‘Currant WiFi Smart Outlet’ with Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi employs artificial intelligence to monitor and manage power usage and reduce energy costs

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : Currant WiFi Smart Outlet with Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi employs artificial intelligence The new smart outlet employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to act as the device’s central processor and provide wireless connectivity to the user’s smartphone or tablet Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Califronia-based smart home solutions company, Currant, has selected…

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Wearables developers put safety first

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : Wearables developers put safety first If you thought the future of wearables was all about staying fit, personal healthcare and next generation gaming, it’s time to have a rethink It’s hard to believe, but 2019 will mark the tenth anniversary of wireless fitness trackers, the devices that spawned not only a new…

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ZFR-16000-02 Frequency Synthesizer by EM Research

Courtesy of everything RF : ZFR-16000-02 Frequency Synthesizer by EM Research The ZFR-16000-02 from EM Research is a programmable frequency synthesizer that can generate an output frequency from 2000 to 16000 MHz. This multi-octave frequency synthesizer has a low phase noise, a step size of 10 MHz and an output power of up to 13 dBm….

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Basics of Surge Protectors and Lightning Arrestors for Telecommunications and RF Applications

Courtesy of Pasternack : Basics of Surge Protectors and Lightning Arrestors for Telecommunications and RF Applications Who dares thwart the power of Zeus? Surge protectors and lightning arrestors are devices that protect electrical components from a temporary rise in voltage and current on an electrical circuit.  Surge protectors are designed to protect electronic equipment from power surges…

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Taoglas Bracket NFC Antenna with ACH Connector

Courtesy of Taoglas : Bracket NFC Antenna with ACH Connector The Radius, NFR.02, is an external bracket mount NFC (Near Field Communication) antenna for use with NFC readers. This enables your device to execute point-to-point data transmission without contact. This design is matched for optimal performance with typical NFC chipsets. The IP67 waterproof enclosure ensures that…

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Bluetooth 5/Bluetooth Low Energy smart rope load sensors assist crew when mooring vessels and provide alerts in the event of safety concerns

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : Bluetooth 5/Bluetooth Low Energy smart rope load sensors Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s smart ropes employ Nordic’s nRF52840 multiprotocol SoC to wirelessly transmit long-range load data to ship Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Wilhelmsen Ships Service, a Lysaker, Norway-based shipping company, has specified Nordic’s nRF52840 Bluetooth® 5/Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) advanced multiprotocol System-on-Chip…

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u-blox partners with Arvento to develop multi-purpose people and asset tracker

Courtesy of u-blox : partners with Arvento to develop multi-purpose people and asset tracker Treyki Mini relies on u‑blox positioning and wireless communication technologies. Thalwil, Switzerland – December 4, 2018 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, has announced a successful partnership with Arvento Mobile Systems, a Turkey‑based top leading fleet telematics…

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Qorvo QPD1025L

Courtesy of Qorvo QPD1025L Qorvo’s QPD1025L was named a Gold Award winner in @MilAero’s 2018 Intelligent Aerospace Technology Innovation Awards! Learn more about the award-winning product here: 1800 Watt, 65 Volt, .96 – 1.215 GHz, GaN RF Input-Matched Transistor Key Features Frequency Range: .96- 1.215 GHz Output Power (P3dB1): 1862 Watt Linear Gain1: 22.5 dB Typical…

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Marki Microwave CBR17-0026 High Directivity Bridge Coupler

Courtesy of Marki Mircowave : CBR17-0026 High Directivity Bridge Coupler The CBR17-0026 offers the broadest bandwidth of any standalone bridge coupler on the market. It provides an extremely high degree of measurement accuracy for forward power measurements, and can also be used to measure VSWR/return loss (see Directivity and VSWR Measurement App Note). The flat coupling…

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