Traditional discrete clocking and quartz crystal devices are susceptible to environmental stress and thus have their limitations in next-generation communications and industrial automation systems. Texas Instruments has developed an innovative bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonator technology that will enable designers to streamline design logistics for faster time-to-market, while enabling simplified and high-performance data delivery. Texas…
5G Transceiver Developed for Fast, Reliable Communications
With 5G gearing up for future adoption, wireless and microwave device makers are busy developing compatible hardware. Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have designed a 28 GHz transceiver that integrates beamforming with dual-polarized multiple-input and multiple-output MIMO technology. The 3 by 4 mm transceiver could help improve performances of 5G and Internet…
Smartphone Case Creates Instant 3D Theater
Have you ever sneaked into a movie theater showing a 3D presentation, only to then realize you didn’t pay the higher admission fee in order to rent the 3D glasses? MOPIC has introduced a 3D/VR viewer, called Snap3D that is made in the form of a smartphone case. The viewer allows users to enjoy a…
Intel Accelerates Timing for Intel XMM 8160 5G Multimode Modem to Support Broad Global 5G Rollouts
Seeking to meet needs of the rapidly growing 5G market, Intel has accelerated the introduction of its 5G modem by at least six months. The company’s new XMM™ 8160 is a multimode 5G modem optimized to provide 5G connectivity to devices like phones, PCs and broadband access gateways. The XMM 8160 5G will support peak…
Keysight, Cohu Ink Agreement on High-Volume 5G Power Amp Testing
With 5G continuing to gain steam, OEMS continue to look for streamlined design and testing solutions to facilitate design and speed time-to-market. Test solutions supplier Keysight Technologies Inc., and semiconductor equipment supplier Cohu Inc., have extended their collaboration to deliver enhanced high-volume manufacturing (HVM) solutions for the 5G semiconductor manufacturing test market. The integration of…
Cree Expands Wireless Reach By Acquiring Infineon’s RF Power Business
Seeking to expand its reach in the wireless market, Cree, Inc. has acquired assets of Infineon Technologies AG Radio Frequency (RF) Power Business for approximately $428 million. The transaction comprises Infineon’s RF Power operations for wireless infrastructure, complementing Cree’s Wolfspeed business in RF GaN-on-SiC technologies. According to the Cree CEO Gregg Lowe, the transaction will…