracting, and aligning signals, as well as part of phased-array antenna technology. Moreover, phase variations in a radar...
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Cellular panic button reveals an NB-IoT future for personal safety alarms The Nordic nRF9160-based ‘Montr Emergency Button’ can reach places no other wireless signal can go such as deep basements commonly found below, for example, swimming pools. And even when there’s absolutely no connectivity from a regular cellphone network above ground, it is still be...
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Bluetooth LE/Bluetooth 5 control device synchronizes smart lights to the sun’s cycle for health benefits Healthe’s SunLync control device employs Nordic’s nRF52840 SoC to wirelessly adjust brightness and intensity of smart lights Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Healthe®, a leading U.S.-based provider of circadian and biological LED lighting solutions, has selected Nordic’s nRF52840 Bluetooth® Low...
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CMD280 RF Variable Attenuator by Custom MMIC The CMD280 is a wideband 5-bit digital attenuator that operates from DC to 30 GHz (L, S, C, X, Ku, K, Ka Band). Each bit of this GaAs MMIC attenuator is controlled by a single voltage of either 0 V or -5 V. The attenuator bit values are...
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Bluetooth LE card reader enables building access for authorized users via smartphone as well as RFID and payment cards Sigur MR1 Reader employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to grant access to authorized personnel using Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Sigur, a Nizhny Novgorod, Russia-based technology company, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® Low...
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