5G Editorial & Guest Opinions

  1. I’ll See Your Autonomous Vehicle And Raise You An Autonomous Train 1/17/2024

    Autonomous trains are used in various settings, including urban transit systems, metro and subway networks, freight transportation, and high-speed rail. They offer the potential to enhance the reliability and safety of train travel.

  2. Wi-Fi 7: Start Me Up 1/3/2024

    Soon to be all the rage, Wi-Fi 7 is coming and I ain’t too proud to beg that it happens soon. I won’t get angry or full of doom and gloom waiting for that day because time is on my side. But until certification day comes, I’ll shine a light on this new Wi-Fi standard and come to your emotional rescue.

  3. Increasing Use Of EWs Posing Challenges To Global Aviation 12/14/2023

    The use of electronic warfare in Ukraine and the Middle East is having its desired military effect. But it also is having an unintended effect: the disruption of commercial aviation.

  4. What You Need To Know To Thrive in 2024 12/11/2023

    ​Three things to look for as we roll into 2024. We walk like Egyptians, play Nostradamus, and try to beat The Simpsons to the punch. But mostly, we look at quantum, directed RF, and Wi-Fi 7.

  5. 2023's Best: Military Intelligence, The Wow! Signal, SDRs, And Jamming 12/6/2023

    It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on RF Globalnet this year. It’s got intrigue, suspense, and surprises. Oh, and mmWaves, drones, jamming, and so much more.

  6. Empowering Building Automation With Wi-Fi HaLow: Creating Efficient, Secure And Sustainable Spaces 11/20/2023

    With the rise of the Internet of Things and the increasing adoption of digital technology, our reliance on connectivity has grown exponentially. This surge in demand has driven significant advances in wireless communication technology. A game-changing innovation in this sphere is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow. 

  7. The Power Of Private 5G Networks 11/13/2023

    Private 5G networks provide faster speeds, higher capacity, greater reliability, and improved security than public 5G networks. They also can allow customers to scale their cellular wireless services quicker than before. So, what’s not to love?

  8. CubeSats: Sending Paperweight-Sized Satellites To Space 11/1/2023

    CubeSats – small, low-cost satellites – can be used for many purposes, from monitoring environmental changes to detecting and assessing disasters and more. For around $7,500 you can own one of these picosatellites and, for another $40,000 or so, hitch a ride on a rocket and conduct experiments in space!

  9. Semiconductors At A Crossroads: Silicon, GaN, Or Something Else? 10/18/2023

    ​GaN is a semiconductor material with several advantages, including energy efficiency, smaller system sizes, and high-temperature operation. However, GaN faces challenges like manufacturing complexity and material defects. Will it replace silicon? Or is there a dark horse out there, waiting to knock them both off?

  10. Submarine Cables, The Black Sea, And The War In Ukraine 10/4/2023

    Russia has been making the argument that it’s their right to destroy “the ocean-floor cable communications of our enemies.” So, how safe are the nearly one million miles worth of submarine cables, particularly those in the Black Sea keeping Ukraine up and running?