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Wi-Fi 8: The next evolution in wireless connectivity
Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

It is expected that Wi-Fi 7 will be in use until 2028 before relinquishing control to Wi-Fi 8, which promises a better user experience.
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6 – 18 GHz driver amplifier
RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The QPA0022D from Qorvo is a high-performance driver amplifier covering a range of 6 to 18 GHz and fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0,15 µm pHEMT process.
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Ultra-low power Bluetooth connectivity
Altron Arrow, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Silicon Labs’ delivers robust security and processing for common Bluetooth devices, while BG24L supports advanced AI/ML acceleration and Channel Sounding.
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Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth LE 5.0 module
iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The FGM840R has a built-in Cortex M33 and M23 dual-core processor and supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n protocol and BLE 5.0.
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xG24 is now Bluetooth 6 certified
Altron Arrow, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Silicon Labs has been closely following the development of Bluetooth Channel Sounding, and is proud to announce that their xG24 SoCs and xGM240 modules are now Bluetooth 6.0 certified.
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RF arrestor provides robust protection
RFiber Solutions, Power Electronics / Power Management

NexTek’s range of coaxial RF surge and lightning arrestors are designed and built to provide robust protection for any radio or coaxial RF transmission application.
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Silicon Labs 4th quarter results
News

Silicon Labs has reported financial results for the fourth quarter with highlights including a total revenue of $166 million and Home & Life revenue up 11% to $78 million.
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TrinaTracker Vanguard 1P receives carbon footprint verification
Current Automation, Power Electronics / Power Management

The Vanguard 1P trackers of TrinaTracker, a subsidiary of Trinasolar, have received Carbon Footprint Verification from the global inspections, certifications and laboratory testing provider Bureau Veritas.
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Coax achieves excellent performance
Spectrum Concepts, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Samtec’s new coaxial cable achieves excellent performance while subject to dynamic flexing.
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Strengthening public infrastructure with RFID tech
Osiris Technical Systems, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

RFID technology, which enables automatic identification and tracking of objects, can play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and resilience of public infrastructure.
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New GNSS passive patch antenna
RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The HP24510A from Taoglas is a stacked patch GNSS passive antenna that operates from 1215 to 1610 MHz covering the L1/L2 GNSS spectrum.
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Power Energy Meter for solar projects
Mimic Components, Test & Measurement

The Mi550 Power Energy Meter is a handheld three-phase power quality analyser that connects externally with Rogowski coils or voltage-type CTs, allowing for testing without disconnection.
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IoT/M2M-optimised LTE module
iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The EG810M series is a series of LTE Cat 1 bis wireless communication modules specially designed by Quectel for M2M and IoT applications.
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InterCal introduces a new range of calibrators
Intercal, Test & Measurement

Calibration is a critical process in numerous industries, from manufacturing to healthcare, ensuring that instruments and devices provide accurate and reliable measurements.
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250 W MasterGaN reference design for industrial PSUs
Altron Arrow, Power Electronics / Power Management

STMicroelectronics has launched the EVL250WMG1L resonant-converter reference design based on the MasterGaN1L System-in-Package (SiP), to accelerate the design of gallium-nitride (GaN) PSUs that deliver superior efficiency and power density.
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PCB-mount 40 W converter
Vepac Electronics, Power Electronics / Power Management

With an ultra-compact 2,5 x 2,5 mm package and a high-power density of 93 W/in3, these converters are optimised for efficiency and space-saving designs.
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PMIC extends life of BLE products
Avnet Silica, Power Electronics / Power Management

Nordic Semiconductor’s nPM2100 PMIC incorporates an ultra-efficient boost regulator and a wide range of energy-saving features to significantly extend operating time in non-rechargeable battery applications.
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Upgraded multiphase power inductor
iCorp Technologies, Power Electronics / Power Management

The increased demand for computing power in data centres has resulted in the development of multi-phase ultra-low profile, ultra-high current copper magnetic co-fired power inductors.
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