Our 2023 5G, Wired, & Wireless Handbook is now available in ebook form. Download your copy today. It started on a cold January day with an editorial call. A month later, the abstracts came in. After another month, the manuscripts came in. Then came the editing and some back-and-forth with the authors. Next, it was…
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve PIM issues in wireless networks
5G brought passive intermodulation problems into the spotlight. Now it’s up to engineers and technicians to identify and mitigate signal degradation to minimize dropped calls and other issues. A loose connection; a metal roof; power lines. Even a rusty bolt. It’s estimated that mobile operators will spend $1.1 trillion on capital expenditure between 2020 and…
Reference design platform cuts 4G/5G radio design time
The ADRV904x-RD reference design from Analog Devices includes an 8T/8R transceiver and covers from RF to optical.
5G repeaters to debut at MWC 2023
In the days leading up to MWC, Airgain, a company that produces embedded components, external antennas, and integrated systems, announced Lighthouse smart repeaters. Airgain said that the repeaters can significantly reduce an operator’s capital expenses for extending range while enhancing 5G coverage and improving customer experience. The repeaters use two Wi-Fi radios, one dedicated to…
5G modem boasts great photos through dual cameras
MediaTek’s Dimensity 7200 modem chipset offers much for consumers, but what of the engineers who design with it?
RedCap modem connects IoT devices to 5G networks
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 5G NR-Light modem supports 3GPP Release 17 specifications for connected devices in the Sub- 6 GHz band.
Verizon THOR: A rolling telecom network for disaster areas
EE World went inside this one-of-a-kind truck that brings many forms of connectivity to first responders.
Antennas bring Wi-Fi 6E indoors and outdoors
KP Performance Antennas has just introduced a new line of 6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E capable sector antennas for indoor and outdoor applications such as large arenas and stadiums. KP’s new Wi-Fi 6E sector antennas offer high performance and throughput while supporting frequencies from 2.3 GHz to 7.2 GHz. They feature 17 dBi to 20 dBi gain, 65-degree and 90-degree…
Lens antennas focus multiple wireless beams
Using refraction instead of reflection or phased arrays, MatSing has created antennas that produce multiple beams. If you’ve recently attended a game at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Amalie Arena in Tampa, or even attended a presidential inaugural and used your phone, then you’ve probably used an antenna by MatSing. The…
Engineering at the heart of cellular repeaters
In a video interview with Nextivity CEO Michiel Lotter, EE World looks at the technology behind cellular repeaters that distribute signals over Ethernet cables before rebroadcasting.