Novocomms has launched a new business division, Novocomms Solutions, to exploit the growing demand it sees for Private 5G systems. Using its work in microwave and mmWave spectrums, Novocomms believes it is positioned to access the untapped potential of such wireless networks. Specifically, in the areas of advanced manufacturing, medicine and defence. These applications all require secure, uninterrupted and high-quality ...
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Electronica: Multi-band RedCap 5G wireless module
SIMCom announced a ‘RedCap’ (reduced capability) 5G wireless comms module at Electronica in Munich this morning. “RedCap is very attractive for customers seeking the rapid deployment of IoT applications that meet 5G requirements, but which must also consider cost,” said SIMCom sales director Mads Fischer. “Our new RedCap modules enable systems designers to get up and running quickly and easily.” ...
Electronica: Building automation mesh network over LoRa
NeoCortec and Embit revealed bi-directional wireless mesh networking using LoRa modulation at Electronica in Munich yesterday. “The various wireless connectivity technologies all exist because they all address different challenges,” said NeoCortec CEO Thomas Steen Halkier. “We expect this development to unlock many wireless networking opportunities in smart buildings and other applications.” NeoCortec contribution here is a proprietary protocol stack for ...
Electronica: Digi brings edge-to-cloud connectivity products
Digi International has been demonstrating new products – for edge-to-cloud systems – from its Digi ConnectCore and Digi XBee portfolios at Electronica. The IoT connectivity specialist highlights its Digi ConnectCore 91/93 system-on-module and Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 4 smart modem. ConnectCore 91/93 The Digi ConnectCore 91/93 system-on-module (pictured above) is based in the NXP i.MX 91/93 processor. This ...
Taoglas launches antenna design and integration tools
Taoglas, the antenna and IoT component specialist, has brought out AntennaXpert, a suite of digital tools to streamline, simplify, and customise antenna design and integration. Available on the Taoglas website, the toolset includes Taoglas Antenna Integrator, Antenna Builder, and Cable Builder. The Taoglas Antenna Integrator—enables users to preview their embedded antennas, including multiple or MIMO antenna systems’ performance in the ...
Forefront RF receives funding to progress to next stage in RF
Cambridge fabless semiconductor company, Forefront RF, has secured £16m series A funding. Octopus Ventures and Cambridge Innovation Capital have joined existing backers BGF and Foresight Group to provide investment to prepare for the launch of its first product, the FFM51010, for the cellular enabled smartwatch market. Established in 2020, the startup’s patented Foretune technology is based on founder Dr Leo ...
FEM for 2-18GHz Wide-Band radar
Qorvo’s QPF0219 is a multi-chip Front-End Module (FEM) designed for 2-18 GHz Wide-Band radar applications. The FEM integrates a T/R switch, a limiter, a low-noise amplifier and a power amplifier. Transmit power is 10 W saturated with 20% PAE and large signal gain is 13 dB, small signl is 19dB. The receiver noise figure is 4 dB, small signal gain ...
SRS validates nine O-RUs for O-RAN networks
Software Radio Systems (SRS) has integrated and tested nine O-RAN Radio Units (O-RUs) from leading vendors Benetel, Foxconn, Picocom, Liteon, VVDN and AMD with its srsRAN Enterprise 5G software solution. Designed to simplify the deployment of 5G private networks, srsRAN Enterprise 5G enables high-performance, low-latency connectivity across diverse environments using interoperable, standards-compliant O-RUs. The srsRAN Enterprise 5G CU+DU stack is ...
Amber-2 satellite aims to boost maritime security
Horizon Technologies, headquartered in Reading, is highlighting the progress of its Amber-2 satellite for increasing maritime security. The Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Satellite will play a key role in detecting ‘dark vessels’ at sea and it has now successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR). Vessels It means it is on schedule for launch in mid-2025. Using RF, it will ...
In conversation with: Dr Olive Murphy
Olive Murphy is director of industrial innovations at Analog Devices. She tells Caroline Hayes about some of the people who have inspired, supported and encouraged her career progression. Olive is responsible for driving long-term advanced technology strategy and execution at the company. “What this means is looking to the far horizon to solve our customers’ long-term challenges through innovation, investment ...
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