EE World visited Effect Photonics’ Massachusetts office for a video look at how its optical communications products adapt to changing conditions in telecom and data networks. Maynard, Mass. — Data from 5G fronthaul through core networks and datacenters move quickest when transported over optical fibers. Effect Photonics, a company based in the Netherlands, recently opened…
Transimpedance amp could enable 100 Gb/sec PON
The upstream linear burst-mode transimpedance amplifier is the first to support 50 Gb/sec NRZ and 100 Gb/sec PAM4. They could drastically increase internet connection speeds and 5G infrastructure.
ICs and software synchronize Open RAN networks
The Si55xx and Si540x timing ICs from Skyworks work in tandem with AccuTime software to provide low-jitter clocks and IEEE 1588 PTP fronthaul sync. In networks, timing is everything. Without solid, accurate timing and synchronization, data gets lost. Skyworks has introduced ICs that work with its software to address the timing relative to 5G radios…
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.
Creating 5G massive MIMO: Part 1
Part 1 explains who originated massive MIMO and how it works IEEE Fellow Thomas Marzetta is well known for originating the 5G massive MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) technology in 2006, which telecom experts consider to be one of the cornerstones of 5G wireless communications. This technology uses many small, individually controlled, low-power antennas to directly beam…
5G RF test equipment supports Release 17
Rohde & Schwarz has updated software for its vector-signal generator and spectrum analyzer to perform measurements for signals specified in 3GPP Release 17.
Schematic editor software supports diplex matched antennas
Remcom’s XFdid electromagnetic simulation software’s schematic editor now simulates diplex matched antennas.
mmWave repeaters bring high data rates to city streets
Wireless infrastructure company Ubiquia puts mmWave repeaters on top of streetlights, which can bring high-speed connectivity to urban areas and town centers.
5G antenna shrinks to fit smaller IoT devices
Antenova Ltd announces a new and smaller SMD antenna for 5G and 4G frequencies. The antenna is named Minima, part number SR4L075. At 40 x 10 x 3.3 mm, Minima is the smallest 5G antenna that Antenova has brought to market so far. Its small volume and low weight, below three grams, suit it for…
Open RAN test suite runs from the cloud
Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that the Keysight Open Radio Access Network Architect (KORA) test solutions are moving to cloud-based deployment for improved flexibility and rapid deployment. In addition, the company’s LoadCore software for testing 5G Core (5GC), is now available as a metered, pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solution in AWS Marketplace to allow customers to scale costs with usage. AWS…