Internet of Things Editorial & Guest Opinions

81. Digital Twins And RF: A Look At How The Two Are Intertwined 2/15/2023

    Digital twins have been around, conceptually, since the early 1990s. Now the technology – which consists of the physical object or process and its physical environment, the digital representation of the object or process, and the communication channel between the physical and virtual representations – is becoming more and more common, including in the RF world.

82. Can The U.S. Remain The World's Leading Military Technology Developer? 1/11/2023

    The U.S. has long been the most-innovate country in the world when it comes to developing military technology. How, with Russia and China closing the gap, will the U.S. maintain its advantage?

83. 6E, Or Not 6E, That Is The Question 11/11/2022

    Wifi 6E will bring a stronger connection and allow for proper analytics to keep track of connectivity issues, two things everybody will benefit from. But is it an upgrade you need to seriously consider?

84. Vision Metering Leverages Semtech LoRa Technology, LoRaWAN Standard 5/12/2022

    While several connectivity options exist for smart metering, many cannot penetrate dense buildings and have issues providing seamless service. Semtech’s LoRa® devices and LoRaWAN® standard enable long range connectivity and low power consumption to enhance the performance.

85. 3 Common Pitfalls Of 802.11ax DVT (That Test Developers Should Avoid) 4/2/2018

    The transition from previous 802.11 standards, such as 802.11n and 802.11ac, to 802.11ax adds several new technologies and performance requirements that need to be fully tested. However, there are a number of challenges in designing these test scenarios.

86. Loose Lips Sink Gifts And Spaceships 1/8/2018

    Whether it’s a matter of national security or commercial success, a space plane or a sensor, brilliant people regularly refrain from trumpeting their astounding scientific achievements. It's not always easy or popular, but it's necessary, and I tip my hat top you, secret-keepers.

87. Who Really Benefits From Spectrum Auctions? 10/30/2017

    How much do the FCC’s RF spectrum auctions foster competition, benefit consumers, or spur development of new components and technologies?

88. Satellite M2M, The IoT, And The Public Sector 9/25/2017

    As machine-to-machine and Internet of Things technologies grow congruent with daily life, satellite-based IoT is increasingly relevant to the mix. Given that IoT devices are primarily used to eliminate the need for human interface, as well as provide real-time automated monitoring and control across distances, it’s often essential to enable its functioning in remote regions that lie outside the range of terrestrial network coverage.

89. Flexible Hybrid Electronics Advancing, Spurred By Dual-Use Technology Development 7/17/2017

    Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) is a category of microelectronics using novel materials with stretchable, conformable, and flexible form factors. FHE enables wearables, medical Internet of Things (IoT) applications, defense applications, and more by shifting from electronics based on rigid and fragile circuit boards to flexible electronics components mounted on substrates, such as plastics and textiles.

90. Key Test Considerations For A Quality 5G Wireless User Experience 5/19/2017

    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.