Ignion launches OMNIA mXTEND, a triple-radio chip component that simplifies IoT antenna integration. Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, 12th November 2024: Ignion, a Barcelona-based innovator in RF connectivity, announces a one-of-a-kind three-port Virtual Antenna component to support simultaneous cellular, GNSS, and Wi-Fi/BLE radios. The surface-mounted passive component, called OMNIA mXTEND, turns the ground plane of a printed…
Module connects IoT devices to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4 networks
u-blox announces the launch of the MAYA-W4, a cost-efficient tri-radio module that delivers the latest in wireless connectivity technologies for the mass market. With support for dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, and 802.15.4 (for Thread supporting Matter), the MAYA-W4 is set to redefine the landscape of IoT applications in diverse industries, enhancing device…
LPDDR5X memory qualifies for Qualcomm-based 5G phones
Micron Technology announced that its low-power double data rate 5X (LPDDR5X) memory and universal flash storage 4.0 (UFS 4.0) are validated for use with and featured in the reference designs of the latest mobile platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. for flagship smartphones, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform. The inclusion of Micron’s LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0…
IEEE Phased Array 2024: what we saw
The IEEE Phased Array conference occurred in Boston on October 15-17, 2024. This specialized conference had a small exhibit floor. Here is some of what was on display. Boston — The 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems & Technology moved into the city after taking place in a suburban Boston hotel for several…
Router connects industry to 5G networks
The Scalance MUM856-1 – the first industrial 5G router from Siemens – is now available for the U.S. market. The device connects local industrial applications to public 5G and 4G (LTE) mobile wireless networks. The router can be used to remotely monitor and service plants, machines, control elements, and other industrial devices via a public…
UWB “tulip” antenna lets devices detect distance
KYOCERA AVX released the innovative new surface-mount, on-ground, ultra-wideband (UWB) LDS Tulip antenna (9002305L0-L01K) for 6.0–8.5GHz applications to market at Embedded World North America. The novel new UWB LDS Tulip antenna is manufactured using laser direct structuring (LDS) technology. This process allows KYOCERA AVX to create conductive traces on complex 3D structures with unique patterns and develop…
10 Gb optical transceiver reaches 120 km
Integra Optics has announced the launch of its 10G SFP+ transceiver with a reach of 120 kilometers. It is designed to deliver exceptional performance and reliability for Metro Ethernet transport and access networks, without the need for amplification. The new 10G SFP+ 120 km transceiver is engineered to provide seamless connectivity over long distances, supporting data rates…
Waveguides attenuate 5G mmWave signals
Pasternack has launched a new series of high-performance waveguide fixed attenuators designed specifically for millimeter-wave applications. These precision attenuators offer exceptional attenuation accuracy and low VSWR across a broad frequency range. This makes them ideal for a variety of tasks in the millimeter-wave spectrum, including power leveling, signal attenuation, and use with test equipment. The key…
8-port antenna switch targets RF applications
Signal Hound announced the addition of the RFS8 to its expanding product line. This powerful antenna switch is in stock and available for order now. The RFS8 is a single pole eight-throw (SP8T) absorptive solid-state switch. Using silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology, the RFS8 provides RF switching across eight ports at up to 8 GHz. The RFS8…
Waterproof GPS/GNSS antenna with built-in amplifier added to IoT portfolio
Amphenol RF announces the expansion of their emerging antenna portfolio with an additional external antenna design. This external antenna features an adhesive mount and sealed IP67-rated waterproof protection from the threat of external elements that might compromise signal integrity. This active GPS/GNSS antenna includes a built-in low noise amplifier (LNA) for enhanced performance which makes…