PE41901 Image Reject Mixer

www.psemi.com The PE41901 is a passive double-balanced, Ku band mixer with image rejection. It integrates two mixers, a local oscillator (LO) path 90-degree coupler and RF port baluns on a single die. Integrating these functions provides good image rejection, reduces LO leakage and improves LO to RF isolation. This mixer operates with single-ended signals on…

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Ultra Low Power: Separating hype from reality

By John Leonard October 12, 2016 The phrase ‘Ultra Low Power’ gets thrown around a lot in IoT circles these days. It’s a useful descriptor in some cases, but mostly it’s nothing more than a buzzword that can be ignored in the product development process. Let’s look at why. What is Ultra Low Power? The…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy wireless switcher allows electric guitarists to simultaneously and remotely control amplifiers, effects pedals, and MIDI equipment

The ‘MOON MO-1’ wireless switcher from Aalberg Audio employs Nordic’s nRF51822 SoC to remotely wirelessly control multiple instruments and audio equipment Oslo, Norway 2016/10/10 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Aalberg Audio, a Norwegian manufacturer of wireless audio equipment, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC) for…

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Sivers IMA Introduces World’s First Transceiver Chip for FCC’s New V-Band Frequencies

Sivers IMA have introduced the world’s first transceiver chip which includes coverage of the new FCC V-band frequencies 64-71 GHz, that were recently made available in the United States. The complete transceiver has been developed on Silicon-Germanium. This transceiver module for the V-band, provides a fundamental platform, including the relevant building blocks, for their ongoing…

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Nikken Lease uses u-blox positioning and cellular technologies for new trackable pallet

Courtesy of www.u-blox.com Thalwil, Switzerland and Tokyo, Japan – October 10, 2016 – Nikken Lease has tapped into cutting‑edge positioning and cellular technologies from u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, for its new trackable pallet, Transeeker. Transeeker is a pallet equipped with u‑blox’s cellular and positioning technologies for accurate tracking:…

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BBC micro:bit

Technology puts kids in control A pocket-sized computer is helping students explore the potential of technology, and develop the skills needed to turn ideas into exciting new inventions. The BBC micro:bit is an easy-to-use programmable device that introduces children into coding. It is being offered free to year 7 pupils across the UK and is…

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CBD Series of Wi-Fi Antennas from Taoglas

Taoglas recently launched the CBD range of thin and lightweight coaxial dipole Wi-Fi antennas offering superior efficiencies of over 70%. They can be easily fitted into narrow spaces while maintaining excellent performance, making them ideal for First Person View applications in UAV. The CBD range can be easily fitted into narrow spaces while still maintaining…

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First in Norway with Narrowband IoT

Courtesy of www.mynewsdesk.com Telenor and Q-Free will be first in Norway to use the new communication technology Narrow-band Internet of Things. A pilot for smart parking will be launched in the city of Trondheim. This is the first step towards a full scale commercial network for the Internet of things. The smart parking spaces belong to…

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