Test equipment is everywhere. Every trade show has it regardless of the focus. Power is no exception. At APEC 2024, EE World visited several booths displaying test equipment: meters, oscilloscopes, source-measure units (SMUs), bench power supplies, … [Read More...] about APEC 2024: Test equipment
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How mmWaves affect cables, connectors, and PCB traces -
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When “it’s just engineering” leads to “ordering up” progress -
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What are the applications for hollow core fiber optical sensors? -
Rick Nelson
What is intermodulation, and is it good or bad? Part 2 -
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- Regenerative power sources and loads emulate real-world power flows
- How mmWaves affect cables, connectors, and PCB traces
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- When “it’s just engineering” leads to “ordering up” progress
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FAQs
How mmWaves affect cables, connectors, and PCB traces
Millimeter-wave signals used in 5G networks provide wide bandwidth and high data rates. Signal losses, both over the air and through interconnects, bring design challenges. by Ketan Thakkar, … Read about How mmWaves affect cables, connectors, and PCB traces
What are the applications for hollow core fiber optical sensors?
Hollow core fiber (HCF) optical sensors are used in applications including Li-ion battery research and development (R&D), robotic arms, civil engineering infrastructural health monitoring, … Read about What are the applications for hollow core fiber optical sensors?
How do 5G eMBB and FWA data services compare?
Fixed-wireless access is a special use case of enhanced mobile broadband, one of the three use cases specified for 5G. FWA brings different challenges for deployment than eMBB. by Sridhar … Read about How do 5G eMBB and FWA data services compare?
Battery and charging innovations driving electrification
The urgency of mitigating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions has prompted businesses to adopt more sustainable transportation solutions, particularly electric vehicles … Read about Battery and charging innovations driving electrification
Focus on Analog ICs
Compact analog front-end provides efficient electrochemical sensing for next-gen devices
onsemi announced the availability of the CEM102, a compact analog front-end (AFE) that enables electrochemical sensing with exceptional accuracy at very low currents. With its small form factor and … [Read More...] about Compact analog front-end provides efficient electrochemical sensing for next-gen devices
SIM card level translator boasts ESD protection
HMI announced the launch of its HL5301WL01, a SIM card level translator with level shifting and IEC610004-2 electrostatic charge protection for SIM card ports. The HL5301WL01 integrates two … [Read More...] about SIM card level translator boasts ESD protection
Focus on Microcontrollers
MCU support ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 standards with flexible security and connectivity options
Microchip Technology has announced the release of a new family of PIC32CK 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) designed to help developers comply with new cybersecurity requirements. The PIC32CK MCUs … [Read More...] about MCU support ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 standards with flexible security and connectivity options
MPU chip designed meet cost, performance, and energy needs of IoT
Nuvoton has announced the launch of its NuMicro MA35D0 series, a microprocessor designed for industrial edge device applications. This MPU offers extensive connectivity and security features, making … [Read More...] about MPU chip designed meet cost, performance, and energy needs of IoT
Focus on Power Electronics
Regenerative power sources and loads emulate real-world power flows
Pacific Power Source announced its regenerative product line to support the growing demand for electrification. The line includes the AGX Regenerative AC/DC Source, RGS Regenerative Grid Simulator, and RLS Regenerative Load Simulator. These … [Read More...] about Regenerative power sources and loads emulate real-world power flows
Capacitor line achieves extended failure rate
KYOCERA AVX announced that its TWA Series axial-leaded, hermetically sealed wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors have undergone additional qualification testing to MIL-PRF-39006, FSC 5910, and detail specification sheet MIL-PRF-39006/33, and have had … [Read More...] about Capacitor line achieves extended failure rate
Focus on 5G
How mmWaves affect cables, connectors, and PCB traces
Millimeter-wave signals used in 5G networks provide wide bandwidth and high data rates. Signal losses, both over the air and through interconnects, bring design challenges. by Ketan Thakkar, Cinch Connectivity Millimeter wave (mmWave) signals … [Read More...] about How mmWaves affect cables, connectors, and PCB traces
Report indicates 5G-Advanced forms the foundation for 6G
As 5G-Advanced evolves and transitions to 6G, standards and pre-standards bodies have begun to align on the new features and enhanced capabilities that will define the next generation of wireless. A new report commissioned by InterDigital, Inc. … [Read More...] about Report indicates 5G-Advanced forms the foundation for 6G
Focus on Test & Measurement
RF generators produce test signals to 40 GHz
The SMB100B series from Rohde & Schwarz produces microwave carriers to 40 GHz. Test-instrument manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz introduced a series of four microwave signal generators, the SMB100B. The instruments come with four models depending on top frequency: 12.75 GHz, 20 GHz, 31.8 GHz, and 40 GHz. All models support AM, FM, phase, and pulse […]
What is intermodulation, and is it good or bad? Part 2
A mixer can upconvert and downconvert a modulated signal with no loss of baseband information. Part 1 of this series described intermodulation resulting from the combining of two or more sinusoidal signals through a nonlinear device such as the mixer in Figure 1. The mixer’s output is the product of its two inputs, and its […]
Embedded Systems
Advanced development tools tailored for general-purpose, 32-bit RISC-V MCUs
IAR announced enhancements to its premier development environment to support the first general-purpose 32-bit RISC-V MCUs with Renesas’ internally developed CPU core. This enhanced offering includes advanced debugging capabilities and sophisticated … [Read More...] about Advanced development tools tailored for general-purpose, 32-bit RISC-V MCUs
Compact SSDs support PCIe Gen 4×4 with enhanced data integrality and i-temp compatibility
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation introduced the new generation FerriSSD NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 BGA SSD. This latest solution features support for i-temp and integrates advanced IntelligentSeries technology, delivering robust data integrity in … [Read More...] about Compact SSDs support PCIe Gen 4×4 with enhanced data integrality and i-temp compatibility
Podcasts
Tescan’s UniTOM HR is focus of Episode 9 of R&D 100 – The Podcast
R&D World editors Paul Heney and Aimee Kalnoskas are back, and this time they’re talking about a lot of news, in addition to the technology of the day. First, they delve into some important updates about the R&D 100 Awards for 2023 — and then dip their toes into the strange new world of AI […]