Courtesy of Pasternack : What is Beamforming? In array antennas, beamforming, also known as spatial filtering, is a signal processing technique used to transmit or receive radio or sound waves in a directional signal. Beamforming applications are found in radar and sonar systems, wireless communications, and in acoustics and biomedicine equipment. Beamforming and beam scanning are…
Courtesy of Knowles Precision Devices : KPD brand Novacap demonstrates over 20 years of supplying capacitors for medical applications As the global life expectancy continues to get longer, the demand for electronic medical implantable devices is growing. The increasing number of geriatrics suffering from degenerative and cardiovascular diseases is expected to be the primary growth driver in…
Courtesy of Taoglas Sure Technology : AQHA The most accurate CM Level position Permanent Mount GPS L1/L2/L5 Active Antenna Gain (18dB~27dB) IP-67 Waterproof 3M RG-174 Outline Size ø94.3×57.4mm SMA(M)ST RoHS Compliant SKU: AQHA.50.A.301111 AQHA.50.A.301111 Permanent Mount Active GNSS L1-L2-L5 with 1000mm RG-174 & SMA(M) Our AQHA.50.A.301111 L1/L2/L5 GPS active antenna is a permanent Mount antenna and has…
Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : Nordic demonstrates nRF91 Series SiP operating on Telenor cellular IoT network at Nordic Edge Expo in Norway As Norwegian mobile network provider Telenor switches on its nationwide LTE-M/NB-IoT infrastructure at the largest smart city event in the Nordics, Nordic Semiconductor demonstrates seamless cellular IoT connectivity to the network with its nRF91…
Courtesy of everything RF : PCS.26.A Antenna by Taoglas The PCS.26.A from Taoglas is a low profile, SMT, penta-band antenna for LTE/Cellular applications (600 to 2300 MHz). This antenna can be directly mounted on a PCB to give high efficiency in a very small form factor – measuring just 54.6 x 13.3 mm. Its small size…
Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : Wireless smart lock makers react to security scares An avalanche of media reports has highlighted potential vulnerabilities in Bluetooth Low Energy wireless technology’s connections. Is the attention warranted? 2018/08/24 We’ve all seen them, scare-tactic headlines that have popped up on online searches since the smart home shifted from gimmick towards mainstream….
Courtesy of Pasternack : Waveguide Frequencies and Geometries Loss, whether due to radiation leakage or conduction resonance, is a common problem in RF microwave transmission lines, especially when high-powered frequency transmissions are involved. The solution? Waveguides. Waveguide Basics A waveguide is an electromagnetic feed line used for high frequency microwave signals in high-power transmitters and receivers…
Courtesy of u-blox : LynQ’s network-free location tracker featuring u‑blox M8 GNSS receiver goes into pre-sale The easy‑to‑use device helps groups stick together indoors, outdoors, anywhere. Thalwil, Switzerland – September 20, 2018 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, announced their collaboration with USA‑based LynQ on a tracking device that…
Courtesy of everything RF : FXUB64.18.0150A Antenna by Taoglas The FXUB64.18.0150C from Taoglas is a flexible ultrawideband antenna that operates from 600 to 3000 MHz, covering all Cellular, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, ISM, NB-IoT, CAT-M1 and AGPS, including LTE Band 71 that will be used for NB-IoT in the U.S. It has a peak gain of 6…
Courtesy of everything RF : QPC3025 RF Switch The QPC3025 is a Silicon on Insulator, reflective SPDT switch that operates from 30 to 4200 MHz. It offers low insertion loss in a symmetric topology with excellent linearity. The switch can handle upto 20 W CW and 30 W pulsed power with a 50 Ohm load. The…
