INTERNET OF THINGS EDITORIAL & GUEST OPINIONS
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3 Common Pitfalls Of 802.11ax DVT (That Test Developers Should Avoid)
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.
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Loose Lips Sink Gifts And Spaceships
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.
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5G New Radio Architecture And Challenges
NR is billed as a more capable air interface, and will need to operate in both the frequencies below 6 GHz and above 24 GHz (mmWave) with a frame structure supporting both TDD and FDD, as well as operate in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum.
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Who Really Benefits From Spectrum Auctions?
How much do the FCC’s RF spectrum auctions foster competition, benefit consumers, or spur development of new components and technologies?
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Satellite M2M, The IoT, And The Public Sector
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.
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Flexible Hybrid Electronics Advancing, Spurred By Dual-Use Technology Development
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.
INTERNET OF THINGS NEWS FEATURES

This week in 5G, AT&T and FreeWave are delivering increased satellite coverage for their remote customers, Australia is eyeing Adelaide to develop 5G and space-based technologies, and Photokite is offering a 5G-enabled, tethered drone for real-time emergency response monitoring.
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12/12/2017 Week In 5G: Verizon & Ericsson Ink Deal; Better Batteries For 5G Phones
Verizon has tapped telecom equipment maker Ericsson to supply it with 5G Core network, 5G Radio Access Network (RAN), transport, and associated services related to its upcoming 5G network.
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Batteries Not Included: 3D Printed Plastic Objects Talk Via Ambient Wi-Fi
University of Washington engineers have 3D-printed plastic objects that do not require batteries or electronics to transmit data to other devices. Instead, these objects ‘talk’ to each other using embedded antennas that reflect ambient radio signals.
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GAO Warns FCC That IoT Growth Could Lead To Spectrum Congestion
The United States Government Accountability Office (U.S. GAO) urges the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to monitor the increasing number of high bandwidth and unlicensed-spectrum devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT). GAO says this would give FCC a leg up in ensuring adequate radio frequency (RF) spectrum is available for all stakeholders.
INTERNET OF THINGS NEWS
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New App Note Demonstrates NI AWR Software Simulation Test Bench For NB-IoT Products
It is estimated that by 2020 more than 26 billion devices will be connected to the internet of things (IoT). By using cellular telecommunications bands and existing wireless networks, a low power wide area network (LPWAN) radio technology standard known as narrowband IoT (NBIoT) will be used to support a wide range of IoT devices and services.
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NUS Researchers Develop Wireless Light Switch For Targeted Cancer Therapy
A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a way to wirelessly deliver light into deep regions of the body to activate light-sensitive drugs for photodynamic therapy (PDT).
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Vanderbilt Wins Top Prize In First Round Of DARPA Spectrum Collaboration Challenge
In two years, the world may see a revolutionary solution to the century-old approach of allocating bands for specific use on the radio frequency spectrum. Vanderbilt may help solve the problem.
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Wuxi DSP Technologies To Release China's First IoT-Embedded AI Chip
The "2018 IoT and Embedded AI Chip Platform and Eco Strategy Conference" will be held on December 8, 2017 at Intercontinental Hotel Beijing Beichen as one of the sub-forums at the "2017 IoT Developers Conference".
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Chinese Tech Giants Baidu, Xiaomi Partner On AI, Big Data, And IoT
Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) and Chinese consumer technology company Xiaomi today announced that the companies have entered into a partnership to establish in-depth cooperation, leveraging the two companies' strengths in artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in order to offer an enhanced experience to users in consumer electronics and smart devices.
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New Antenna In Alaska Expands Spacecraft Communications Capabilities
NASA’s newest communications antenna became operational today following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Alaska Satellite Facility in Fairbanks. The antenna will increase the agency’s communications support to Earth-observing missions.
IOT WHITE PAPERS, APPLICATION NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & BROCHURES
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Connectivity is a top challenge for smart utility metering. While several options – like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 5G – exist, these solutions 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 of Vison’s advanced metering structures (AMIs).
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The number of connected devices in our homes continues to rise, and each device can be held to a different wireless standard. Qorvo explains how to manage multiple traffic standards within a connected home to keep communications between devices fast, efficient, scalable, and able to receive more data.
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Over-the-air (OTA) testing, something not historically possible with past generations of wireless devices, has the potential to revolutionize wireless device testing while enabling innovative testing of both advanced antenna systems (AAS) and antenna array technology.
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Led by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), multiple portions of the spectrum ranging from the C band to the V band were either opened or auctioned to new uses throughout the year. These changes drive a variety of new opportunities for wireless device manufacturers and broadband and cellular carriers. These new opportunities result in a range of fresh challenges for RF technology vendors to help solve.
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Used in communications, radar sensors, and IoT, ultrawideband (UWB) technology uses an extremely high bandwidth of 500 MHz or more. The ETSI standard requires a resolution bandwidth of 50 MHz. This application note explains technical reasons for the bandwidth limitation and presents solutions for regulative UWB testing using the R&S®ESW.
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There’s a new standard in town and its name is CHIP – Connected Home Over the Internet Protocol. It aims to elevate consumers’ smart home experiences by making products more compatible. Up until now, we’ve had a range of protocols – Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth® Low Energy, Thread, etc. This article provides a brief introduction to this standard.
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As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow and change the way consumers manage information in the environment, Skyworks has worked to expand its wireless connectivity product portfolio for the needs of every emerging market. These markets include automotive, connected home, industrial, machine-to-machine (M2M), medical, mobile devices, smart energy, and wearable technologies. This brochure provides a brief overview on Skyworks’ new and featured products for each market.
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The most demanding 5G applications will require fiber for each small cell, but the exact fiber cable requirements for each deployment will differ based on local geography and expected demand. This paper discusses the use of fiber in 5G technologies, as well as how to calculate the amount of fiber needed for 5G in metropolitan areas.