Internet of Things Editorial & Guest Opinions

  1. Why Space Force Is Launching Its Own Satellite Swarm 12/4/2023

    The U.S. Space Force is revolutionizing satellite deployment, transitioning from costly singular satellites to swarms of smaller, more agile ones for enhanced defense against rival nations' missile threats. Will the switch change the way the USSF does business, or is it simply changing the culture of the agency?

  2. Why Bugs, Golf, And Gavrilo Princip Could Be Why We Have Satellite Constellations 11/15/2023

    Satellite constellations are being planned and launched by various companies to capitalize on the increase in commercial investment in LEO. In addition, the DoD is planning to launch satellite constellations to enhance the resilience of their satellite missions against interference and attacks from adversaries. So, what exactly is a satellite constellation?

  3. 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?

  4. 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!

  5. 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?

  6. What The U.S. Military Is Learning About Jamming From The War In Ukraine 10/10/2023

    The War in Ukraine is reshaping military strategy in real-time, from portable missile launchers to drones. It is also providing the U.S. military an opportunity to observe and evaluate the tools of war, including electronic warfare and all that encompasses.

  7. 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?

  8. Quantum Receivers And Navigating Quantum-State Space 9/29/2023

    We live in a connected world in which the volume of data is growing by leaps and bounds. Sharing that data is getting increasingly difficult but, thanks to quantum technology – including quantum receivers – we might just be able to unjam the information highway.

  9. iPhone 15 To Be Launched At Wonderlust – Will Its 6G Capability Be An Upgrade Over 5G? 9/1/2023

    Apple is expected to release the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro at its annual launch event, Wonderlust. The phones will support 6G but is that going to be an improvement over 5G?

  10. Waves Beyond Walls: What To Expect From 2023 European Microwave Week 8/25/2023

    European Microwave Week offers access to the latest products, research, and initiatives in the microwave sector, along with the chance for face-to-face interaction with leaders shaping the future of microwave technology.