EU programme leads to new ceramic dielectrics for automotive applications

Courtesy of www.knowlescapacitors.com The Knowles Capacitors R & D unit based in Norwich, England, together with the UK’s National Physical Laboratory and Euro Support Advanced Materials of the Netherlands, have completed a project under the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme. The programme was to develop a lead-free ceramic dielectric, with high energy density and reduced…

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Small Cell Networks and the Evolution of 5G (Part 1)

Courtesy of Qorvo This is the first blog post in a 2-part series looking at small cell base stations. Part 1 covers the basics of small cells and how they fit into the evolution of 4G and 5G. Part 2 will look at the latest trends and design challenges in the small cell market. Wireless infrastructure today…

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u-blox, Commsignia and NXP collaborate to drive V2X

Courtesy of u-blox V2X leaders announce a collaboration that will deliver faster time to market with greater safety and security in V2X technology for automotive manufacturers Thalwil, Switzerland and Santa Clara, USA – May 24, 2017 – V2X leaders u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), Commsignia Inc and NXP Semiconductors, today announced a strategic collaboration, in order to address…

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Nordic Semiconductor-powered Bluetooth low energy module provides smart-home OEMs with processing power, efficiency, and higher RF sensitivity

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor Linkio’s LI052 module employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC allowing appliance manufacturers to easily develop Bluetooth low energy mesh-connected products for smart-home applications Oslo, Norway 2017/05/24 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Grenoble, France-based smart home solutions developer, Linkio, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) for its LI052 Bluetooth low energy module….

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OPTIMIZED BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY MODULE FROM LAIRD SIMPLIFIES BLUETOOTH 5 UPGRADE AND SPEEDS TIME TO MARKET

Courtesy of Laird Global technology leader Laird (LRD: London) has unveiled its new SaBLE-x-R2 2.4GHz Bluetooth low energy (BLE) module. The SaBLE-x-R2 builds on the original field-proven hardware of the SaBLE-x module to provide a simple and easy upgrade path for Bluetooth 5 connectivity. Bluetooth technology continues to drive the Internet of Things (IoT) worldwide through billions of connected…

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Don’t Redesign. Reconfigure with RF Flex.

Courtesy of Qorvo The Qorvo® RF Flex™ family of products delivers these benefits for 4G LTE mobile devices, to provide regional phone designers with flexible RF front-end architectures targeted for rapidly changing markets. Leveraging Qorvo’s industry-leading product and technology portfolio and deep systems-level expertise, RF Flex integrates core cellular transmit and receive functionality into high-performance modules…

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Friday Lock, a HomeKit-compatible Bluetooth low energy smart lock, replaces keys by enabling user to unlock doors using a smartphone

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor Friday Lock employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to provide wireless door entry for electronic key holders Oslo, Norway 2017/05/23 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that London, U.K.-based home automation company, Friday Labs, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) for its new Friday Lock, said to be the only Apple HomeKit™-compatible wirelessly…

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Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth low energy-controlled mechanical switches enable remote operation of lighting and appliances without expensive retrofit

‘SwitchBot’ from WonderLabs employs Nordic’s nRF51822 and nRF52832 SoCs for wireless activation of switches and buttons via smartphone, or, for remote operation, via SwitchLink gateway Oslo, Norway 2017/05/22 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that smart home robotics company, WonderLabs, Inc., has launched ‘SwitchBot’, a mechanical device for wirelessly controlling switches and buttons in the home, and…

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A few things you didn’t know about LTE

Courtesy of u-blox LTE. Most of us know it as the technology that lets us watch our videos on our phone, but the truth is, there’s much more to it than that. While high speed smartphone connectivity is how most of us know LTE today, it isn’t just about higher speeds and video streaming. Here…

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Qorvo’s wide-ranging radar solutions

Courtesy of Qorvo Qorvo’s wide-ranging radar solutions — including land, sea and airborne radar platforms such as the F-15, F-22 and the F-35 — all benefit from proven, highly reliable Qorvo technology. Qorvo’s rich heritage supporting global defense and commercial needs is unmatched. Qorvo radar products connect and protect defense forces, commercial and defense aircraft,…

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