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Sequans to sell 4G line to Qualcomm, retains license
The IoT wireless chip and module maker to focus on 5G. No changes to those who purchase 4G wireless modules. Sequans, a maker of wireless connectivity ICs and modules has agreed to sell its line of 4G/LTE products to wireless semiconductor giant Qualcomm. Under the deal, Qualcomm grants Sequans a perpetual license to sell the…
Online RF calculators help engineers
RF engineers often need to calculate parameters such as VSWR and RLC networks. Ampleon provides these and other free online tools.
RF capacitors cover 0.1 pF to 100 pF in 4 package sizes
KYOCERA AVX released the new ultra-low-ESR KGU Series C0G (NP0) RF multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs). Inspired by growing communications market demand for smaller RF capacitors that deliver repeatable RF performance, the new KGU Series RF MLCCs pack multiple performance advantages optimized for communications applications into four miniature EIA chip sizes ranging from 01005 to…
Wi-Fi 7 and 5G for FWA need testing
By Xiang Li, Keysight Technologies Follow these three steps to ensure your fixed-wireless access (FWA) designs will be compatible with the Wi-Fi fronthaul and 5G backhaul. Many areas lack the wired infrastructure to bring residential broadband access. Making those connections has become costly and inefficient. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as a compelling alternative…
Active crossbar mix features linear redeliver for automotive applications
Diodes Incorporated introduces its automotive-compliant 10Gbps 6:4 active crossbar multiplexer (mux) with a linear ReDriver. The compact PI3DPX1225Q switches USB 3.2 and DisplayPort 2.1 signals through a USB Type-C connector and delivers low-latency connectivity with high signal integrity for smart cockpits and rear-seat entertainment systems. The PI3DPX1225Q supports three operating modes: the device can connect…
What to expect from 5G-Advanced
First deployed in 2019 for mobile broadband communications, 5G is now ready for 5G-Advanced, which, for the first time, adds features focused on enterprise use cases starting with 3GPP Release 18. First outlined in 3GPP Release 18, 5G-Advanced (5.5G) (Figure 1) significantly improves network efficiency, latency, throughput, and coverage. 5G-Advanced adds evolved multiple input multiple…
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Positioning in 5G NR – A look at the technology and related test aspectsPositioning technologies will continue to play an essential role in future wireless communications systems. The influence of these technologies is…
5G Connectors: Enabling the global 5G visionBy Travis Amrine, Global Industry Marketing Manager, I-PEX In 2019, 5G started large commercial deployments globally. What led us to…
White paper: 5G evolution – on the path to 6G5G is now and what’s next? 5G deployments have only recently started, and releases beyond R15 will continue to tap…
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Integrated into IoT devices, iSIM poised to make inroads
Power, price, security, and easy deployment could lead IoT companies to adopt iSIM over eSIM and plastic SIM cards.
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Sequans to sell 4G line to Qualcomm, retains license
The IoT wireless chip and module maker to focus on 5G. No changes to those who purchase 4G wireless modules. Sequans, a maker of wireless connectivity ICs and modules has agreed to sell its line of 4G/LTE products to wireless semiconductor giant Qualcomm. Under the deal, Qualcomm grants Sequans a perpetual license to sell the…
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MMIC low noise amplifiers optimized for advanced radar and telecom applications
Abracon reveals its newest product introduction, MMIC Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs). These innovative amplifiers are designed to deliver exceptional performance in critical communication and signal-processing applications. Abracon’s MMIC LNAs are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern RF systems, offering superior noise figure performance, high gain, and high linearity. These features make them ideal…
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IMS 2024 roundup: RF components
Washington, DC — The International Microwave Symposium (IMS), which took place here in June 2024, featured a wide array of RF, microwave, and mmWave components. These components range from passive connectors and waveguides to amplifiers, switches, filters, and data converters. In general, these components make their way into military communications systems or commercial wireless networks.…
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New Signal Hound CEO to focus on strategy, marketing, sales
In a video interview, Harrison Osbourn explains that he handle the CEO-level functions while Tom Lane takes over as president.
