Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a new algorithm used to design waveforms to control MIMO (multiple input – multiple output) radar beam patterns in real time.
A new type of ground-based, ice-penetrating radar will help scientists better understand the mechanics and changes inside the ice sheets and glaciers of Greenland, which are melting at historically fast rates that threaten to raise sea levels and inundate cities.
Qualcomm has demonstrated a dynamic electric vehicle charging (DEVC) wireless technology using embedded road pads that charge electric vehicles up to 20 kilowatts while moving at highway speeds, eliminating the need for electric cars to stop at a charging station.
A consortium consisting of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, WORK Microwave and AVANTI Communications recently completed highly successful over-the-air trials on Avanti HYLAS satellite capacity employing the latest DVB-S2X modulator and demodulator equipment.
The Model 500S1G6 from AR is a solid-state broadband amplifier that operates over the 0.7 to 6 GHz frequency range, and is designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain, and linearity are required. The low level of spurious signals and linearity of this device makes the 500S1G6 ideal for use as a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems, and EMC testing applications.
Leveraging a long heritage of engineering innovation in YIG and low phase noise technologies, Teledyne Microwave Solutions (TMS) has developed a brand new line of YIG synthesizers that substantially reduces the high cost of acquiring a high-quality, broadband low phase noise source. After many years of building the industry's lowest phase noise YIG Oscillators, TMS has applied that expertise to deliver on a longstanding industry aspiration for a 'Win-Win': low phase noise AND low cost in a plug n' play synthesizer solution.
Integra Technologies presents the IGNP1214M1KW-GPS, a single-supply, 50 Ω matched GaN-based pulsed power pallet amplifier for L-band radar applications.
Corry Micronics offers two new RF pin diode switches with operation in the 1 GHz to 1.1 GHz frequency range. The CMSW-SPDTR-1G-5K is a single-pole double-throw (SPDT) hermetically sealed reflective switch, while the CMTRSW-1G1R1G-2K5 is a high power transmit/receive (T/R) switch designed to be used in IFF applications.
Qorvo offers the new QPB9318 highly integrated front-end module with operation in the 2.3 – 2.7 GHz frequency range for TDD base station, wireless infrastructure, small cell BTS, and pre-5G/5G massive MIMO applications. This LNA module integrates a two-stage LNA and a high power switch in a dual-channel configuration.
This article is the first part in a two-part series on the topic of small cell base stations. Part 1 covers the basics of small cells and how they fit into the evolution of 4G and 5G.
Designing RF switching systems can be dull, so the importance of designing one is often overlooked. However, designing a proper switching system is essential to the operation of the rest of the testing system, so it is vital to make the right choices for a successful automation.
In part 1 of this series, we explored the variety of wireless technologies that make up 5G — a family of technologies optimized for a variety of use cases. This article will focus on the testing challenges facing these higher-bandwidth technologies.
As powerful as GPS technology is, it has three key problems. To overcome these problems, new positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems are being developed that can enhance the effectiveness of existing GPS, and take advantage of alternatives to conventional GPS.
USB Vector Net Analyzers (VNAs) offer benefits such as separating the measurement module from the processing module, measurement results brought to any external PC using VNA software, and the latest OS processing power, bigger displays, and simplified maintenance of the analyzer.
Corry Micronics’ line of high power RF amplifiers feature up to 40% efficiency, an extended temperature range of -20oC to 55oC for MIL-STD applications, and status monitoring signals that provide diagnostic information.
Anritsu Company presents a series of handheld vector network analyzers designed to test and troubleshoot devices, as well as provide lab quality measurements such as magnitude, phase of return loss, bandwidth, and impedance all within a single highly-portable device. With the industry’s best in-class dynamic ranges, calibration, measurement stability and measurement speed, these VNAs are ideal for many applications including wireless communications, remote sensing, radar, and other applications involving passive component testing, troubleshooting, and systems integration.
The SKY66113-11 is a 2.4 GHz fully integrated RF Front-end Module (FEM) designed to deliver high performance in Bluetooth Low Energy/Bluetooth Smart, 802.15.4, Thread, and ZigBee applications such as in smart thermostats, in-home appliances, beacons, gateways, sensors, and wearable devices.
The IA-3 Colibrì is a micro-RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aerial System) intended to perform surveillance and reconnaissance by military and law enforcement agencies as well as environmental monitoring and search and rescue missions in urban environments due to its ability to quietly hover in place and use a camera to observe people and objects on the ground.
The MS2760A is pocket-sized, but big on performance with industry leading dynamic range, sweep speed, and amplitude accuracy. Its size enables direct connect to almost any DUT, eliminating the need for lossy, expensive cables or antennas. It’s the world's first handheld mm-Wave spectrum analyzer providing continuous coverage from 9 kHz up to 110 GHz, ideal for the 5G network development market, as well as other mmWave applications, like 802.11ad / WiGig, E-band microwave wireless communications, satellite communications, and automotive radar.
The MS2760A is the latest release in the Ultra-portable family of USB driven instruments. To test the versatility of this new class of instrumentation Signal Hunters’ Luke and Becca decided to see if they could find a hidden microwave signal by mounting the new MS2760A on a commercial drone.
VidaRF is a global technology provider of custom RF microwave components. Their product portfolio consists of MIL-SPEC and standard isolators, circulators, power dividers, couplers, RF connectors, adapters, cable assemblies, attenuators, and terminations. Instead of designing around catalog items, VidaRF products are engineered to meet and exceed customer requirements and expectations. The company is headquartered in Huntersville, NC.
Anritsu has been recognized as a leading provider of communications solutions for more than 100 years...
Greenray Industries a leading designer and manufacturer of precision frequency control products designed for communications, military, aerospace, and instrumentation applications...
Bird is an industry leading provider of RF communications products, services, calibration, and training to the Public Safety, Cellular Communications, Broadcast, Semiconductor, Military, Government and Medical markets...
Skyworks is the industry’s leading wireless semiconductor company focused on RF and complete semiconductor systems for mobile communications applications...
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A new type of ground-based, ice-penetrating radar will help scientists better understand the mechanics and changes inside the ice sheets and glaciers of Greenland, which are melting at historically fast rates that threaten to raise sea levels and inundate cities.
Princeton Instruments is pleased to introduce the fastest and highest resolution 1M pixel, 10 μm x 10 μm pixels EMCCD camera, the ProEM-HS:1KBX3-10μm. This addition to the popular ProEM®-HS product line utilizes both the latest low-noise readout electronics and Princeton Instruments’ patented eXcelon®3 (X3) fringe-suppression technology to deliver single-photon sensitivity
QYResearch Group is provides the complete and deep research report on "Global RF Ceramic Chip Antennas Market 2017 Growth and Competitive Landscape Outlook to 2022" to their offerings.
Leti, a technology research institute of CEA Tech, will demonstrate the world’s first wireless transceiver dedicated to ultra-narrow band (UNB) communication at the joint conferences of IEEE Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC 2017) and the International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2017) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 4-9.
Infineon Technologies AG is bringing its innovative, high-integration millimeter wave transceivers for radar applications, as well as its broad portfolio of RF technologies for radar and cellular infrastructure, to the International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2017) taking place this year from June 6-8 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu.
The R&S BBA130 broadband amplifiers from Rohde & Schwarz are the world's first amplifiers in the 80 MHz to 6 GHz range that allow users to optimize the transmission characteristics to the requirements of a specific application.
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