The Z-Wave Alliance announces the release of the 2024A Z-Wave Specification Package, which includes new User Credential Command Class features, as well as new User Credential Control Specifications. The Alliance has also published a new Z-Wave Reference Application Design (ZRAD), a publicly available repository of data including detailed schematics and reference designs to help developers create Z-Wave…
LTE Cat 1bis modules connect IoT devices to cellular networks
u-blox announces an expansion to its popular range of R10 products for the fast-growing LTE Cat 1bis cellular connectivity market. Predicted by analyst firm Techno Systems Research Co., Ltd to account for 43.6% of all non-handset cellular devices by 2029, LTE Cat 1bis is expected to be the best-selling cellular technology for the Internet of…
Cable assemblies support 112 Gpbs PAM4 per channel
Samtec, Inc. has announced the release of its NovaRay cable assemblies. These assemblies use 40% less space compared to traditional arrays, supporting 112 Gbps PAM4 per channel. They are suitable for applications in datacom, AI/ML, HPC, computer and semiconductor, medical, test and measurement, military/aerospace, and mobile networks. Samtec’s NovaRay cable assemblies provide low crosstalk (<30…
Timing module extends the life of legacy network equipment
Microchip Technology announces the new TimeProvider XT Extension System, a fan-out shelf used with redundant TimeProvider 4100 grandmasters to migrate legacy BITS/SSU equipment to a modular and resilient architecture. The TimeProvider XT provides operators with a clear path to replace existing SONET/SDH frequency synchronization equipment while adding timing and phase, essential for 5G networks. As…
Receiver module adds broadcast radio to designs
CML Micro has announced the global availability of the DRM1000 module – a complete Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) broadcast receiver implementation that will enable consumer radio manufacturers to connect communities with low-cost, low-power DRM radio designs. The module is a joint development by CML Micro and Cambridge Consultants, part of Capgemini Invent, combining CML Micro’s…
Ethernet analyzer decodes wireless protocols in wireline networks
GL Communications Inc. addressed the press regarding their advanced network analysis tool – PacketScan HD. This network appliance captures and analyzes high-speed Ethernet traffic up to 100 Gbps. With PacketScan HD, network engineers and cyber security professionals can accurately assess their network performance, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot infrastructure and applications, and investigate security incidents. PacketScan HD…
RF terminations improve signal integrity
Fairview Microwave has announced the launch of its high-power RF terminations. They are designed to enhance signal integrity in demanding applications across telecommunications, aerospace, and defense sectors. The newly unveiled terminations feature cutting-edge 4.3-10, 7/16 DIN, and N-type connectorized designs, supporting a maximum frequency range of up to 6 GHz and power levels of up…
Report indicates 5G-Advanced forms the foundation for 6G
As 5G-Advanced evolves and transitions to 6G, standards and pre-standards bodies have begun to align on the new features and enhanced capabilities that will define the next generation of wireless. A new report commissioned by InterDigital, Inc. introduces the enhancements to 5G capabilities and the novel features of integrated sensing and communication, native AI, and…
Mixer converts 20 GHz to 80 GHz frequencies down to IF
mmTron Inc. announced an innovative active mixer providing frequency conversion from 20 to 80 GHz. In addition to its bandwidth, the TMC170D stands out with 0 dB average conversion loss across the band with an LO drive of only 0 dBm. The InP semiconductor-based design achieves RF and LO coverage from 20 to 80 GHz…
6G: Sub-THz device reaches 100 Gbps data rate
NTT DOCOMO, INC., NTT Corporation, NEC Corporation, and Fujitsu Limited jointly announced the development of a top-level wireless device capable of ultra-high-speed 100 Gbps transmissions in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz sub-terahertz bands. The four companies have been jointly conducting R&D on sub-terahertz devices since 2021 in anticipation of the coming 6G era. To…